Camping near Kettle River, Minnesota
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- Kettle River
Camping near Kettle River
The Kettle River area offers everything from private outdoor hideaways to family-friendly campgrounds.
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Woods and Meadows Farm
3 sites · Lodging40 acres · Wrenshall, MN"All are welcome here." We love sharing our beautiful space with you. There are forty acres with woods, trails, meadows, ponds and a creek. It is peaceful and private. Each cabin has its own special ambiance. Each space has comes with a toilet, is bug-proof, and has various levels of cooking facilities. We will help you with suggestions of things to do and see in the area if you want us to.
Please read all this and through each site's description before you "instant book."
It helps us to know your ETA in advance and to update us so that we can plan our own day as well! Once you are in the area send us a message just before your arrival so we can meet you and set you up properly!
When you come into our driveway you will see our house and barn. One of us will meet you and take you down to your site. -We ask that people check in before ten at night your first evening, so as not to disturb other guests... ;) It is very difficult to find your way in the dark. Thanks!
We raised kids and hosted international students here, and always enjoy meeting other travelers. We are now retired but still traveling and exploring. While living and teaching internationally we looked for adventure, staying in a wide range of hostels in developing countries around the globe. We have enjoyed staying in everything from bamboo long-houses in Borneo and Thailand to adobe shelters in the Andes to rondavel huts in South Africa.
There are free range chickens and a friendly farm dog here, and there are sometimes dogs staying at the other two cabins. There are also all kinds of wildlife in the area, so we require that dogs be supervised and leashed, for their safety and the safety of our chickens and our wild animal neighbors. :) Quiet hours are dusk to 7am. If you choose to bring a dog, we want you to consider your dog's inclination for barking. We keep the peace and quiet of all of our guests in mind. We hope that you (and your pet) will have fun at our northern Minnesota retreat.
Burnell and Ann enjoy having company, and hearing about your travels and adventures (if you feel like sharing) and want you to feel safe and secure. All people are welcome here, as long as you follow our reasonable rules!
PLEASE read through recommendations (number of people and animals per space) for each site before you choose:
DRAGON LOFT has one double bed in a loft with a ladder. Great for 1-2 people. Very little extra sleeping space except for a dog bed or kennel below the loft. A third person would have to bring an air mattress or cot and sleeping bag.
The BIG DIPPER can hold two people and possibly one dog, or one extra person, but it is a pinch to have more than just the two people!
RAVEN WATCH cabin is comfortable for up to four people (two full size beds) but dogs not recommended if there are four people in the cabin.
Number of pets are limited. No animals are ever allowed on human beds. Bring your kennel or dog bed. NEVER leave a dog alone at the site while you are out and about.
No firearms, off-roading, fireworks, or other items or activities deemed to be dangerous by the hosts. No unregistered guests.
We want our guests to feel welcome and comfortable, so ASK us if you have questions before you "instant book." If you have a couple of extra people or need more elbow room, ask us about a space for your tent that you can set up next to the cabin site. There is an extra charge of $15/person above the max per site.
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Cloverdale Cabins
5 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents10 acres · MNCabin is shared with 2 other tiny home options on the same property. Contact me to host up to 16 guests. Cabin hosts 8 guests and the other 2 tiny homes host up to 4 guests each. Inquire about booking your large party group as our calendar is filling up for the summer and into the fall.
Charcoal Grill available for your use on site. Guests supply the charcoal. There is a fire pit on site as well. Guests supply the firewood.
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vintage safari tent
3 sites · Lodging8 acres · Pine City, MNThis tent is truly vintage but like new. It protects from the elements but you feel like you are outside! No stuffy tent or cabin! the bed is like sleeping on a cloud! solar lights and lanterns, private bathroom, pond and fire. Located on 8 private wooded acres near Pine City, MN. Wildlife abounds!
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Spirits of the Forest
3 sites · Lodging81 acres · Mora, MNHow we ended up in Knife Lake Township on 81 acres of forested land.
