Best Glamping near Victoria, MN

Lake Auburn Campground in Victoria, Minnesota houses upscale glamping accommodations within Carver Park Reserve, offering a perfect blend of comfort and natural surroundings. The glamping sites feature comfortable beds, climate control, and private outdoor areas where guests can enjoy views of the lake. Minneapolis Southwest KOA, located just a short drive away in Jordan, provides luxurious yurts and premium glamping tents with electricity, comfortable furnishings, and access to modern amenities including clean showers and restrooms. These glamping options are situated near hiking trails and recreational areas, making them ideal for travelers seeking outdoor experiences without sacrificing comfort. One visitor noted, "The facilities here are very nice, and even though you feel like you're on a far away vacation, you're actually just minutes from the major city."

Visitors staying at these glamping sites can enjoy swimming at Lake Auburn's beach area, which features shade umbrellas and a fishing dock, or explore miles of connected trails through prairie lands leading to a nature center. The Minneapolis Southwest KOA offers additional amenities including a heated indoor pool, planned activities for families, and convenient access to Minneapolis attractions. Three Rivers Park District Baker Campground provides another glamping option with proximity to water activities and wildlife viewing opportunities. According to a camper, "The campgrounds were quiet at night and the showers were clean. I would definitely come back here to camp again." Reservations are recommended for all glamping accommodations, especially during the peak season from April through October when most facilities are fully operational.

Best Glamping Sites Near Victoria, Minnesota (25)

    1. Baker Campground - Baker Park Reserve

    38 Reviews
    Maple Plain, MN
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (763) 694-7662

    $21 - $29 / night

    "This campground was nice and the bathrooms were nice and clean. They have nice walking trailers to the lake and beach area. They lake and beach were nice and has a big sanding beach area."

    "Clean gravel sites with electric hook up surrounded by well maintained grass, picnic table, and fire pit. Central water spigot and dump station. Great signage throughout."

    2. Lake Auburn Campground

    12 Reviews
    Victoria, MN
    2 miles
    Website
    +1 (952) 443-2911

    $15 - $18 / night

    "This campground even has 2 walking/hike-in campsites to give your avid campers a real out-in-the-middle-of-nowhere kind if feel, like you drove hundreds if miles to get away from the hustle and bussle"

    "It’s right off the highway, and very easy to find. The camp is very well-maintained, the beach is gorgeous, and the staff was extremely nice over the phone when I set my reservation. 10/10"

    3. Minneapolis Southwest KOA

    9 Reviews
    Jordan, MN
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (952) 492-6440

    "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."

    "Spacious spaces, friendly staff. Had a great indoor pool, clean shower and bathroom building"

    4. Three Rivers Park District Baker Campground

    3 Reviews
    Maple Plain, MN
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (763) 694-7662

    "Bathrooms were close and well kept. There were lots of other campers there but the sites are large and plentiful so it was not crowded."

    "Tons of trails and camping. 🏕"

    5. Cleary Lake Regional Park

    8 Reviews
    Prior Lake, MN
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (763) 694-7777

    $16 - $50 / night

    "The five space spot has no water or electric hook up but was a great place for me to test out my new solar set up."

    "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,"

    6. Minneapolis Northwest KOA

    11 Reviews
    Maple Grove, MN
    21 miles
    Website
    +1 (763) 420-2255

    "Sites are close to each other, but easy access, clean grounds and facilities, friendly staff, and a K9 fenced area for a pet friendly campground."

    "It’s a normal KOA setup but the staff is wonderfully sweet and the amenities are clean and reliable. Close to lots of state parks and hiking opportunities."

    7. Lake Maria State Park Campground

    34 Reviews
    Silver Creek, MN
    35 miles
    Website
    +1 (763) 878-2325

    "If you’re looking for a peaceful escape where the only sounds are rustling leaves, birdsong, and frogs singing at dusk — Site B6 at Lake Maria State Park is the one."

    "There is a bathroom and water station before you head out which is awesome! The campsite was secluded and absolutely beautiful. Definitely will be going back again!"

    8. Bunker Hills Regional Park

    16 Reviews
    Coon Rapids, MN
    31 miles
    Website
    +1 (763) 862-4970

    $20 - $32 / night

    "Perfect for kids, they have a water park with a wave pool, a disc golf course, a golf course, several pavilions with grills, a few playgrounds and plenty of trails both paved and unpaved."

    "For being in the middle of the northern suburbs of Minneapolis, this park and campground is surprisingly woodsy, secluded and spacious."

    9. Crow Hassan Park Reserve

    3 Reviews
    St. Michael, MN
    23 miles
    Website

    $15 / night

    "Do a 180 on the trail and she is happy to trot away from the trailer."

