Farm camping near Alexandria

Reconnect with nature by camping next to hundreds of beautiful lakes around Alexandria.

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Minnesota
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Alexandria

97% (66 reviews)

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The Woods

5 sites · RVs, Tents20 acres · Greenwald, MN

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The Country School

2 sites · Tents5 acres · Avon, MN

Once a country school built in 1938 and used into the 1960s, this property with 5 wooded acres surrounded by pasture and farmland, has been our family home since 1982. We are less than 10 minutes from I-94 , Lake Wobegon bike trail, St John's University, Avon Hills Folk School, county parks with hiking trails , and lots of lakes. Fire ring, and picnic table on each site. Learn more about this land: We provide a walk-in only, primitive, private camping experience. Pitch your tent in our woods, just a short walk in from the road. Campsite 1 is close to the road and house, just about 50 paces in from the road. Campsite 2 is farther into the woods, uphill and offers more privacy. The night and early morning sounds can be incredible! Coyotes, owls, loons, frogs, sandhill cranes, wild turkey, cattle, sheep and chickens too. While we currently do not have many amenities, we do offer a get away from humanity, darkness , nature sounds , and campfires. While our property does not include a lake , there are many within a few short miles. The small town of Avon on 1-94 is just 3 1/2 miles away. It offers access to the 65 mile long Lake Wobegon bike trail, the Avon beach, a fishing pier, and legendary "Fisher's Club" , home of the best darn walleye, all on Middle Spunk Lake. St John's University is a few short scenic miles away. Hiking trails, maple syrup festival, bird watching, fall colors , and many more reasons to visit this Benedictine campus. Stearns county has 8 county parks with miles of hiking trails. Birdwatching is excellent year around. Avon Hills Folk School is little over a mile away. El Rancho Manana is within 8 miles and offers horseback riding.

Maplewood RV Park and Camp

3 sites · RVs, Tents40 acres · Erhard, MN

Located SE of Maplewood State Park, this region is known for the distinct landscape formed from glacial till. Framed by natural forest, rolling hills, wetlands, and mature pines, this site provides the feeling of seclusion. Centrally located just minutes from large bodies of water such as Heilberg, Star, Lida, and Dead Lake.

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The Country School

2 sites · Tents5 acres · Avon, MN

Once a country school built in 1938 and used into the 1960s, this property with 5 wooded acres surrounded by pasture and farmland, has been our family home since 1982. We are less than 10 minutes from I-94 , Lake Wobegon bike trail, St John's University, Avon Hills Folk School, county parks with hiking trails , and lots of lakes. Fire ring, and picnic table on each site. Learn more about this land: We provide a walk-in only, primitive, private camping experience. Pitch your tent in our woods, just a short walk in from the road. Campsite 1 is close to the road and house, just about 50 paces in from the road. Campsite 2 is farther into the woods, uphill and offers more privacy. The night and early morning sounds can be incredible! Coyotes, owls, loons, frogs, sandhill cranes, wild turkey, cattle, sheep and chickens too. While we currently do not have many amenities, we do offer a get away from humanity, darkness , nature sounds , and campfires. While our property does not include a lake , there are many within a few short miles. The small town of Avon on 1-94 is just 3 1/2 miles away. It offers access to the 65 mile long Lake Wobegon bike trail, the Avon beach, a fishing pier, and legendary "Fisher's Club" , home of the best darn walleye, all on Middle Spunk Lake. St John's University is a few short scenic miles away. Hiking trails, maple syrup festival, bird watching, fall colors , and many more reasons to visit this Benedictine campus. Stearns county has 8 county parks with miles of hiking trails. Birdwatching is excellent year around. Avon Hills Folk School is little over a mile away. El Rancho Manana is within 8 miles and offers horseback riding.

The Woods

5 sites · RVs, Tents20 acres · Greenwald, MN

Welcome to "The Woods"!

