Campgrounds near Victoria, Minnesota offer a mix of experiences from secluded tent sites to full-hookup RV locations. Located in the eastern portion of Carver County at approximately 950 feet elevation, Victoria camping options sit within Minnesota's hardwood forest transition zone, featuring both wooded areas and prairie landscapes. Fall camping season typically extends into late October with average nighttime temperatures dropping to the mid-30s.
What to do
Mountain biking trails: Lake Rebecca Park Reserve offers 13.25 miles of single-track trails with varying difficulty levels. "Sweet single track for mountain biking. The best kids park at any campground I've been to," notes Daniel R. about Lake Rebecca Park Reserve.
Kayaking and paddling: Cleary Lake Regional Park provides water access with kayak and canoe opportunities on a moderate-sized lake. "Cleary Lake is a good size and a kayaker's delight! The park also has a golf course and is very well kept," shares Lili R. about Cleary Lake Regional Park.
Hiking network: Extensive trail systems connect throughout Carver Park Reserve and surrounding areas. "Tons of trails and camping," mentions Alison O., who adds that Baker Park has "lots of trails and camping. I grew up going to baker park!"
What campers like
Secluded walk-in sites: Some campgrounds offer more private walk-in tent sites despite being close to urban areas. "I really like the hike in sites. Short walk from the car and right by the water yet spaced nicely for privacy," says Jeff C. about Cleary Lake Regional Park.
Clean facilities: Lebanon Hills consistently receives praise for well-maintained bathrooms and showers. "The bathrooms were among some of the nicest I've used at a campground. The shower stall was big enough for a meaty human like myself to shower comfortably," explains Joanne M. about Lebanon Hills Regional Park.
Spacious campsites: While site privacy varies by campground, many offer adequate spacing. "While some sites are a little uneven and better suited to RVs than to tents, all sites are spacious and clean," notes Sarah S. about Lake Auburn Campground.
What you should know
Proximity to roads: Some campgrounds experience traffic noise due to their suburban location. "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," mentions Blair about Lebanon Hills.
Reservation requirements: Most campsites require advance booking, especially for weekend stays. "Reserve early online, most weekends were already reserved by mid May," advises the same reviewer.
Site variations: Campsite quality and privacy can vary significantly within the same campground. "Site 13 is the only one right on the water and it's HUGE with lots of trees and absolutely beautiful scenery," shares Clare L. about Cleary Lake Regional Park.
Tips for camping with families
Playground access: Several campgrounds feature excellent play structures near camping areas. "The playground is nice, the vault toilets have automatic lights at night, which is pretty nice, and the beach has couple large shade umbrellas and a fishing dock," notes Emily H. about Lake Auburn Campground.
Educational activities: Some parks offer nature programs during summer weekends. "The White Pine lot (5 spaces) has a central bathroom/shower building. The park was jam packed Friday/Saturday but a ghosts town the remains sun/mon/tue I stayed," explains Lance L. about Cleary Lake Regional Park.
Biking opportunities: Paved trails make family cycling accessible. "There is a nice 6+ mile biking trail that connects to others, so bring the bikes," recommends Jennifer H. about Baker Campground.
Tips from RVers
Full hookup availability: Several campgrounds provide complete RV amenities. "Spacious spaces, friendly staff. Had a great indoor pool, clean shower and bathroom building," reports Paul W. about Minneapolis Southwest KOA.
Concrete pads: Some RV sites feature level, paved parking areas. "The sites are paved and have well-maintained grass. We were located near the casino road, which has an occasional loud car, even at night," explains Chris F. about Dakotah Meadows Campground.
Dump station access: Even electric-only sites have dump station facilities nearby. "The site was just fine for what we wanted to do and that was trying out our new trailer. Not much in the way of hiking, but the lake access looked nice," shares Erik R. about Carver Park Reserve.
