6 campgrounds with availability this weekend
Monson Lake State Park Campground welcomes pets throughout its 20 campsites near Sunburg. Dogs must remain leashed during visits, with six electric sites and additional non-electric options providing good-sized, spread-out spaces that offer privacy for campers and their animals. The park maintains pet-friendly hiking trails totaling about 1.5 miles, though some visitors note these trails are not always well-maintained. While facilities include toilets and showers, campers should bring their own drinking water and waste bags for pets. The small campground setting creates a peaceful environment where pets can enjoy the outdoors, though multiple reviewers mention the lack of direct lake access from individual sites.
The Norway chain of lakes surrounding the area provides excellent opportunities for pets that enjoy water activities, with Games Lake County Park offering additional pet-friendly camping options from May through September. Camping with dogs requires preparation for wildlife encounters, as visitors report hearing coyotes in the area during overnight stays. The nearby Sibley State Park features two pet-accepting campgrounds: Oak Ridge Campground and Equestrian Campground, both allowing leashed pets throughout the facilities. Equestrian Campground offers approximately 12 miles of horse-friendly trails which also accommodate dogs on leashes. Pet owners staying multiple nights should note that firewood availability varies between parks - Monson Lake occasionally requires visitors to travel to nearby Sibley State Park (about 20 minutes away) to purchase firewood, so bringing supplies in advance is advisable.
"Away from the lake is another campground in the oak savanna section of the park, and this campground seems quieter with more spacious sites, although they are more open."
"Sibley State Park isn't the most amazing park in Minnesota, however it's still a very nice little campground!"
from $25 - $35 / night
"There is about a mile and a half of trails which are not difficult to walk. There is also a boat launch at the campground too so you can take the boat out and go fishing."
Campground full this weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $20 - $30 / night
"Just got back from a weekend at Games Lake County Park and honestly, it exceeded expectations!"
"No waterfront sites but the lake is still close by! There is a nearby boat launch with parking. As well as a playground and beach area with a slide."
"Despite it being a slightly shorter drive than the trip to Duluth from my house, it felt like eternity in comparison. It also felt very very unlike the Minnesota that I’m familiar with. "
"The trails in the park have nice rolling hills and offer a unique type of beauty. The campground is small, but offers some electric sites as well as some primitive sites."
Campground full this weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $22 - $150 / night
"We love camping here, reservations are easy, pet friendly, quiet area to relax!"
"We thoroughly enjoyed the hiking trails here. Plenty of space to socially distance. Equestrian camping area is nice and plenty of horse trails too."
from $25 / night
"Hands down my favorite spot to get away from the hectic week of work, parenting duties, and just all together adulting."
"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."
from $24 - $34 / night
"There were some walking paths right behind our site, which was great for those of us with dogs! There is a playground, pool, volleyball area, basketball court, and shower/bath house."
"There is a super dog park and grocery just east on US-12. Found great coffee and scones in Benson at Go Set Ready Coffee."
"Clean, well lit, and surrounded by beauty. Bath house modern and spotless. Would visit again and for longer."
Available this weekend
from $45 / night
"Sites a a nice distance apart, lots of trees. Nice playground with swings, close to a larger park near the lake."
"We stumbled upon this place just taking back roads and driving around. Nice beach area and Great picnic area!!! Big playground picnic tables scattered everywhere."
from $20 - $70 / night
ScoutWhat a wonderful campground! Bathrooms and showers are very nice, and kept clean. The campsites are nice and level. Well laid out, and numbered clearly. Reserving through the website is easy. What a spectacular view of the valley! I took a peek into one of the cabins - very nice. This place is a great value for the money.
ScoutThe community facilities are well kept and clean. Overall this site is beautiful and great for kids, we tried booking a spot by the lookout but unfortunately they only had electric hookups!
Either way the site we switched to was spacious and had two picnic tables. We will definitely be back!
GuideWe spent 1 night at site #12. Large back in spot completely wooded with fire pit & picnic table (no water or electric) Behind clean restrooms with flush toilets. The sites were less than half occupied on a Monday in Mid September. We arrived after the station was closed so we had to create an online profile to reserve and pay. Thankfully we had adequate cell service. There was also an 800 number to call that was staffed until 8pm (according to the sign). The upper campground is much quieter and shaded compared to the lower loop -which is on the water.
GuideCampgrounds offer tent sites in the shade most all rv sites offer power water & sewer. Showers & flush toilets were clean. Bar with excellent food & friendly service
ScoutLarge sites, quiet, clean showers, very well taken care of.
GuideAlmost no shady sites. Large open field overlooking the river below which is visible if in camper or standing. Sites have fire ring & picnic table. Main road is blacktop sites level gravel. Good separation but open.
GuideThere’s not one but two wonderful bathrooms at each end of the lower level campsites. Our children loved riding their scooters around the loop. If you happen to own a boat, you can park it right on the beach and tie off across from your campsite if you’re lucky enough to have one on the lake side. We stayed at spot 85 but site 102 is on the end and then you will only have one Neighbor.
ScoutFishing ,great campground for little ones, lots of space two playgrounds. Very clean bathrooms and showers.
ScoutNice privately owned Campground with swimming pool. The owners and staff are very friendly. Close to Alexandria which has a Super Walmart and amenities.
Monson Lake State Park Campground permits dogs throughout its 20 camping sites, with both electric and non-electric options available for tent and RV campers. No specific breed restrictions exist, though pets must remain leashed in all areas including the 1.5 miles of hiking trails that surround the small state park. Small sites offer minimal privacy between neighbors, with conversations often audible between campsites. Games Lake County Park and Swift Falls County Park also welcome pets at their facilities, providing more spacious, forested sites that create better separation between campers. Most campgrounds in the area maintain standard pet policies requiring dogs to be leashed at all times, properly supervised, and not left unattended at campsites.
The Sunburg region features several dog-friendly water access points, particularly at Games Lake County Park where pets can enjoy the shoreline areas though not the designated swimming beaches. Camping with pets requires preparation for variable weather conditions, especially during the May to September camping season when most facilities are operational. Swift Falls County Park offers a peaceful stream setting particularly enjoyed by camping dogs, though shower facilities are basic with low shower heads and occasionally dingy conditions. Park visitors note wildlife encounters are common, with coyote howling occasionally heard during nighttime hours at Monson Lake State Park. Nearby Sibley State Park provides additional pet-friendly trails, including the popular hike to Mount Tom with expansive views suitable for leashed dogs. The Glacial Lakes bike trail connecting these parks allows dogs on leash, creating extended exercise opportunities for energetic pets.
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