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Big Red’s Backyard Basecamp

Hosted by Jay · Saint Paul, Minnesota
4 guests max
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Welcome to Big Red’s Backyard Basecamp, a private urban campsite located just one block from the Minnesota State Fairgrounds. Skip the traffic and enjoy the convenience of walking to and from the Fair in just minutes. Nestled beneath mature shade trees, our spacious backyard offers a relaxing place to unwind around the fire pit after a full day of food, music, and entertainment. Available exclusively during the Minnesota State Fair, Big Red’s Backyard Basecamp is the perfect home base for guests looking for a memorable Fair experience with an unbeatable location.Nestled beneath mature shade trees, our peaceful backyard campsite offers a cozy fire pit, a quiet neighborhood setting, and a relaxing place to unwind just a block from the Minnesota State Fair.
Rig suitability
Vehicles under 25 feet allowed
Allowed rigs: class B RVs, campervans, cars, truck campers, and rooftop tents
Back-in site
Surface type: Grass or field
Surface levelness: Flat
No class A RVs, class C RVs, pop-up campers, travel trailers, fifth wheels, and toy haulers
Doesn't accommodate slideouts
No electrical hookup
No water hookup
No sewage hookup
No TV hookup
Generators not allowed
What to expect
RV/tent site
You'll have this Hipcamp all to yourself.
4 guests max
Campfires allowed
Firewood provided, firepit, communal
No toilet; campers must bring camp toilets
No pets
No potable water
No showers
Pack it out
Cooking equipment absent
Picnic table absent
No wifi
Laundry absent
Hot Tub absent
No playground

Things to know

Getting there
Check in: 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Check out: Before 10:00 AM
On arrival: Meet with Host
Cancellation policy: Strict
Minimum nights: 1 night
Accepts bookings: 12 months out
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Wheelchair access
Max 1 vehicle
2WD accessible
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Nestled beneath mature shade trees, our peaceful backyard campsite offers a cozy fire pit, a quiet neighborhood setting, and a relaxing place to unwind just a block from the Minnesota State Fair.
Campfires allowed
No toilet
No potable water
No pets
No electrical hookup
No water hookup
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Location

Saint Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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Hosted by Jay S.

Joined in July 2026

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