Maplewood RV Park and Camp

3 sites · RVs, Tents40 acres · Erhard, MN

Located SE of Maplewood State Park, this region is known for the distinct landscape formed from glacial till. Framed by natural forest, rolling hills, wetlands, and mature pines, this site provides the feeling of seclusion. Centrally located just minutes from large bodies of water such as Heilberg, Star, Lida, and Dead Lake.

Rosie's Ranch

1 site · RV, TentBrooten, MN

We have a small sheep & lamb operation on our small farm nestled into the Glacial Lakes area in West Central MN. We are right off of the Glacial Ridge Scenic Byway. Surrounded by over 1000 acres of public land and Nature Conservancy preserves within a quick drive, our ranch rotationally grazes sheep on diverse native prairie pastures. Our operation is rustic, quiet, private and humble but inviting. Learn more about this land:Primitive, quiet private campsite on a small farm with sheep and dogs (dog lovers only please)! Native prairie hills hug a lake loaded with wild rice and wild waterfowl adjacent to oak woods. Abundant hiking options as well as some local access to the Chippewa river as well as some fishing holes we can guide you to. About 10 min drive to Green Lake/ Norway lake areas with great public beaches. Sunburg is close by with a bar & grill, New London is 17 miles with a great brewery and tons of outdoor events all summer long. We allow limited access to our mudroom/ bathroom area for campers.

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The Woods

5 sites · RVs, Tents20 acres · Greenwald, MN

Welcome to "The Woods"!

Maplewood RV Park and Camp

3 sites · RVs, Tents40 acres · Erhard, MN

Located SE of Maplewood State Park, this region is known for the distinct landscape formed from glacial till. Framed by natural forest, rolling hills, wetlands, and mature pines, this site provides the feeling of seclusion. Centrally located just minutes from large bodies of water such as Heilberg, Star, Lida, and Dead Lake.

The Country School

2 sites · Tents5 acres · Avon, MN

Once a country school built in 1938 and used into the 1960s, this property with 5 wooded acres surrounded by pasture and farmland, has been our family home since 1982. We are less than 10 minutes from I-94 , Lake Wobegon bike trail, St John's University, Avon Hills Folk School, county parks with hiking trails , and lots of lakes. Fire ring, and picnic table on each site. Learn more about this land: We provide a walk-in only, primitive, private camping experience. Pitch your tent in our woods, just a short walk in from the road. Campsite 1 is close to the road and house, just about 50 paces in from the road. Campsite 2 is farther into the woods, uphill and offers more privacy. The night and early morning sounds can be incredible! Coyotes, owls, loons, frogs, sandhill cranes, wild turkey, cattle, sheep and chickens too. While we currently do not have many amenities, we do offer a get away from humanity, darkness , nature sounds , and campfires. While our property does not include a lake , there are many within a few short miles. The small town of Avon on 1-94 is just 3 1/2 miles away. It offers access to the 65 mile long Lake Wobegon bike trail, the Avon beach, a fishing pier, and legendary "Fisher's Club" , home of the best darn walleye, all on Middle Spunk Lake. St John's University is a few short scenic miles away. Hiking trails, maple syrup festival, bird watching, fall colors , and many more reasons to visit this Benedictine campus. Stearns county has 8 county parks with miles of hiking trails. Birdwatching is excellent year around. Avon Hills Folk School is little over a mile away. El Rancho Manana is within 8 miles and offers horseback riding.

Rosie's Ranch

1 site · RV, TentBrooten, MN

We have a small sheep & lamb operation on our small farm nestled into the Glacial Lakes area in West Central MN. We are right off of the Glacial Ridge Scenic Byway. Surrounded by over 1000 acres of public land and Nature Conservancy preserves within a quick drive, our ranch rotationally grazes sheep on diverse native prairie pastures. Our operation is rustic, quiet, private and humble but inviting. Learn more about this land:Primitive, quiet private campsite on a small farm with sheep and dogs (dog lovers only please)! Native prairie hills hug a lake loaded with wild rice and wild waterfowl adjacent to oak woods. Abundant hiking options as well as some local access to the Chippewa river as well as some fishing holes we can guide you to. About 10 min drive to Green Lake/ Norway lake areas with great public beaches. Sunburg is close by with a bar & grill, New London is 17 miles with a great brewery and tons of outdoor events all summer long. We allow limited access to our mudroom/ bathroom area for campers.

