Top Tent Camping near Welch, MN

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Best Tent Sites Near Welch, MN (16)

    Camper-submitted photo from Nerstrand Big Woods State Park
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    1. Nerstrand Big Woods State Park

    32 Reviews
    90 Photos
    131 Saves
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
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    2. Hok-Si-La City Park & Campground

    7 Reviews
    30 Photos
    48 Saves

    Tent only campground.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    • Tents

    $22 - $132 / night

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      Camper-submitted photo from Camp Spring Lake Retreat Center

      4. Camp Spring Lake Retreat Center

      1 Review
      1 Photo
      6 Saves
      • Pets
      • Fires
      • Phone Service
      • Reservable
      • ADA Access
      • Tents

      $50 / night

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      Camper-submitted photo from Cannon River Wilderness Area

      5. Cannon River Wilderness Area

      2 Reviews
      2 Photos
      32 Saves
      • Pets
      • Fires
      • Phone Service
      • Tents
      • Equestrian
      • Standard (Tent/RV)
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      6. Camp Sacajawea Retreat Center

      2 Reviews
      1 Photo
      2 Saves
      • Pets
      • Reservable
      • Tents
      • Group
      • Trash
      • Picnic Table

      $50 / night

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      7. Tony’s Backyard

      1 Review
      4 Photos
      3 Saves

      The space is in the backyard of my private property on Elliot Avenue in Bloomington, MN.

      The yard is almost entirely fenced-in & has lots of folliage for general privacy.

      Street parking is free.

      • Electric Hookups
      • Phone Service
      • Reservable
      • Tents
      • Trash
      • WiFi

      $45 - $60 / night

      Camper-submitted photo from Roberds Lake Resort and Campground
      Camper-submitted photo from Roberds Lake Resort and Campground
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      Camper-submitted photo from Roberds Lake Resort and Campground

      8. Roberds Lake Resort and Campground

      1 Review
      7 Photos
      14 Saves
      • Pets
      • Fires
      • Electric Hookups
      • Phone Service
      • Reservable
      • Tents
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      9. Aefintyr

      4 Reviews
      43 Photos
      54 Saves

      Aefintyr campground is located in the scenic woods of the Whitewater River Valley in the Driftless Area of Southeastern Minnesota. We offer beautiful blufftop hike-in camping and glamping and cozy treehouse inspired camper cabins. The hike-in camp/glamp sites offer a backpacking like experience (1460 ft hike with a 230 ft elevation gain) and are great for people who like to get some exercise and want to immerse themselves in a woodland setting. Perfect relaxation destination or home base for your Whitewater Valley adventures. Aefintyr is a small operation that values peace, quiet and quality over quantity. Get away from crowds and get into the woods! Onsite, enjoy a campfire, stargazing, hiking and observing the amazing animals, plants and fungi.

      Nearby recreation opportunities include:

      Within 2 miles of Whitewater State Park, the Elba Fire Tower, Whitewater State Wildlife Management Area (hunting, trout fishing, hiking, wildlife viewing) and the Whitewater River State Water Trail (canoe/kayak/tube). There is a gas station (bait and fishing supplies, convenience store items), 2 bars and a restaurant within a mile in the town of Elba. Whitewater Wines Winery is also just a few miles up the road!

      Shared amenities:

      Bathhouse with individual rooms, with a hot shower, vanity and composting toilet

      Outhouse with composting toilet on top of the bluff within 400 feet of each campsite

      Community area (requires short hike) with tent shelters (2, each 10' x 20'), outdoor furniture, tables, chairs, propane grill w/ side burner, firepit w/ cooking grate/skillet.

      Propane Gas Grill (at base of the hill by the bathhouse)

      Stargazing area with reclining chairs

      Cell service: AT&T typically works well, Verizon works intermittently, and T-mobile doesn't have a good signal.

      Wi-fi: Available at the bathhouse and parking area, data speeds up to 25 Mbps.