    "This campground is nicely maintained and has nice mature trees that a lot of people set up hammocks in. The vault toilet near the barn is nice, there are no showers."

    10. Afton State Park Campground

    36 Reviews
    Denmark, MN
    42 miles
    Website
    +1 (651) 436-5391

    "It was a shaded site perfect for our hammocks, it was quiet and very secluded. The Yurt was very cool! Very comfortable beds and plenty of space for the 6 of us to stay and sleep."

    "This was only my second camping trip, my first being the superior trail with an 8 mile hike in and no amenities."

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Glamping Reviews near Victoria, MN

265 Reviews of 25 Victoria Campgrounds


  • B
    Jun. 7, 2021

    Whitetail Woods Camper Cabins

    Great camper cabins for spring and fall

    Each cabin has four sleeping spots: 2 bunk beds, and the 2 couches convert to beds. There's a heater inside, but no AC, which makes these the most suitable during the spring and fall.

    There is a fire ring outside of each cabin, along with a table. No cooking is allowed inside the cabins, which can make things rough if the weather isn't cooperating. 

    We enjoy hiking around the trails, but we primarily go to decompress, lounge around, and play games, read, etc. There's WiFi available, but depending on which cabin you reserve signal will be took weak for real usage. Same for mobile data -- don't plan on cell service here.

    The bathroom facilities are nice. Outside water is shut off during some parts of the year, so bring your own drinking water if you are camping close to/during winter.

    Cabins are accessible for those who need special assistance, which is nice. The only caveat is I don't recall there being an automatic door opener to the cabins.

    While the cabins are close together, noise is not a factor once you're inside. 

    It's difficult to get reservations, so I recommend trying to start booking 120 days in advance, which is the farthest out you can reserve. For example, as of this review (early June), all weekends are booked for all cabins.

  • kristin C.
    Aug. 9, 2018

    Ham Lake Resort

    Well Rounded RV Park and Campground

    My partner and I scheduled a 3 day / 2 night stay in a new Vintage Cruiser RV for $39.99, in exchange for attending a presentation on private membership.

    We checked in Wednesday evening, and the nicest staff I've ever met helped us acclimate to RV living. We are new to this game. They patiently described how to utilize the grey and black water tanks, as well as encouraged us to check-out the canoes, row boats, bikes, horseshoes, ladder golf and many other entertainment items - for FREE!

    The map provided was accurate which made locating the cruiser a breeze. There were further instructions inside as well. The RV was immaculate. Provided for our use were all linens (a public very clean bath and shower was just across the road), dish soap, dish towels, paper towels, flat wear, plates, bowls, mugs and pans.

    The campground has a couple of ponds, as well as access to Ham Lake where the watercraft is launched. There is a petting arena with goats, ponies, and a llama who gave my partner the stink eye, but fell in love with me rubbing the fence and giving me all googly eyes!

    The clubhouse sells bundled wood, ice, snacks, cold drinks, ice cream and provides 24-hour fresh coffee. There is also a small resupply area, and gift shop.

    There are pull-through sites, back ups, 50 and 30 amp hook ups, and tent sites, covered pavilions, picnic tables and fire pits.

    The campground itself seems remote, secluded and peaceful, however, you are conveniently located to two well-stocked convenience stores, as well as Wal-Mart about 15 minutes away. It's also only about 45 minutes from the Minnesota Twin Cities.

    One note: We visited in August and needed gallons of bug spray.

    We very much enjoyed our get away!

  • Scott M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Dec. 22, 2022

    Whitetail Woods Camper Cabins

    Great Cold Weather Option

    Super simple camping cabins. They each have 4 spots and have contactless entry as you get sent a code to use. There is no cooking inside the cabin so you have to use the fire ring outside. Shower facilities are really nice and match the cabins. Plan ahead as these are hard to come by.

  • Joe S.
    Oct. 29, 2021

    A J Acres Campground

    Good Enough for our Needs

    We stayed here for a weekend in May. The campsites are a little bit on top of each other. There aren't many campsites that you're able to reserve. The majority of the campsites are seasonal campsites. There are a lot of mature trees that help with the shade! The beach area is nice, but the only problem is that boaters and kayaks are in the same general area so you have to be careful so you don't get hit. There is a dock for fishing as well. You can also rent boats, kayaks and paddleboards for a small fee. If you want to walk the whole campground having a golf cart would be nice. Also there is NO petting zoo as stated on the website or on the campground maps. There hasn't been one for a few years but they have yet to edit the website or the campground maps. We went there partly because there was a petting zoo for the little kids. Seems lazy to me that they can't update the website or the campground maps.

  • kristin C.
    Jun. 13, 2018

    Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Regional Park

    convenient get away

    We took a 30 minute drive north of the cities for a quick get away, and were rewarded with a very nice campground!

