Best Tent Camping near Stillwater, MN

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Best Tent Sites Near Stillwater, Minnesota (25)

    Kelly K.'s photo of tent camping at Afton State Park Campground near Stillwater, MN
    Camper-submitted photo at Afton State Park Campground near Stillwater, MN
    Camper-submitted photo at Afton State Park Campground near Stillwater, MN
    Camper-submitted photo at Afton State Park Campground near Stillwater, MN
    Camper-submitted photo at Afton State Park Campground near Stillwater, MN
    Camper-submitted photo at Afton State Park Campground near Stillwater, MN

    1. Afton State Park Campground

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    Denmark, Minnesota

    Located on the St. Croix River, just 20 miles east of Saint Paul, Afton State Park is great for those looking for camping near Minneapolis and is 1600 acres of rolling prairies, oak woodlands, and limestone river canyons amid an ancient glacial landscape. The land for the park was acquired in 1967, but it took almost 15 years of planning revisions and compromises with local residents before the park finally opened in 1982. Little development has gone into Afton State Park in an effort to maintain its natural characteristics, and former farmland atop the bluffs are continuously being restored to their original state. This makes Afton an ideal destination for campers looking to experience the outdoors in a wilder setting.

    Load up your backpack with all you’ll need for your stay, as camping at Afton State Park requires a hearty, 0.75-mile hike in from the parking area. The year-round campground offers 27 rustic sites with picnic tables and fire pits, with options for pitching your tent in either open or wooded areas. There is drinking water, a vault toilet and firewood is supplied within the camp area. There is also three boat-in campsites, and two group campsites that can accommodate up to 60 people each. If you’d rather not rough it, the park also offers four camping cabins and two yurts, some of which are wheelchair accessible. There are also several picnic areas and restrooms within the park. Campsite rates range from $15–$23/night; cabins range from $55–$70/night, and yurts $50–$65/night.

    When you’re ready to explore, start at the park’s Nature Store where you can pick up information about the park’s flora and fauna, or join a nature walk. Then choose from more than 20 miles of hiking, biking, and equestrian trails, as well as a short barrier-free path. If you’re visiting in winter, many of these trails are open for snowshoeing and cross-country skiing. Bring your GPS and go on a geocaching treasure hunt, or bring your binoculars and go on safari for a variety of migratory birds, waterfowl, and wildlife, including deer, foxes and badgers. And little ones will love becoming Junior Park Naturalists and learning about bugs, birds, plants and other critters. If you’re looking for a real outdoor adventure, Afton State Park has what you’re looking for.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    Krista T.'s photo of tent camping at Lily Springs Regenerative Farm near Stillwater, MN
    Camper-submitted photo at Lily Springs Regenerative Farm near Stillwater, MN
    Camper-submitted photo at Lily Springs Regenerative Farm near Stillwater, MN
    Camper-submitted photo at Lily Springs Regenerative Farm near Stillwater, MN
    Camper-submitted photo at Lily Springs Regenerative Farm near Stillwater, MN
    Camper-submitted photo at Lily Springs Regenerative Farm near Stillwater, MN

    2. Lily Springs Regenerative Farm

    1 Review
    14 Photos
    6 Saves
    Dresser, Wisconsin

    For the adventurers spending the weekend climbing at Interstate State Park, the cyclists on a bike tour, or anyone wanting to spend the night amidst the stars and owls, rent a campsite at Lily Springs Farm and pitch your tent on the lakeshore! Bring your tent or your hammock and set up a cozy nest on the lakeshore. Campsites have easy swimming access.

    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Tents
    • Group
    • Cabins

    $70 / night

    Camper-submitted photo at Tony’s Backyard near Stillwater, MN
    Camper-submitted photo at Tony’s Backyard near Stillwater, MN
    Camper-submitted photo at Tony’s Backyard near Stillwater, MN
    Camper-submitted photo at Tony’s Backyard near Stillwater, MN
    Camper-submitted photo at Tony’s Backyard near Stillwater, MN

    3. Tony’s Backyard

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    Bloomington, Minnesota

    The space is in the backyard of my private property on Elliot Avenue in Bloomington, MN.

    The yard is almost entirely fenced-in & has lots of folliage for general privacy.

    Street parking is free.

