96% (331) • 893 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Paynesville
Wold Ranch
1. Wold Ranch
95%
(10)
14mi from Paynesville · 1 site
Pause your travels for the night or spend a few days. Conveniently located right off US Hwy 71 or 20 miles from I-94. This is a level RV site able to accommodate big rigs, 50amp service and water. We are a working family farm. Enjoy the horses , cows, cats, and dog. Patio with shade and fire ring located next to site.
Electrical hookup
Water hookup
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The Woods
2. The Woods
99%
(62)
15mi from Paynesville · 1 site · Tent, RV
Welcome to our hidden gem in the Minnesota woods—perfect for campers looking to unplug and enjoy the simple beauty of the outdoors. Our property offers a peaceful, rustic setting with towering trees, quiet walking trails, and plenty of wildlife. You might spot deer wandering through, hear wild turkeys gobbling in the distance, or catch a glimpse of an eagle soaring overhead.
This is a primitive property, so you won’t find modern amenities like bathrooms or running water. But what you will find is space to breathe, unwind, and reconnect with nature. Whether you're here to hike, stargaze, cook over the fire, or just relax, this is your spot to slow down and enjoy the natural world.
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Pearsons Century Farm
3. Pearsons Century Farm
99%
(135)
22mi from Paynesville · 16 sites · Tents, RVs
Homesteaded more than 100 years ago this farm is somewhat stuck in time. Once this was a prosperous dairy operation. Location location location, this place is my slice of heaven on earth. Located in the corner of 4 townships on an extremely quiet road. Our farm now raises grass fed beef and wooly pigs pastured along driveway along with the usual cast of a farm, dogs, cats, chickens, guineas and goats
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Electrical hookup
Toilets
Sibley State Park
4. Sibley State Park
100%
(2)
State park 16mi from Paynesville · 131 sites
Discover Sibley State Park's natural beauty and outdoor fun.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Monson Lake State Park
5. Monson Lake State Park
State park 27mi from Paynesville · 20 sites
Discover Monson Lake State Park's serene beauty and outdoor fun.
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Electrical hookup
Toilets
🌿 Oak Crest RV Getaway
6. 🌿 Oak Crest RV Getaway
100%
(11)
27mi from Paynesville · 3 sites · Tents, RVs
🌿 Oak Crest RV Getaway | Near Glenwood, MN 🌿
Welcome to our peaceful retreat tucked away in the rolling countryside near Glenwood, Minnesota. Whether you're seeking a quiet weekend away or a memorable group gathering, our private RV-friendly property offers a restful escape in nature.
🏕️ RV Sites Only
We currently offer three spacious RV sites, each thoughtfully equipped for comfort and convenience:
50-amp electric hookups
Water hookups - Note: not available in winter months
Easy access for large RVs
Open space to stretch out and enjoy the outdoors
🌲 On-Site Amenities
Dog-Friendly Walking Path: Take a scenic stroll with your pup along our quiet nature path
Hammock Zone: Kick back and relax under the trees
Swing with a View: A guest favorite—perfect for quiet mornings or golden hour photos
Wildlife Viewing: Watch for deer, birds, and other peaceful visitors
🌊 Local Attractions
Just a short drive from Oak Crest, you’ll find activities for all interests:
Grove Lake (minutes away): Great for swimming, fishing, and boating
Glenwood (~20 mins):
Lake Minnewaska
Rolling Forks Vineyards
Barsness Park with splash pad, trails, disc golf
Pope County Museum for local history lovers
📅 Booking Information
We're no longer offering the tiny home for rent, but our RV sites are open for peaceful stays and small gatherings. Contact us directly to check availability and reserve your spot. Booking early is encouraged during peak weekends.
🌾 Stay Connected
Follow our journey and updates:
Facebook – Oak Crest
Instagram – @oakcresttinyhome
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Swift Falls County Park
7. Swift Falls County Park
100%
(12)
34mi from Paynesville · 23 sites · Tents, RVs
The Swift Falls County Park is located on the banks of the Chippewa River in the village of Swift Falls, Minnesota.
