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Spend the night at Big Island Campground, which sits atop a large 116-acre island in Albert Lea Lake. The island is covered in a maple and basswood forest, offering shade and privacy to campers. Birdwatchers are in luck—you can often find many species of migratory waterfowl here. Hikers will want to explore the miles of trails through the marshes, forests, and grasslands of the park...you know, use up all your energy adventuring before crashing in your tent!

What this place offers

No campfire allowed

Pets allowed

Showers

Toilets

Potable water

No picnic tables

No sewage hookups

No electric hookups

35 sites

RV, Tent

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The Edge

45mi from Big Island Campground · 7 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Rochester, MN

This 160 acre farm used to be a sod farm, and then a Christmas tree farm. Camping provided is in the remnants of the uncut Christmas tree forest which is about 6 acres. Small little get away from Rochester. Airport traffic, but it is enjoyable. 10 minutes to downtown Rochester. PLEASE KEEP DOGS OFF OF THE BEDS IN THE CABIN.

Happy Camping Snapshot Farm

40mi from Big Island Campground · 6 sites · Tents, RVs · Blue Earth, MN

Learn more about this land: Start your morning with a perfect view of the sunrise (site 2), or a more shaded, sleep-in a bit (site 1) along with your favorite morning beverage. Take a walk on our country road or into town, approximately a mile and a half to restaurants, visitors center at the Jolly Green Giant Statue, hardware stores, Shell gas station & food mart or access to miles of paved trails around the town. Explore and have fun locating the dozens of "Little Sprouts" (baby Green Giants) around town. Very easy entrance and exit to Blue Earth, site is located at the intersection of Interstate 90 & HWY 169.

Sunny Rock

45mi from Big Island Campground · 7 sites · Tents, RVs · Rockford, IA

This secluded property is just south of Rockford, Iowa on the Shell Rock River. The site has water and electric. There is a portapotty / portashower available on site. This area has up to 4 sites for group use. FOR INDIVIDUAL USE, BOOK SITE #1. Book sites #2, #3 or #4 only if you have other parties in your group. This property has a river view, walking trails, and a fire ring, Daily, weekly, monthly rates available.

WeBCampBC3

37mi from Big Island Campground · 3 sites · RVs · Buffalo Center, IA

We are located in a very small farming community about 15 miles south of Interstate 90 in North Central Iowa. We have 1 sites available. It is full hookup. Our trees have been trimmed, our road is nice and wide, and there is plenty of room to maneuver. There is a restaurant across the street with great food (Buckets Bar & Grill) and don't miss the tack, leather, and shoe shop downtown that will turn 100 years old in 2025. Gruis recreation and golf course is 10 miles straight south. Winnebago Industries in Forest City Iowa is 30 miles away and they offer free daily tours. Camp Algona POW Museum and nativity is 30 miles away and The Grotto of the Redemption in West Bend Iowa is 50 miles away. ***We are very flexible so if something doesn't fit your plans quite right, please ask about it.

Bluff Hollow Camp on the Root River

49mi from Big Island Campground · 1 site · Tent, RV · Stewartville, MN

The property is one of a kind. The Driftless Region starts right here in SE Minnesota. It is secluded with mature trees, beautiful bluffs, fishing, kayaking! It is a nature lovers dream!

Hidden Spring Hideaway - Glamping

41mi from Big Island Campground · 1 site · Lodging · Mantorville, MN

Hidden Springs Hideaway is a little oasis, nestled in the woods. Located in southeastern Minnesota's driftless region, where you are surrounded by rolling green hills, the Zumbro River and limestone bluffs. Only a half-mile to the quaint town of Mantorville (some call it the Stars Hollow of Minnesota) where you'll find a cute coffee shop, antique stores, a breakfast spot in an old school house, a park on the river, a restaurant built in the 1850s and a saloon with drinks and live music. The Hidden Spring Hideaway is an off-grid, sustainable glamping experience set on a 25-acre working homestead just 15 miles west of Rochester, MN. Along with forest views and trails, don’t be surprised if a few friendly chickens wander by to say hello. Enjoy a pot of coffee or a bottle of wine, among the trees. The bell-shaped canvas tent provides private sleeping accommodations for two (a real queen bed, not an air mattress), an outdoor kitchen space and a gravel patio to relax with a campfire. The property offers walking trails throughout the 25-acre woods with mature trees, an array of birds, flowers, a food forest, wildcraft medicinal herbs and the Zumbro River for guest enjoyment. If you would like a tour of the woodland property, one of the site hosts - Steve (a tree expert), would gladly show you around the land. Please send a message and we will arrange this for you. Please note, the Hidden Spring Hideaway has no running water or electricity. Everything is run on solar, rechargeable batteries and propane. There is adequate lighting inside and outside, plus lanterns, flashlights and headlamps for your use. For drinking, cooking and washing, there is a three-gallon cooler full of water for you. You're welcome to bring more of your own water as well or there is a convenience store a half-mile down the road (Casey's). There is a new outhouse on the property that includes a bench seat toilet. There is compostable material provided to sprinkle in after you finish your business. Handwashing supplies are provided. Firewood is available for purchase. $5 a bundle. Please message me at least a day before your stay to reserve and it will be delivered to the site. Add-on a sauna + cold plunge experience for $75.

