Best Glamping near Dresser, WI

The Minnesota-Wisconsin border region near Dresser houses several notable glamping options including Wild River State Park and Stone Creek Farm. These locations combine the rustic appeal of outdoor stays with premium amenities not found in standard camping. Wild River State Park features secluded camper cabins positioned above the St. Croix River with electricity, heat, and excellent fire rings for cooking. Stone Creek Farm includes unique yurt accommodations and glamping tents on their organic farm property. "The camper cabins at Wild River are located just above the St. Croix River. Our cabin seemed to be at a trailhead to the river, which we took advantage of," shared one guest. The sites provide comfortable glamping experiences with amenities like picnic tables, drinking water, and fire pits while maintaining a connection to natural surroundings.

Hiking trails along the St. Croix River offer excellent wildlife viewing opportunities for glamping guests. The area supports diverse wildlife including deer, beaver, and numerous bird species ideal for nature enthusiasts staying in safari tents and yurts. A visitor noted, "We really enjoyed the snowshoe hike along the St Croix River and watched the full moon rise." Wild River State Park maintains well-groomed ski trails in winter with special events like candlelight skiing where routes are marked with colored luminaries. Stone Creek Farm provides an immersive organic farm experience alongside its glamping accommodations. The region features both wooded riverside settings and open farm landscapes, with seasonal activities ranging from summer water recreation to winter snowshoeing and cross-country skiing. Most glamping sites remain open seasonally from May through October, with some offering year-round accommodation options.

Best Glamping Sites Near Dresser, Wisconsin (15)

    1. Wild River State Park Campground

    44 Reviews
    Taylors Falls, MN
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (651) 583-2125

    $35 / night

    "Noise seemed to travel between sites, I had some loud neighbors during the day but they settled down before quiet hours. The grass was easy to get tent stakes into."

    "All with trees surrounding your area for a little bit of privacy but the spots are relatively close to each other."

    2. Stone Creek Farm

    1 Review
    Taylors Falls, MN
    4 miles

    3. Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Regional Park

    17 Reviews
    Lino Lakes, MN
    26 miles
    Website
    +1 (763) 324-3340

    $20 - $75 / night

    "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."

    "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."

    4. Afton State Park Campground

    36 Reviews
    Denmark, MN
    37 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."

    5. Kozy Oaks Kamp

    5 Reviews
    Lent, MN
    22 miles
    Website
    +1 (651) 674-8471

    $22 - $38 / night

    "Nice pool and a lake.  Room between campsites and some tree coverage.  All in all a nice place to camp."

    "Great little family camp non-motorized lake great for kayaks or canoes couple decent spots for group camping, new owners only four years inand working hard to make it better"

    6. Bunker Hills Regional Park

    16 Reviews
    Coon Rapids, MN
    33 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."

    7. Heirloomista

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    North Branch, MN
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (651) 470-1722

    $50 / night

    8. Country Camping Tent & RV Park on the Rum River

    7 Reviews
    Cambridge, MN
    32 miles
    Website
    +1 (763) 444-9626

    $40 - $75 / night

    "Nice on-site store for any needs. I have a small travel trailer that is self contained so I could reserve spots down by the river. Ability to go tubing down the river."

    "Love this place your site is of the road with a campfire ring n ok water or power in the woods lots of wildlife you can camp for free for 21 days at a time if your a rock hound great place for it got stuck"

    9. Ham Lake Resort

    4 Reviews
    Andover, MN
    29 miles
    Website
    +1 (763) 434-9492

    $54 - $999 / night

    "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."

    10. Old Logging Trail — St. Croix State Park

    10 Reviews
    Danbury, MN
    41 miles
    Website

    "It’s very very secluded from the near by town

    On days that the moonlight is not out bring flashlights because when the moon is not shining it’s pitch black

    Keep in mind the driveway trail is not lit"

    "This park has a ton of camping available, particularly if you don't need electricity and have a smaller rig because then you can get into more of the campground loops."

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Glamping Reviews near Dresser, WI

168 Reviews of 15 Dresser Campgrounds


  • 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!

  • 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!