      **Parking: **On site, 2 vehicle limit, no vehicles larger than a full-size truck, no trailers.

      **Host accessibility: **Available 24/7/365 via phone and email/messaging, frequently on site.

      **Security: **Campground community areas are under video surveillance.

      Setting: Aefintyr campground is located in the hilly, wooded, blufflands of the Whitewater River Valley just north of the tiny town of Elba, MN. Views are primarily of the woods and valleys. The campground is off of a 2 lane county highway so there is some intermittent road noise. It is otherwise very peaceful and filled with the sounds of nature, including lots of birds and other wildlife.

      Aefintyr is a peaceful place with chill vibes and we like to keep it that way! It is not a place for parties or rowdy groups. We like to listen to nature, not loud music or rowdy people blabbering into the night. Please see our rules/polices to know what to expect.

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      • Pets
      • Fires
      • Phone Service
      • Reservable
      • Tents
      • Cabins

      $29 - $139 / night

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      Recent Tent Reviews In Welch

      561 Reviews of 16 Welch Campgrounds


      • J
        Camper-submitted photo from Highland Ridge
        Oct. 13, 2024

        Highland Ridge

        Beautiful in the fall

        This is a smaller Corps of Engineers park, lots of primitive sites and lots electric sites too. A smaller lake but no gas motors. Cell service with Verizon was ok.

      • Katherine T.
        Camper-submitted photo from Nerstrand Big Woods State Park
        Oct. 1, 2024

        Nerstrand Big Woods State Park

        Nice weekend get away

        Nice distance from the twin cities for a weekend away with some nice hiking trails. The tent pads have been upgraded to pea gravel by the friends association (which seems to be quite active based on signage around park improvements). Showers and bathrooms were clean. Wi-Fi near the park entrance and spotty T-Mobile service throughout. The outside of the loop is good for tent camping but could be a little noisy if the campground had been fully booked.

      • Kim R.The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from River View Campground
        Aug. 7, 2024

        River View Campground

        Great family campground

        Lots of activities for kids and teens. Teen social on Fridays to help them meet friends. Nice pool. The campground is on a hill if you have mobility issues. Many spots along the river.

      • wThe Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Minneapolis Southwest KOA
        Aug. 5, 2024

        Minneapolis Southwest KOA

        Older koa

        We stayed at this koa because it was our only way to watch softball tournament. We stayed 5 days and it was fairly nice. People that were working were very helpful and nice. Lost power a couple hours twice because of branches falling g from trees.

      • Molly M.The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Willow River State Park
        Aug. 4, 2024

        Willow River State Park

        Very nice camping

        Lovely trails, the beach is a large area with a nice park and picnic area. The water itself is ok, lots of geese and algae. The falls are wonderful though. The bathrooms are fine. I could not find a garbage bin to save my life, not near the bathrooms or anywhere in campground 200 or by the park ranger post. If there were garbage cans dispersed throughout the campground, I would have given 5 stars. Especially along the trail to the waterfalls because there was garbage all along the trail unfortunately. Not the camps fault, but maybe people would be more responsible if garbage bins were placed along the route.

      • Leslie P.
        Camper-submitted photo from Lebanon Hills Regional Park
        Jul. 31, 2024

        Lebanon Hills Regional Park

        Jewel near the cit

        Stayed here while visit our son. Picked it because it was close. We were very surprised at the privacy of our site. We were in the east loop with just electric.

      • TThe Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from William O'Brien State Park
        Jul. 31, 2024

        William O'Brien State Park

        OK but not great

        The east part of the park was all closed for construction. Everything on the east side of the highway was closed so we could not hike a lot of the trails or use the beach which was a challenge with kids. Constructing is scheduled to the end of 2025.

        We stayed in a group site but there was no way 35 people could have camped in W3. Vaulted toilets need help and a good cleaning.

        The shower house needed a cleaning as well. There is no adjusting the shower temperature. Push the button and you get what you get.

        Wood was $8 bundle. This was steep in my opinion. They do not all any gathering of firewood.

        If your vehicle permit is not properly displayed, you will receive a notice on your windshield and have to talk with the office.

        The dumpster was overflowing the whole time we were there.

        Raccoons will visit your site at night. We had everything secured but they still tried and plenty of racket until we chased them away.

        Lastly we had a battle with mosquitoes. We went through a lot of bug spray and coils. Deer flies were thick around the water filling station.

        Although we did not stay in the main campground the sites are very close in there and were small.

