Top Glamping near Waite Park, MN

Searching for the best camping near Waite Park, MN? Discover secluded campsites where you can reconnect with nature. Or maybe you like to bring your family and friends along. Either way, there are Waite Park campgrounds just for you. At The Dyrt, campers like you share their favorite spots, plus tips and photos. No matter where you're headed in Waite Park, you'll find the best spot for you and your camping crew.

Best Glamping Sites Near Waite Park, MN (16)

    Camper-submitted photo from Lake Maria State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Lake Maria State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Lake Maria State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Lake Maria State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Lake Maria State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Lake Maria State Park Campground

    1. Lake Maria State Park Campground

    30 Reviews
    95 Photos
    90 Saves

    Backpack sites, located on remote lakes and ponds throughout the park, are one to two miles from the trailhead parking. New log camper cabins, located near lakes and ponds, provide bunk beds for six people and a table and benches for campers who want more of the creature comforts.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    Camper-submitted photo from St. Cloud-Clearwater RV Park
    Camper-submitted photo from St. Cloud-Clearwater RV Park
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    Camper-submitted photo from St. Cloud-Clearwater RV Park

    2. St. Cloud-Clearwater RV Park

    6 Reviews
    18 Photos
    42 Saves
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    Camper-submitted photo from A J Acres Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from A J Acres Campground

    3. A J Acres Campground

    2 Reviews
    2 Photos
    7 Saves
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Tents
    • Group
    Camper-submitted photo from Lake Ripley County Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Lake Ripley County Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Lake Ripley County Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Lake Ripley County Park Campground
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    Camper-submitted photo from Lake Ripley County Park Campground

    4. Lake Ripley County Park Campground

    4 Reviews
    10 Photos
    8 Saves

    Lake Ripley Campground is located on the beautiful shores of Lake Ripley.

    The campground season runs from approximately April 15th through October 15th, depending on weather conditions. No camper over 35' in length is allowed.

    32 shore front sites 11 sites with electric and water hookup 21 sites with electric, water and sewer hookup On-site dump station Bath house Fish cleaning house

    • Pets
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    • RVs

    $20 - $25 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Cokato Lake RV Resort Cooperative Association
    Camper-submitted photo from Cokato Lake RV Resort Cooperative Association
    Camper-submitted photo from Cokato Lake RV Resort Cooperative Association
    Camper-submitted photo from Cokato Lake RV Resort Cooperative Association
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    Camper-submitted photo from Cokato Lake RV Resort Cooperative Association

    5. Cokato Lake RV Resort Cooperative Association

    3 Reviews
    7 Photos
    5 Saves

    Less than an hour from Twin Cities MN we have a beautiful 550-acre lake with 6+ feet of clarity and over 50 feet deep. Lots of fish species, great crappie fishing right from our docks during spring and earlier summer. Nice recreational lake for pontoons, personal watercraft, fishing boats, etc. And the sunsets are amazing.

    The campground/RV Resort is a 68-acre social community. 225 sites (222 privately owned cooperative) with 3 dedicated rental units (contact Managers at 320-583-0190 for reservations). Activities include Kids Klub on most weekends; dances, bands, Halloween In August and so much more fun!

    Bring your travel trailer, destination RV, park model, motor home or ??? and start enjoying your summers in a whole different way!

    Privately owned sites often for sale starting at $50,000. You can bring an RV up to 400 SF, build a deck and screen room up to 200 SF. A shed can be added (10' x 12' x up to 12' high). Quiet time is 11 pm til 8 am. Golf carts welcome (must be electric). Check your frown at the entrance and keep your happy face on until you leave!

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • RVs

    $60 / night

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      6. Bertram Chain of Lakes Regional Park Campground

      1 Review
      9 Saves

      Bertram Chain of Lakes Regional Park Campground is a modern campground with 38 RV sites and 6 camper cabins. The camper cabins are available year round and can be reserved no more than 120 days in advance. Please note, during the winter months there is no potable water source for cabin rentals. There is a bathroom and shower available at the contact station for use by renters during the winter months. You can make reservations online. Modern campsites for RV's will be available for reservations starting Monday, March 7, 2022 at 8 am.

