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Campgrounds near Taylors Falls, Minnesota cluster along the scenic St. Croix River valley, providing a mix of developed facilities and natural settings. Interstate State Park serves as the primary camping destination with sites on both the Minnesota and Wisconsin sides of the river. Several other options include Wild River State Park, William O'Brien State Park, and private facilities such as Camp Waub-O-Jeeg and Wildwood RV Park & Campground. The area accommodates tent camping, RV sites with hookups, cabins, and even some yurt accommodations at Stone Creek Farm, offering varying levels of amenities and privacy within a 20-mile radius of town.
Road conditions and campsite accessibility vary considerably throughout the region, particularly in private campgrounds where terrain can present challenges. Several campgrounds feature steep terrain due to proximity to the river valley. One camper noted, "The roads are rough in spots. A lot of the negative reviews about this campground come from people who encounter issues trying to drive through here with campers, but I didn't expect to have issues driving through here in a sedan." Cell service is generally reliable at most developed campgrounds in the area, though coverage may be spotty in more remote locations. The camping season extends year-round at state parks, though private facilities typically operate from May through October. Advance reservations are strongly recommended, especially for riverside sites and during summer weekends.
Riverside camping locations receive particular praise from visitors, especially sites with direct water access. The glacial potholes at Interstate State Park represent a unique geological feature that draws many campers to the area, providing distinctive hiking opportunities alongside camping. According to visitor feedback, "The sites along the river were definitely the best and most spacious. The inner loop has the sites more on top of each other." Noise levels vary significantly by location, with sites near highways experiencing traffic sounds well into the night. Most developed campgrounds provide clean facilities with showers and flush toilets, while more rustic options offer vault toilets and limited amenities. Proximity to both Taylors Falls and St. Croix Falls allows campers convenient access to supplies, dining options, and additional outdoor recreational opportunities such as kayaking, canoeing, and rock climbing along the St. Croix River. When searching for campgrounds near Taylors Falls, consider booking early during peak seasons as the most popular campsites along the St. Croix River fill quickly.
"Now that I live in Minnesota, I find myself frequenting the Taylors Falls side. Here you have the amazing "Pot Holes" from glacial waters and some pretty spectacular rock climbing."
"Interstate State Park is unrated due to being so close to Taylor Falls. Interstate is a less busy alternative but close enough to enjoy what Taylor falls has to offer."
from $24 - $50 / night
Check Availability"Stayed for two nights at a drive-in double site here and found it ideal for autumn camping."
"We stayed in campsite 29 in the drive in campsite over Labor Day weekend."
from $23 - $90 / night
Check Availability"Easy walking trails surround the park which is nice and convenient. Close proximity to Stillwater which made for a nice day trip. Camp sites were very clean and easy to access."
"We O'Brian has some of the best groomed trails that I have been on."
from $25 - $90 / night
Check Availability"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 kids tried the bike trail that they could access right from the campground.
Plenty of space to social distance. We never felt uncomfortable and everything was really clean!"
from $44 - $75 / night
Check Availability"Beautiful sites but be careful when booking as some sites are very close to others. North campground is about 1/2 mile from downtown Taylor Falls via a bridge. So a quick walk to town is possible."
"I had read somewhere that sites 65 and 67 had direct access to the river--true! But the path does come off the camp road and it really does serve the entire campground, so anyone can use it. "
from $18 - $90 / night
Check Availability"Fun to play in the water, go behind the waterfall and a good hike up 200 steps to view the falls from above!"
"Located 5 miles outside of Hudson, Willow Creek State Park is large park with hiking, camp sites, fishing, canoeing, and the waterfall."
from $25 - $90 / night
Check Availability"Taylor’s Falls and St Croix Falls nearby. Great hiking in the hardwoods in the campground or along the scenic St Croix river."
"We live in Minneapolis and love having this camp close to home, yet far enough to feel like we are up north. We come here a lot during the summer! The camp is rustic, in a good way."
from $35 - $65 / night
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Check Availability"Both the White Pine Meadow and the Lakeside Serenity sites are amazing and large. We wound up staying at the Lakeside site, which has a nice view of Mud Lake and one of the herds of goats."
from $70 / night
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GuideMany activities throughout the day for the family. Kids enjoyed the pool. The store has a nice selection of items for sale. Firewood is $8 a bundle.
The campsites are close but there is enough trees between sites to make it seem like you are not so close.
There are atvs and utvs but at night they are not moving around.
GuideNice campsite. Clean and well maintained. Fire ring picnic table and some tree stumps for processing your firewood. I see several campsites in the area but I'm alone here. A river is several hundred yards away from my site, but you have to hike down a bit.
ScoutBack in 2020 I did about 3 months camping along here ! Good spot !
ScoutPretty much in the middle of nowhere surrounded by small towns.
