96% (1.8K) • 204 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Stillwater
Ham Lake Resort
1. Ham Lake Resort
90%
(5)
23mi from Stillwater · 7 sites · RVs
Ham Lake Resort in Minnesota, just a short drive from the Twin Cities, is an excellent choice for a camping getaway. The resort boasts over 100 RV sites with full hookup options, tent sites, and cabin rentals, providing a range of accommodations to suit different preferences. The amenities at Ham Lake are top-notch, including boat docks, laundry facilities, a picnic area, and a dedicated play area for dogs. For recreation, campers can enjoy swimming, fishing, boating, horseshoes, a playground for kids, and numerous planned activities throughout the weekends. The beautiful lake offers opportunities for canoeing, kayaking, and paddle boating, ensuring that there's never a dull moment. Beyond the resort, there are plenty of exciting activities to explore nearby.
Nature lovers can go horseback riding or visit the stunning state parks in the area. Families can have a blast at Bunker Beach Water Park, while those looking for a more relaxed day can visit Willow Tree Winery for some wine tasting. The Mall of America, just a short drive away, offers endless entertainment with dining options, the Crayola Experience, Sea Life Aquarium, and Nickelodeon Universe. For a cultural outing, the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden features over 50 unique sculptures perfect for a leisurely stroll and some great photos. The nearby Como Park Zoo and Conservatory is another fantastic spot, offering a chance to see a variety of animals and enjoy an amusement park.
Electrical hookup
Water hookup
from
$61
/ night
Meteor Ridge Forest
2. Meteor Ridge Forest
100%
(13)
39mi from Stillwater · 2 sites · Tents
Enjoy a rustic, peaceful, secluded stay nestled in the forest of an alleged meteor crash landing site. Catch a beautiful sunset overlooking the valley. Park in the space just off the road, then hike in your tent and supplies. Hiking distance: approx 700 feet. Property is about 1.5 miles from Nugget Lake County Park.
Campfires
Toilets
Picnic table
from
$31
/ night
Hoppensteadt Hills
3. Hoppensteadt Hills
100%
(110)
30mi from Stillwater · 4 sites · Lodging
Come stay at our 37 acers of wooded land alongside of the Apple River. Enjoy the sights and sounds of nature amongst the rolling hills.
This property has been in our family for generations. Come, stay and enjoy our property as we have for over 80 years. We provide secluded campsites with easy access and parking next to each site. Enjoy walking through our park- like trails which run throughout the woods. Listen to the wildlife, sit by the campfire, or enjoy canoeing, kayaking, or fishing on Apple River, and many other nearby lakes that our town has to offer.
Downtown Amery is 2 miles away from the property. Enjoy small-town attractions, such as breweries, gift, antique, and thrift shops, outdoor music, grocery stores, coffeeshops, local restaurants, and bars.
You can take a day trip to many of other small towns nearby, such as:
- Taylor Falls, for hiking or daily river cruises on St Corix River. Located 20 minutes west of Amery.
- Balsam Lake, for shopping, eateries, restaurants, and boating. 20 minutes NW of Amery.
-Osceola, take a hike and enjoy the views of Cascade Falls. Stroll around downtown's many shops located 20 minutes due west of Amery.
-Marine on St. Croix, 30 minutes west.
-Stillwater which is under 45 minutes west.
We are just over an hour from the Twin Cities.
LOCAL ATTRACTIONS-
Apple River-boating, canoeing, kayaking, swimming, and fishing. Access through public landing in downtown Amery 1 mile away.
Cat Tail Trail-part of the Wisconsin State trail system. ½ mile from Hoppensteadt Hills. Must obtain trail sticker. 4 wheeling, side by side, hiking.
Deer Lake Winery- Deer Lake-8 miles away.
Balsam Chains of Lakes, - Balsam Lake, WI- 10 Miles away.
Balsam Lake Beach- Balsam Lake, WI-10 miles away.
Ahlgren Wildlife Preserve- Balsam Lake, WI- 12miles away.