    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • Tents
    • Trash
    • WiFi

    $45 - $60 / night

    Camper-submitted photo at Camp Sacajawea Retreat Center near Stillwater, MN
    Camper-submitted photo at Camp Sacajawea Retreat Center near Stillwater, MN

    4. Camp Sacajawea Retreat Center

    2 Reviews
    1 Photo
    3 Saves
    Apple Valley, Minnesota
    • Pets
    • Reservable
    • Tents
    • Group
    • Trash
    • Picnic Table

    $50 / night

    Camper-submitted photo at Camp Spring Lake Retreat Center near Stillwater, MN
    Camper-submitted photo at Camp Spring Lake Retreat Center near Stillwater, MN

    5. Camp Spring Lake Retreat Center

    1 Review
    1 Photo
    6 Saves
    Rosemount, Minnesota
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    • Tents

    $50 / night

    Beth W.'s photo of tent camping at Hok-Si-La City Park & Campground near Stillwater, MN
    Camper-submitted photo at Hok-Si-La City Park & Campground near Stillwater, MN
    Camper-submitted photo at Hok-Si-La City Park & Campground near Stillwater, MN
    Camper-submitted photo at Hok-Si-La City Park & Campground near Stillwater, MN
    Camper-submitted photo at Hok-Si-La City Park & Campground near Stillwater, MN
    Camper-submitted photo at Hok-Si-La City Park & Campground near Stillwater, MN

    6. Hok-Si-La City Park & Campground

    7 Reviews
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    49 Saves
    Lake City, Minnesota

    Tent only campground.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    • Tents

    $22 - $132 / night

    Camper-submitted photo at Crow Hassan Park Reserve near Stillwater, MN
    Camper-submitted photo at Crow Hassan Park Reserve near Stillwater, MN
    Camper-submitted photo at Crow Hassan Park Reserve near Stillwater, MN
    Camper-submitted photo at Crow Hassan Park Reserve near Stillwater, MN
    Camper-submitted photo at Crow Hassan Park Reserve near Stillwater, MN
    Camper-submitted photo at Crow Hassan Park Reserve near Stillwater, MN

    7. Crow Hassan Park Reserve

    3 Reviews
    22 Photos
    38 Saves
    St. Michael, Minnesota
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • ADA Access
    • Tents
    • Group

    $15 / night

    Janet R.'s photo of tent camping at Apple River County Park Campground near Stillwater, MN
    Camper-submitted photo at Apple River County Park Campground near Stillwater, MN
    Camper-submitted photo at Apple River County Park Campground near Stillwater, MN
    Camper-submitted photo at Apple River County Park Campground near Stillwater, MN
    Camper-submitted photo at Apple River County Park Campground near Stillwater, MN
    Camper-submitted photo at Apple River County Park Campground near Stillwater, MN

    8. Apple River County Park Campground

    1 Review
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    5 Saves
    Amery, Wisconsin
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Tents
    • Standard (Tent/RV)
    • Trash
    • Picnic Table

    $15 / night

    Camper-submitted photo at Spring Creek near Stillwater, MN
    Camper-submitted photo at Spring Creek near Stillwater, MN

    9. Spring Creek

    1 Review
    1 Photo
    4 Saves
    Taylors Falls, Minnesota
    • Pets
    • Phone Service
    • Tents
    • Trash
    • Picnic Table
    • Drinking Water

    10. St. Croix Valley Sweet Spot

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    5 Saves
    Marine on St. Croix, Minnesota
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • Tents
    • Dispersed

    $30 - $45 / night

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Recent Tent Reviews near Stillwater, MN

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    HollyRose M.'s photo of tent camping at Wild River State Park Campground near Stillwater, MN
    May. 9, 2017

    Wild River State Park Campground

    Great quiet campground

    I have stayed here twice once in one of the rental cabins, and second tent camping. The campground is very quiet and never seems to be to busy. The tent sites are a little to exposed for me (I prefer to be in the woods) but they were all clean along with the facilities too. The beach is wonderful along with the section of river and hiking areas. Definitely worth a trip

  • Zach H.
    Zach H.'s photo of tent camping at Minneapolis Northwest KOA near Stillwater, MN
    Jun. 27, 2019

    Minneapolis Northwest KOA

    Large sites and large bugs

    We tent camped here for a night while passing through. It’s a basic KOA with a few amenities. The lots were really big and we had no one near us, so it was nice and private. Most of the lots near the front were occupied but the back was almost empty, which is where the more wooded lots are. Only 1 bath house and it’s not close to most of the tent sites.

