The best romantic camping near Owatonna

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Top-rated campgrounds

Waterfall in the adjacent park is a 500 foot walk down the trail.

1. Prairie Creek Campground

99%
(855)
18mi from Owatonna · 7 sites · Tents · Nerstrand, MN
Thank you for a great 2025 Camping Season! This was our best year yet! We hosted more Hipcamers than any year before and are excited to have been honored again with a Best in Minnesota award. Thank you and we look forward to 2026. Pitch your tent at one of our Walk-In forest campsites on 60 acres along Prairie Creek in Rice County, MN. Explore the creeks, trails, forest, our enormous granite "split rock" erratic, a 60 acre county park featuring waterfalls and trails, including a single track mountain bike trail. That's 120 acres of exploring outside your tent; this campground truly offers a large amount of remote forest for recreation right on site. Big Woods State Park is less than 2 miles away. Faribault is 8 miles and Northfield is 9 miles from our driveway; they offer dining, boutiques, and all other amenities. Nerstrand is 4.5 miles east and has a gas station and a fantastic meat market. Numerous Cannon River put-ins are within 10 miles. We do not have firewood available at the campground; please plan ahead to bring firewood with you. A map of the land is in the photos and shows locations of sites, parking and more. All Sites are Walk-In! We have a cart you may use to haul gear in. Vehicles: Our main parking area by sites 1, 2, & 3 is easily accessible. The road to the secondary parking area beside our hilltop site 4 is up an adventurous gravel road (but is very accessible). Kids under 16 camping with their parents do not count in pricing. This campground is managed by Stephen and Molly on land owned by them and their father Ted. In 1961, Stephen's grandparents bought this farm. In addition to farming they also operated a trail riding stable here. Over the years, the arable land has been sold, but we retained the wooded areas which are twice crossed by creeks. About 30 years ago, a 60 acre county park bordering the south and west sides of our land was created. We are very excited to host campers as a way to preserve and share this beautiful property.
Pets
Potable water
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from 
$27
 / night
Outside of the yurt in late spring

3. Slice Of Heaven

100%
(8)
34mi from Owatonna · 3 sites · Lodging · Oronoco, MN
Welcome to our beautiful riverside camping retreat, where relaxation and nature await! Tucked away behind the main property at the bottom of the hill, this secluded oasis offers the perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Immerse yourself in the serene beauty of the surrounding landscape, with the main river flowing on the southern side of the property. Depending on water levels, you can easily access the river by foot, allowing for peaceful walks along its tranquil shores. Your accommodations include an inviting 18ft yurt equipped with king size mattress and electricity, ensuring a comfortable night's rest surrounded by nature's tranquility. Gather around the fire pit with outpost grill for evenings filled with laughter and delicious meals cooked over an open flame. Venture out and explore the property's amenities, including a charming treehouse, yard games, swing, propane grill, and outdoor bathroom. Whether you're seeking adventure or simply craving a moment of peace and relaxation, our riverside camping retreat offers the perfect setting for your next getaway.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from 
$150
 / night
Primary bedroom.  Sleeping loft.  Queen memory foam, UGG bedding.  6 ft. adult can comfortably stand here.

4. 1854 * 7th Gen Farm * Cowboy Casita

100%
(9)
23mi from Owatonna · 3 sites · Lodging · West Concord, MN
TINY HOME BARN APARTMENT ON 25 ACRE NATURE PRESERVE with 5 miles of trails on site LOCATED IN MINNESOTA, 30 MINUTES WEST OF ROCHESTER. Delight in the design, beauty, and authenticity of our 171-year-old family farm; now organic, sustainable, solar-powered and chemical free. Stay comfortably in the Cowboy Casita, a small handcrafted tiny home apartment built into the 75-year-old barn we call THE OUTRIDER. Established in 1854, we're one of a handful of Century Farms in Minnesota. This Pioneer Property boasts 25 PRIVATELY OWNED acres for you to freely roam.  Homesteaded since 1854, the Farm has been chemical free since 1985. We didn't just go to Hobby Lobby and buy a bunch of stuff and say "there, it's a cowboy place" ;-) We are closing in on 2 centuries here. Also Certified as a National Wildlife Habitat. Enjoy the abundance of animals and birds in the heavily wooded pristine moors at the bottom of the hill.  Bluffs, creek, Medieval Forest; the pastures are used for organic, chemical-free hay farming.   You have access to privately owned portion of the Richard Dorer Memorial Hardwood Forest. Authentic experiences on trails, cliffs, creek, meadows, wetlands, moors, prairie all in their natural state. Leave no trace. Be mindful of wildlife and considerate of others. Mountain bikes are allowed on the trails. We can host horses in our Guest stalls and trailers for endurance equine sports. Learn more about this land: * 1 bed/1 bath rustic. * Using the highest cleaning protocols for 5 star stays.  * The entire unit is yours; not shared whatsoever.  * Your unit is a small apartment bult into a barn. * Access to shared laundry, shared gym. Private patio with firepit/grate/BBQ * 25 acres of the farm has been carved out as a Nature Preserve.    * 5-star Airbnb when not a Hipcamp spot * Good Internet  * Self-Check-In. Enjoy locally sourced snacks - WHEN AVAILABLE -- provided by your Hosts. Whimsically curated decor with a tongue-in-cheek nod to our cowboy roots. Put on your sturdy shoes and take a stroll down to the scenic creek; you've been transported back in time. Nearby Mantorville: coffee shop, saloon, nice dining room, ice cream, antiques. Pine Island is the start of the Douglas Trail for bikes.
Pets
Potable water
Toilets
from 
$180
 / night
98% (459)

Top-rated campgrounds

Waterfall in the adjacent park is a 500 foot walk down the trail.