Dancing Dragonfly Winery-St. Croix Falls, WI-12 miles away.
Taylors Falls canoe and Kayak Rental- Taylor Falls, MN, 12 miles away.
Eric’s Canoe/Kayak rental-St. Croix Falls, WI-14 miles away. Canoe on the St. Croix Scenic Riverway.
Interstate Park-St. Croix Falls, WI/Taylors Falls, MN-16 miles away.
Cascade Falls- Osceola, WI-17 miles away.
Osceola St. Croix Valley Railway- Osceola, 17 miles away.
Osceola Bedrock Glades State Natural Area, and Standing Cedars State Natural Area_ Osceola
Toilets
Campfires
from
$36
/ night
Van Camp
4. Van Camp
25mi from Stillwater · 1 site · Tent, RV
Nestled on 5 peaceful wooded acres, our camp offers two spacious sites surrounded by walnut, pine, willow, and other beautiful trees. Each site includes a fire ring, and we provide firewood to make your evenings extra cozy. Enjoy stunning sunsets in a mowed, park-like setting that feels both wild and well-kept.
You’ll find 2–3 local restaurants just a couple miles away, making it easy to grab a bite without venturing far from nature.
Campfires
from
$45
/ night
Brookside Meadows
5. Brookside Meadows
100%
(16)
49mi from Stillwater · 3 sites · Tents
Tired of the traffic? Can't stand all the continuous noise from the craziness of the cities? Do we have a place for you less than an hour away from the twin cities or Rochester! It is a 35 acres site with walking trails (3 miles). This property has a creek flowing through the property. It is the middle of nowhere. We are on a gravel road with very little traffic. We have 3 spots for tents and 1 for RV/campers. Each has a stone fire-ring & picnic table/wood table. We would love to have you out here. Restore & renew at what we consider to be our own retreat-like oasis. Pets are welcome and children will love playing by the brook and walking the trails.
Check in after 3 (no entrance after sunset), Check Out at Noon
Pack in Pack out- no littering please
We are Rustic so no public restrooms/showers
No smoking
2 vehicles max unless prior approval with management
Pets OK- on leash in public areas/trails, off leash at campsite OK
***No entrance to grounds after sunset
Onsite: Firewood available ($5 a bundle cash preferred or Venmo)
Dennison (2 miles): Gas station & Fireside restaurant (check out their ribs, wings & waffle fries!)
Nerstrand (2 miles): Gas station & Boots & Lu restaurant (breakfast on weekends)
***Nerstrand Big Woods Park! Walk to their waterfalls-
Northfield (8 miles): Breweries, grocery, and antiquing
Can't wait to meet you!
Campfires
Picnic table
from
$26
/ night
96% (1.8K) • 204 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Stillwater
Ham Lake Resort
1. Ham Lake Resort
90%
(5)
23mi from Stillwater · 7 sites · RVs
Ham Lake Resort in Minnesota, just a short drive from the Twin Cities, is an excellent choice for a camping getaway. The resort boasts over 100 RV sites with full hookup options, tent sites, and cabin rentals, providing a range of accommodations to suit different preferences. The amenities at Ham Lake are top-notch, including boat docks, laundry facilities, a picnic area, and a dedicated play area for dogs. For recreation, campers can enjoy swimming, fishing, boating, horseshoes, a playground for kids, and numerous planned activities throughout the weekends. The beautiful lake offers opportunities for canoeing, kayaking, and paddle boating, ensuring that there's never a dull moment. Beyond the resort, there are plenty of exciting activities to explore nearby.
Nature lovers can go horseback riding or visit the stunning state parks in the area. Families can have a blast at Bunker Beach Water Park, while those looking for a more relaxed day can visit Willow Tree Winery for some wine tasting. The Mall of America, just a short drive away, offers endless entertainment with dining options, the Crayola Experience, Sea Life Aquarium, and Nickelodeon Universe. For a cultural outing, the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden features over 50 unique sculptures perfect for a leisurely stroll and some great photos. The nearby Como Park Zoo and Conservatory is another fantastic spot, offering a chance to see a variety of animals and enjoy an amusement park.