    Staff was nice and helpful. It has a small pool and game room but not much else for kids. The bugs are aggressive here, especially near the tent sites which are located near a swampy area. Definitely more of a place to stay as you are passing through, not really a destination campground.

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    Blair's photo of tent camping at Lebanon Hills Regional Park near Stillwater, MN
    Jun. 1, 2021

    Lebanon Hills Regional Park

    Secluded in the Minneapolis Suburbs

    Lebanon Hills is a great park and has a lot of trails for hiking and mountain biking. Our family selected this camp ground to test out some gear -- if we had problems or if we forgot something it was a short drive home. Turns out this is a wonderful camp ground and offers a lot of seclusion. 

    Tent camp sites are far enough from each other that neighbors can't be seen, and we didn't hear them either. 

    The bathroom facility near the ranger station was very well maintained and cleaned several times a day. 

    The only criticisms we have are that you can hear road noise -- and depending on your site you'll hear the alarm of one of the access gates for the Minnesota Zoo.

    We went here as an experiment, but will definitely be coming back throughout the year. Reserve early online, most weekends were already reserved by mid May.

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    Neil T.'s photo of tent camping at Interstate State Park — Interstate State Park near Stillwater, MN
    Jul. 15, 2023

    Interstate State Park — Interstate State Park

    Great location!

    This was a great spot for our first time camping with our kids! We camped in a tent so booked a site on the river side (no hookups) but it was very spacious and was perfect for our group! Bathrooms seemed fairly decent. They weren’t too far away. I would definitely stay here again!

  • Jessica M.
    Chris S.'s photo of tent camping at Minneapolis Southwest KOA near Stillwater, MN
    Jul. 5, 2018

    Minneapolis Southwest KOA

    Definitely caters to rvs

    A couple weeks ago we spent some time at the Northwest koa...that one had private tent sites surrounded on 3 sides by trees, quiet spaces etc. Looking at the Southwest koa website they advertise as the tent sites back into the woods. So imagine our surprise when we were shown our site. It did indeed back up into the woods however the woods were 20ish feet behind a rope and we were told all set up had to be done in front of the rope. Our tent was inches from the road and wide out in the open. Other then the tent site itself this koa is wonderful...the staff were very friendly, the pool was clean and heated, the grounds were kept clean etc

  • Rico R.
    Blair's photo of tent camping at Lebanon Hills Regional Park near Stillwater, MN
    Jun. 12, 2019

    Lebanon Hills Regional Park

    Great place

    The office was open till 9pm very friendly. A little pricey for tent camping. The sites are private. Great biking and hiking trails. Great amenities. Close to the zoo as well as the city.

  • Cheryl L.
    Lisa D.'s photo of tent camping at Lake Byllesby Regional Park near Stillwater, MN
    Jun. 22, 2016

    Lake Byllesby Regional Park

    Plenty of Ammenities

    This campground is clean and well maintained. It has a boat landing; indoor and outdoor bathroom facilities; playground and large tent sites.

  • Stephanie K.The Dyrt PRO User
    Blair's photo of tent camping at Lebanon Hills Regional Park near Stillwater, MN
    Aug. 30, 2020

    Lebanon Hills Regional Park

    Amazing campground close to the city

    Definitely check this place out great campsites for tent camping right next door to the MN Zoo campsites nicely wooded spread out nicer than some state park campgrounds. Definitely going to check it out again.

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    Camper-submitted photo at Country Camping RV Park near Stillwater, MN
    Jul. 14, 2021

    Country Camping RV Park

    This one is a gem.

    Love this place.

    Close to the Twin Cities, right on the Rum River.

    Great tent sites right on the river.

    Tubing! They have a bus that takes you into town float back to the campground, love it.

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    Neil T.'s photo of tent camping at Interstate State Park — Interstate State Park near Stillwater, MN
    Jun. 22, 2018

    Interstate State Park — Interstate State Park

    Rolling prairies along the river

    Some nice hiking and beautiful landscapes of wildflowers, grasses, and the river Typical state campground set up, not a ton of privacy but enough. Stayed 3 nights, tent camping. Biy certified firewood outside the park if you plan on using a lot. A nice weekend getaway close to the metro!

