Whippletree Farm &amp; Nature Trail

Cabin · Sleeps 4 · 2 bedrooms · 3 beds

100% (37)

Enjoy our simple, rustic farm stay on a 150+ year old active family-farm nestled in a suburban setting. This is an uninsulated three season camping cabin. During the cold months, the stove will do a fair job with outdoor temps to about 30 degrees. Mid-summer, we do have fans, but it will be quite warm in there. You are welcome to book anytime, just know this is camping with a cabin, not fancy glamping! Best time to book this cabin is spring and fall. The camper cabin that has a sleeping room, kitchenette and living area on the first floor, and a sleeping area in the second floor loft. The cabin sleeps four (4), has a picnic table and firepit with grill grate. We provide mattresses and clean sheets, and you bring your own sleeping bag and/or blankets and pillows. We also provide grilling utensils, cast iron pan, four sets of tableware, cutting board, mixing bowl, can opener, dish towels, biodegradable soap, electric teapot and mini fridge. There's a wood stove for making it usable into late fall. When it's hot, there are portable fans for use. This spot is close to the action (and close to the outhouse, sink, milkhouse lounge and barn deck). While you do have your own space, it is not secluded. Plan on seeing and hearing people, much like a traditional campground or RV park. Hiking trails are on the property throughout the woods & meadow for you to use and enjoy. These are a mile and a half of nicely-manicured, easy to moderate trails. There is a deck on the barn for camper relaxation, and the old milkhouse is converted into a lounge for your use. There can be traffic noise as we are close to a highway. Also plan on hearing chicken noises (we have complimentary ear plugs if you'd rather not hear the rooster a the crack of dawn). Firewood bundles are available for purchase, or you can scrounge for downed, dead firewood around the farm. Wildlife is abundant. Depending on time of year, you may see deer, bear, fox, sandhill cranes, turkeys, raccoons, muskrats, barn swallows, great horned owls, kestrel, ducks, salamanders, snakes, fire flies and more. Depending on time of year you may also see ticks, mosquitoes and horse flies. The scenic Gateway Trail for biking, walking and horseback riding is just down the road. Sunfish Lake Park nature preserve for hiking and mountain bike trails is two miles away, and Lake Elmo Park Reserve is nearby as well. There is access to several lakes, including legendary White Bear Lake within 5 miles if you have a boat, kayak or other watercraft. The historic rivertown of Stillwater is 6 miles away.

RV/tent sites 1 site

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RV/tent site · Sleeps 4 · Vehicles under 28 ft

97% (18)

Simple, rustic RV/car camping spot on a 150 year old active farm nestled in a suburban setting. Also works as a spot to pitch a tent. This site is by the main buildings and close to the action (and close to the outhouse, water, milkhouse lounge & barn deck). While you do have your own space, it is not secluded. Plan on seeing and hearing people, much like a traditional campground or RV park. Electrical hook up is available for a fee. It is in same spot as the camper cabin, and only one is booked for the same time period (if the camper cabin is booked, the RV spot is not available). Hiking trails are on the property throughout the woods & meadow for you to use and enjoy. These are a mile and a half of nicely-manicured, easy to moderate trails. There is a deck on the barn for camper relaxation, and the old milkhouse is converted into a lounge for your (shared) use. There can be traffic noise as we are close to a highway. Also plan on hearing chicken noises (we have complimentary ear plugs if you'd rather not hear the rooster a the crack of dawn). Firewood bundles are available for purchase, and we don't mind if you scrounge for downed, dead firewood around the farm. Wildlife is abundant. Depending on time of year, you may see deer, bear, fox, sandhill cranes, turkeys, raccoons, muskrats, barn swallows, great horned owls, kestrel, ducks, salamanders, snakes, fire flies and more. Depending on time of year you may also see ticks, mosquitoes and horse flies. The scenic Gateway Trail for biking, walking and horseback riding is just down the road. There is access to several lakes, including legendary White Bear Lake within 5 miles if you have a boat, kayak or other watercraft. The historic rivertown of Stillwater is 6 miles away, and St. Paul/Minneapolis is 20/25 miles away.