      • Pets
      • Fires
      • Electric Hookups
      • Phone Service
      • Reservable
      • ADA Access
      Camper-submitted photo from Games Lake County Park
      Camper-submitted photo from Games Lake County Park
      Camper-submitted photo from Games Lake County Park
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      Camper-submitted photo from Games Lake County Park

      7. Games Lake County Park

      9 Reviews
      20 Photos
      7 Saves
      • Pets
      • Fires
      • Electric Hookups
      • Phone Service
      • Reservable
      • ADA Access
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      Camper-submitted photo from Minneapolis Northwest KOA
      Camper-submitted photo from Minneapolis Northwest KOA
      Camper-submitted photo from Minneapolis Northwest KOA

      8. Minneapolis Northwest KOA

      11 Reviews
      4 Photos
      36 Saves
      • Pets
      • Fires
      • Electric Hookups
      • Phone Service
      • Reservable
      • ADA Access
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      9. Pierz Park

      2 Reviews
      10 Photos
      10 Saves
      • Pets
      • Electric Hookups
      • Phone Service
      • Reservable
      • RVs
      • Tents
      Camper-submitted photo from Crow Wing Lake Campground
      Camper-submitted photo from Crow Wing Lake Campground
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      10. Crow Wing Lake Campground

      10 Reviews
      18 Photos
      42 Saves

      Family memories to be made just 2 hours from the Twin Cities! It is located just 10 miles south of Brainerd/Baxter, and 20 miles north of Little Falls on Highway 371.

      Crow Wing Lake Campground lies on 30 wooded acres of mature trees, on the shores of 400 acre - Crow Wing Lake. We have 80 full hook up sites (some seasonal) and 20 electric/water sites. Each site comes with its own picnic table and fire ring. Our full hook up and electrical sites also have a 7’ X 20’ cement patio for a more enjoyable camping adventure. Most of our sites offer shade for those hot summer days.

      The campground also offers full service restrooms, laundry facilities, fish cleaning house, boat launch, docks, slips and an on-site store.

      Our camp store has a variety of things that you might need, or forgot to pack! We have groceries and bait, a variety of beverages, snacks, pizzas, souvenirs, camping equipment and a whole slew of other things! You can also rent pontoons, canoes, funyaks, paddleboat, and paddleboards here.

      • Pets
      • Fires
      • Electric Hookups
      • Phone Service
      • Reservable
      • ADA Access
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    Recent Glamping Reviews In Waite Park

    94 Reviews of 16 Waite Park Campgrounds


    • Camper-submitted photo from Games Lake County Park
      October 14, 2024

      Games Lake County Park

      Great Land, best place to relax and play my fav video game

      Really happy to be able to see some pictures of this lovely place, enjoying with family and pet is one of the most entertaining experience in life. Also have had a good time playing with the D2R items of my favourite video game. Will come back in this zone in the future.

    • Camper-submitted photo from Games Lake County Park
      August 23, 2024

      Games Lake County Park

      Nice Place Very Interesting

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    • Camper-submitted photo from Games Lake County Park
      August 1, 2024

      Games Lake County Park

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    • Camper-submitted photo from Country Camping Tent & RV Park on the Rum River
      July 28, 2024

      Country Camping Tent & RV Park on the Rum River

      Fun place

      The campground is nice and clean. Good size spaces. The tubing is a plus. Had one issue with power dropping so we had to pull the surge protector off the. It was fine. Also very hot and humid so everyone was running AC to the max. Pool was small but nice. Splash pad was even nice for adults I recommend this campground. Key thing is the river is very clean and sandy bottom.

    • Camper-submitted photo from Games Lake County Park
      May 21, 2024

      Games Lake County Park

      A great place with numerous facilities

      A great place with numerous facilities, including reliable Wi-Fi  Wave Executor and strong mobile service(Verizon). The office staff is very pleasant, making the experience even more enjoyable.

    • Camper-submitted photo from Lake Maria State Park Campground
      May 16, 2024

      Lake Maria State Park Campground

      Overall good

      If you're looking for a beginner backpack spot, with privacy and not too far from the cities, then this will fit your bill. You can either do a short-hike from the parking lot via the road to B5 or a 1 mile easy hike via the trail. The backpacking sites are very spread out, we could barely tell anyone else was at the park with us ever. 

      B5 was beautiful, already lots of mosquitos for May (and appeared poison oak/ivy). I'm not sure what this park does differently than most other parks, but our privy was LOADED with spiders. I get it, it's the outdoors. But still, I've used many in-ground toilets and never had dozens of spiders covering the toilet seat/front. 

      Another reason we chose this park was for birding. The park ranger at check-in was not helpful and then said he's never heard of MN State Parks free birding kits to borrow, though it's clearly listed on several spots on their website. Bummer, but we still enjoyed our time.

    • Camper-submitted photo from Games Lake County Park
      April 28, 2024

      Games Lake County Park

      Games Lake County Park Experience!

      Nice to get it here. I know a little bit about this 'Games Lake County Park which is located on the east shore of Games Lake. Basically it is part of the “Norway chain of lakes,” which total 2,800 acres, and provides an excellent fish population. I'm sure that someone will enjoy this place a lot like playing boku casino games.

