91% (204)
Top-rated campgrounds
91% (204)
Top-rated campgrounds
Public campgrounds near Hugo
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Sarah
September 2025
Tent
With kids
Lazy River campsite was a beautiful location for our family to camp! It was only an hour from the metro area but felt like we were much further out and was very private. There was plenty of space for multiple tents right along the river with a nice fire pit area, kayak and canoe, hammock, and picnic table. It would have been tricky moving all our gear to and from our car to the river area but the hosts were so helpful and assisted us with their 4-wheeler. There was an option to camp right next to the vehicles but we wanted to be next to the water. Outhouse was clean and stocked. Would definitely recommend!
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Alex
September 2025
Tent
With pets
Communicative, hospitable host. Pleasant mini-hike back to the river site. Ample firewood. Nice outhouse. Secluded and decently quiet. Solid spot.
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Tonya
September 2025
20 ft campervan
Great little getaway about an hour from the twin cities. Camping area and riverside hang out were both lovely. The hosts were responsive, kind, and helpful. We had a great time sitting by the fire, exploring the river on the canoe, and just hanging out on the riverbank. Campsite was clean and level, easy to park in, and outhouse was super clean!
Pro tip: when navigating in, the actual entrance is a bit past where GPS points you. Go PAST the property with the red gate, past the next drive, and then you’ll see the clearing with the outhouse.
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David
August 2025
Tent
Great little hidden gem. Not a lot of amenities but the rustic privacy was just what we were looking for. Enjoy!
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Meaghan
August 2025
18 ft pop-up camper
With pets
This site was perfect!! We have a new pop up trailer that we took out for the first time and it was a fantastic experience! The electrical hook up was conveniently located in the first site area. There is also a tent or boondock site down by the river that you can choose to camp at. Both areas have nice fire pits and wood. Anne and her husband were wonderful! Thanks again!! Will be returning!
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Scot
August 2025
Tent
Group trip
Anne’s property is amazing! Nice and secluded and we loved being able to camp so close to the River. The toilet amenities were also well maintained.
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Tynan
August 2025
Tent
With kids
Great view of snake river. Very friendly and helpful hosts. Recommend camping by the river vs the road, but not a long walk to get to the river. Fun attractions nearby (rusty the dragon, sapsucker farms, state parks, etc).
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Rachel
August 2025
Tent
With pets
One of our nicest camping trips - this is a great site! It was just the secluded, quiet retreat we were looking for. Hosts were friendly and responsive and accommodating, and full of great recommendations for other things to do in the area (we did some hiking at Banning State Park and some fishing with their tips). The goats are adorable - and contrary to one of the other reviewers, we almost never heard them. Kids had a blast on the river, and we loved letting our dog off-leash for our stay. This is a newer listing on HipCamp, and is sure to be a popular one.
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Zach
August 2025
Tent
Group trip
The campsite was so cozy and nice and really fun with the included water lily pad, canoe, and kayak. Would definitely come back!
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A
July 2025
Tent
With pets
Just got the chance to visit this place with my family — and wow, what an experience! When we first arrived and saw some nearby homes, I didn’t expect it to feel very private… but I was totally wrong. This ended up being one of the best camping spots I’ve ever been to.
You get a lot of privacy right next to the lake, and they let you use their canoe, kayak, and splash pad. The kids swam all day in the lake and had an absolute blast. There’s even a fireplace by the lake — we saw deer on the drive in, and later that night, two owls were just sitting nearby while we hung out by the fire. Super cool.
The walk to the campsite is about 6 minutes, and the outhouse was surprisingly clean and didn’t smell. The hosts were really friendly — stopped by to say hi but gave us plenty of space to relax and do our thing.
This place is perfect for big groups, couples, or even solo trips. Overall, a great experience. I’d be happy to come back again.
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Mackenzie
July 2025
Tent
Overall it was a great experience for us! I will say the trail leading down to the river was quite hard to navigate at night, more lighting on the trail at night would help to lead to the outhouse area much better the only other thing we would of enjoyed was if the goats were elsewhere because they were pretty loud and you could hear them majority of the time. Otherwise great experience would definitely go back!
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Doran
July 2025
14 ft travel trailer
With pets
This site has a beautiful view of the river, secluded in the woods. And the camper landing has plenty of room. Easy in and out!
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Jason
July 2025
16 ft pop-up camper
There were some truly magical moments here—the sunset over the pond was stunning, and the nighttime sounds of nature were beautifully undisturbed. I found two perfect trees for my hammock in the shade, and the outdoor shower was a refreshing touch.
Communication with the host was fantastic—super responsive both before and during my stay, which made things much easier.
I appreciated being able to order firewood ahead of time. Most of the wood by the fire pit was damp, but the dry bundle that was included burned hot enough to get the rest going.
A few things did take away from the natural vibe: the pond was too algae-filled to swim comfortably, and the plastic jugs, random porch clutter, and a rusted table and chair disrupted the wild aesthetic. Highway noise was noticeable at times, and it took a minute to figure out which gate to use.
Still, if you’re looking for a peaceful getaway with some real beauty and don’t mind a little rustic imperfection, this spot delivers.
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Amber
July 2025
Tent
With pets
It is very much a party campground, but it has some nice secluded sites that I would love to use again. The staff inside the bar were super friendly and it was very easy to get checked in. Highly recommend!!
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Joy
May 2025
Tent
Group trip
Beautiful spot. Very private and I appreciate the trailer with the toilet 😄. Quiet atmosphere and host was great at answering all of my questions. I would definitely stay again!
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