  • Katherine T.
    Oct. 11, 2024

    Wild River State Park Campground

    Solid option with star gazing

    This is a solid state park offering. The sites are decently spaced with good tree cover. Noise seemed to travel between sites, I had some loud neighbors during the day but they settled down before quiet hours. The grass was easy to get tent stakes into. Bathrooms were your basic state park situation. Clean with warm showers so no complaints from me. The star gazing area was great! Intermittently had 1-2 bars of T-Mobile with LTE Internet. Wi-Fi is available at the park entrance.

  • 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!

  • 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.

  • Eric T.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 28, 2022

    Wild River State Park Campground

    Great, Large, Classic Park with River Walks

    Lots of different camping spots. All with trees surrounding your area for a little bit of privacy but the spots are relatively close to each other. We really liked the far end of the campsite but would've preferred campsite 89 or 91 or any on those sides because they seemed to have the most room and privacy.

    Toilets were great and they had some bathrooms not too far away that have running water as well.

    Trails that ran along the river were great!

  • Ashley H.
    Jun. 25, 2023

    Wild River State Park Campground

    One of the better state park campgrounds we've stayed at

    We were at site 93. It's a large site with plenty of room for a huge tent or a few tents. It was very buggy so we got a screen tent. Nicely shaded site as well. Not far from the water station and pit toilet. For a bathroom with running water it's a long walk and there's not close parking either. The campground is a long drive into the park from the main entrance. 12x10 screen tent fit easily over the 8' picnic table.

  • David E.
    Jul. 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.


Guide to Dresser

Camping options near Dresser, Wisconsin span across the Minnesota-Wisconsin border through the St. Croix River Valley at elevations between 700-900 feet. The area experiences humid summers with temperatures averaging 80°F from June through August, while winter temperatures typically drop below freezing from December through February. The region's glacial terrain creates varied camping landscapes from riverside sites to prairie settings within 30 miles of Dresser.

What to do

Hiking trails beyond the river: Wild River State Park maintains extensive trail networks beyond the riverfront paths. "We spent an entire day hiking and it was decent hiking along the river, some of the trails where a little confusing and trying to figure out where we at, but we made it just hiked a little further than we wanted to," notes one visitor to Wild River State Park.

Star gazing opportunities: Several campgrounds offer designated star viewing areas away from urban light pollution. "The star gazing area was great! Intermittently had 1-2 bars of T-Mobile with LTE Internet. Wi-Fi is available at the park entrance," shares a camper at Wild River State Park.

Horseback riding excursions: Equestrian trails provide an alternative way to explore the landscape. "This seems to be the hot spot for horses and if we go back I definitely want to do the horseback riding right outside the park!" reports a visitor to Wild River.

What campers like

Private, wooded sites: Many campgrounds offer sites with natural separation for a more secluded experience. "The campground was very nice. The sites are private, couldn't see any neighbors as there are a lot of trees. The park rangers were very helpful and informative," notes a reviewer at Wild River State Park.

Year-round programming: Seasonal events occur throughout the year beyond just summer activities. "We planned on attending their candlelight ski and decided to camp. The campground was fully reserved but was empty, the low was 10 so people must have bowed out," reports a winter visitor to Wild River.

Unique glamping structures: Beyond standard glamping tents, the area offers distinctive accommodation options. At Stone Creek Farm, visitors can experience "Organic farm and campground" settings with yurt accommodations according to a reviewer who also noted the property can be found through alternative booking platforms.

What you should know

Summer insect activity: Mosquitoes can be particularly intense during certain periods. "We had a terrible experience last year trying to camp here, BUT it's not the campgrounds fault! Unfortunately we chose the peak of mosquitos season and camping next to slow moving water is a recipe for disaster," warns a visitor to Old Logging Trail.

Cell service limitations: Connectivity varies significantly between campgrounds. "Cell service was incredibly spotty on Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile. Depending on where you're at, you'll get a low signal, but often it was only enough for texting-- don't think about using the web or social media or getting any work done while you're here," advises an Old Logging Trail camper.

Bathroom facilities vary: Quality and accessibility of facilities differs between campgrounds and loops. "Only one shower house and we had to drive there, the primitive toilet smelled so bad it burned!! It needed to be emptied and wasn't the entire time we were there," reports a Wild River visitor.

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular glamping campground near Dresser, WI is Wild River State Park Campground with a 4.3-star rating from 44 reviews.

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