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Prairie Creek Campground

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345 reviews
 · Nerstrand, Rice, Minnesota
60 acres hosted by Stephen S.
4 tent sites
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Hello 2025, Camping Season is Here! Pitch your tent at one of our Walk-In campsites on 60 acres of forest or hilltop prairie along Prairie Creek in Rice County, MN. Explore the creeks, trails, forest, our enormous granite "split rock", a 60 acre county park featuring waterfalls and trails, including a single track mountain bike trail. That's 120 acres of exploring outside your tent; this campground truly offers a large amount of remote forest for recreation right on site. Big Woods State Park is less than 2 miles away. Faribault is 8 miles and Northfield is 9 miles from our driveway; they offer dining, boutiques, and all other amenities. Nerstrand is 4.5 miles east and has a gas station and a fantastic meat market. Numerous Cannon River put-ins are within 10 miles. Vehicles: Our main parking area by sites 1, 2, & 3 is easily accessible. The road to the secondary parking area beside site 4 is up a steep gravel road (but it is accessible). We do not have firewood available at the campground; please plan ahead to bring firewood with you. Sites are priced for one tent, please let us know if you need to have more than one tent. Kids under 16 camping with their parents do not count in pricing. A map of the land is in the photos and shows locations of sites, parking and more. All Sites are Walk-In! We have a cart you may use to haul gear in. This campground is managed by Stephen and Molly on land owned by them and their father Ted. In 1961, Ted's parents bought this farm. In addition to farming they also operated a trail riding stable here. Over the years, the arable land has been sold, but we retained the wooded areas which are twice crossed by creeks. About 25 years ago, a 60 acre county park bordering the south and west sides of our land was created. We are very excited to host campers as a way to preserve and share this beautiful property.
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99% Recommend771 ratings · 345 reviews
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Rhys F.
7 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· April 2025
Tent ·
Site 3 - Creek View
A gorgeous quiet and private site right on the creek. Loved having access to hiking trails right on the property. Can’t wait to return again soon!
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Donna J.
1 month on Hipcamp
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· April 2025
Tent ·
Site 4 - Hilltop
Clean, quiet, peaceful. Stephen great explaining the area and what to see.
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Brady S.
1 month on Hipcamp
Recommends
· April 2025
Tent · With pets ·
Site 1 - Creek Side
Stephen is very friendly. Directions were clear. Well maintained area
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Scott H.
5 years on Hipcamp
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· November 2024
Wilderness camp near Northfield
Tent ·
Site 1 - Creek Side
You're not gonna wanna miss this absurdly authentic tent camping gem. 1,2,3 babbling brook sites, site 4 WAY up the hill for Sublime Sunsets, total privacy. Stephen & his Dad are hard-working, caring PEOPLE who have worked this family land camp for > 6 yrs.
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Kelly L.
1 year on Hipcamp
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· November 2024
Tent ·
Site 2 - In the Pines
The site is large and clean. Plenty of space for the tent, chairs at the fire pit, the picnic table and more. Nice space under the trees with some open space. Could hear neighboring sites but not see them well. The cart in distance is short and easy to walk.
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Evan B.
7 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· October 2024
Tent ·
Site 4 - Hilltop
Stephen was very helpful even though we showed up later than expected. The site was easily accessible and very well taken care of. This was an amazing way to spend my weekend and I would recommend it to anyone. 5 stars!!!
Location
Nerstrand, Rice, 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 Stephen S.

Joined in January 2018
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