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Bluff Hollow Camp on the Root River
Hosted by Eric · Stewartville, Minnesota
10 guests max
Best Hipcamps in Minnesota
Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2025.
Family-friendly
Recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp is great for families and kids.
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Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2023.
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Rig suitability
Vehicles under 24 feet allowed
Allowed rigs: travel trailers, fifth wheels, toy haulers, pop-up campers, class B RVs, campervans, cars, truck campers, and rooftop tents
Pull-through site
Accommodates slideouts
Surface type: Grass or field
Surface levelness: Flat
No class A RVs and class C RVs
Generators allowed
No electrical hookup
No water hookup
No sewage hookup
No TV hookup
What to expect
RV/tent site
10 guests max
Campfires allowed
Toilet available
Pets allowed
Picnic table present
No potable water
No showers
Pack it out
Cooking equipment absent
No wifi
Things to know
Getting there
Check in: After 3:00 PM
Check out: Before 1:00 PM
On arrival: Meet with Host
Cancellation policy: Moderate
Minimum nights: 1 night
Accepts bookings: 12 months out
Park at listing
No wheelchair access
Max 3 vehicles
2WD accessible
During your trip
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Bluff Hollow Camp, LLC
99%
(354)Campfires allowed
Toilet
Pets allowed
Reviews
99% Recommend356 ratings · 294 reviews
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· July 2026
Tent · Group trip ·
Bluff Hollow Camp, LLC
Beautiful site. I can see why is so hard to get a reservation. It was hot as all get out, but the shade and stream helped a bunch. We stayed by the stream. Only recommendation is to remember a table if you stay on the lower site, as the picnic table is up top. Hope to make it back sometime!
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Shaylie M.
2 years on Hipcamp
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· July 2026
Tent · With kids ·
Bluff Hollow Camp, LLC
Our third time here--quiet, private, and awesome as always!
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Marisa L.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· July 2026
16 ft campervan ·
Bluff Hollow Camp, LLC
Best place to get away from it all and be enveloped in nature's beauty. My dog's loved it too!
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L M.
9 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· July 2026
Tent · With pets ·
Bluff Hollow Camp, LLC
Second time camping here, this place doesn't disappoint! Even when the fish aren't biting. Lovely land, well cared for, convenient and relaxing.
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Barbara K.
4 reviews
AMAZING! This is my fav camping spot! It’s hard not to be relaxed when u are dropped in nature’s beauty! Eric was very accommodating to my recent surgery and access to the land.
It was nice to just forget the worries and enjoy life. I brought my brother and his family this time and they were in ahhhh of everything! (Fireflies /tadpoles/ stars/bluff)
Thank you so much!!!
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Sarah K.
5 reviews
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· June 2026
Tent · With pets ·
Bluff Hollow Camp, LLC
Gorgeous spot. I can't wait to camp here again. The view and privacy were beautiful, although we did see a few hikers/ anglers over the course of our stay, so not ENTIRELY private. The outhouse was really very nice and was so appreciated, 10/10.
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Kayla H.
6 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· June 2026
Camping with travel trailer and dog
17 ft travel trailer · With pets ·
Bluff Hollow Camp, LLC
Another wonderful stay at Eric’s place. It poured on our arrival day, heavy thunderstorms. We were prepared to park close to the gate so the travel trailer would not sink in. What a delight to see that Eric upgraded the path with gravel and we could park directly at the campsite. If you look at other travelers photos, it explains it all. This side is simply exceptional and the only side where we leave our dog off leash the whole stay. It’s 100% private and ‘away from it all’ while feeling very secure . Eric is responsive and on top of things. We would love to come back, thank you for sharing your place, Eric!
Dagmar K.
7 reviews
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· June 2026
Tent ·
Bluff Hollow Camp, LLC
Beautiful as always. We saw tons of fireflies in the evening this time!
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Stephanie R.
7 reviews
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· June 2026
Tent ·
Bluff Hollow Camp, LLC
We have been coming here for years and it's always an amazing time. This was the first time we tried to paddleboard the river We entered at the bridge on county road 1, it was about a 4 mile trip that took us 3 hours, it was fun but if the river would have been just a few inches deeper we wouldn't have had to walk so much of it. I'd recommend the journey for sure, we might try it with inner tubes next time.
Thanks again to our amazing hosts, always a clean, secluded, and well maintained place to camp.
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Jordan R.
6 reviews
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· June 2026
12 ft pop-up camper ·
Bluff Hollow Camp, LLC
Had a great camping experience in our 12 ft popup at the lower campsite. Walking up to the outhouse gave us our cardio for the day! We enjoyed birdwatching at the river, seeing eagles use the river as their super highway, watching the pigeons and swallows on the limestone cliffs and listening to the barred owls at night. Also seeing trout, tadpoles, turtles and hearing frogs. Truly a peaceful experience. Eric was a great host, making sure everything was going well. This site is on our top 5 list of camping experiences and that is saying a lot because we’ve been camping forever. We will be back. Thanks Eric for sharing your land with us. Jim and Barb
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Barbara B.
2 reviews
Recommends
· June 2026
Perfect private oasis for kids/pets
16 ft pop-up camper · With pets ·
Bluff Hollow Camp, LLC
This property is more beautiful, more spacious, more everything than you can imagine. Private and secluded, super well set up and maintained, and a dream with kids and a dog. Already looking to book our next visit!