Electrical hookup
Water hookup
from
$61
/ night
Meteor Ridge Forest
2. Meteor Ridge Forest
100%
(13)
39mi from Stillwater · 2 sites · Tents
Enjoy a rustic, peaceful, secluded stay nestled in the forest of an alleged meteor crash landing site. Catch a beautiful sunset overlooking the valley. Park in the space just off the road, then hike in your tent and supplies. Hiking distance: approx 700 feet. Property is about 1.5 miles from Nugget Lake County Park.
Campfires
Toilets
Picnic table
from
$31
/ night
Hoppensteadt Hills
3. Hoppensteadt Hills
100%
(110)
30mi from Stillwater · 4 sites · Lodging
Come stay at our 37 acers of wooded land alongside of the Apple River. Enjoy the sights and sounds of nature amongst the rolling hills.
This property has been in our family for generations. Come, stay and enjoy our property as we have for over 80 years. We provide secluded campsites with easy access and parking next to each site. Enjoy walking through our park- like trails which run throughout the woods. Listen to the wildlife, sit by the campfire, or enjoy canoeing, kayaking, or fishing on Apple River, and many other nearby lakes that our town has to offer.
Downtown Amery is 2 miles away from the property. Enjoy small-town attractions, such as breweries, gift, antique, and thrift shops, outdoor music, grocery stores, coffeeshops, local restaurants, and bars.
You can take a day trip to many of other small towns nearby, such as:
- Taylor Falls, for hiking or daily river cruises on St Corix River. Located 20 minutes west of Amery.
- Balsam Lake, for shopping, eateries, restaurants, and boating. 20 minutes NW of Amery.
-Osceola, take a hike and enjoy the views of Cascade Falls. Stroll around downtown's many shops located 20 minutes due west of Amery.
-Marine on St. Croix, 30 minutes west.
-Stillwater which is under 45 minutes west.
We are just over an hour from the Twin Cities.
LOCAL ATTRACTIONS-
Apple River-boating, canoeing, kayaking, swimming, and fishing. Access through public landing in downtown Amery 1 mile away.
Cat Tail Trail-part of the Wisconsin State trail system. ½ mile from Hoppensteadt Hills. Must obtain trail sticker. 4 wheeling, side by side, hiking.
Deer Lake Winery- Deer Lake-8 miles away.
Balsam Chains of Lakes, - Balsam Lake, WI- 10 Miles away.
Balsam Lake Beach- Balsam Lake, WI-10 miles away.
Ahlgren Wildlife Preserve- Balsam Lake, WI- 12miles away.
Dancing Dragonfly Winery-St. Croix Falls, WI-12 miles away.
Taylors Falls canoe and Kayak Rental- Taylor Falls, MN, 12 miles away.
Eric’s Canoe/Kayak rental-St. Croix Falls, WI-14 miles away. Canoe on the St. Croix Scenic Riverway.
Interstate Park-St. Croix Falls, WI/Taylors Falls, MN-16 miles away.
Cascade Falls- Osceola, WI-17 miles away.
Osceola St. Croix Valley Railway- Osceola, 17 miles away.
Osceola Bedrock Glades State Natural Area, and Standing Cedars State Natural Area_ Osceola
Toilets
Campfires
from
$36
/ night
Van Camp
4. Van Camp
25mi from Stillwater · 1 site · Tent, RV
Nestled on 5 peaceful wooded acres, our camp offers two spacious sites surrounded by walnut, pine, willow, and other beautiful trees. Each site includes a fire ring, and we provide firewood to make your evenings extra cozy. Enjoy stunning sunsets in a mowed, park-like setting that feels both wild and well-kept.
You’ll find 2–3 local restaurants just a couple miles away, making it easy to grab a bite without venturing far from nature.