Whispering Winds Retreat

45mi from Big Island Campground · 2 sites · Lodging · Spring Valley, MN

Immerse yourself in nature and experience the magic of the lush gardens, free-roaming bunnies, fairy walkway, stargazing area w/ telescope, meditating in the Soul Garden, fishing in the fully stocked trout stream and more. 5 minute walk to City Park w/ frisbee golf, less than 0.5 miles to local restaurants & shops. Come relax, rejuvenate, and live out your best life at Whispering Winds Micro Retreat! (420 & pet friendly) Whispering Winds is a holistic healing micro retreat specializing in nature-based self-care. We believe in caring for the land and ensuring it’s just as magical for future generations as it is for the current ones. And that is incredibly important — this place really does have a certain magic to it. Guests are constantly commenting on the healing energy that seems to blanket the farm. The Fairy Walk sparkles with solar lights in the evening. Hammocks for afternoon naps, a nature trail you can walk barefoot, and an outdoor meditation/yoga area. The Soul Garden includes sound healing with outdoor gongs, wind chimes, bird song, crickets, frogs, and the evening dance of the fireflies, in season. Whispering Winds is also home to many animals and features a horse pasture, ducks, bunnies, cats, chickens, and a fully stocked trout stream. The centrally located Community Kitchen is a shared space with lots of options for cooking: Gas & charcoal grills, wood powered pizza oven, dutch oven, solar cooker, fire pit w/ grill grates, chiminea & a rocket stove. The Kitchen is equipped with a sink, Berkey for filtered water, and has prep & dining areas.

Marks the Spot

49mi from Big Island Campground · 6 sites · Tents, RVs · Amboy, MN

We live on a 10 acre property with many mature trees and a walking path cut through the middle. We do not have any farm animals but there are some in area so the normal farm smells blow through on occasion. We have a 7 hole disc golf course on the property. We have six 30 amp/110 electric hook ups and 2 water hook ups. There is plenty of room to play yard games. The historic Dodd Ford bridge just 3 miles away. The small town of Amboy is just 4 miles away. There is a Casey's gas station in town and a couple different dining options. The stars are amazing at night out here.

The Pavilion at Walking Eagle Marsh

30mi from Big Island Campground · 1 site · Tent, RV · Forest City, IA

Welcome to The Pavillion at Walking Eagle Marsh! This acreage is a quiet, private oasis just outside of Forest City. We offer 30 and 50amp hookups, and tents can be placed almost anywhere within the mowed areas surrounding the water. There is no water or sewer at this location, but potable water may be filled at our home just 1/2 mile down the road, or in Forest City. The Pond also has a cedar pavilion with picnic seating for 16!! Catch and release fishing is allowed, and the fire pit is perfect for campfire stories and roasting marshmallows! Multiple nature trails are available to explore within our 200 acre extended property, with prior notice please. Local attractions include Pilot Knob State park just down the road to the East, and Bear Creek Golf course to the west. We are avid RV’ers, and have enjoyed camping for over 15 years! We can’t wait to host you!

1854 * 7th Gen Farm * Cowboy Casita

44mi from Big Island Campground · 3 sites · Lodging · West Concord, MN

TINY HOME BARN APARTMENT ON 25 ACRE NATURE PRESERVE with 5 miles of trails on site LOCATED IN MINNESOTA, 30 MINUTES WEST OF ROCHESTER. Delight in the design, beauty, and authenticity of our 171-year-old family farm; now organic, sustainable, solar-powered and chemical free. Stay comfortably in the Cowboy Casita, a small handcrafted tiny home apartment built into the 75-year-old barn we call THE OUTRIDER. Established in 1854, we're one of a handful of Century Farms in Minnesota. This Pioneer Property boasts 25 PRIVATELY OWNED acres for you to freely roam. Homesteaded since 1854, the Farm has been chemical free since 1985. We didn't just go to Hobby Lobby and buy a bunch of stuff and say "there, it's a cowboy place" ;-) We are closing in on 2 centuries here. Also Certified as a National Wildlife Habitat. Enjoy the abundance of animals and birds in the heavily wooded pristine moors at the bottom of the hill. Bluffs, creek, Medieval Forest; the pastures are used for organic, chemical-free hay farming. You have access to privately owned portion of the Richard Dorer Memorial Hardwood Forest. Authentic experiences on trails, cliffs, creek, meadows, wetlands, moors, prairie all in their natural state. Leave no trace. Be mindful of wildlife and considerate of others. Mountain bikes are allowed on the trails. We can host horses in our Guest stalls and trailers for endurance equine sports. Learn more about this land: * 1 bed/1 bath rustic. * Using the highest cleaning protocols for 5 star stays. * The entire unit is yours; not shared whatsoever. * Your unit is a small apartment bult into a barn. * Access to shared laundry, shared gym. Private patio with firepit/grate/BBQ * 25 acres of the farm has been carved out as a Nature Preserve. * 5-star Airbnb when not a Hipcamp spot * Good Internet * Self-Check-In. Enjoy locally sourced snacks - WHEN AVAILABLE -- provided by your Hosts. Whimsically curated decor with a tongue-in-cheek nod to our cowboy roots. Put on your sturdy shoes and take a stroll down to the scenic creek; you've been transported back in time. Nearby Mantorville: coffee shop, saloon, nice dining room, ice cream, antiques. Pine Island is the start of the Douglas Trail for bikes.

Charming Hobby Farm Retreat

37mi from Big Island Campground · 3 sites · Tents, RVs · Dodge Center, MN

Charming Minnesota Hobby-Farm Retreat Escape to a peaceful hobby-farm setting where you can relax, unwind, and enjoy the simple beauty of country life. This cozy campsite sits among fields and pastures, offering plenty of space, fresh air, and a unique farm-stay atmosphere. Meet friendly farm animals, explore the property, and enjoy quiet evenings by the fire under starry skies. The site is well cared for, with a welcoming host and easy access to nearby lakes, small towns, and outdoor adventures. Perfect for campers, couples, and families looking for a relaxing countryside getaway.

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What this place offers

No campfire allowed

Pets allowed

Showers

Toilets

Potable water

No picnic tables

No sewage hookups

No electric hookups

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