    The check in staff was friendly, helpful and efficient. She gave us the info we needed for wood and other campgrounds in the area.

    Our site was clear, flat and grassy, and had an established fire pit. Other loops had grills and hook ups for pop-up campers and RVs.

    There is a gorgeous beach area with tables, a pavilion, changing rooms and a well equipped playground.

    We walked a portion of the trails towards the golf course, on a paved path under a green canopy.

    Plenty of bugs, so bring your spray!

  • T
    Jun. 18, 2018

    Afton State Park Campground

    Hiking and Yurting

    I have stayed multiple times in the hike in camp sites and also in the yurt! The hike in sites were beautiful with a view looking over the St. Croix River. It was a shaded site perfect for our hammocks, it was quiet and very secluded. The Yurt was very cool! Very comfortable beds and plenty of space for the 6 of us to stay and sleep. The fire pit and picnic table wasn't far from the yurt which made it nice to not have to walk too far since we camped in the winter. I highly suggest the expeeience of the yurt!

  • Steph H.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 18, 2017

    Lake Maria State Park Campground

    Run or be eaten

    To be fair I'd like to preface this review with a word of caution. We went in the middle of Summer. High bug season. Take a look at other reviews as they come in and see what time of year they visited. Maybe they'll have a similar experience, maybe not. The fun thing about this state park is that all the sites are hike in. No drive up camping. It has a couple camper cabins as well. But everyone is spread out along a few trails so it's a little quieter than your typical campground.

    When we pulled up to the parking lot we knew we were in trouble. The black flies were dive bombing the car like a scene from Armageddon. We prepared the kiddos for a quick grab and run and jumped out of the car. Our campsite was about a mile from the car so we started at a quick walk onto the trail. First step onto the grassy trail exploded in a cloud of mosquitos. Walking along the kids all looked like Pig-Pen from Peanuts. Even though we'd sprayed everyone down the bugs must have felt safety in numbers because we were covered in welts in no time flat. That's when the jogging began. Soon we were running and also planning out how to set up camp the quickest. Little tent first, throw the kids in, big tent second and then everyone in there while dinner was being made. Luckily at our actual campsite the bugs weren't quite as horrendous so we were able to get out a bit after applying a few more layers of repellant. Our site was on a short private trail off the main loop and opened up to a decent space. We had a picnic table and fire pit and plenty of space for our two tents and an area to play. We were all entertained by the plethora of mushroom varieties that surrounded the camp. We spent a bit of time outside and then played in the tent the rest of the night. Unfortunately the bugs were bad enough that the next morning we just packed up and headed back to the car. I would like to come back to this park in late fall and try out a camper cabin. There are three of them all on lakes so if you can get past buggy season it has the potential to be a great experience. Have you ever been to Lake Maria? Stayed in one of their camper cabins? Let me know, I'd love to hear how it went!

  • Alicia A.
    Oct. 13, 2020

    Afton State Park Campground

    A Nice Secluded Overnight Trip

    Great state park with lots of amenities. This was only my second camping trip, my first being the superior trail with an 8 mile hike in and no amenities. More fun in my opinion to search for your own firewood and really rough it, but it was to have water and wood available close to the site we were at (site 22) because we got in later and lost some daylight. The hike in was shorter and far less strenuous than my first trip, but note that it is uphill. If you’re carrying a heavy pack, expect to sweat a bit. Paved sidewalks into the park, wide dirt and rocky paths into the camp site which was nice given the amount of other day hikers (space to spread out). My boyfriend and I loved that our site was so secluded. There is also a lot of variety to the sites. The sites 1 through about 10 (if my memory doesn’t fail me) are fairly wooded. Our site had a nice balance of wooded area and open terrain/sky. We were lucky to get to see some beautiful fall colors.

    A few notes: the wood provided is THICK. They must haul the logs in with a truck. Saws are provided at the wood site, but be prepared to take some time on it. We had a hand saw so we were able to pack our packs with some large pieces and do some sawing at our campsite as the sawing station was busy with families and other campers. Lots of bark available to get a good fire started. The wood is not covered so if it rains the night before you come in, be ready to deal with some damp wood.

    Water station takes about 30 seconds to start up. There are also two bathrooms within the camp site that are what you expect them to be. Hand sanitizer and TP stocked.

    Never saw a ranger while we were there. We loved the privacy. Lots of spiders. Comes with the terrain.

    The site was perfect for our hammocks. They are super kind if you want to call ahead to get an idea of what your site looks like. It was also great to be able to see what other sites were occupied on the day we decided to make a reservation. There is a grill top on your fire pit (we packed our own grill top, could’ve left it at home).

    Overall it was a great overnight trip. Close to our home so I’m sure we’ll be back for a quick trip next year.