  • Tori K.The Dyrt PRO User
    Stacy S.'s photo of tent camping at Wildwood RV Park & Campground near Stillwater, MN
    Jan. 1, 2023

    Wildwood RV Park & Campground

    Close to Taylors falls and stillwater

    Be sure to check out Franconia sculpture garden if you're staying here and have the time! It's such a fun and quirky place. Some of us stayed at an RV site and some of us stayed at a tent site this trip 😁

  • Carol H.
    Camper-submitted photo at Country Camping RV Park near Stillwater, MN
    Apr. 22, 2023

    Country Camping RV Park

    Fun Fun Fun

    We’ve stayed at Country Camping for years! Great variety of things to do for everyone. Group sites, tent sites, covered wagon sites! Floating on the Rum River, swimming pool with splash pad, little camp store, Golf cart rentals! Our grandkids love it too!

  • GoWhereYouAreDraw N.The Dyrt PRO User
    May. 5, 2019

    Island Campground and Marina

    Water access

    Great location, near Red Wing Minnesota. However, it's your typical Mississippi river camping -- you're there for river access and not much more. If noise bothers you then this is not the place for you. It is situated directly under the highway 63 bridge.  

    Full hookups and tent camping available. Bathrooms are pretty clean. There are also train tracks along the MN side of the river with several trains running during the day and at night. The perks for the campground are the water access and you can walk to the Harbor Bar for some good food.

  • Stacy S.
    Stacy S.'s photo of tent camping at Wildwood RV Park & Campground near Stillwater, MN
    Aug. 9, 2020

    Wildwood RV Park & Campground

    All around nice.

    We tent camped for two nights in site CC, which had a small quiet creek beside it. These primitive sites are down a small dirt road away from the main RV camping area and are nicely wooded, but you can still see neighboring sites. The staff were friendly and kind, the facilities were clean, and it was a convenient location.

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    Blair's photo of tent camping at Lebanon Hills Regional Park near Stillwater, MN
    Jul. 21, 2023

    Lebanon Hills Regional Park

    County park close in to Minneapolis/ St Paul area

    In demand park close in to cities. RV portion has full hook ups. No hook up sites for up to 24ft RVs also available. Non hook up sites are wooded and well spaced. RV sites similar to private campgrounds. Must reserve months in advance as usually full. Have secluded tent sites too.

  • Jaime N.
    Amanda L.'s photo of tent camping at Willow River State Park Campground near Stillwater, MN
    Nov. 9, 2020

    Willow River State Park Campground

    A nice getaway off season

    Three campgrounds, first come first serve. $10/day entry $40/daily for electric hook up (non-resident); no full hook-ups, no water, only 1 vault toilet open per campground. Year round availability, however- tough to find! Very hard to get a cellular connection (T-mobile). Beautiful views of the river, right along the edge if you tent camp. Multiple playgrounds, hiking trails and loads of nature, large beach and waterfalls.

  • Emily.Michael B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Blair's photo of tent camping at Lebanon Hills Regional Park near Stillwater, MN
    Jul. 22, 2021

    Lebanon Hills Regional Park

    In-City Surprise

    What a wonderful park for being surrounded by the cities! We had previously come for walking and kayaking, but this was our first overnight here. The site and restroom/shower are well kept and there are enough trees/plants between the (tent) sites to make it feel private. It's always fun seeing deer, turtles, fish, gardner snakes here.

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    Matt C.'s photo of tent camping at William O'Brien State Park Campground near Stillwater, MN
    Jun. 7, 2018

    William O'Brien State Park Campground

    Homey, Picturesque, Fresh Air

    I camped here in April and got a camping spot on the edge of the River Campground facing the woods. I loved this spot and it was plenty big for parking two cars, tent, hammock, chairs, you name it! It appears that most tent camping is on the outer edges and RV camping is in the middle. No one was noisy, wasn't a "party" campground which was great for peace and quiet. It was great being so close to the river trail. Great views and fresh air!