      • p
        Camper-submitted photo from Lake Elmo County Park Preserve
        Jul. 23, 2024

        Lake Elmo County Park Preserve

        Great camping

        This was a great experience overall. The sites are spacious and far enough away from others to feel like there was enough privacy.

        The one negative thing was that some neighbors watched a movie each night — starting just after quiet hours. We could hear their movie from across a road and through some trees (and tents).

        But overall it was great. Good hiking and geocaching.

        We would go back to this campground.

      • JThe Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Highland Ridge
        Jul. 20, 2024

        Highland Ridge

        Clean and relatively quiet

        Lots of RV campers, but none were obnoxious. T-mobile service is almost non-existent depending on location. The showers and bathrooms were spotless. Firewood is available at several roadside stands just outside the entrance.

      • MThe Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Minneapolis Southwest KOA
        Jul. 13, 2024

        Minneapolis Southwest KOA

        Unlevel sites, broken dump station

        About the only nice thing about this place is the lady who answered the phone, Valerie.

        She was extremely nice other than that it was gravel. Roads that were poorly maintained trucks were parked sticking out into the road making it difficult to get around. The site was very unlevel and the water Spicket didn’t really work very well.. we paid for two nights and bought a KOA review or rewards program to do it… We refused to stay the second night when we called to see if we could get our money back the gentleman who checked us in as a ground tender was rude and choppy he wasn’t very friendly when he brought us into the place.

        The place was packed like sardines… Very difficult to negotiate at night.

        Overall, the worst campground we’ve stayed in in the two RV trips we’ve taken from Florida to Minnesota. There are so many beautiful state parks don’t bother with this KOA not even for a one nighter.

        We were stuck on a back loop. There were a lot of mosquitoes bugs and mud… It just wasn’t a nice experience.

      • PThe Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Nerstrand Big Woods State Park
        Jun. 27, 2024

        Nerstrand Big Woods State Park

        Peaceful weekend camping

        Stayed on non electric site which looking at the whole campground are the better sites. Sites are wooded so you don’t have neighbor issues. All have large pea gravel tent pads - very nice. Good fire rings with lots of room for lounging. Many trails to hike but due to prior heavy rain the only trail open was down to Hidden Falls - they were roaring. No cell/ very patchy cell signal and could only get WiFi signal when standing next to Ranger station. Would definitely visit again, maybe in the fall as I’m told the colors are wonderful.

      • Jaime P.The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Hidden Meadows RV Park
        Jun. 3, 2024

        Hidden Meadows RV Park

        Staff friendly, but the park is not so great

        Campsites are very closely spaced together. I was thankful no one was placed near our campsite to give us more room. The permanent campsites are practically on top of one another. If you’re bringing the kids there is literally nothing to do there. They do have a play-set but that’s where it ends. I think this campground may be under new ownership and it may be nice to see what they do with it in a year or two. For now the picnic tables are run down. The parking pads are very unlevel. WiFi signal is weak at best. If you have Verizon don’t count on service. Antenna strength is weak. Also oddly spaced power hook up with sewer and water placements. Overall not a horrible experience but not a great one. Mostly like will not return.

      • Vanessa B.
        Camper-submitted photo from Kamp Dels
        May. 27, 2024

        Kamp Dels

        Camp Dels

        Camp Dels Review

        Worth the read!

        Charges:

        They charged us half of what my cousin next to us got charged and we got the same thing but mine should have been more because I had 3 more adults. And it was 500$ for 3 nights. We should have just went and rented out a house. 

        On the last day we went up to get our bills fixed and it took 40 min for them to figure out the issue, wrote down the totals and said we'll charge the cards at 11 am when the other guy comes in. At 11am we went back up for our receipts and it took them another 20 min to figure it out. He wanted to send us away saying. I'll figure it out and email it to you. I said no that doesn't work for me I'll take it now. He said what would you like me to do. So I had to spell it out for him and said "I want you to take the full amount your charging me, subtract the deposit, then subtract the payment I made when I came on Friday, and now tell me what I owe today, run that amount on my card right now and give me the receipt and do the same for the other site we had too. It's not hard. However you have to do it in your computer you figure it out, I just want to go home. I'll wait" he said your right it's not hard. I said start over completely if you want I don't care. I just want my receipts. (They couldn't even figure out math and how simple it was. What are they going to do if there computers ever fail totally) it was painfully funny to endure both times I sat through Watching with my bill!