The park is open for camping from May to October and online registration is available below. Swift Falls Park is a great place to hike, fish, or enjoy the playground. Pets are allowed.
Need Firewood? Firewood can be purchased from the white building across the river (over the bridge) by the dam.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Rasset Family Farm
8. Rasset Family Farm
99%
(53)
38mi from Paynesville · 3 sites · Tents, RVs
We are a working farm. We raise cattle and grow crops.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Alexandria Lakes Area Camp
9. Alexandria Lakes Area Camp
99%
(42)
43mi from Paynesville · 1 site · Tent, RV
Escape the noise and discover a hidden gem just 10 minutes from Alexandria. Nestled off a quiet gravel road, this peaceful retreat offers the perfect blend of seclusion and natural beauty. Surrounded by trees and wide-open skies, it's an ideal spot to unwind, reconnect, and enjoy the simple pleasures of being off the beaten path.
Each campsite includes a fire pit and picnic table, perfect for cozy evenings and shared meals under the stars. A clean, well-maintained toilet is available on-site for your convenience.
Whether you're looking for a weekend getaway, a relaxing overnight stop on a road trip, or a base for exploring the lakes area, this tranquil spot offers a peaceful, no-fuss experience in nature.
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Toilets
Campfires
Birch Lakes State Forest
10. Birch Lakes State Forest
State forest 27mi from Paynesville · 30 sites
Discover the natural splendor of Birch Lakes State Forest.
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Toilets
Campfires
Lake Maria State Park
11. Lake Maria State Park
90%
(10)
State park 39mi from Paynesville · 19 sites
Discover Lake Maria's serene beauty and outdoor adventures.
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Toilets
Campfires
Glacial Lakes State Park
12. Glacial Lakes State Park
100%
(1)
State park 40mi from Paynesville · 39 sites
Discover the serene beauty of Glacial Lakes State Park.
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Electrical hookup
Toilets
Charles A. Lindbergh State Park
13. Charles A. Lindbergh State Park
100%
(2)
State park 43mi from Paynesville · 39 sites
Discover the natural charm of Charles A. Lindbergh State Park.
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Electrical hookup
Toilets
The little cabin
14. The little cabin
97%
(37)
50mi from Paynesville · 1 site
Great quiet location, Wildlife and the sound of the country. You will have the only camp site on the property. You can stay in the small camping cabin in comfort with your own bedding, or sleeping bag for the twin bed in the loft, or the futon on the main level. The cabin only has room for two adults unless you bring a camp pad to sleep on the floor, or squeeze in a child, but you have the comforts of a small electric heater, or A/C if needed, a Weber grill, mini fridge, microwave, and Electricity. Quiet former country farm site, with great wildlife viewing options with walking trails. Only 23 miles to DT St. Cloud and 8 Miles to the Walmart in Princeton for food or supplies. If a shower is desired the Kwik Trip in St Cloud, on Hwy 10 has showers. Just a half mile off Hwy 95 and 5 miles from the large Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge, with trails and lots of wildlife. In the Fall expect to see a large amount of wildlife with many migrating birds come out of the refuge to feed. Expect to hear Pheasant's cackle in the AM, and see Sandhill Cranes or Geese fly over the camp site, or sitting in area fields. Enjoy time around a campfire with folding chairs and a picknick table, with plenty of free dry wood in a storage rack. My feeling on how well the heater will work in cold weather is you are probably good until the temp is in the lower teen.
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Private secluded camp
15. Private secluded camp
100%
(3)
16mi from Paynesville · 1 site · Tent, RV
Learn more about this land:Next to the slough with open water. Lots of wildlife especially in the spring. There are three spots to choose from, two are more secluded and not really meant for large campers. But the bigger spot is really large.