Campfires
from
$45
/ night
Brookside Meadows
5. Brookside Meadows
100%
(16)
49mi from Stillwater · 3 sites · Tents
Tired of the traffic? Can't stand all the continuous noise from the craziness of the cities? Do we have a place for you less than an hour away from the twin cities or Rochester! It is a 35 acres site with walking trails (3 miles). This property has a creek flowing through the property. It is the middle of nowhere. We are on a gravel road with very little traffic. We have 3 spots for tents and 1 for RV/campers. Each has a stone fire-ring & picnic table/wood table. We would love to have you out here. Restore & renew at what we consider to be our own retreat-like oasis. Pets are welcome and children will love playing by the brook and walking the trails.
Check in after 3 (no entrance after sunset), Check Out at Noon
Pack in Pack out- no littering please
We are Rustic so no public restrooms/showers
No smoking
2 vehicles max unless prior approval with management
Pets OK- on leash in public areas/trails, off leash at campsite OK
***No entrance to grounds after sunset
Onsite: Firewood available ($5 a bundle cash preferred or Venmo)
Dennison (2 miles): Gas station & Fireside restaurant (check out their ribs, wings & waffle fries!)
Nerstrand (2 miles): Gas station & Boots & Lu restaurant (breakfast on weekends)
***Nerstrand Big Woods Park! Walk to their waterfalls-
Northfield (8 miles): Breweries, grocery, and antiquing
Can't wait to meet you!
Campfires
Picnic table
from
$26
/ night
Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
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Anita
October 2025
Weekend Trip to Hoppensteadt Hills
Very last minute, I realized I needed to go camping: my stay in Site 1, Birch, was just what I was seeking for some nature nurturing. The site was private as promised (in fact I had whole campground to myself) and beautifully tucked in the woods. The yurt tent is well designed (side pockets, table in middle around center pole, also with pockets for stashing gear). Outhouse was a bit of a hike, though even the walk was pleasant, and so clean: the automatic light inside (and solar lights outside) was unexpected nice touch! I enjoyed the barred owl, sand hill cranes at night; great blue heron on one of our hikes on the property. I didn't think about it being duck hunting season, so the early morning and late evening distant gun sounds were scary for my dog, and the 2nd night fox barking was quite startling! But a good reminder we're in the woods! Maryam was helpful with answering questions during booking.
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Jessica
September 2025
Tent
With pets
Peaceful and very private camping spot. A great space to have my dog with me. It was so quiet and beautiful. Would definitely stay again. Staci was a great communicator when needed.
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RaeAnn
September 2025
1 night at Hoppensteadt Hills
We had a nice stay at Maryam’s campsite. The tent was clean and the area was peaceful, which made for a relaxing night. We arrived after dark and quickly realized how dark it gets since there are no exterior lights provided—definitely recommend bringing plenty of lanterns or flashlights. The grass and surrounding area could use a bit of trimming as it was a little overgrown, and we did notice quite a few large spiders both on and inside the tent, so keep that in mind if you’re not a fan of bugs. The queen-sized air mattress we brought barely fit inside the tent, but it worked out okay. The host wasn’t super responsive, but we did appreciate being able to check out late, which was a nice touch. Overall, the experience was good and we gave it five stars.
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Carolyn
September 2025
Weekend Trip to Hoppensteadt Hills
I had a wonderful weekend at Mary Ann's property. I was in the Birch site which was very private, with lots of trees. There was a place to hang my hammock and the yurt was very comfortable. Have a beautiful trails to walk on, and I could hear lots of wildlife. Marianne was very warm and welcoming and can't think of one single complaint.
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corina
September 2025
3 nights at Ham Lake Resort
The staff was lovely, all very nice people ! the resort was a lot of fun, cool chill party vibes 😎
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Carrie
September 2025
Tent
With pets
Lots and lots of space to spread out and explore! The haul up the hill is a workout and took us a few trips. The stars at night are worth the trip alone.
