The best star host camping near Taylors Falls

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Find the perfect home base to discover the St. Croix River Valley with a campsite near the tiny town of Taylors Falls. Just an hour’s drive from Minneapolis and on the border with Wisconsin, Taylors Falls delivers comfortable city access alongside the charm of small nature towns and the famed St. Croix Riverway. From stunning views at St. Croix Falls Overlook to a hike along Gandy Dancer Trail, campers can find treks and walks for all skill levels. Nearby campsites include RV sites with full hookups, cozy cabins, or tent campsites, all of which can be enjoyed year-round.

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Big Rock Creek

1. Big Rock Creek

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3.3mi from Taylors Falls · 27 sites · RVs, Lodging · Saint Croix Falls, WI
Nestled back in the St. Croix River Valley there is a hidden 1000 acres that we call home. Not just our home, but your home for the weekend for your family and friends to enjoy. It is a place to get out, stretch your legs, explore, relax, indulge in the rich history, and create lasting memories. Come on out and choose to stay in one of our beautiful fully furnished glamping tents, our Geodesic Dome, or bring your own RV. Take a hike on our 23 miles of trails, embrace the historical grounds, grab a kayak and venture out for a stroll or fly fishing on our spring fed lake, or rent a ranger and take a drive throughout the property and see if you can get a glimpse of the albino deer, a Bald Eagle, swans, or other animals that habitat this property. Whatever your camping experience entails, we have you covered!
Pets
Electrical Hookup
Toilets
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$55
 / night

Find the perfect home base to discover the St. Croix River Valley with a campsite near the tiny town of Taylors Falls. Just an hour’s drive from Minneapolis and on the border with Wisconsin, Taylors Falls delivers comfortable city access alongside the charm of small nature towns and the famed St. Croix Riverway. From stunning views at St. Croix Falls Overlook to a hike along Gandy Dancer Trail, campers can find treks and walks for all skill levels. Nearby campsites include RV sites with full hookups, cozy cabins, or tent campsites, all of which can be enjoyed year-round.

99% (1.5K)

Top-rated campgrounds

Big Rock Creek

1. Big Rock Creek

100%
(5)
3.3mi from Taylors Falls · 27 sites · RVs, Lodging · Saint Croix Falls, WI
Nestled back in the St. Croix River Valley there is a hidden 1000 acres that we call home. Not just our home, but your home for the weekend for your family and friends to enjoy. It is a place to get out, stretch your legs, explore, relax, indulge in the rich history, and create lasting memories. Come on out and choose to stay in one of our beautiful fully furnished glamping tents, our Geodesic Dome, or bring your own RV. Take a hike on our 23 miles of trails, embrace the historical grounds, grab a kayak and venture out for a stroll or fly fishing on our spring fed lake, or rent a ranger and take a drive throughout the property and see if you can get a glimpse of the albino deer, a Bald Eagle, swans, or other animals that habitat this property. Whatever your camping experience entails, we have you covered!
Pets
Electrical Hookup
Toilets
from 
$55
 / night

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The best star host camping near Taylors Falls guide

Where to go

St. Croix National Scenic Riverway

Campers often look for the waterfall that Taylors Falls was named after—instead, they’re treated to stunning views of rushing water over the St. Croix River Dam. While Taylors Falls doesn’t have a natural waterfall, the dam boasts river views, and hiking opportunities along the St. Croix. Rapids under the Highway 8 bridge make for another great way to admire the powerful river. Stay close to the water in a log cabin or safari tent, and consider making your way further north to Wild River State Park.

Gandy Dancer Trail

Campers can explore 98 miles of the wide, comfortable, car-free, gravel Gandy Dancer Trail that starts in St. Croix and runs north. For a lighter excursion, try the 14-mile Stower Seven Lakes State Trail. Tent campsites in the St. Croix Valley and nearby Interstate State Park make it easy to set up near Gandy Dancer and hike or bike to and from the campsite for a local adventure.

Franconia Sculpture Park

Catch some culture while exploring the outdoors at this 50-acre sculpture park. The free open-air space is accessible to the public with an ever-changing array of works by new artists, and even better, many sculptures are safe to interact with, so kids and adults can enjoy the art walk. Open from 8am to 8pm every day, it’s an ideal spot to hit on a weekend camping trip or last-minute excursions. Find a nearby cabin in the Chisago Lakes for a spacious group stay, or park at an RV campsite and drive to Franconia for a day trip.

When to go

The most popular time to go camping near Taylors Falls is June to late August, when warm weather is comfortable day and night. Spring brings a host of seasonal wildflowers, while vibrant fall colors decorate the trees later in the year—and both seasons offer smaller crowds. Expect snow from late October through mid-April, when nearby terrain parks draw skiers and snowboarders.