    • Camper-submitted photo from Cokato Lake RV Resort Cooperative Association
      September 26, 2023

      Cokato Lake RV Resort Cooperative Association

      Best "Smaller" (225 sites) Campground / RV Resort in Minnesota

      Impressed with the distance to/from the metro (less than an hour on Highway 12 heading west to Cokato). Inground, heated swimming pool; mini golf; pickleball; tennis; arcade room attached to the office.  Ice cream shop has 8 flavors of hand-dipped yum! Freezer pizzas can be cooked at the store or bring one home for later. All the incidentals and condiments you might need.  Plenty of fun clothing for sale to bring home and make memories with.  And memories:  here's the place to start your family fun and lifetime memories! Head on out to the Cokato Lake Experience!

    • Camper-submitted photo from Woodsong Campground
      July 31, 2023

      Woodsong Campground

      Negative, rude, controlling environment

      Postives- clean and well kept, seasonal campers were friendly, lady manager friendly

      Negatives- Branches in way of taller campers and would be tough to back into nightly sites if not used to backing in trailers. Didn't even bother to use dump station on way out which was on an incline and in the way of a main intersection. Not worth the money with not having sewer at campsite. If you want to stay here because of the pool and hot tub and have kids, the kids can't even touch the deck around the hot tub without getting yelled at by a crabby, negative-vibe male manager. Can't enter or exit pool area without walking through lodge building invades privacy a bit. At midnight we heard people outside our camper talking and laughing, even though their quiet time started earlier. Feelings of being watched through the windows of lodge and on camera was creepy. Hard to idle and brake enough with a high powered vehicle to be slow enough to be under their speed limit. In which crazy male manager came biking after us to charge a$5 fine, and had no change to break a larger bill. No proof of speed on radar gun, computer or electric sign while driving in campground so not sure how he thinks he can enforce that. Saw plenty of vehicles on driveway going faster. Just a really bad, creepy atmosphere and negative vibe towards new guests and kids. Had we we planned on more nights we would have left early.

    • Camper-submitted photo from St. Cloud-Clearwater RV Park
      July 25, 2023

      St. Cloud-Clearwater RV Park

      If you have children STAY AWAY

      We haven’t met a single person living full time at any site that hasn’t felt like family UNTIL TODAY. This is the face of a little boy who got screamed at by a grown man for riding a bike WE RENTED through a puddle. That’s right he SCREAMED at our five year old and took the bike away because - he’s the owner and he “can talk and act however he wants!” There is so much more to this I’m not even ready to get into but moments before this we got hit with a TERRIBLE storm with nickel to quarter size hail, the hail ended up busting out our roof vent covers and likely will need roof repairs. We came outside to asses damages and instead of the park owner checking on us he belligerently screamed at my children( he seemed drunk to me but that’s just my opinion) This is a screen shot during a recording my husband took for our protection because of how the man was acting. We were only there for a short time and quickly left after this. I didn’t not feel safe and would never stay here!

    • Camper-submitted photo from Games Lake County Park
      December 18, 2022

      Games Lake County Park

      Nice spot!

      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. Be sure to check out some of the local attractions!

    • Camper-submitted photo from Games Lake County Park
      December 1, 2022

      Games Lake County Park

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    • Camper-submitted photo from Crow Wing Lake Campground
      November 22, 2022

      Crow Wing Lake Campground

      Lake spots

      Fun for the whole family. Amenities include: playground, pool, lake, dog park, and store. Each site has a table and fire pit. Keep an eye on your account. We noticed goggles charged to ours even though none of the 3 of us bought any. Somebody must've given them the wrong site number to charge to. Overall great campground, but a little spendy.

    • Camper-submitted photo from Lake Ripley County Park Campground
      November 19, 2022

      Lake Ripley County Park Campground

      Lakefront sites

      Most of the sites here are lakefront. They have you park your vehicle behind a row of bushes to help keep the view clear for everybody. Anderson flower gardens are a short walk away. Sites come with a picnic table and fire pit. There are bathrooms and showers. There is also a fish cleaning shed. Campground is dog friendly and dogs must be leashed.

    • Camper-submitted photo from 37 Acres Campground
      August 8, 2022

      37 Acres Campground

      One night welcome, not preferred

      Our quick stay was fine as we were passing through. This campground definitely caters to seasonal stays although was a convenient location off the highway.

      Restrooms were nice and they had a compost area too.

      RV Site with Sewer was $45/day (had all three water, electricity, sewage) thought this was a little pricey

    • Camper-submitted photo from Minneapolis Northwest KOA
      July 30, 2022

      Minneapolis Northwest KOA

      Good Campground but Close Sites

      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.

    • Camper-submitted photo from St. Cloud-Clearwater RV Park
      July 20, 2022

      St. Cloud-Clearwater RV Park

      100% Gem

      Absolutely beautiful campground with mature trees. Cedars , white oaks, hickory’s and more. The birds are singing and so are the kids because this place has so much to do for them. Pool, pool table, soccer table,mini golf, swing set, clubhouse, 3 wheel bike racing, and water balloons wars. The bathrooms are clean along with the showers. If this place was close to home I’d be here every weekend. Absolute beautiful weather with a nice breeze no mosquitoes not something you get in Florida in July !!