Twisted Willow

2 sites · RVs, Tents20 acres · Randall, MN

Twisted willow is located on 20 acre horse hobby farm. You will have your own private bedroom and shared living space with a guest bathroom. We are located on a quiet country local traffic tar road. We have an approximately 1 acre Park area with a large pond in the middle evening lounging as well as an upper level deck. You are welcome to join us for morning coffee and a bite to eat or bring your own breakfast to cook. We occasionally board dogs as well, so your pet is welcome, but we do have a separate contract for pets.

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The Country School

2 sites · Tents5 acres · Avon, MN

Once a country school built in 1938 and used into the 1960s, this property with 5 wooded acres surrounded by pasture and farmland, has been our family home since 1982. We are less than 10 minutes from I-94 , Lake Wobegon bike trail, St John's University, Avon Hills Folk School, county parks with hiking trails , and lots of lakes. Fire ring, and picnic table on each site. Learn more about this land: We provide a walk-in only, primitive, private camping experience. Pitch your tent in our woods, just a short walk in from the road. Campsite 1 is close to the road and house, just about 50 paces in from the road. Campsite 2 is farther into the woods, uphill and offers more privacy. The night and early morning sounds can be incredible! Coyotes, owls, loons, frogs, sandhill cranes, wild turkey, cattle, sheep and chickens too. While we currently do not have many amenities, we do offer a get away from humanity, darkness , nature sounds , and campfires. While our property does not include a lake , there are many within a few short miles. The small town of Avon on 1-94 is just 3 1/2 miles away. It offers access to the 65 mile long Lake Wobegon bike trail, the Avon beach, a fishing pier, and legendary "Fisher's Club" , home of the best darn walleye, all on Middle Spunk Lake. St John's University is a few short scenic miles away. Hiking trails, maple syrup festival, bird watching, fall colors , and many more reasons to visit this Benedictine campus. Stearns county has 8 county parks with miles of hiking trails. Birdwatching is excellent year around. Avon Hills Folk School is little over a mile away. El Rancho Manana is within 8 miles and offers horseback riding.

Twisted Willow

2 sites · RVs, Tents20 acres · Randall, MN

Twisted willow is located on 20 acre horse hobby farm. You will have your own private bedroom and shared living space with a guest bathroom. We are located on a quiet country local traffic tar road. We have an approximately 1 acre Park area with a large pond in the middle evening lounging as well as an upper level deck. You are welcome to join us for morning coffee and a bite to eat or bring your own breakfast to cook. We occasionally board dogs as well, so your pet is welcome, but we do have a separate contract for pets.

Maplewood RV Park and Camp

3 sites · RVs, Tents40 acres · Erhard, MN

Located SE of Maplewood State Park, this region is known for the distinct landscape formed from glacial till. Framed by natural forest, rolling hills, wetlands, and mature pines, this site provides the feeling of seclusion. Centrally located just minutes from large bodies of water such as Heilberg, Star, Lida, and Dead Lake.

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Looking to experience the great outdoors near Alexandria, Minnesota? Hipcamp offers over 100 options specifically tailored to your farm-loving heart. Whether you're seeking a rustic retreat or a cozy glamping experience, you'll find the perfect farm campsite to suit your needs. Check out top-rated campsites like Vineyard Farm & Family Camp (103 reviews), Dancing the Land Farm Camp (98 reviews), and Detroit Lakes (78 reviews) for a guaranteed unforgettable experience. With amenities like potable water, pet-friendly accommodations, and campfires allowed, your farm adventure awaits. Engage in popular activities such as off-roading (OHV), paddling, and horseback riding. Plus, enjoy prices starting as low as $15 per night, with an average price of $40 per night. Start planning your farm camping getaway today!

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