ScoutIf I could give this company negative stars I would. I would never recommend this company to even my worst enemy. This was our second experience with them. The first time took a long time but we knew it wasn’t their fault because the river was low and that’s out of their control. Our tubes were also good. The owner’s dad(Jerry?) picked us up and was so nice and sweet. We laughed at all our hiccups along the way.
This time around, it was just my friend and I and we were having a wonderful time for the first 2.5-3 hours. Then we realized we weren’t moving and the wind was blowing us upstream. We kept trying to go, waiting to see the landing. By the 5 hour mark we kept trying to call Pardun’s to mention that we were trying to come back and to let them know that we’d probably be later than expected and to see if they had any tips. Since the cell service is almost non existent, the calls would not go through. By that time, we didn’t know what to else to do but call 911. By the time we were able to get a hold of someone to ask for help, we were nearing 6 hours on the river. They called Pardun’s to let them know and the owner(Guy?) and his son were waiting to pick us up. As soon as they saw us, the snarky disrespectful remarks started and they began making fun of us. The owner was relentless. It was one rude remark after another. This was at about 9pm. When I started crying and asking him to stop talking to me, the a-hole dug in even more and had to get the last word in. It kept on until I screamed at him to shut the F up. I couldn’t take it anymore. He then stopped and started trying to kick us off the bus. I was sitting in the seat, sobbing while my friend was nicely asking him to just please go and please stop with the comments. He wouldn’t. Once we got back to Danbury, he stopped the bus and walked away. His son helped us get our stuff out and his wife eventually came out to make sure that we had our keys and let us know she had called the other people involved to let them know we were back. The son was initially being kind of a jerk when we got on the bus but he apologized to us soon after. His waste of a human father didn’t.
Please do not give this man your business. I have never been so humiliated and made to feel as awful as he made me feel. The blatant disrespect and language from the minute he saw was unbelievable. This man is the most awful human I have ever encountered. I sure hope he treats his wife and his mother with a little more compassion and empathy.
GuideThis is a well taken care of and pretty campground. The staff in the office is very nice. It's very small. Nice view of a running creek with wildlife. But there is traffic noise, you are very near the road. There is a nice little laundromat, clean showers and good drinking water here also. Great T-Mobile access.
ScoutGreat campsites. Have camped here 8 times this summer in 7 different sites and have loved every one of them. Bathrooms are good, showers are good, just very well kept.
ScoutI picked this site for the proximity to the golf course that I’m playing in the morning. A lot of people, a lot of noise being next to the highway but, I can’t sleep in my own house let alone being outside. When I came in and set up at the RV spot instead of the tent. Kurt was kind enough to help me relocate to the correct location. Kudos!
TravelerI arrived after the campgrounds closed I was welcomed and was very happy to be accepted
Campsite options near Taylors Falls, Minnesota include walk-in tent sites, RV hookups, cabins, and specialty accommodations like geodesic domes and yurts. The surrounding area sits within the St. Croix River Valley at approximately 750 feet above sea level, featuring distinctive glacial terrain formed during the last ice age. Winter camping is available year-round at state parks, with temperatures dropping below freezing from November through March.
Hike the pothole trails: Interstate State Park features unique hiking experiences beyond the main pothole area. "Really cool hiking along the river, some of the trails where a little confusing and trying to figure out where we at, but we made it just hiked a little further than we wanted to," notes a visitor at Wild River State Park.
Kayak the St. Croix River: Paddle opportunities range from calm stretches to moderate rapids. A camper at Wildwood RV Park & Campground shares, "The kayaking/canoeing was an amazing adventure that everyone should try. It was even great for kids 3 and 6."
Night sky viewing: Several campgrounds offer designated stargazing areas away from light pollution. "The star gazing area was great! Intermittently had 1-2 bars of T-Mobile with LTE Internet," reports a camper at Wild River State Park.
Winter activities: Multiple campgrounds maintain open sites for cold-weather camping. "2/8/20-2/9/20. #91. First time to this park. We planned on attending their candlelight ski and decided to camp... The candlelight ski was great and the routes were marked with different colored luminaries - for hiking and skiing."
Private wooded sites: Many campgrounds feature secluded options with natural buffers. "The campground was very nice. The sites are private, couldn't see any neighbors as there are a lot of trees. The park rangers were very helpful and informative," explains a visitor at Wild River State Park.
River access sites: Campsites with direct water views rank highest in reviews. At Interstate State Park, one camper shares, "When we first arrived to Interstate State Park our very first thought was 'that this is awful'. We hoped that our campsite that we had reserved was not as equals to those on the lower end of the northside, very open space more field like then camp ground to us. And then we came upon our site. With a waterfall on the back side and saint croix river on the other."
