86% (96) • 54 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Lake Mills
Happy Camping Snapshot Farm
1. Happy Camping Snapshot Farm
98%
(108)
33mi from Lake Mills · 6 sites · Tents, RVs
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.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
from
$17
/ night
Sunny Rock
2. Sunny Rock
100%
(4)
40mi from Lake Mills · 7 sites · Tents, RVs
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.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
from
$40
/ night
Marks the Spot
3. Marks the Spot
100%
(13)
46mi from Lake Mills · 6 sites · Tents, RVs
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.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Water hookup
from
$29
/ night
The Pavilion at Walking Eagle Marsh
4. The Pavilion at Walking Eagle Marsh
83%
(3)
12mi from Lake Mills · 1 site · Tent, RV
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!
Pets
Electrical hookup
Picnic table
from
$24
/ night
Pihls Park
5. Pihls Park
18mi from Lake Mills · 41 sites
Pihl’s Park stands out as a unique destination due to its rich history as a private retreat transformed into a public haven for nature lovers. Originally established by Joe Pihl, who cherished sharing his stunning 20-acre property, the park was generously donated to Faribault County in the 1960s. This act of kindness ensured that everyone could experience the beauty of the land.
Nestled along the shores of the expansive 256-acre Rice Lake, Pihl’s Park offers a fantastic environment for outdoor enthusiasts. Fishing is a popular activity here, with anglers often casting lines for pan fish such as crappie, bluegill, and sunfish.
Visitors to the park can immerse themselves in its natural beauty, whether they choose to spend a day, a week, or an entire season exploring the scenic landscapes. With a variety of outdoor activities available, Pihl’s Park is the perfect spot for families and friends to create lasting memories while enjoying the great outdoors.
Oakwood RV Park
6. Oakwood RV Park
22mi from Lake Mills · 21 sites
Nestled in the heart of Clear Lake, Oakwood RV Park stands out as a premier destination for those seeking an upscale camping experience. Established in 1987, this privately owned RV park has become a beloved fixture in the community, offering a unique blend of comfort and nature.
Our park features spacious premium pull-through sites designed for easy accessibility, making it ideal for larger RVs. Guests can choose between pull-through or back-in sites, both equipped with full hookups and complimentary Wi-Fi to ensure a convenient stay.
In addition to our top-notch amenities, Oakwood RV Park is surrounded by a wealth of outdoor activities and natural attractions. Visitors can explore nearby swimming holes, hiking trails, and local parks, while also enjoying access to a variety of restaurants and shops in the area. Whether you're looking to relax or embark on an adventure, Oakwood RV Park is the perfect base for your Clear Lake getaway.
86% (96) • 54 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Lake Mills
Happy Camping Snapshot Farm
1. Happy Camping Snapshot Farm
98%
(108)
33mi from Lake Mills · 6 sites · Tents, RVs
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.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
from
$17
/ night
Sunny Rock
2. Sunny Rock
100%
(4)
40mi from Lake Mills · 7 sites · Tents, RVs
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.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
from
$40
/ night
Marks the Spot
3. Marks the Spot
100%
(13)
46mi from Lake Mills · 6 sites · Tents, RVs
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.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Water hookup
from
$29
/ night
The Pavilion at Walking Eagle Marsh
4. The Pavilion at Walking Eagle Marsh
83%
(3)
12mi from Lake Mills · 1 site · Tent, RV
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!
Pets
Electrical hookup
Picnic table
from
$24
/ night
Pihls Park
5. Pihls Park
18mi from Lake Mills · 41 sites
Pihl’s Park stands out as a unique destination due to its rich history as a private retreat transformed into a public haven for nature lovers. Originally established by Joe Pihl, who cherished sharing his stunning 20-acre property, the park was generously donated to Faribault County in the 1960s. This act of kindness ensured that everyone could experience the beauty of the land.
Nestled along the shores of the expansive 256-acre Rice Lake, Pihl’s Park offers a fantastic environment for outdoor enthusiasts. Fishing is a popular activity here, with anglers often casting lines for pan fish such as crappie, bluegill, and sunfish.
Visitors to the park can immerse themselves in its natural beauty, whether they choose to spend a day, a week, or an entire season exploring the scenic landscapes. With a variety of outdoor activities available, Pihl’s Park is the perfect spot for families and friends to create lasting memories while enjoying the great outdoors.
Oakwood RV Park
6. Oakwood RV Park
22mi from Lake Mills · 21 sites
Nestled in the heart of Clear Lake, Oakwood RV Park stands out as a premier destination for those seeking an upscale camping experience. Established in 1987, this privately owned RV park has become a beloved fixture in the community, offering a unique blend of comfort and nature.
Our park features spacious premium pull-through sites designed for easy accessibility, making it ideal for larger RVs. Guests can choose between pull-through or back-in sites, both equipped with full hookups and complimentary Wi-Fi to ensure a convenient stay.
In addition to our top-notch amenities, Oakwood RV Park is surrounded by a wealth of outdoor activities and natural attractions. Visitors can explore nearby swimming holes, hiking trails, and local parks, while also enjoying access to a variety of restaurants and shops in the area. Whether you're looking to relax or embark on an adventure, Oakwood RV Park is the perfect base for your Clear Lake getaway.
Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
Leo
November 2025
20 ft travel trailer
Charming host and quiet area. Great place to stop along your jorney and get a snapshot of the Green Giant.
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Jenna
October 2025
25 ft Class C
With pets
Chelsey has a great set up and is conveniently located right near the highway and local restaurants. She was very helpful upon our arrival and ensured we had what we needed. If ever in the area again, I would definitely stay at Chelsey's farm if available.
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Donnay
October 2025
32 ft travel trailer
With pets
Nice place with great view. Wonderful host. Space for the dogs to run and play.
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Edward
October 2025
30 ft Class A
With pets
Had the best stay here at Walking Eagle Pond. Very peaceful and quiet. The hosts were nice and even let us pick some apples of their apple tree and we made the best homemade apple turnovers!
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Tony
October 2025
16 ft travel trailer
Beautiful spot with large shade trees. Amazing sunrise view from property. Whimsical outhouse facility gave it a homey vibe. We were greeted by the owner’s two very friendly and sweet dogs. One sat with us while we had our coffee and just wanted some head scratching. It made us feel good since we were missing our dogs that couldn’t come with us on this trip.
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Cori
October 2025
23 ft Class B
Chelsey’s hospitality was awesome! Loved the quaint wooded area and was able to take a run in the morning. A great start to our RV adventure- thanks again Chelsey⭐️⭐️
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Joe
October 2025
45 ft Class A
With kids
A great place to stay. Close to the highway and a very nice farm and the host was great.
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Donnay
October 2025
33 ft travel trailer
With pets
Wonderful little campground. Cute, peaceful, the host are wonderful.
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Bob
October 2025
20 ft campervan
Super host, cute place, convenient location.
Composting toilet was fine.
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Eric
October 2025
23 ft campervan
We really enjoyed our stay here. Chelsey was so warm and welcoming (and her pups too!). Yes there’s some road noise but it didn’t bother us a bit. Easy to find and the space was wonderful.
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Blake
September 2025
Tent
With pets
Shannon has a great little spot on offer. We took our twin toddler two year olds camping for the first time at this location and it was perfect well groomed grass with organic apple trees and a brand new pavilion made our evening very comfortable. There’s also a fire pit and we were able to roast s’mores.
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Jake
September 2025
Tent
With pets
First off, the host was wonderful. Her and her family are very friendly and make you feel at home. They have two nice dogs, a few barn kitties (also friendly), a couple chickens, and a rooster. The rooster is actually quieter than most when crowing in the morning.
The campsite was clean and close to the outhouse. There was a big fire pit and a nice picnic table. There was enough space for four tents (two big and two small) and an 8x8 canopy. We brought four dogs with us too and didn't have any issues.
The farm was very cute and quaint. There were a couple other folks camping on the property too but lots of space between sites.
We loved our stay at the farm and would come again. Keep in mind, this is not your typical camp in the woods setup - this is on a farm with more field than tree. It is beautiful in its own right and was a great way to mix up our camping experience.
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Jessica
August 2025
Tent
With kids
Very private, beautiful property. The host was friendly and very hospitable— offering firewood, providing a citronella candle, and got an extra digger out for the sand box. This is a good beginner campsite — close to help, but enough privacy to enjoy your time. We had a small fire the first night, unfortunately, though we struggled to enjoy it. For some reason, the mosquitos were the worst we have ever experienced. They swarmed us even with the citronella candles and bug spray. A member of the host’s family did say that this was very unusual to have them this bad though. So, hopefully, it won’t be a hindrance to future campers, because it really is a great, convenient site— especially if you are just popping up a tent for the night and heading into town to see the green giant as we were doing. After camping at 8 different sites, this site is the one we felt most safe at too!
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Harrison
August 2025
Tent
Good spot, cool location. Nice little bathroom for guests and would stay again!
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Kendra
August 2025
20 ft travel trailer
Perfect overnight stop, super accommodating to our last minute booking and made sure we got settled on arrival! Would definitely recommend if in the area
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Kim
August 2025
30 ft travel trailer
Very clean, well taken care of. Mark was very responsive with any questions. We had a great time and will be back!
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Cheryl
August 2025
25 ft Class C
With pets
Hosts Jessica & Tim were gracious & kind. Lots of room for our dog to play ball. Peaceful, secluded, beautiful sunset over the farm fields.
Glad our hosts suggested a visit to the Dodd Ford Bridge nearby!
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Reese
August 2025
Tent
Awesome place to stay! Chelsey was super friendly and helpful! Highly recommend!
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Zachary
August 2025
16 ft car
It was a perfect campsite right by the water. Had electric and water hook ups. Would definitely camp here again! Thank you
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Tom
July 2025
Tent
Picture perfect farm. Wish I could've stayed longer. Property is large, gorgeous and plenty of things for my dog to check out and sniff. The outhouse was amazing and much welcomed after a couple days on the road. If I am anywhere close in the future this will be my must stay.
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