Tent sites 2 sites

Simple, rustic walk-in tent camping on a 150 year old active farm nestled in a suburban setting. This walk-in site (1/10 of a mile) is a tree-covered tent site next to an open field. This is fairly private and out of the way, but a bit of a walk to the water spigot, outhouse and milkhouse lounge (about 800 feet away). The site has a fire ring and cooking grate and a picnic table. Hiking trails are on the property throughout the woods & meadow for you to use and enjoy. These are a mile and a half of nicely-manicured, easy to moderate trails. There is a deck on the barn for camper relaxation, and the old milkhouse is converted into a lounge for your (shared) use. There can be traffic noise as we are close to a highway. Also plan on hearing chicken noises (we have complimentary ear plugs if you'd rather not hear the rooster a the crack of dawn). Firewood bundles are available for purchase, and we don't mind if you scrounge for downed, dead firewood around the farm. Wildlife is abundant. Depending on time of year, you may see deer, bear, fox, sandhill cranes, turkeys, raccoons, muskrats, barn swallows, great horned owls, kestrel, ducks, salamanders, snakes, fire flies and more. Depending on time of year you may also see ticks, mosquitoes and horse flies. The scenic Gateway Trail for biking, walking and horseback riding is just down the road. There is access to several lakes, including legendary White Bear Lake within 5 miles if you have a boat, kayak or other watercraft. The historic rivertown of Stillwater is 6 miles away, and St. Paul/Minneapolis is 20/25 miles away.

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Tent site · Sleeps 4

Farm & Nature Trail Day Use

Tent site · Sleeps 41

Rent our farm and nature trail amenities for the day to your custom needs. Historic barn space, rustic cabin, firepit and tent site may all be customized to your event, and include day use of our nature trails on our preserved wetland and woods. Cost is based on your specific needs, and includes a set up day and event day built into the rate.

Reviews

100% Recommend164 ratings · 138 reviews

Whippletree Farm offers a tranquil camping experience that balances the charm of a peaceful farm setting with easy access to urban conveniences. Guests frequently mention the well-maintained amenities, including trails and a composting toilet, and the delightful presence of farm animals like goats and deer. The location is praised for being secluded yet conveniently close to the city, making it perfect for quick getaways. Many visitors highlight the pleasant surprise of fresh donuts, adding a sweet touch to their stay.

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· May 2025

Nature just ouside the city

Tent · With kids ·

We chose this spot because it was close to the activities we wanted to do in the city but a remote place to set up camp. Peter had clear directions & the spot was perfect for a big tent & a hammock. We saw deer every night, turkeys & heard an owl. The wagon provided was perfect for hauling our gear to the spot. Would recommend!

Angela H.

1 month on Hipcamp

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· May 2025

Quick trip from MSP

Tent ·

This is our second trip to Whippletree and we love it. Easy access, nice add ons like a composting toilet and firewood, great site, and goats! This time we saw 10+ deer and some turkeys…we’ll be back again for sure.

Brennan T.

4 years on Hipcamp

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· April 2025

Tent ·

An excellent site. Amenities are as discribed and well maintained. Trails were nice to have on site. Saw lots of animals. Perfect for a weekend trip.

Catrina C.

2 reviews

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· April 2025

13 ft travel trailer ·

Nice quiet spot for our travel trailer. Only a mile from the Gateway State biking trail. Will be back.

Tom C.

2 reviews

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· October 2024

15 ft pop-up camper ·

Nice little RV site. Great directions, easy setup and Peter was very responsive to all questions.

Nancy H.

1 year on Hipcamp

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· October 2024

Perfect Farm Camping!

This farm is so lovely! It's a peaceful refuge in the city. The goats are so sweet, the farm kitty is so kind and the property is perfect! It's everything you'd want!

Andy B.

3 reviews

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· September 2024

18 ft pop-up camper ·

The site is nicely located and there is plenty of space. The host was available to assist with any issues that arose.

Dennis D.

10 months on Hipcamp

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· September 2024

Tent · With kids ·

It was close to home. It was just what my daughter and I needed for her to get her camping skills under her feet. It felt like we were out in the middle of no where, yet being just minutes from town. Land was well maintained, everything was where it said it would be. It was a very positive experience.

John H.

1 year on Hipcamp

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· September 2024

We loved visiting! We walked a couple of the trails around the property and did see a couple deer, a couple garter snakes, and other misc. bugs and birds. The donuts were fabulous and a wonderful addition! While our time there was short, it was a relaxing getaway from Chicago.

Sarah C.

11 months on Hipcamp

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· September 2024

Tent ·

Very nice little site. Saw some wildlife. Heard more. Easy access. Perfect for a quick getaway. Really enjoyed my time there.

Greg C.

6 reviews

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· September 2024

16 ft travel trailer ·

Whippletree Farm is the perfect spot for us. Our daughter is at UMN and this spot allowed us to pull our camper and be within 20 minutes of Minneapolis. The location is perfect and serene. Peter is a great host and we plan to book again. It is a lovely location surrounded by farmland but yet nestled into an urban area.

Carrie F.

7 years on Hipcamp

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· August 2024

Tent · With kids ·

Great location! Easy access with considerate accommodations.

Glen G.