Less crowded alternatives: Several smaller campgrounds offer quieter experiences than the main state parks. A visitor to Camp Waub-O-Jeeg notes, "We live in Minneapolis and love having this camp close to home, yet far enough to feel like we are up north. The camp is rustic, in a good way. Lots of trees, nice sites with water and electric and a dump station."
Tent-specific areas: Dedicated tent camping zones provide more natural settings. "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," writes a Wildwood RV Park camper.
Site selection considerations: Campground layouts vary significantly, with some offering more privacy than others. "My site was #24. It was tiny and my neighbors were right on top of me. Even in April the campground was mostly full. Do not pick a site inside the loop (the electrical hookup sites) if you want privacy. A few of the sites along the river have a real nice view and are slightly more secluded," advises a camper at Interstate State Park.
Terrain challenges: Many campgrounds feature steep access roads. A visitor to Lily Springs Regenerative Farm reports, "You park your car where the gravel driveway ends, and you have the choice to set up your tent down by the lake or in the upper area which is more by the goats. Be prepared to make multiple trips back and forth between your car and your campsite."
Noise factors: Highway proximity affects some campgrounds more than others. "Non-electric loop is quiet and enclosed. The power loop runs right along a 4-lane highway, which you can't really see but for sure will hear," notes a camper at Interstate State Park.
Winter preparedness: Cold-weather camping requires additional planning. "The campsite was plowed out and had a nice spot for the tent. The sites were far enough apart and it looked like it would be more private when the leaves come in," shares a Wild River State Park winter camper.
Kid-friendly campgrounds: Several campgrounds specifically cater to families with play areas and activities. A visitor to Camp Waub-O-Jeeg shares, "It is a kid friendly campground. I often see kids meeting each other from different sites and then hanging out and playing games together. There are nice playgrounds on both the A and B hill."
Nature programs: Check for ranger-led activities at state parks. "The park has many interesting trails," notes a visitor to Interstate Park Wisconsin, which offers similar educational opportunities to the Minnesota side.
Wildlife viewing opportunities: Many campgrounds feature abundant wildlife. "We saw sooooo many deer some even walking right through campsites! You can hear coyotes, raccoons and very loud owls," reports a Wild River State Park camper.
Beach alternatives: When official swimming areas are unavailable, look for river access points. "There is a great spot below the dam to cool off if needed," suggests a camper at Willow River State Park, which is within driving distance of Taylors Falls.
Site selection for larger vehicles: Not all campgrounds accommodate big rigs. "The roads are rough in spots. A lot of the negative reviews about this campground come from people who encounter issues trying to drive through here with campers," cautions a visitor to Camp Waub-O-Jeeg.
Electrical hookup variations: Power options vary widely between campgrounds. At Interstate State Park, a camper notes, "The electricity was not for a 30 amp hook up. It's 50 amp or us an adapter. We used the adapter and blew a circuit breaker when we used the A/C and the microwave at the same time."
Cellular connectivity: Service varies by provider and location. "Good ATT and Verizon cell service," reports a camper at Interstate Park Wisconsin, while another notes, "Cell reception was minimal to non-existent for T-Mobile" at William O'Brien State Park.
Dump station availability: Not all campgrounds offer full RV services. Some, like Wildwood RV Park, provide complete hookups, while others offer only electric with a central dump station.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where are the best campgrounds near Taylors Falls, MN?
Interstate State Park — Interstate State Park is a top choice, offering spacious sites along the St. Croix River just outside Taylors Falls. The park features hiking trails, river access, and is within walking distance of downtown. For those seeking a more tranquil alternative, Wild River State Park Campground provides a less busy camping experience while still being reasonably close to Taylors Falls attractions. Both parks are family-friendly with clean facilities, though Interstate can get busy on weekends due to its proximity to the popular pothole area and river activities.
What amenities do Taylors Falls camping areas offer?
Camp Waub-O-Jeeg provides a rustic camping experience with friendly management and access to hiking trails through hardwood forests. The campground has charm and staff are known for their exceptional service. On the Wisconsin side, Interstate Park — Saint Croix National Scenic Riverway offers well-maintained sites about half a mile from downtown Taylors Falls via a bridge. Amenities in the area typically include water access, toilets, some with showers, and designated fire rings. Most campgrounds provide good cell service for both AT&T and Verizon users.
Is glamping available in Taylors Falls?
Traditional glamping options are limited directly in Taylors Falls, but alternatives exist nearby. William O'Brien State Park Campground offers camper cabins that provide a more comfortable camping experience with basic amenities while still connecting with nature. For those seeking private options, Stone Creek Farm offers a more elevated camping experience. While not luxury glamping in the traditional sense, these options provide more comfort than standard tent camping. For true glamping experiences, you may need to venture slightly farther from the immediate Taylors Falls area.
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