90% (302)
Top-rated campgrounds
90% (302)
Top-rated campgrounds
Public campgrounds near Lake Elmo
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Anthony
October 2025
5 nights at Cozy Lakeside Cottage Guestroom
This was exactly what I was looking for. The property (and expected experience) is accurately described.
The property, including the cottage/camping area is bordered by trees and brush on two sides and the lake (with a dense growth of cattails) on the third.
Even though cottage/camping area is technically a spacious "backyard" I did feel like I was camping. The "cottage" is pretty much the size of an Expedition tent.
I stayed for five nights. I precooked my meals and home intending to heat them over the fire but ended using the microwave instead.
For this time year (late October) this is good option. If the weather gets nasty (too cold or even snow) the "cottage" is a wonderful backup.
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J
October 2025
With kids
I loved camping in Dan's yurt campsite! The walk from the car is perfect, just long enough to feel like you are really out there camping! The views walking to the bathroom in the fall were just gorgeous! Speaking of the bathroom don't be scared off by the composting toilet. Dan provides plenty of woodchips/sawdust to cover everything up and there is no odor! The bbq grill and bonfire ring are great to have options. The picnic table seats plenty of people.
It rained a bit while we were there and everything in the tent stayed dry thanks to the extra plastic Dan has placed over the top of the yurt.
Dan is so kind and generous and feels like going over to a friend's house to camp. Can't wait to return next year!
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Peggy
October 2025
13 ft travel trailer
Such a great retreat from the city!
I used the provided kayak for a sunset paddle and the firewood was at site as well.
Gorgeous sunset and even better sunrise!
Quiet, private, and the view was stunning. I took a bunch of photos to make oil paintings. Bob Ross! Haha
The host was so great helping me back out on my tear drop’s maiden voyage.
Nice guy! Thanks Adam!
Only an hour from TC and plenty of places to stock up for needs along the way.
Loved it.
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Gary
October 2025
Tent
With pets
A private and cozy. Was wonderful watching 2 swans on the lake.
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Patricia
September 2025
Tent
Dan's farm is a refuge. I'd recommend his camp sites to anyone looking to slow down and tap into the ease that's accessible on this land. Dan was a generous and kind host. We're looking forward to returning.
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Leslie
September 2025
Group trip
Dan is a wonderful host and owns some absolutely gorgeous land. I will be back! Be prepared for a small but beautiful hike out to your camp site. Bathrooms are as good as it gets, tents are huge and the bonus of not needing to setup is amazing, and the access to one of the most beautiful state parks is uncanny. If you have the legs for it I would absolutely recommend touring this area on bike. The descent into Taylor’s falls is one of the best in the state, the climb out of the city will have your legs woken up, and the nearby Swedish Immigrant Trail is beautiful especially in the Fall.
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Tara
September 2025
Tent
Beautiful, quiet campsite was a great place to relax for the weekend! We heard and saw lots of wildlife, migrating sandhill cranes and trumpeter swans, and tons of coyotes. Close to lots of fun activities like the state park and sculpture garden. Dan was super kind and welcoming. He’s an amazing steward of the land.
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Amy
September 2025
Weekend Trip to Stone Creek Farm
This is our second summer having a camping adventure at Stone Creek. Dan’s hospitality is incredible and the site is perfect. It made a fun and relaxing long weekend!
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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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Wendy
August 2025
With kids
This is more than just camping! Dan is a wonderful host and my 10 year old loved talking with him and learning about the orchard. This was a mother/son trip and I loved having the yurt already set up. It is a little walk to the site, but I appreciated God's beauty in the early morning and at dusk to fetch our food that we left in the car. Being at Stone Creek Farm was so much more than we expected. Looking forward to visiting again! Highly recommended!
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Andrew
August 2025
Group trip
I really like this campsite. Very close to Taylor's Falls, state parks, lakes etc. Site are nice and kept up. Owner is there to help. Will be there again next year.
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Stephanie
August 2025
Tent
With kids
Absolutely amazing. At first we weren’t sure about the unoccupied camper sharing the site with us, but we used the porch for staging various things and the kids enjoyed putting a “play” on for us. The kayaks were an amazing experience and definitely worth the add on. This was our 3 kids’ first camp experience: 4, 8, and 11. These kids are diehard iPad kids and they didn’t even ask about their devices even once. They had so much fun exploring, kayaking, swimming, finding bugs, and sharing in the camp chores. The site was large enough for us to have a camp kitchen, a bigger and a smaller tent, plus a sanitary tent (bucket toilet and shower). The added amenities of the electricity and water were indispensable for our large and inexperienced crew. We can’t thank Adam enough for the incredible experience his land offered us!
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Nicole
August 2025
Tent
With pets
Very quiet, and tranquil. My dog and I loved it and enjoyed the serenity. Beautiful sunset and pond.
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Melissa
July 2025
Tent
Wonderful site on the water! Great and helpful host who provided first bundle of firewood! Definitely a saved site to make a return trip!
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Amalee
July 2025
26 ft Class A
With pets
This was the perfect weekend getaway just an hour and a half out of the Twin Cities! I decided to hit the road last minute and Adam answered me right away to let me know which spot would be the best fit for my 26 foot Skoolie. Everything was clean and there was even complementary firewood there for me. I was hoping to get out for a long run in the morning and Adam took time out of his day to explain the best routes for me to run. I never got out on the water, but that looked perfect too! Definitely will visit again.
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Emily
July 2025
Tent
We spent two nights at Dan's secluded yurt tent. It was really nice to come to a spot that already had the tent set up! It is a really long walk to this site, I would guess at least 1/2 a mile. There are carts available to use, but pack light so you only need to do one trip! Dan was very welcoming and greeted us on arrival and gave us some home-made apricot strudel from his apricot trees. It was a great stay!
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Daniel
July 2025
25 ft travel trailer
With pets
Was a very nice area and a private site. Great for a small camper or tenting. Nice little private lake with good view.
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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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Cindy
July 2025
20 ft travel trailer
With pets
Great view of the lake and nice to have the kayak to explore it. Adam was quick to get back to me in answering my questions. There is a nice lower level deck (without railings) to put your chairs on and to set up the Blackstone for grilling. Site is very private as well. We really enjoyed our stay!
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