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Campfires
Makers' Acres
16. Makers' Acres
100%
(3)
21mi from Paynesville · 5 sites · Tents, Lodging
Makers Acres is our home, our pottery studio named, Maine Prairie Studio, the Lakeside Campground, The Wedge and our camper, Andromeda. Guests are able to reserve the camper, The Wedge or Lakeside Campground to stay in. The camper is equipped with running water, electricity etc. The lakeside campground has enough space for 3 different dispersed campsites. The Wedge, is just enough for 1-2 people to stay.
Since we are potters, guests are able to book some cool "Extras" at the studio. Below are the "Extras" we have available to register for.
- "Come Try It" Pottery Experiences
- Kayak Rentals
- Paddleboard Rentals
- Seasonal Garden Vegetables
- Firewood
- Athletic Brewing Company, NA Brews
-20% Discount on our handmade pottery in our Gallery while your Hipcamping at Makers Acres.
We look forward to helping you find your next hipcamping experience here at Makers Acres.
During warm weather you are able to access Murray Lake from our property to swim, kayak or paddle board.
During winter, we live 1/2 mile from a ski hill, Powder Ridge, which has tubing, downhill skiing and snowboarding.
Toilets
Campfires
Showers
The Reset
17. The Reset
22mi from Paynesville · 1 site
Whether you’re looking for a women’s retreat, men’s group, backdrop for photo shoots or a place for team building events, this property has it all! It’s a very quiet lake, quiet property and will give you the perfect “Reset” you need. Everyone that’s stayed on this property says the same thing, that there’s something magical about this place. Come feel it for yourself!
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Toilets
Campfires
Big Birch Slice Of Pie
18. Big Birch Slice Of Pie
28mi from Paynesville · 2 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
A slice of heaven all for your viewing pleasure!
Connected to another 1.25 acres with cabins is a 3 acre wide open space with 360 views of the lake and a RV hookup.
Patios to sit and view and no neighbours make this the most sought after heavenly space!
Game room on property fun for all types with pool table and shuffleboard, darts and air hockey.
Great for rainy days too!
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Bruce's RV spot
19. Bruce's RV spot
34mi from Paynesville · 1 site · Tent, RV
Convenient location near multiple lakes and small towns. Stay here while you explore local fishing and small town central Minnesota activities.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
The Motel & Motor Lodge
20. The Motel & Motor Lodge
40mi from Paynesville · 7 sites
Just steps from the Central Lakes Trail and within walking distance of downtown Osakis, our Trailside Hookup Sites were designed to be an easy, comfortable place to settle in.
Whether you’re exploring the Alexandria lakes area, biking the trail, or road-tripping through central Minnesota, we’re conveniently located just off Interstate 94—making it simple to pull in, unwind, and enjoy the slower pace for a while.
On-Site Offerings:
High-speed Wi-Fi throughout the property
Private-use bathrooms with individual showers (coming soon!)
Pet-friendly RV sites
Fully virtual check-in process
Pets
Full hookups
Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
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Shelly
2 weeks ago
Tent
Very peaceful, helpful host, fire pit and picnic table available. Tents are on too. Sweet friendly dog.
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Samuel
2 weeks ago
13 ft travel trailer
With pets
This is one of my favorite camping spots. Beautiful, remote location and fantastic host.
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andrea
3 weeks ago
Tent
This is the perfect spot to get away. Private but not hard to find and only two hours from Fargo! Will definitely be back!
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Jesse
3 weeks ago
Weekend Trip to The little cabin
This was just as described. It was clean clean and peaceful out there. Private as well which was nice to have. Thanks Troy!
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Alexandra
3 weeks ago
15 ft travel trailer
With pets
We loved our time at the farm! If you’re an animal lover this place is for you. Travis was extremely helpful. We especially loved the cats, goats and the Fire pit set up. It was nice to have hook ups for both electric and water as well. We will be back!
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Taylor
3 weeks ago
Tent
We stayed on the island site and it was beautiful. Its a bit of a walk to and from the car/bathroom, but still very worth it. The rushing river is the perfect natural white noise to fall asleep to and makes it feel like a very private area even with other sites not far away. We didn't even hear the other campers. Downsides: the shower isn't very good. Just a pipe coming out of the wall (water is a good temp though), a mirror in the bathroom would also go a long way, and finally we couldn't find/buy wood where they said it would be and never received an answer or call back when we tried to asked about it and even left a voicemail Friday evening (we stayed fri-sun).