        Night time:

        So at night get ready to be harassed every 30 minutes to a hour by workers trying to bully you to bed every night if you choose to stay up past 11pm. And they pick out the 1 drunk guy in your group to try and cope with when the sober one is saying "hey I'm sober. I don't drink. Can you please answer and talk to me" but they are rude to you and refuse. They pick at the drunk guy. But that was every night. All 3 nights. 1st time they come it is 1guy. 2nd time 2guys. 3rd time 3guys come. 4th time 4guys. 5th time 4guys come. They start at 11pm telling people to turn off all music (even on the phone turned way down. Even watching a video outside. Even if your humming/singing together, lol he said no/off, now). Of course we complied though.

        At 12am they say time for bed and then start tying to reason with you about coming back for a time when it's going to be all over at. At 12:30/1am they will come back a 3rd time and start bullying again. And say put it out now and throw a fit when you don't completely comply. So they say "I'll be back in 15 min and we are done, fire goes out and you are all going to bed". So at 1:15 perfectly on time their gang comes to harass you adults to go to bed. He screams I'm not leaving until your fires out and your all in bed. I tell him to shhhhhh! And now the drunk guy who paid 500$ to be here gets his wood doused with water and is livid. And some of us drop off every time they come because they are so rude and don't want to deal with it but I'm sober and an adult and No one is going to put me to bed. All the adults there are waisted all day and not watching their kids. And now I know why. We talk to all our neighbors plus we are there with about 10 other scattered around sites and every neighbor couldn't believe what they were doing saying we weren't even loud. We had no music and a small fire with a few people. I kept walking 5 away to go pee and I couldn't hear our group any of the nights. And we weren't even all at 1 fire either.

        * And throughout every interaction the non-drinker asks respectively (me) where in your rules or on the website does it say adults have a bed time by 1am and you guys go around harassing repeatedly trying to cause problems starting at 11pm and bully them them to bed???? Maybe you should be more transparent or be more humble and kind with your discretion. No one is being loud and belligerent. But I was ignored. Because if it had sad that on line or had I been warned about the worker's behavior after 11pm we wouldn't have came. We ourselves had 2 spots. The guy we knew who invited us had like 8 spots with him and needless to say none of us and anyone we know will ever come to 

        Camp Hels. 

        The workers/people:

        Some shouldn't work with the public. But they are all family! All related just about! And they let you know it! Some of them also let you know that they aren't saposed to be working but that they are there working anyways! So I put money in for the batting cages. Nothing happened so i swiped the playing card again. A guy and lady walk out. I said excuse me. Im not sure im doing it right but i think it took my money. She yelled at me that "we are having problems, dont I see that, give us some time". So i waited. It looked like they were going to leave so i told the guy what happened to my card and he said sure we'll refund it. The last ones not working. (But they didnt put a sign on it) and he told the lady to deal with my refund. And she came and yelled at me again. I tried to explain myself but there's no talking to her. Pretty sure she was drunk. She said stay right here. Ill be back. I waited for 30 min for a refund at the batting cages. Come to find out no one works up there. She went to the office to get a refund. But I had to call the front desk to see if someone was even coming back. And he asked her while holding the phone "do you got people waiting on you up there? We'll get going there still waiting." When she got back she yelled "so who's waiting on me!" Like she didn't ask me to stay put like a dog. And was rude again. But I got a new card and 20 new mosquito bites.

        There was other little things that were observed and overhead from other guests like at the pool, concert, petting zoo and other places too. We couldn't mention them all. We are very social and people loved all the stuff to do but hated the way they were all treated. We talked to a few seasonal owners and they say they get treated the same and hate it. 

        The sites/cleanliness/activities:

        Lifeguards were nice. Business and all activities inside the campground ran smoothly and weren't awful at all. The kids enjoyed themselves using the amenities and activities. The bathrooms were ok and pretty clean. Some trash cans had overflowing garbage and a lot all over after events. I never saw anyone picking it up. But you could always see someone riding a golf cart being bossy. It was nice to see they gave their zoo animals long breaks from feeding and petting. Some of the birds looked like they had Veterinarian feather/skin illnesses. They call it a petting zoo but there's really no petting. 

