Campgrounds & RV Parks Near Saint Paul
Take a step away from the hustle and bustle of Saint Paul and venture to one of these natural, awe-inspiring campgrounds and RV sites.
Afton State Park
6959 Peller Ave. S., Hastings, MN 55033
Season:
Year-round camping
Why We Love It:
This park sits on a rugged, rolling landscape that features flowering prairies, deep ravines that drop 300 feet to the St. Croix River and grassy ridgetops that overlook the scenic river.
Amenities:
- 28 hike-in campsites
- Two seven-person yurts (available year-round)
- Cross-country skiing
- Fishing
- Canoe Sites
- Hiking (including a 0.4 paved trail through restored prairie land)
- Picnic grounds
- Swimming beaches
Baker Campground
2309 Country Road 19, Maple Plain, MN 55359
Season:
April 26- October 20
Why We Love It:
This 2,700-acre park on Lake Independence is the perfect camping escape. With plenty of space to sprawl out for the weekend, the reserve also features a diverse array of outdoor activities (beyond camping) such as biking, cross-country skiing and golfing at Baker National Golf Course.
Amenities:
- 203 sites (103 with electricity)
- Five camper cabins with screened-in porch, wood bunkbeds with mattresses, electricity, heat, overhead lighting and ceiling fans (two are ADA-accessible)
- Each site can accommodate up to two tents or one tent and an RV, and are equipped with a picnic table and firepit ring
- Bicycle rentals
- Watercraft rentals (canoes, kayaks, paddleboats, rowboats and paddleboards)
- Swimming beaches
Cannon Falls Campground
30365 Oak Lane, Cannon Falls, MN 5509
Season:
April-October
Why We Love It:
Right off of Highway 52, Cannon Falls Campground provides the perfect vacation retreat between the Twin Cities and Rochester. Stop by the Cannon River Winery, nestled in the rolling hills of Sogn Valley just 2 miles away, for a taste of Minnesota-made vino. Or head to Welch Mill to glide down the Cannon River via canoe, kayak or tube. Hungry for more? The campsite welcomes a different food truck every Friday to make eating on site a breeze.
Amenities:
- Wi-fi
- Indoor Restrooms
- Coin-operated hot water showers
- Private dressing rooms
- On-site convenient store
- Social Hall for group functions
- Outdoor pool
- Coin laundry
- Canoe and bike rental
- LP Tank refilling station
Dakotah Meadows RV Park
2341 Park Place, Prior Lake, MN 55372
Season:
March 17- November 15
Why We Love It:
Voted "Best RV Park in Minnesota" by the readers of Midwest Gaming & Travel Magazine, Dakotah Meadows RV Park provides visitors with the best of both worlds--a scenic setting around a pond near the Minnesota River Valley that is also just steps away from Mystic Lake Casino for 24-hour fun.
Amenities:
- 122 paved RV sites with electric, water and sewer hookups
- Showers and restrooms
- On-site storm shelter
- Playground and picnic pavilion
- Mini-Store and coin laundry
- Self Serve RV Wash and fuel station
- Free shuttle service to Mystic Lake Casino and little Six Casino
Lake Elmo Park Reserve Campground
1515 Keats Avenue North, Lake Elmo, MN 55042
Season:
April 26- October 19
Why We Love It:
Lake Elmo Park Reserve Campground sits on 3.5 square miles of gentle rolling hills, featuring a variety of landscapes from forests to prairies. The park offers miles of turf, paved and cross-country ski trails for outdoor fun year-round.
Amenities:
- Five hike-in tent sites
- Three group campgrounds for up to 50 people
- Archery
- Bicycling
- Canoe, kayak and motorized boat launch
- Cross-country Ski Trails
- Equestrian trails
- Fishing pier
- Grilling areas
- Mountain and Fat Tire biking
- A chlorinated swim pond
- Grilling area, pavilion and picnic kits
- Winter activities: Cross-country skiing, snowmobile trails, snowshoe and ski rentals
Lake Byllesby Campground
7650 Echo Point Road, Cannon Falls, MN 55009
Season:
May 3-October 13
Why We Love It:
Located on the shores of the largest lake in southern Dakota County, Lakes Byllesby Campground offers a peaceful waterfront escape for camp seekers.
Amenities:
- Camp Store
- Horseshoe pits
- Picnic shelter
- Sanitary dump station
- Accessible restrooms with showers
- Fire rings
- Lakeside or lakeview sites
- Paved lakeside trail with direct connection to Mill Towns State Trail or the 26-mile Cannon Valley Trail
- Motorized and nonmotorized boat launch
- Summer equipment rentals: canoes, tandem and solo kayaks, stand-up paddleboards, fishing equipment and live bait
Lebanon Hills Campground
12100 Johnny Cake Ridge Road, Apple Valley, MN 55124
Season:
May 3-October 13
Why We Love It:
It's city close and country quiet. Located just a mere 20 minutes from the bustling Saint Paul, Lebanon Hills Campground provides the perfect getaway with its 2,000 acres of woodland and collection of lakes embedded throughout the park.
Amenities:
- Onsite caretakers
- Camp Store
- Laundry Facility
- Picnic tables
- Accessible restrooms with showers
- Sanitary dump station
- Fire rings
- Water, sewer and electric hookups
Minneapolis Southwest KOA
3315 West 166th St., Jordan, MN 55352
Season:
May 25-October 5
Why We Love It:
Minneapolis Southwest KOA sits in the heart of the Minnesota River Valley Region. Only 40 minutes from Saint Paul, the site is the perfect distance from the hustle and bustle while still providing a quiet, rural experience in the shaded trees and landscaped grounds. Head off-site for tee time at Stonebrooke Golf Course nearby or find a diamond in the rough while antiquing at local shops.
Amenities:
- Tent and RV sites
- Deluxe air-conditioned cabin rentals for up to six people
- Bike rentals
- Mini Golf
- Fishing and boating sites
- Walking, hiking and biking trails
- An indoor swimming pool
- Sports equipment rentals: basketball, baseball, badminton, soccer, volleyball, horseshoes, yard dice and corn hole
St. Croix Bluffs Regional Park Campground
10191 St. Croix Trail S., Hastings, MN 55033
Season:
April 26-October 19
Why We Love It:
Just a short 30-minute drive from Saint Paul this campground offers easy access to numerous hiking trails, a boat ramp and picnic pavilions making it a great place for a quick weekend getaway.
Amenities:
- Tent-only sites
- Handicap-friendly sites
- Volleyball Courts
- Playground
- Dumpsite and dumpsters
- Restrooms and showers