  • Ramona A.
    HollyRose M.'s photo of tent camping at Wild River State Park Campground near Stillwater, MN
    Jul. 6, 2017

    Wild River State Park Campground

    Beautiful river valley area

    Have stayed here many times in all seasons. Not an over crowded park with lots of room to roam. Horses are welcome here with their own special campground area and miles of trails to ride. Hiking trails cover open grasslands, hardwood forest and valley waterways. Lots of wildlife and a great place for birders. Paved bike trails trailer and tent camping as well as camper cabins. Especially beautiful in autumn with the colorful leaves.

  • Jennifer H.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 26, 2023

    Tresure Island RV Park

    Crowded park, nice people

    We were here for a night to see a concert at the amphitheater and everyone was super friendly. It was easy to check in, and we were able to do laundry and shower which was great. It’s mostly gravel but they have some tent sites on the grass. They are dog friendly and have some grassy areas to walk your pets which was great.

  • Sam R.
    Blair's photo of tent camping at Lebanon Hills Regional Park near Stillwater, MN
    Dec. 18, 2018

    Lebanon Hills Regional Park

    One of the few places you can camp in the cities

    This is one of the few places that you can camp in twin cities metro. Both car and RV camping is allowed. Some of the tent sites do have power as well. Bathrooms and Showers are centrally located. Firewood is available for purchase. The camp grounds are located near the Lebanon Hills mountain biking area and miles of day hiking trails. Camping is only permitted in this area and it's not open in the winter.

  • Jessica M.
    Zach H.'s photo of tent camping at Minneapolis Northwest KOA near Stillwater, MN
    Jun. 30, 2018

    Minneapolis Northwest KOA

    Wonderful experience

    The hosts at this campground were very nice. We had a tent site with no hook ups. The site was spacious and private-surrounded on 3 sides by trees. The bathrooms were clean. The pool area was clean and without issue. There were no extra walk ways or special features in those regards but the roads had enough of a country feel that they were fun for walking around with my kids and dog

  • Anne T.
    Beth W.'s photo of tent camping at Hok-Si-La City Park & Campground near Stillwater, MN
    Jul. 6, 2016

    Hok-Si-La City Park & Campground

    Perfect Camping Getaway!

    This is one of my favorite campgrounds in Southern Minnesota! It is only 1 1/2 hours away from the TwinCities which makes it an ideal getaway. The campsites are wooded and have enough distance between them that noise is minimal. I especially love the view of Lake Pepin and the nice little swimming beach. On our last stay, we were able to watch eagles from our campsite, which was amazing. They have recently added 3 small cabins to rent which would be a nice alternative to tent camping. If you do plan a camping trip to Hok-Si-La and you're driving in from the Twin Cities, be sure to take Wisconsin Highway 35 through Maiden Rock, Stockholm, Pepin, and other small towns. You can loop back into Minnesota through Wabasha. This adds about an extra half hour to your drive but it is definitely worth it!

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    Neil T.'s photo of tent camping at Interstate State Park — Interstate State Park near Stillwater, MN
    Oct. 2, 2022

    Interstate State Park — Interstate State Park

    Trade Offs

    Tent sites line the exterior of this campground while electric, RV sites are close by. While I was at a riverside spot, the amount of RVs across the road can really detract from the experience. People in RVs (this is a generalization made after many'a'night in campgrounds) tend to not recognize their voices penetrate tent walls with incredible ease -- many lack the personal experience that their voices are disruptive at midnight and should speak in hushed voices while their neighbors try to sleep. Not to mention, what's with the bright lights they shine on their exterior? Camp Hosts (who slept in an RV as well) were useless to manage quiet hour expectations. Bathrooms have a shower and while I did not use, seemed in good condition.

  • Janet R.The Dyrt PRO User
    Janet R.'s photo of tent camping at D N Campground near Stillwater, MN
    Sep. 8, 2020

    D N Campground

    Beautiful shady camping on the Apple River!