        Recommendations:

        Don't ever go. Or camp next door or close or get a house then just pay for a day pass if you can.

        If CAMP DELS is reading this you should be more transparent on your site and train your family/workers to be more kind and just walk by reminding people to stay quit at night. Insted of being on a power trip demanding adults have a bed time, pretending you don't have discretion and choices yourselves on who and where you are actually creating the problem, bullying and then playing victim. Because the only thing your accomplishing every night is pissing people off. There is a better way. Weather your there or not trying to throw your authority around, people will go to bed. Example PD dont go into bars after 12am harassing people saying "times a coming guys! I'm going to close you down". You should only be keeping people from getting out of hand. Not causing it. Another fantastic idea is have an adult camping section where quiet time is 11pm and adults can go to bed when they choose! Instead of trying to take away people's freedom, especially on Memorial weekend! God bless and hope I never see any of you at Camp Dels ever again.

      • Tiffany K.
        Camper-submitted photo from Willow River State Park
        May. 13, 2024

        Willow River State Park

        Nice state park close to the twin cities

        Stayed here for our first camping of the season. It's a great park that has hiking, mountain bike trails, water features and good mix of electric and non electric sites.

      • Jordan D.
        Camper-submitted photo from Afton State Park
        May. 11, 2024

        Afton State Park

        Sites with privacy and great trails near!

        Good pricing, great trails for all different skill levels and nice staff. Our site was mighty large and for the most part secluded from those near and on the path. $22 for the site, $8 for reservation. $8 for wood (all you can chop) and $7 for the overnight and next day parking pass for one car. Beautiful surroundings and clean bathrooms and grills one mile mostly uphill hike from parking lot but not to difficult and some paved parts. Definitely coming back.

      • Ken The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Willow River State Park
        Apr. 18, 2024

        Willow River State Park

        Great park for quick city getaway

        It’s a great park conveniently located near the twin cities making it a great spot for a quick getaway.

      • Jennifer H.The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Tresure Island RV Park
        Oct. 26, 2023

        Tresure Island RV Park

        Crowded park, nice people

        We 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.

      • Abi H.
        Camper-submitted photo from Nerstrand Big Woods State Park
        Oct. 22, 2023

        Nerstrand Big Woods State Park

        Spacious camp sites

        Stayed at the cart in sites for the first time and am super impressed! Larger and more private than most state parks, especially so close to the cities. Trails are also nice and well kept. The only downside I might add is that there is only water/toilets at the campground or picnic area so if you plan on doing a full day of hiking just be aware of that. Carts are provided and parking is very close by.

      • Heather N.
        Camper-submitted photo from Cannon Falls Campground
        Oct. 12, 2023

        Cannon Falls Campground

        Love this place!

        We started coming here in 2020 and got on the seasonal list right away. We have now been seasonals 2 years and absolutely love it!! The owners and family are amazing. They have tons of things to do for the kids! We have two boys 12 and 5 and they love it here! We can't say enough good things about Cannon Falls Campground!

      • R
        Camper-submitted photo from Rice Creek Campgrounds
        Oct. 2, 2023

        Rice Creek Campgrounds

        Visited from Red Deer, Highly Impressed

        Being from Alberta my campground standards are high but I also prefer a neat and simple campsite. When Rice Creek Campground opens up again in April I'd highly recommend going there if all you want is a simple camping experience to get away from the city grind. I had my tent, fire and books to read and was the happiest camper in the world. I went there no joke because my driver from tow truck red deer recommended it and I stopped while in the area. So glad I did!

      • Tonya B.
        Camper-submitted photo from Rice County McCullough Park
        Aug. 29, 2023

        Rice County McCullough Park

        Quiet Campground on Nice Lake

        Sites were long enough for our 40ft fifth wheel camper plus the truck and we had a large yard. Sites have crushed asphalt base and are decently level. Grounds are well maintained. Two boat/fishing docks, playground, pavilion, and hiking trails for things to do. Price is very reasonable for water and electric hookup. Just be prepared for the bugs!