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Nicole
August 2025
With pets
We absolutely had a marvelous camping weekend at Maryam‘s land. The whole family is so friendly if you want to connect. There are four sites far enough apart, where you feel like you’re the only ones there, with an occasional friendly noise further away. Our anxious dog had the best time exploring and felt very safe being away from our suburban neighborhood. They clearly take good care of their land, they even have the most beautiful and delicious Honeycrisp apple farm – do yourself a favor and buy a bag on your way out. The Porta potty is the cleanest one I’ve ever been in. Ever. Smells great, Maryam said they switch it out every week, there’s even a mirror in there and it’s always fully stocked. It was a highlight! There are beautiful paths to explore – plenty of quiet time in the canopy of woods to read, play games, cook over the fire. Having the large, clean tent already set up made the weekend a bonus! We could fit 1 queen sized air mattress, 2 cots, and still had plenty of space for our stuff. We had a wonderful weekend – we’ll be back and will recommend to others!
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Chue
August 2025
Tent
Group trip
Mark was awesome! Booked last minute and made sure we was well situated! Nice quiet spot from the cities.
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Tommy
August 2025
With pets
Camping here was an amazing experience, the trails are beautiful and so is the campsite itself. It was very private and clean. Staying here gave me a sense of solitude my wife and I were looking for to get away from our hectic lives!
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Katheryne
August 2025
Tent
Group trip
This campsite was STUNNING. I was worried my car wouldn’t make it up the trail but it did just fine and I survived lol the skies were so clear after the rain and stargazing for some stragglers of the perseid meteor shower was so amazing. If I could’ve been there for the peak I would’ve 😭 it did rain a good bit and there’s a few low spots in the camp that collect water so keep that in mind for where you place your tent. The host included complimentary firewood for each night and it was the perfect amount for us, we didn’t even burn through all of it!
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Maxximus
August 2025
With pets
Nice spacious campsite. Very private, host was quick to reply and helpful.
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Ryan
August 2025
Tent
Group trip
Had change of plans so never made it to campsite but great communication leading up to stay.
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ruby
August 2025
With kids
Lovely campsite and lovely property! Having the tent already set up was perfect for one night with two 6 year olds. The fire pit is in really rough shape and we had to create a rock barrier to be able to have a fire safely but other than that everything was great.
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GingerRogue
August 2025
With kids
Beautiful property. Lots of wildlife. There was an owl that kind of scared us because it was so close, but that was pretty cool.
The mosquitoes weren't too bad. There's swimming adhd other adventures near by. Would definitely camp here again.
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Jordan
August 2025
Weekend Trip to Hoppensteadt Hills
Cute campsite! Private, and well off the road. Easy distance to interstate st park to do some hiking. Has a tent, fire ring, and picnic table and was exactly what we needed.
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Indi
July 2025
Tent
Group trip
Absolutely amazing! was the best place to camp. So peaceful and private and such a wonderful spot to be. highly recommend
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Steve
July 2025
Tent
Stunning, sprawling campsite. Great firepit and dry wood to go in it. Super quiet and in one of the prettiest parts of the state. Can't wait to go back!
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Stewart
June 2025
Tent
With kids
Great place to stay! Really cool history of the place and the host was easy to work with! Would definitely recommend!
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Cathy
June 2025
Tent
We loved this property. The owners didn't realize we were there till the next day but rode out to say hi to us and let us know we could take our time tearing down which we really appreciated. There was tons of space to roam and my son put his tent up in a separate area from the main campsite which the owner said was ok. I hung a hammock by the creek and had the best nap of my life. The bugs were not too bad the only thing I would mention is that the stinging nettle or bull thistle (not sure which, I thought it was nettle but the images don't look right on Google) was quite prevalent all over the rent site so I put down a tarp to stop it from getting me. I highly recommend walking or driving as much of the property as possible. The stand of birch trees was pretty cool too! I will be back!
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Samantha
June 2025
With kids
This was the perfect location for our first camping trip with nice site and spacious tent ready. This experience was amazing and we will be camping more in the future.
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Croix River near Stillwater.