    We had a last minute idea to go camping on Labor Day weekend, hopefully omewhere near St Croix Falls so we could visit Interstate State Park and explore the surrounding area.  As luck would have it, there were no campsites avaialble at any of the local state parks on the Wisconsin side or Minnesota side of the river. So, we checked for other area campgrounds and discovered this gem of a private campground right on the shores of the Apple River. This is mostly a campground that rents seasonal sites to RV owners, and these are tucked away in the woods near the river with a real sense of privacy. But, for the casual camper,  they also have a swath of sites located right ON  the river, including sites with hookups if desired, or a separate lane of very large and very secluded tent sites also right on the river that I dare say are nicer than any of the tent sites at area state parks. The Apple River is really beautiful, and if we had brought our kayaks we could have plopped them right in the river from our campsites and had an amazing paddlle on this pristine tributary of the St Croix.  (See attached photo for map of the Apple River upstream towards its various headwaters lakes. Further down the Apple River is a canyon and whitewater section for tubing or paddling: 

    https://www.stcroix360.com/2013/06/floating-the-apple-river-canyon/)

    We were in site T3, which had an electric hookup used by friends who joined us in their van; there was also a water hookup which was handy even if we didnt hook up to it. There was a fair amount of  space at our site, but If we were to come back again we would want a bit more space and privacy so we would absolutely go for one of the tent sites, any one of them would be great! The campground over all is clean and well maintained, a lot of retired folks as seasonal campers but also a lot of families with kids, and a nice family atmosphere. Given that is was Labor Day weekend and every site ended up being taken, you might expect it to be busy and loud, but it was pleasant and quiet, and the neighbors friendly, The bathrooms and showers were clean and well kept, and bleach water disinfectant was avaialble to wipe down surfaces if anyone had concenrs. There is a small pub with a patio attached to the campground office, but it was surprisingly quiet and low key. There is volleyball and more outdoor games adjacent, and this is all a bit set apart from the campground anyway. Along the river is a small beach, boat dock for canoes and kayaks and fishing, and a nice playground for kids.  It is a good 20-minutes to half hour drive to Interstate State Park and the Falls towns, which has pluses and minuses. We also took the opportunity to try some hiking a little closer to the campground, and enjoyed the Stower Seven Lakes Trail on the old Soo Line : https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/parks/stower

    Other outdoor activities and special places to visit in Polk County near the campground: 

    https://www.co.polk.wi.us/landinfowisdnrmaps

    Really a lovely spot, and a nice surprise.

  • LaMina H.
    Stephanie L.'s photo of tent camping at Ann Lake near Stillwater, MN
    May. 13, 2022

    Ann Lake

    My favorite spot in MN!!!

    Lake Ann Campground, located in the Sand Dunes State Forest north of Big Lake, MN is great for a weekend getaway with the family or a solo walk in trip. There are RV sites, tent sites, handicap accessible, walk in sites and group sites. Camping here is primitive with few amenities you get a fire ring and a picnic table, its great camping too be one with nature. There are several water spickets located around the campground along with outhouse type restrooms. There are no hookups or electric. Camping is on a first come first serve basis and you register at the kiosk located at the front of the campground acrid from the camp host site. There are several trails and Amaya something to do.


Guide to Stillwater

Tent camping near Stillwater, Minnesota offers a variety of scenic locations and amenities for outdoor enthusiasts looking to immerse themselves in nature.

Tent campers appreciate these amenities

  • Enjoy the spacious and private sites at Afton State Park Campground, where you can find clean facilities and ample space for your tent.
  • At Lily Springs Regenerative Farm, campers can take advantage of electric hookups and well-maintained picnic areas, making for a comfortable stay.
  • Camp Sacajawea Retreat Center offers reservable sites with essential amenities like drinking water and picnic tables, perfect for family outings.

Tent campers should check out Afton State Park

  • Afton State Park Campground features a network of trails suitable for all skill levels, allowing you to explore the beautiful surroundings right from your campsite.
  • The park's semi-secluded carry-in sites provide a peaceful retreat, with plenty of space between campers for added privacy.
  • With firewood available for purchase and the option to have campfires, you can enjoy cozy evenings under the stars at Afton State Park Campground.

Local activities for tent campers

  • Experience the stunning landscapes of the Saint Croix National Scenic River by hiking or biking along the trails near Spring Creek.
  • For a unique experience, visit Lily Springs Regenerative Farm to learn about permaculture and enjoy the farm's serene environment.
  • Fishing and canoeing opportunities abound at Apple River County Park Campground, making it a great spot for water activities after setting up your tent.

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    According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Stillwater, MN is Afton State Park Campground with a 4.6-star rating from 36 reviews.

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