10 months on Hipcamp

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· August 2024

Tent ·

The camp site was super cute and hidden in the woods. The hosts gave us everything we needed for our stay and we also got the donuts in the morning which were great!

Kate S.

1 year on Hipcamp

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· August 2024

Tent ·

We had a great time at Whippletree Farm! Peter was an excellent host - very accommodating and welcoming to us during our stay. You can’t beat having the combined experience of the great outdoors and city life in one location! Also highly recommend adding the freshly made Camp Donuts onto your stay 😋

Whitney D.

4 years on Hipcamp

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· August 2024

Accommodating, clean, private

Tent ·

This was a great experience. It was secluded yet easy to get to. Unfortunately we had to cancel one night because of a thunderstorm, but they were very accommodating. I highly recommend the donuts!

Zeth H.

11 months on Hipcamp

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· August 2024

Last second booking!

25 ft Class C ·

Quick response, beautiful setting and easy park and set up. Thanks for working with me and being accommodating for arrival time

Chris F.

3 reviews

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· July 2024

With kids ·

This was a fantastic stay. My 8 year old and I stayed here for a night on a road trip. Communication was great. The cabin was just rustic enough, yet comfortable. Definitely recommend the donuts!

Holly G.

1 year on Hipcamp

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· July 2024

Nice private tent site!

Tent ·

Was a really hot night for camping but had no issues with the camping experience itself. Said hi to the owner as we walked to our site and had no other contact with them which was nice to have a more private experience. Saw some reviews complaint about highway noise beforehand but barely even noticed it with the breeze in the trees. Had a great time I wish I would’ve tried the donuts others were racing about.

Collin K.

11 months on Hipcamp

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· July 2024

Tent ·

We enjoyed our camping stay at Peter’s farm. It was super well organized, complete with a water setup, firewood, and a cart to transport our things. The only thing it doesn’t have is a shower, but for just $8 at Kwiktrip nearby we were squeaky clean. Great location, super organized, super communicative — we recommend this spot 👍🏼

Harley F.

11 months on Hipcamp

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· July 2024

We loved our stay at Whippletree Farm! We appreciated the amenities and details provided, and especially enjoyed the steel tongue drum in the cabin. It was so peaceful and the weather was perfect. Left us with a great impression of Minnesota in July.

Allegra P.

1 year on Hipcamp

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· July 2024

Tent ·

lovely property, the walk to the trampoline isn’t bad and they provide a wagon to help hall your items. very private.

Kylie A.

2 years on Hipcamp

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· July 2024

Walk-in Tent Camping site

Tent · With kids ·

We had a great time staying on Peter's land. Everything was well thought of and Peter sent out a detailed message prior to our stay laying out all we could've wanted to know. Would definitely stay again!

Timothy M.

2 reviews

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· July 2024

Tent ·

What a great spot just on the edge of the Twin Cities. I had to fly out early in the morning and this was a great place to pitch my tent. Beautiful and quiet I would come back here again.

Patrick M.

11 months on Hipcamp

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· July 2024

Group trip ·

I loved working with Whipple Tree farm! The host was very helpful and made sure everything was running smoothly for our stay . The pastoral scenery was serene and peaceful. Would do it again !

Hannah K.

1 year on Hipcamp

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· July 2024

17 ft campervan ·

everything was as described and what we expected. Nice quiet place to spend the nite

Steve J.

2 reviews

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· July 2024

Fantastic Fourth Weekend

10 ft pop-up camper ·

This was our first official Hipcamp, and it did not disappoint! The Whippletree Farm was perfect for our July 4 weekend. After spending time with family elsewhere, we were able to get away and relax with biking and hiking nearby at Lake Elmo Park Reserve and the Gateway Trail. It was quiet and exactly what we were looking for. Peter has done a beautiful job with options for staying here. Thanks again!

Kim J.

2 reviews

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· June 2024

Tent ·

Beautiful beautiful place! Area was clean and I liked that it was isolated. Loved seeing the kitten walking around and everything was super nice. However we couldn't figure out how to get into the bathroom but we only stayed one night so we just used a gas station instead.

Kelly G.

1 year on Hipcamp

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· June 2024

Amazing property! It's not far from the Gateway trail so I biked here and enjoyed the experience immensely. The cabin has everything you could need for a camping/glamping/fantastic outdoor experience, I love everything about this place! I'd like to specifically highlight, the cabin itself smells like freshly cut wood and is surprisingly one of the best parts of the experience. I'll be coming back a bunch this summer if I can afford it...

Cameron C.

6 reviews

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· May 2024

26 ft Class C ·

Nice farm, quiet setting, has necessary amenities. Thank you Peter

Alice W.

2 reviews

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· May 2024

26 ft Class C ·