    • Camper-submitted photo from St. Cloud-Clearwater RV Park
      July 20, 2022

      St. Cloud-Clearwater RV Park

      Lovely place! Pool/kids playground/lots of shade

      This place is wonderful!! Owners & staff are so friendly! Pool is clean, everything is so well marked, lots of shade/grass. LOVE IT, COMING BACK!!

    • Camper-submitted photo from Lake Maria State Park Campground
      May 4, 2022

      Lake Maria State Park Campground

      Winter Camping!!!

      It was November but that's when our anniversary lands and dang it we wanted to go camping so we did. Walk in site# BP6 was a hilly 1/4 mile hike one way but worth the view. We were right on the edge looking out over a small lake with towering trees all around us. Each BP site also has it's own private latrine house slightly apart from your site. Nothing fancy but it was clean and private. There are miles of trails at this park. We didn't get to see any of the endangered Blandings turtles but there were trumpeter swans, this is a huge migratory area for the birds.



    Guide to Waite Park

    Camping near Waite Park, Minnesota, offers a variety of experiences for outdoor enthusiasts. From peaceful lakeside spots to family-friendly campgrounds, there’s something for everyone.

    What to do:

    • Hiking and Nature Walks: Explore the beautiful trails at Lake Maria State Park Campground. One visitor mentioned, "The park is beautiful to walk around," making it a great spot for nature lovers.
    • Fishing and Swimming: At Lake Carlos State Park Campground, you can enjoy fishing and swimming. A camper noted, "I stayed across from the lake and it was great," highlighting the campground's proximity to water activities.
    • Bird Watching: Lake Maria State Park Campground is also a good spot for birding. One reviewer shared, "We still enjoyed our time," despite some hiccups, indicating the park's natural beauty.

    What campers like:

    • Spacious Sites: Campers appreciate the roomy sites at Baker Campground - Baker Park Reserve. A happy camper said, "Peaceful, quiet, with spacious sites that are situated in a staggered way."
    • Clean Facilities: Many visitors rave about the cleanliness of the restrooms and showers. A review for Lake Carlos State Park Campground stated, "Very clean restroom/shower house," which is a big plus for families.
    • Helpful Staff: Campers often mention the friendly staff at various campgrounds. One camper at Baker Campground - Baker Park Reserve said, "Everyone here at Baker is so helpful and accommodating."

    What you should know:

    • Bugs Can Be Bad: Be prepared for mosquitoes, especially in the warmer months. A visitor at Mille Lacs Kathio Petaga Campground noted, "The trails are probably not maintained because it was so wet but they were almost impossible to hike on simply because of the amount of mosquitoes."
    • Reservations Recommended: Many campgrounds, like Bunker Hills Regional Park, require reservations, especially during peak seasons. A camper mentioned, "Need to reserve online," emphasizing the importance of planning ahead.
    • Limited Amenities at Some Sites: Some campgrounds, such as Ann Lake, have fewer amenities. A review stated, "Camping here is primitive with few amenities," so be ready for a more rustic experience.

    Tips for camping with families:

    • Choose Family-Friendly Campgrounds: Look for campgrounds with amenities like playgrounds and swimming areas. Bunker Hills Regional Park has a water park and several playgrounds, making it a hit with families.
    • Pack Bug Spray: Given the mosquito situation, a camper at Lake Maria State Park Campground advised, "Be prepared with bug spray/repellant!" to keep the little ones comfortable.
    • Plan Activities: Make sure to have a list of activities to keep kids entertained. One camper at Lake Carlos State Park Campground mentioned, "Nice level sites with soft ground," which is great for kids to play around.

    Tips from RVers:

    • Check Site Size: RV campers should verify site sizes before booking. A review for Crow Wing State Park Campground noted, "Sites 40 to 45 are very nice and secluded," which is ideal for larger RVs.
    • Be Prepared for Tight Spaces: Some campgrounds may have tight spots. A visitor at Father Hennepin State Park Campground mentioned, "Site was a bit tight for our travel trailer," so plan accordingly.
    • Look for Electric Hookups: Many RVers prefer sites with electric hookups. Campgrounds like Lake Carlos State Park Campground offer these amenities, making it easier to enjoy your stay.

    Camping near Waite Park, Minnesota, has something for everyone, whether you're looking for a family getaway or a peaceful retreat in nature.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    • Which is the most popular glamping campsite near Waite Park, MN?

      According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular glamping campground near Waite Park, MN is Lake Maria State Park Campground with a 4.3-star rating from 30 reviews.

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