The best family-friendly campgrounds near Effie, Minnesota

If you're looking for camping near Effie, Minnesota, Hipcamp has over 79 options to choose from. With prices averaging at $30 per night and options as low as $13, you're sure to find something that fits your budget. Some of the top campsites in the area include 16 Squared Cabin (42 reviews), Willow Acres an RV Resort (10 reviews), and Odessa :. (9 reviews). Popular amenities at these campsites include campfires, toilets, and potable water. And if you're into whitewater paddling, biking, or horseback riding, you'll find plenty of opportunities for those activities as well.

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Top-rated campgrounds

1. Cook's Country Connection

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44mi from Effie · 5 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Cook, MN

This land was homesteaded by my great grandparents in 1900 as part of the Homestead Act of 1862. After losing my store to fire in 2013, I took the leap, and decided to open the farm to the public. I have a menagerie of animals, many rescued or adopted, that love all the attention. My friends' kids love camping in the pasture with the animals and when I saw an ad for Hipcamp, I thought maybe others would want the experience, too!Learn more about this land:Yoga with goats meets camping with alpacas! We offer camping in the small animal pasture of our family petting farm. (We also offer campsites away from the critters if your not too sure about sharing your space with livestock!). The options are limitless!

If you're looking for camping near Effie, Minnesota, Hipcamp has over 79 options to choose from. With prices averaging at $30 per night and options as low as $13, you're sure to find something that fits your budget. Some of the top campsites in the area include 16 Squared Cabin (42 reviews), Willow Acres an RV Resort (10 reviews), and Odessa :. (9 reviews). Popular amenities at these campsites include campfires, toilets, and potable water. And if you're into whitewater paddling, biking, or horseback riding, you'll find plenty of opportunities for those activities as well.

99% (84)

Top-rated campgrounds

1. Cook's Country Connection

100%

(171)

44mi from Effie · 5 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Cook, MN

This land was homesteaded by my great grandparents in 1900 as part of the Homestead Act of 1862. After losing my store to fire in 2013, I took the leap, and decided to open the farm to the public. I have a menagerie of animals, many rescued or adopted, that love all the attention. My friends' kids love camping in the pasture with the animals and when I saw an ad for Hipcamp, I thought maybe others would want the experience, too!Learn more about this land:Yoga with goats meets camping with alpacas! We offer camping in the small animal pasture of our family petting farm. (We also offer campsites away from the critters if your not too sure about sharing your space with livestock!). The options are limitless!

Stories from the community

Timothy

August 2025

17 ft pop-up camper

Weekend Trip to Cook's Country Connection

Loved the visit from the goats. Clean bathroom. We had a great stay.

Picnic table, fire ring w/ firewood, and a couple chairs to relax in.

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Crystal

August 2025

Tent

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Cook's Country Connection

We loved our camping experience on Lois's Farm. The children loved seeing the goats visit us from the petting zoo. We were there all weekend and not once did the kids say they were bored. We love camping here!

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Kathy

August 2025

1 night at Cook's Country Connection

The grainery loft is incredibly cozy and picturesque! Very comfortable bed and furniture. Kitchen things like good drinking water, microwave, fridge but must go outside for outhouse or to discard water. The petting farm itself is the most fascinating thing I’ve done in years!! The setup is amazing.

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Abby

June 2025

Tent

1 night at Cook's Country Connection

10/10 experience, the animals are adorable and Lois is very helpful. I would highly recommend camping on the land.

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Bryan

June 2025

Tent

Group trip

1 night at Cook's Country Connection

Another wonderful stay at the farm! As always, the host and the animals could not have been more welcoming and we thoroughly enjoyed visiting with both.