Dog-Friendly Camping near Spicer, MN

Camping options around Spicer, Minnesota include several well-maintained county and state parks located within the glacial lakes region. Most campgrounds sit at elevations between 1,100-1,200 feet above sea level in terrain characterized by rolling hills, hardwood forests, and numerous lakes. Winter temperatures often drop below 0°F while summer camping season typically runs May through September with daytime highs averaging 75-85°F.

What to do

Hiking Mount Tom trail: At Sibley State Park, the Mount Tom trail offers moderate hiking with elevation changes. "We thoroughly enjoyed the hiking trails here. Plenty of space to socially distance. Equestrian camping area is nice and plenty of horse trails too," notes one visitor to Equestrian Campground.

Fishing multiple lake chains: The Norway chain of lakes totals 2,800 acres with diverse fish populations. "Located on Green Lake, it's a fun campground with a good swimming beach and a great lake to spend the day on! Great fishing and wildlife," reports a camper at Green Lake County Park.

Fall color viewing: The area becomes particularly scenic during autumn. "We came for the fall colors!! They were beautiful! Canoed all day out on the lake!" shares a visitor to Lake Koronis Regional Park.

What campers like

Clean facilities: Campers consistently praise the maintenance standards. "Beautiful clear lake, nice sites, friendly people, affordable rentals, and so much to do!" comments a visitor to Green Lake County Park. Another adds, "The bathroom/showers are clean and they have cleaners go in and clean 3 times a day."

Seasonal camping community: Many sites accommodate longer stays with numerous seasonal campers. "We rolled in Sunday before labor day, this place was bumpin! There is a grocery store, ice cream shoppe, playground, boat launch and storage and lots of seasonal folks," notes one camper about Green Lake County Park.

Diverse accommodation options: Sites range from secluded to social. "This is a nicely forested family-oriented campground on the shores of Games Lake. Though not quite as nice as the nearby Sibley State Park, it has easy access to it as well as the Glacial Lakes bike trail," explains a camper at Games Lake County Park.

What you should know

Limited privacy at some sites: Site layout varies significantly between parks. "We could see everything in all campsites surrounding ours; even hear their conversations," reports a visitor to Monson Lake State Park.

Site orientation issues: Some campgrounds have unusual site configurations. "Pretty disappointed to arrive and be in a backwards site. This is a back-in only site and yet the site is backwards. The firepit is on the backend of the camper instead of the front," cautions a Lake Koronis camper.

Coyote activity: Local wildlife includes active predators. "We were woken up at 230am by howling coyotes and heard some large critter movement shortly after that," shares a Monson Lake State Park visitor.

Dog friendly campgrounds near Spicer: Most local campgrounds accommodate pets. "It's a nice little campground to stay at. The paved spots are pretty square so not the easiest to back into. It's nicely located near the lake with a nice little beach to spend time at. Dog friendly was a huge plus!" notes a visitor to Kandiyohi County Park 2.

Tips for camping with families

Shoreline access varies: Not all campgrounds offer direct lake access from campsites. "You can't get to the lake from your spot," explains a Monson Lake State Park camper regarding water access.

Playground options: Several campgrounds feature recreational facilities for children. "There is a nearby boat launch with parking. As well as a playground and beach area with a slide," mentions a Games Lake County Park visitor.

Site selection for groups: Some campgrounds offer spaces specifically designed for multiple family units. "Stayed here with a large group of family and had a site big enough for all of our rigs. We brought our own firepits due to the size of the site we had," shares a visitor to Westrich RV Park.

Beach amenities: Water recreation facilities vary between parks. "The biggest hit for me was the newly remodeled beach area on Lake Andrew. Plenty of space and a nice 'fishing' pier to hang out at. They rent kayaks there too!!" notes an Equestrian Campground visitor.

Tips from RVers

Site sizing limitations: Some campgrounds better accommodate certain RV types. "The paved spots are pretty square so not the easiest to back into," warns a visitor to Kandiyohi County Park 2.

Pet walking convenience: Different campgrounds offer varying pet exercise options. "There were some walking paths right behind our site, which was great for those of us with dogs!" reports a Westrich RV Park camper.

Weekly rental requirements: Rental policies vary between parks. "Rates for tent camping or various levels of RV camping are very reasonable but only offered for weekly rentals," notes a Games Lake County Park visitor regarding reservation policies.

Pet-friendly RV sites: Multiple Spicer-area campgrounds welcome pets at their RV sites. "Nice to get it here. I know a little bit about this Games Lake County Park which is located on the east shore of Games Lake," comments a visitor about one popular dog-accommodating camping option near Spicer.