  • Ashley J.
    Aug. 19, 2017

    Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Regional Park

    Night in the woods

    It was very easy to find, close to the twin cities, and clean. There was good access to kindling for a fire in the nice fire pit that has a grill. There is ample room to park a car and put up a large tent. We were impressed with the upkeep of the park.


Guide to Victoria

Baker Campground lies 15 miles northwest of Victoria, Minnesota in the 2,700-acre Baker Park Reserve along the shores of Lake Independence. The area features gently rolling terrain with a mix of hardwood forests, restored prairies, and wetlands typical of Minnesota's deciduous forest biome. Winter temperatures can dip below -10°F while summer days reach into the 80s with moderate humidity, creating distinct camping seasons from April through October.

What to Do

Beach activities: Lake Independence at Baker Campground offers swimming at two separate beaches—one for campground guests and another for day visitors. "With great fishing, playground, swimming, and biking trails very nearby, the kids were kept as busy as they wanted to be," reports Bryan S., who found the balance of activities offset the moderate site privacy.

Trail exploration: The connected trail system at Lake Auburn Campground extends through prairie lands with access to the Carver Park Reserve nature center. "This campground has miles connected trails that lead through prairie lands and to a nature center where you and your kids can learn about the natural surrounding habitats," notes Andrea T., who appreciates the educational component of the trails.

Watercraft rentals: Multiple campgrounds in the area provide watercraft rentals. According to UnnamedAdventures, Lake Auburn Campground offers "an unguarded beach, playground, volleyball court and tons of miles of trails to shred on foot or bike," with additional rentals available when the office is open during prime season.

What Campers Like

Walk-in sites: Cleary Lake Regional Park offers hike-in sites with water access. "I really like the hike in sites. Short walk from the car and right by the water yet spaced nicely for privacy," writes Jeff C. The park's proximity to water enhances the camping experience while maintaining a sense of seclusion.

Modern bathrooms: Bunker Hills Regional Park receives consistent praise for clean facilities. "The bathrooms and showers are nice and clean, some of the best I've seen at a campground!" Jennifer H. reports, noting how these amenities enhanced their experience despite the relatively open campsites.

Seasonal flexibility: Several campgrounds near Victoria offer extended seasons. "After months of winter the first trip of the season is something we look forward to. The sites at Baker Park Reserve are larger than average," writes Melissa H., highlighting how the park serves as an early-season destination when many other campgrounds remain closed.

What You Should Know

Site visibility: Many campgrounds in the Victoria area feature open sites with limited privacy. At Minneapolis Northwest KOA, "The KOA was nice and clean but you're packed in on top of each other like sardines in a can," according to Sarah C., though other reviewers note the tent sites have more privacy than RV areas.

Reservation requirements: Most campgrounds fill quickly during peak season. Amy K. notes about Lake Auburn Campground, "Lots of space between campsites. They aren't very private though," indicating that while spacious, the popularity of the sites requires advance booking.

Insect preparedness: Minnesota's lakes and wetlands create ideal conditions for mosquitoes from May through August. At Lake Maria State Park, one camper reports, "First step onto the grassy trail exploded in a cloud of mosquitos. Walking along the kids all looked like Pig-Pen from Peanuts," emphasizing the importance of proper insect protection.

Tips for Camping with Families

Water activities: Baker Campground offers varied water recreation options for different ages. "We spent two nights in the campground. The lake is nice. There are 2 swimming beaches: 1 for the campground and one for all of the day visitors," writes Jennifer H., who appreciated the family-friendly water options.

Playground access: Multiple campgrounds feature play structures for children. At Lake Auburn Campground, Amy K. notes, "Great playground and green space for the kids, beach is very nice," making it suitable for families with young children needing outdoor play options.

Educational opportunities: The nature centers connected to several campgrounds provide learning experiences. "This campground also has miles connected trails that lead through prairie lands and to a nature center where you and your kids can learn about the natural surrounding habitats," Andrea T. shares about Lake Auburn Campground's educational value.

Tips from RVers

Hookup availability: Most campgrounds near Victoria offer electric and water hookups, with fewer providing full sewer connections. At Minneapolis Northwest KOA, Dave H. reports, "Nice hosts. Nice sites. Trees and level sites. Bigger than I thought," indicating sufficient space for larger rigs despite the relatively compact campground footprint.

Site levelness: Site conditions vary significantly between campgrounds and even within the same facility. At Minneapolis Southwest KOA, Mia F. cautions, "The site was very unlevel and the water spigot didn't really work very well," highlighting the importance of checking site-specific reviews before booking.

Dump station access: Only certain campgrounds provide on-site sanitary dumps. At Baker Campground, the dump station remains accessible throughout the camping season, with Bryan S. noting the "great fishing, playground, swimming, and biking trails very nearby," making it a complete package for RV families despite the relatively open sites.

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