      • Daniel H.The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Regional Park
        Aug. 19, 2023

        Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Regional Park

        A very nice park. County Parks are very well managed in Minnesota

        We stayed here a week. I have been here before.  It's a great campground if you can get in. We came late in the season and got the one spot open for a week.   BTW Camping Worlds huge store is just north on 35E.  Kelly's Bar nearby has a great fish fry on Friday.  

        The campground is neat and well managed. Aside from that no issues except being so close to a large city (Urban campgrounds are not for wilderness campers) and county airport (noise) occasionally. Close to the Twin Cities it is.  Access to anywhere is easy. The Three rivers campgrounds triangulate the northern suburbs. Baker park, Bunker Hills Park, and Rice Creek are all close to the major parts of town.

      • Justin J.
        Camper-submitted photo from Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Regional Park
        Aug. 15, 2023

        Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Regional Park

        Great spot right outside the twin cities

        Great campground with all the amenities one might need, including showers, nice bathrooms, a park, a beach, trails. Right next to lakes and a nature preserve. Close enough to town in case you forget some things like we did. A county parking pass is required, they don't like people parking on the grass, and they have staff making rounds to enforce the shortest list of rules I've seen in the last couple of years. My only complaint is that the location of the porta-potties didn't match what the maps showed, so my seemingly perfect plan to be somewhat far from them failed and I ended up right next to one; it was clean and didn't smell, but we heard the door close every time. They have the campsites spaced out better than most other places I've camped and have trees and brush between the sites whenever possible. We tent camped and plan to bring our travel trailer next year. Definitely plan to stay here at least once a season.



      Guide to Welch

      Camping near Welch, Minnesota, offers a great mix of outdoor fun and relaxation. With beautiful parks and campgrounds, you can enjoy nature while making lasting memories with family and friends.

      What to do:

      • Hiking: Explore the scenic trails at Willow River State Park Campground. One camper mentioned, "Lovely trails, the beach is a large area with a nice park and picnic area."
      • Fishing: Head to Lake Byllesby Regional Park for some fishing. A visitor shared, "All spots have a lake view and the beach is within walking distance."
      • Biking: Check out the trails at Lebanon Hills Regional Park. One reviewer noted, "Great location for easy access to mountain bike trails."

      What campers like:

      • Privacy: Campers appreciate the spacious sites at Nerstrand Big Woods State Park Campground. A visitor said, "Sites are wooded so you don’t have neighbor issues."
      • Clean Facilities: Many campers rave about the cleanliness of the restrooms and showers. One camper at Frontenac State Park Campground mentioned, "Bathrooms are VERY CLEAN."
      • Friendly Staff: Campers often highlight the helpfulness of the staff. A visitor at Afton State Park Campground said, "Good pricing, great trails for all different skill levels and nice staff."

      What you should know:

      • Mosquitoes: Be prepared for mosquitoes, especially in the warmer months. One camper at Rice Lake State Park warned, "This is also a wildlife preserve so they do not do anything for pest control."
      • Reservations: Many campgrounds fill up quickly, especially on weekends. A visitor at Lake Elmo County Park Reserve advised, "The campground gets booked up fast, so book early!"
      • Limited Amenities: Some campgrounds, like Highland Ridge, do not have showers. A camper noted, "The showers and bathrooms were spotless, but there are no showers available."

      Tips for camping with families:

      • Choose Family-Friendly Parks: Look for parks with playgrounds and activities for kids. St. Croix Bluffs Regional Park has "several playgrounds for the kids."
      • Plan for Meals: Bring easy-to-cook meals or snacks. One camper at Afton State Park Campground mentioned, "We could feel like we had very good privacy," which is great for family bonding.
      • Pack Games: Bring outdoor games to keep the kids entertained. A visitor at Lake Byllesby Regional Park said, "We love it here," highlighting the fun atmosphere.

      Tips from RVers:

      Camping near Welch, Minnesota, has something for everyone, whether you're looking for adventure or a peaceful retreat.

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        According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Welch, MN is Nerstrand Big Woods State Park with a 4.4-star rating from 32 reviews.

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