We began looking for land in late fall of 1996.
After several months of searching, we happened upon a tiny newspaper ad for 81 acres of land described as "Beautiful, secluded, mature hardwoods, tall pines w/creek & beaver pond, many gd bldg sites & great hunting". We toured the property, covered in almost two feet of snow, on a snowmobile in January 1997 and fell in love with it.
We have been stewards of this piece of land for 25 years and are still enamored of its beauty and diversity. We are lulled to sleep by the sounds of owls and bullfrogs and the distant yipping of coyotes. Spring through fall we are often awakened by the rattling, honking of sandhill cranes and a wide variety of bird songs. Besides deer and lots of small critters, we've seen bear, bobcat, rafters of turkeys, quail, grouse, pheasant, owls, hawks and eagles. The sky, on a clear night, is breathtaking.
We have always visualized sharing the land with others, so come and immerse yourself in this bountiful space.
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Balsam Ridge Retreat
7 sites · Lodging5 acres · Duluth, MNMany folks that have visited our place refer to it as 'country living in the city'. We are so blessed to live in this little piece of serenity just inside the city limits of Duluth. It was once an abandoned house that sat for years, until a friend mentioned to us that it might be going up for sale. We loved the location and rolled up our sleeves. Twenty years later we still marvel at the beauty around us and can hardly believe that we LIVE here! Just down the road is a trout stream and just beyond that was a popular farm that attracted many folks to this neighborhood for hay rides and sleigh rides. The farm has since retired it's horses and closed it's doors to make room for new homes, but memories live on in the beauty of the open fields. I often imagine the sound of horses and sleigh bells and people singing carols and then warming up around a toasty fire sipping hot cocoa. Some of those memories live on right here at Balsam Ridge (minus the horses). Over the years many groups of folks have enjoyed a sense of community in these back woods no matter the season. Campfires, kids catching frogs, neighborhood campouts, snow picnics, hair-raising toboggan runs, family campouts, spiritual silent retreats, a take-your-breath-away giant swing, and some tales too daring to mention are all part of the fun. This is why we do what we do. We've been given much, and love to give back. It just wouldn't seem right to keep all this good to ourselves.
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Molin’s Meadows Farm
4 sites · RVs, Tents26 acres · MNA quaint 26 acre farm situated just outside Cambridge, Minnesota. We offer 4 different Campsites, three of which overlook our pond, and one that is secluded in our grove. We are located near many lakes, golf courses, wineries, and shopping locations. We offer a first hand experience into a working farm and pumpkin patch.Come explore our property, visit the goats and pigs, enjoy the stars, and revel in the peace and tranquility that you won’t find in the city
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Flying "L" Vineyard
7 sites · RVs, Tents22 acres · Isanti, MN
I Grew up on the property and at the time it was a dairy farm after being Stationed in Italy While In the Airforce I came up with the idea for Dad and I to change the old farm into a vineyard and eventually it will grow up into being a winery. That's part of the reason I want to host campers is to help pay for the winery equipment
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Stone Creek Farm
4 sites · Lodging36 acres · Taylors Falls, MNSituated on 36 acres, this working farm is 2 miles West of Taylors Falls. Dan and Danielle bought this property with the intention of growing stone fruits (plums, peaches, apricots and cherries) using sustainable and organic practices because health and wellness matter to them! They are still in the process of improving their property. Many of the building on the property were in poor condition, including the old barn foundation which is now one of Dan and Danielle favorite places to keep cool in the summer. After they had excavated all the debris (which took years) they were able to transform it with gardens and fire pit for all to enjoy. They love sharing what they have been blessed with! They hope you enjoy their place as much as they do! Feel free to ask them to show you around or even get your hands dirty with them as they plant or harvest.
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Clover Bee Land
3 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents40 acres · Shafer, MNWe are a small family farm.