Overall I'd still definitely recommend this site and would happily come again. Very peaceful beautiful area with a state park not far away. Great weekend getaway!
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Thomas
April 2026
With pets
great stay. quaint little tiny home on farmland. birds galore.
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Tyler
April 2026
Tent
With kids
It was the first weekend in April so it was cold and snowy. The campsites are well situated so they drain well. The beautiful trees, even without their leaves protected us from the wind. Two cats were running around and mostly kept their distance, we did find paw prints on my daughter’s air mattress when she woke up, she loved it.
We enjoyed the Pygmy goats, regular goats, and loved the wooly pig. We enjoyed time hiking through the woods and flying kites next to the corn field. The bathroom is in the basement
of the house with its own entrance and complete privacy. It was great. Travis met us when we arrived and showed us the property. He asked
Us what we needed and made sure we were taken care of. He was reachable if we needed anything, and gave us complete privacy. We bought a dozen eggs, and they were fantastic. My daughters were blown away by how good fresh eggs are. The whole atmosphere of a farm with old equipment and buildings was great. Property is very well kept. There are tons of open places to stand and enjoy the beautiful stars and no lights. We are planning on going back again.
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Sabrina
March 2026
18 ft truck camper
Very quiet, easy to get to! Felt safe there as a solo girl traveler.
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joohee
February 2026
25 ft pop-up camper
Sarah was so welcoming and warm, along with her pup and cows. They provided a quiet relatively even spot for my camper, where I quietly spent my weekend getaway. I would absolutely recommend.
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Marion
November 2025
16 ft car
Helpful, friendly hosts with a great place to park. Were quick to respond to my request on short notice.
Would use again! Big thanks for your accomodations!
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David
November 2025
With kids
Was an amazing experience for me and my family, even in October it was a great time, little chilly but we made it worth while. Host was absolutely amazing and very friendly and kind. Thank you for yet another amazing opportunity.
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Sara
November 2025
24 ft travel trailer
With pets
Nice, quiet place to camp. Easy to get to and Sarah was kind and accommodating.
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Kara
October 2025
With pets
Joaquin (the dog) and I had the best time at this tiny cabin! It was cozy and charming, with a little campfire that made our night feel magical. Joaquin loved having space to roam and sniff every corner like the king of the woods. For me, it was pure bliss—a quiet spot to kick back and rest my head. If you’re looking for peace, fresh air, and a happy pup, this is the place!
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B
October 2025
With kids
The bus was easy to spot and hd a wide view of the dark sky! Rolling hills and autumn color n the distance. We had a geeat time flying kites and utilizing the expansive grass plot.
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ANDREW
October 2025
20 ft campervan
Wonderful establishment! Well thought out. Beautiful and peaceful stay. Communication with host was very accommodating. All the amenities needed.
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Joel
October 2025
Weekend Trip to The little cabin
Love how easy they make first getting there and then leaving. All the staff were super kind and helpful as well. We plan to come back someday soon!
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L
October 2025
16 ft travel trailer
We enjoyed our stay so much! This is a lovely, quiet spot. Easy to find, but no highway noise. Check in was straightforward with great communication from the hosts. You can see the other sites, but they are comfortably separated. Beautiful sunset view from under the giant old oak tree shading our little camper. We were so happy to have had the opportunity to stay and would definitely recommend.
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Dwight
September 2025
1 night at Bus on a hill
I enjoyed staying in the bus. It was very cozy! There was a little highest noise, but that went away for the most part after dark. Although I was close to the road, I felt total privacy. I highly recommend this place.
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Nicole
September 2025
1 night at The little cabin
This was my second stay. It’s a lovely place to spend some time, and very convenient just off the highway. Thanks for making it so affordable.
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