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Lebanon Hills Regional Park welcomes campers with up to three dogs per site, offering designated pet exercise areas throughout the campground. The spacious RV sites provide full hookups while maintaining natural separation between neighbors, making morning and evening dog walks comfortable. Afton State Park Campground maintains pet-friendly tent sites and cabins with nearby hiking trails suitable for leashed dogs. Lake Byllesby Regional Park accommodates pets at all campsites with easy access to shoreline walking paths. Most campgrounds require pets to remain on leash at all times and owners to clean up after their animals. Nerstrand Big Woods State Park Campground provides water stations near pet-friendly sites, with electric hookups available for RVs. Many guests note the clean grounds and facilities help create a positive experience for camping with dogs.
The trail system connecting Lebanon Hills Park offers extensive pet exercise opportunities, with several loops ranging from 1-5 miles through wooded areas. Dogs appreciate the shaded paths during summer months when temperatures can reach uncomfortable levels. Nearby Willow River State Park maintains separate pet-friendly camping areas with direct trail access. The grounds feature maintained waste disposal stations at trail intersections and near bathroom facilities. Several campgrounds provide water access points where dogs can cool off, though swimming areas may have seasonal restrictions. Park rangers enforce quiet hours beginning at 10pm, which helps prevent excessive barking issues. Some visitors find the fenced exercise area at Cleary Lake Regional Park particularly valuable for letting dogs run off-leash in a controlled environment. Veterinary services are available in Hastings and Cannon Falls for emergency situations.
"Professional built mtn bike trails for adventure. Camping in Minnesota suburbs. Miles of hiking, horseback riding, cross country ski trails. . perfect for my family's weekend Stay-cation"
"It has nice clean bathrooms and it's a great place to walk your pets, they do have 3 different areas to camp but we always use the full hook-ups The people at check-in are always so friendly, and very"
from $24 - $42 / night
Check Availability"Minnesota State Parks have just started to build Yurts for 3 campgrounds around the state; Afton, Cuyuna and Glendalough State Parks."
"It is also next to Afton Ski resort. This park has a lot of beautiful prairie landscape with some temperate forest features. Wildflowers, shrubs, fungi, evergreens, and deciduous trees."
from $22 - $85 / night
Check Availability"Near lake and excellent bike path. Great brewery and winery close by."
"Lakeside sites are close together, with W/E hookups, but they’re right in the lake with a wonderful view. The facilities are very clean and well-kept."
"Campsites are pretty private except to people walking the trails. The falls are gorgeous!! Great for swimming when the water is not too high."
"Memorial Day 2019 with my siblings and our dog. Campsite 202 had plenty of room for an 8 person tent and 2 pickups."
from $25 - $90 / night
Check Availability"This is a Nice campground middle of Minnesota. Surprising place in the middle of farm country. Very nice campground and lots of walking trails. Great for leaf peeping."
"Though they were right next to each other, they felt very secluded. Site 4 felt a bit more private from the main road because the campsite slightly slopes downward."
from $24 - $34 / night
Check Availability"We didn’t get to swim at the lake because it was shut down due to a chemical spill at the time, but we did walk over and check it out. The views are great! We stayed in a RV spot next to the lake."
"Sites were so easy and the bike trails were awesome! Lots of nature paths too."
from $39 - $60 / night
Check Availability"Close to the Twin Cities yet out in the country. Mostly grass sites. Beautiful pool. Susan and Brad are wonderful hosts and very accommodating. We took our grandkids and they had a blast!"
"Nearby are bike trails, a winery, and a brewery."
"Very popular due to location to the Twin Cities. There is a swimming pool. Campground is well maintained."
"I imagine in the middle of summer, it might feel slightly less secluded as there are 3 other sites relatively close by, one of which you have to walk through to get to this one, but in early September,"
"The access to water is really nice and a couple sites were perfect. The hike in sites are super close to the car so it doesn’t even require much work. Plan to come here again!"
from $16 - $50 / night
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TravelerLebanon hills has everything for the family. Schultz Beach for summer fun. Professional built mtn bike trails for adventure. Camping in Minnesota suburbs. Miles of hiking, horseback riding, cross country ski trails. . perfect for my family's weekend Stay-cation
GuideI never tire walking the dog park circle along the crow river! Great for birding and tons of beautiful trails!
TravelerWe decided to make a spontaneous camping trip one weekend and found ourselves at Frontenac. The cart-in site we were at was very spacious but wasn't as secluded as we would have hoped. We didn't feel claustrophobic by any means but we could see several other sites from ours. We went early in the year and maybe the summer growth solves that problem. Bathrooms nearby but no water available. It was also windy enough in the evening that we called it an early night but I think that was just a front movingly through and had less to do with the hill we were on.