Brenna M.
3 reviews
Recommends
· May 2026
Tent · With pets ·
Bluff Hollow Camp, LLC
Previous reviews cover this amazing spot! Site was as described in primitiveness and solitude.
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Marie M.
2 reviews
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· May 2026
Tent ·
Bluff Hollow Camp, LLC
This spot was wonderful! We drove down and camped by the river. The area was very peaceful and we walked the trails around the campsite! Love the scenery. Eric is very responsive and gives helpful directions/tips.
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Madison K.
4 months on Hipcamp
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· October 2025
Tent · With pets ·
Bluff Hollow Camp, LLC
Highly recommend! A beautiful, secluded place! Owner is very responsive too!
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Andrew D.
9 months on Hipcamp
5 STARS! Will stay again.
Drove down the hill and camped at the river. It was perfect.
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Jeannie B.
11 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· October 2025
Could not recommend more!
12 ft travel trailer · With pets ·
Bluff Hollow Camp, LLC
Terrific location, quiet and set away from any neighbors. Gentle slope ensures even recent rains drain off reasonably well. Beautiful fall colors, short hike down to the river & bluffs with great wading for our visit. Even the toilet facilities were clean, well kept, and better than expected (though bring a lantern to keep in there as it gets a bit dark).
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Brent A.
5 reviews
We loved our camping trip at Eric’s Bluff Hollow Camp. The site is a tranquil GEM nestled underneath scenic bluffs at a sharp turn of the Root River. Everything is clean and well-maintained, and Eric is a responsive and affable host. I have been scouting for private campsites near trout streams and this IS the place! We are looking forward to returning next spring!
Peter M.
5 years on Hipcamp
Went tent camping here and it was worth every dollar. Quiet, private, and absolutely beautiful scenery. The property owner is generous, communicative, and maintains the land very well. Cleanest outhouse I've ever seen!! Lots of deadwood for fires and a nice stream for collecting water to filter.
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William A.
9 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· October 2025
20 ft pop-up camper ·
Bluff Hollow Camp, LLC
Another wonderful weekend at Bluff Hollow! Great weather, fun fishing in the river, such a peaceful place...just what I needed to recharge. I hope to be back next year!
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Amy W.
3 reviews
Recommends
· September 2025
Tent · With pets ·
Bluff Hollow Camp, LLC
Great location, great site, great fishing! Lots of space. Toilet was clean and not smelly. Loved our time here!
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Barbara K.
4 reviews
Absolutely gorgeous site. It's huge, you really feel like you have the ENTIRE forest and river to yourself. Me and my dogs had the time of our lives just wandering around. Lots of critters around. I heard coyotes nearby so watch your small dogs!
Noelani W.
3 reviews
This is our second year camping at this site and absolutely love it! Eric is such a great host and so prompt with communication. We look forward to our next weekend at Bluff Hollow!
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Caitlin C.
2 reviews
This was our second stop across the country. I absolutely loved the place and wish I had an opportunity to stay longer. Even though a crazy storm kept me up, almost toppled the tent, and flooded everything it was an amazing experience. Would absolutely go back. 🥰
Wes A.
20 reviews
Recommends
· September 2025
9 ft pop-up camper ·
Bluff Hollow Camp, LLC
Beautiful, extremely private. Trees are just starting to turn and it’s gorgeous. This time I opted not to bring my fishing pole and of course I saw multiple trout in the river.
I realized on day 2 of our stay that we booked during deer opener and worried that nearby hunting could provoke my reactive dog, but any shots heard were far away and it wasn’t a problem!
The most impressively clean port-a-potty I’ve ever used.
Love this site. Eric is great host—clear directions and expectations are appropriately set!
Amanda T.
5 reviews
Recommends
· September 2025
Quiet, secluded with tons of space
Tent · Group trip ·
Bluff Hollow Camp, LLC
Amazing piece of land along the river. Quiet with tons of space and camping options.
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Justin B.
11 months on Hipcamp
What an amazing and tranquil place. Hicking trails and a river surrounded by bluffs to enjoy. Very clean and well maintained property. Will definitely be coming back hopefully for years to come.
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Shannon G.
3 reviews
Recommends
· September 2025
Tent ·
Bluff Hollow Camp, LLC
Well maintained. Private and peaceful. Easy to find using google maps.
Tynan W.
2 reviews
Fabulous as always. Unfortunate that on the way down, the skies opened and there was a monsoon. It was muddy and the mosquitos were brutal. The next day everything was back to normal. Bathroom was clean, fire pit was clean, the beach was great and the bugs weren’t too bad. Host is always very responsive.
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Tim M.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· September 2025
16 ft car ·
Bluff Hollow Camp, LLC
The Bluff Hollow site is extremely peaceful. We were able to camp in the lower area right by the Root river. If there were heavy rains the lower campsite may become somewhat not as pleasant to camp at and impossible with a camper. Eric does mention that in his description of the land. Next time I hope my whole family can join.
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Elizabeth C.
2 reviews
Recommends
· August 2025
Tent ·
Bluff Hollow Camp, LLC
What a gorgeous place! Can't wait to come back again!
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Alison W.
5 reviews
Location
Stewartville, Olmsted, Minnesota, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
Hosted by Eric B.
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