From April-October we make a living on the farm and enjoy rural life. We’re very busy during these months and if you stay with us you may be able to enjoy fresh produce for purchase- we also have neighbors that sell eggs, there is a Meat shop in downtown lindstrom and 2 miles away is Rod's Country Corner. So, you could have the opportunity for some delicious camp food while staying here. It is very beautiful with much to see and do here. The photos don’t make it look super attractive but we are improving our listing as we go, please take photos and post reviews.
Things to note: There are black bear in the area, please keep food stowed away and your campsite clean.
When you arrive pull up in the driveway we will direct you to your location... and please park your vehicle close to your site. When you are tent camping this can come in handy during any inclimate weather, which can pop up randomly during the summer months.
We have a composting toilet for guest use. Please read the instructions on the inside before using.
This is a working farm, it can be unkempt or messy- it is also (recently) very mosquito forward and wood tick forward-please bring low expectations and bug spray :D. Many of our past campers have enjoyed the scenery despite being next to a slightly trafficked road. Also, fireworks are very popular with the neighbors in the area.
Please respect our quiet time, when the sun goes down-so do we.
++Attractions in the area++
Ice Age Trail
Wild River State Park (canoe and kayak rental available)
Interstate State Park
The water park at Wild Mountain....
Boat Rental: https://www.captainshawnsrental.com/
Wineries: Chateu St Croix, Wild River Winery, Dancing Dragonfly
Breweries: Uncommon Loon, Trap Rock
Shopping: Antiques in every town! My favorite is The Lindstrom Antique Store,
Rock Shop in Taylors Falls, St Croix Falls downtown is cute too. Osceola has lots of fun treasures.
Food: Juneberry Cafe, Anderson's Ice Cream Shop, Watershed Cafe in Osceola, Marketplace Grocery store, Brinks Grocery store
--even though we're a rural area, there is no shortage of things to do here!--
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Good Root Growers
2 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents30 acres · Prairie Farm, WIQuiet comfort surrounded by trees, pollinator prairie and gardens.
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Twisting Twig Gardens and Orchard
3 sites · Lodging40 acres · Bayfield, WIMy husband Rob and I own a 40 acre property approximately 10 miles from Bayfield, Wi. We have a micro organic farm with hundreds of wild apple trees and believe in leaving the land better than we found it. Rob loves permaculture, managing soils, pruning apple trees and feeding his community nutrient dense food. I work as a hospice nurse and help out on the farm when I am able and we have 2 boys, Arlo and Owen. We keep busy! We offer 3 rustic rentals onsite, but each is very private and secluded. Consider all 3 for a larger gathering! We look forward to hosting you for a farm visit.
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Dancing the Land Farm Camp
4 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents56 acres · Clearwater, MNDancing the Land Farm is a small, organic farm in Central Minnesota. Owned and operated by Liz and Curtis, and their little daughter Lulu, the farm raises veggies, flowers, medicinal herbs, goats for milk and fiber, sheep, and pigs, as well as lots of chickens, ducks, quail, guineas, and a pair of peacocks. We also have two friendly farm dogs who both believe you all come here just to give them belly rubs.
The land is dotted with rolling glacial moraine hills surrounded by marshes. Sandhill Cranes, herons, swans, geese, ducks and all other kind of water loving critters are common sights here. Even otters and beaver have been seen! Eagles are everywhere these days, harriers, and hawks of all kinds. A birders dream!
Spring/early summer is baby goat and lamb season, so come prepared for antics and adorableness! From midsummer to frost the gardens and flower fields really start to explode with color and fragrance, and bushels of farm fresh produce. Be sure to book a tour! In the fall the aspens around the farm start shimmering golden, while the oaks deepen to rich, flame-hearted earth tones.
Opening early summer of 2022, the Dancing the Land Farm Store will be stocked with all manner of delicious produce, pastured pork (bacon over the campfire!), goat, lamb, eggs, flowers, and dry goods, along with yarn and fiber arts for campers to shop at their leisure. A luxurious glamp PLUS delicious, organically grown food? Yes, please!
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