We went on a hike that showed off the wonderful bluffs along the Mississippi. As far as camping in Minnesota goes we prefer the options on the North Shore, but really enjoyed Frontenac and will be back to continue exploring.
LegendSmall little campground next to large casino. We lucked out and were able to stay 2 nights without reservations….only had to move because they were fully booked for the 4th…large concert event happening across the street. You will need to call early in the day to talk to office staff…who are very friendly. If after hours and there are no spots, you can dry dock in large lot in front of office. There is fuel on site as well as RV wash station. Bath house and laundry and card controlled ($5 card deposit on check in)…well maintained facilities. Dog park available, watch a few spots in fence near bottom where fencing has risen up…little dogs could easily climb under. Very convenient for visiting Minneapolis…25/30 minutes from airport/Mall of America (Aquarium) and Security patrols regularly and there is shuttle if you want to visit casino. Pool at hotel is not included. Golf attraction is being completed next door so there was some construction traffic during day as expected.
GuideWe 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.
GuideSites are close to each other, but easy access, clean grounds and facilities, friendly staff, and a K9 fenced area for a pet friendly campground.
ScoutWe called for an RV site but they don't allow pets.
GuideBeautiful, spacious, trees but open. Nice trails, clean restrooms, level sites. No alcohol allowed and no pets! Fire rings, sturdy picnic table. Electric and water.
I made reservations online and when we arrived they said I had reserved a place at Elmo Lake which was 20 miles away. Same 2 county facilities but different campgrounds. Oops my bad. Different addresses!
TravelerWe just found this campground in September and this year we've been there 3 times and we live in Montana, there's no place I'd rather stay. It has nice clean bathrooms and it's a great place to walk your pets, they do have 3 different areas to camp but we always use the full hook-ups
The people at check-in are always so friendly, and very helpful.
lots of things in the area to do, and the "city" isn't that far to drive to.
Camping near Vermillion, Minnesota offers wooded sites with varying levels of privacy and amenities. The region features a mix of rolling hills and river valleys with elevations between 700-900 feet above sea level. Summer temperatures typically range from 65-85°F, while spring and fall camping seasons can see overnight lows dipping into the 40s.
Kayaking on calm waters: Lebanon Hills Regional Park provides a small lake ideal for beginner paddlers. "Nice little lake to kayak on," notes Chris S., who has camped there frequently.
Hiking varied terrain: The trail system at Afton State Park offers challenges with significant elevation changes. "I hiked 11 miles here and it was awesome!" reports Mike K. The park includes prairie, forest and river landscapes within a compact area.
Mountain biking access: Trails at Lebanon Hills accommodate mountain biking enthusiasts with maintained paths through wooded areas. Blair explains that "Lebanon Hills is a great park and has a lot of trails for hiking and mountain biking," making it suitable for multi-sport families.
Geocaching adventures: Lake Byllesby Regional Park features established geocaching locations throughout the grounds. Kerstin W. mentions they "had fun geocaching spots" during their visit, providing an interactive outdoor activity option.
Private tent sites: Nerstrand Big Woods State Park offers walk-in tent sites with natural buffers. Matt C. appreciated that "the walk in site was great - close to parking with plenty of tree shade," while Hannah Y. noted "the tent pad was very spacious and flat, great for sleeping!"
Waterfront camping: Cleary Lake Regional Park features select sites with lake access. Clare L. recommends "site 13 - spectacular!! It's the only one right on the water and it's HUGE with lots of trees and absolutely beautiful scenery."
Golf course access: Cleary Lake Regional Park includes an adjacent golf course with reasonable rates. Truly W. observed "the golfing nearby that seemed reasonably priced for those interested," creating multi-activity options without leaving the park.
Natural separation: Sites at Lebanon Hills provide better spacing than typical RV parks. Angela L. appreciated that "we weren't super close to any campers unlike most RV spots are nowadays," while Katie C. noted there are "sites with full hookups or more remote sites with electric that are more tucked away in the pines."
Variable site privacy: Willow River State Park offers sites with differing levels of seclusion. Maria D. observed that site 133 had "a trail running just behind the site, and several campers cut through our area to access it, which disrupted the sense of privacy."
Seasonal water conditions: Lake Byllesby experiences algae issues during summer months. Carmen noted "no swimming in the lake although there is a boat launch," and Lauren S. mentioned "the lake had a bad smell with blue green algae not recommended to swim."
Limited cell service: Some parks have minimal connectivity despite proximity to urban areas. At Nerstrand Big Woods, Deb M. found "cell service (both AT&T and TMobile) was terrible. There's WiFi at the office, which is just a short hike from the campground."
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