1. Prairie Creek Campground

99%
(855)
18mi from Owatonna · 7 sites · Tents · Nerstrand, MN
Thank you for a great 2025 Camping Season! This was our best year yet! We hosted more Hipcamers than any year before and are excited to have been honored again with a Best in Minnesota award. Thank you and we look forward to 2026. Pitch your tent at one of our Walk-In forest campsites on 60 acres along Prairie Creek in Rice County, MN. Explore the creeks, trails, forest, our enormous granite "split rock" erratic, a 60 acre county park featuring waterfalls and trails, including a single track mountain bike trail. That's 120 acres of exploring outside your tent; this campground truly offers a large amount of remote forest for recreation right on site. Big Woods State Park is less than 2 miles away. Faribault is 8 miles and Northfield is 9 miles from our driveway; they offer dining, boutiques, and all other amenities. Nerstrand is 4.5 miles east and has a gas station and a fantastic meat market. Numerous Cannon River put-ins are within 10 miles. We do not have firewood available at the campground; please plan ahead to bring firewood with you. A map of the land is in the photos and shows locations of sites, parking and more. All Sites are Walk-In! We have a cart you may use to haul gear in. Vehicles: Our main parking area by sites 1, 2, & 3 is easily accessible. The road to the secondary parking area beside our hilltop site 4 is up an adventurous gravel road (but is very accessible). Kids under 16 camping with their parents do not count in pricing. This campground is managed by Stephen and Molly on land owned by them and their father Ted. In 1961, Stephen's grandparents bought this farm. In addition to farming they also operated a trail riding stable here. Over the years, the arable land has been sold, but we retained the wooded areas which are twice crossed by creeks. About 30 years ago, a 60 acre county park bordering the south and west sides of our land was created. We are very excited to host campers as a way to preserve and share this beautiful property.
Pets
Potable water
Toilets
from 
$27
 / night
Outside of the yurt in late spring

3. Slice Of Heaven

100%
(8)
34mi from Owatonna · 3 sites · Lodging · Oronoco, MN
Welcome to our beautiful riverside camping retreat, where relaxation and nature await! Tucked away behind the main property at the bottom of the hill, this secluded oasis offers the perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Immerse yourself in the serene beauty of the surrounding landscape, with the main river flowing on the southern side of the property. Depending on water levels, you can easily access the river by foot, allowing for peaceful walks along its tranquil shores. Your accommodations include an inviting 18ft yurt equipped with king size mattress and electricity, ensuring a comfortable night's rest surrounded by nature's tranquility. Gather around the fire pit with outpost grill for evenings filled with laughter and delicious meals cooked over an open flame. Venture out and explore the property's amenities, including a charming treehouse, yard games, swing, propane grill, and outdoor bathroom. Whether you're seeking adventure or simply craving a moment of peace and relaxation, our riverside camping retreat offers the perfect setting for your next getaway.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from 
$150
 / night
Primary bedroom.  Sleeping loft.  Queen memory foam, UGG bedding.  6 ft. adult can comfortably stand here.

4. 1854 * 7th Gen Farm * Cowboy Casita

100%
(9)
23mi from Owatonna · 3 sites · Lodging · West Concord, MN
TINY HOME BARN APARTMENT ON 25 ACRE NATURE PRESERVE with 5 miles of trails on site LOCATED IN MINNESOTA, 30 MINUTES WEST OF ROCHESTER. Delight in the design, beauty, and authenticity of our 171-year-old family farm; now organic, sustainable, solar-powered and chemical free. Stay comfortably in the Cowboy Casita, a small handcrafted tiny home apartment built into the 75-year-old barn we call THE OUTRIDER. Established in 1854, we're one of a handful of Century Farms in Minnesota. This Pioneer Property boasts 25 PRIVATELY OWNED acres for you to freely roam.  Homesteaded since 1854, the Farm has been chemical free since 1985. We didn't just go to Hobby Lobby and buy a bunch of stuff and say "there, it's a cowboy place" ;-) We are closing in on 2 centuries here. Also Certified as a National Wildlife Habitat. Enjoy the abundance of animals and birds in the heavily wooded pristine moors at the bottom of the hill.  Bluffs, creek, Medieval Forest; the pastures are used for organic, chemical-free hay farming.   You have access to privately owned portion of the Richard Dorer Memorial Hardwood Forest. Authentic experiences on trails, cliffs, creek, meadows, wetlands, moors, prairie all in their natural state. Leave no trace. Be mindful of wildlife and considerate of others. Mountain bikes are allowed on the trails. We can host horses in our Guest stalls and trailers for endurance equine sports. Learn more about this land: * 1 bed/1 bath rustic. * Using the highest cleaning protocols for 5 star stays.  * The entire unit is yours; not shared whatsoever.  * Your unit is a small apartment bult into a barn. * Access to shared laundry, shared gym. Private patio with firepit/grate/BBQ * 25 acres of the farm has been carved out as a Nature Preserve.    * 5-star Airbnb when not a Hipcamp spot * Good Internet  * Self-Check-In. Enjoy locally sourced snacks - WHEN AVAILABLE -- provided by your Hosts. Whimsically curated decor with a tongue-in-cheek nod to our cowboy roots. Put on your sturdy shoes and take a stroll down to the scenic creek; you've been transported back in time. Nearby Mantorville: coffee shop, saloon, nice dining room, ice cream, antiques. Pine Island is the start of the Douglas Trail for bikes.
Pets
Potable water
Toilets
from 
$180
 / night

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