150 acres hosted by Matt A.
3 RV/tent sites · 1 RV site
Off-leash friendly
Pets can be off-leash at this Hipcamp.
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89% Recommend52 ratings · 26 reviews
Champion Valley offers a truly secluded camping experience, with privacy and an abundance of wildlife. While the site's isolation is a major draw, the muddy and slippery access roads can be challenging, especially for trailers. The area is spacious and hosts activities like paintball and axe throwing, adding to the appeal for those seeking more than just a quiet retreat. Some campers reported maintenance issues, such as overgrown areas or the need to chop provided firewood, but overall, the site is well-loved for its natural beauty and peaceful atmosphere.
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Recommends
· May 2025
32 ft toy hauler ·
Gus's Grove
Beautiful spots at Gus’s Grove and turtle point! If you have a trailer getting into or out of the spots will be challenging on slick days but worth it 👍
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Alex H.
9 months on Hipcamp
I almost don’t want to write this review, but Matt and Champion Valley deserve it. I worried that I will encourage too many people to start using this site and it will be all booked up and I won’t be able to come back. This site is amazing! The description is very accurate. What I didn’t have an appreciation for was just how isolated and private this site really is. You have the place to yourself! The only “neighbors” are the incredible birds and wildlife to enjoy. The location is spacious. Be ready to switch into 4 wheel drive to get into the site, path in can be muddy and slippery. There is a great spot for a tent pad, commode, or hammock tucked into a stand of trees. On weekends, you can expect to awake to what the location is known for a paintball establishment. The pop of paintballs is all part of the experience. I rate the site a 101 out of 100, 11 out of 10, or 6 out of 5 stars.
Erik R.
2 years on Hipcamp
This site was ideal for a quick mindfulness stay. I heard a number of coyotes in the evening. As well as watching a couple of beavers work tirelessly on a huge oak tree. Fascinating rodents. I heard them around 2 in the morning. Quietly got out of my tent and crawled to the edge of a pond and there they were. I’ll be going back and I will recommend this site to my friends and family. And having free firewood to gather was an added bonus. Thanks Matt!
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Greg C.
6 reviews
Recommends
· September 2024
Tent · With pets ·
Base Camp - Champion Valley
Great site, plenty of room and privacy at Gus’ Grove. Well kept and clean.
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Jerry S.
10 months on Hipcamp
Other than not being able to use the picnic table because people mowed around it instead of moving out to mow, it was actually really nice! It was beautiful and peaceful and very private.
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Kaymen J.
2 reviews
This isn't really a place for camping. You'll need to drive to a restroom, the included wood is full-size trees you'll need to chop yourself, and the "road" to the site is so mud logged you couldn't walk it if you wanted to.
Super cool for axe throwing! Paintball would have been great but we wanted to play a particular type that we had to reserve but didn't have enough people to reserve.
It's not a place for camping. It seems like a place you would go to paintball and may just happen to throw up a tent.
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Carmen L.
11 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· May 2024
46 ft toy hauler ·
Base Camp
Great quiet site. Depending on what leveling you have you may need a longer power cord.
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Ryan L.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· May 2024
Tent · With kids ·
Turtle Point
We had a great time at Matt's land. It was private and secluded from other campers. We saw lots of wild life around the site. Check in was easy to figure out and clear. My big family of 12 will definitely be coming back again.
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Mathiskam M.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· September 2023
24 ft Class B ·
Base Camp
The sites are around a large gravel parking lot, base camp site has a 30 amp rv hook up. It is best for short rigs less than 30 feet as the back of the space rises up and is grassy area
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Cynthia P.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· September 2023
17 ft travel trailer · Group trip ·
Base Camp
Quiet little gem. Located at a paintball place...and maybe it wasn't busy because of the heat but even over a holiday weekend we never heard a thing. Huge property, lots of birds and wildlife. Saw turtles, turkeys, ducks. Enjoyed it so much we stayed an extra night. Matt was a great and responsive host.
Cynthia B.
4 reviews
Matt has been extremely accommodating. We have stayed at Turtle point and Gus's Grove for weeks at a time. Matt responded quickly and worked with us on times to move our camper.
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Katie O.
2 years on Hipcamp
The host was quick to respond and helpful. This site is on the edge of the parking lot with about 60 feet or so from the 30amp outlet, so will need extensions if you need hookup. Some traffic for parking lot but overall wasn’t bad. It works in a pinch or if just need a place to crash.
David E.
2 reviews
Mixed feelings
· May 2023
40 ft RV · Group trip ·
Champion Valley
It's a awesome venue but felt that the host could of communicated better. Lots of false advertising, mismanagement, and run around.
Katie B.
3 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· April 2023
Tent ·
Champion Valley
Gus camp site
AMAZING! couldnt recomend this spot enough! We will be going back for a longer stay as soon as the opertunity presents itself.
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Anthony V.
2 years on Hipcamp
Great space for multiple occasions!! Though the 'base camp' was a tad misleading. Figured we would have a grassy spot to park with a fire pit and wood provided as listed. But we had to park and sleep in the car in the parking lot. There wasnt really firewood provided as listed. Though they did have massive tree piles that we were able to kind of dig through, but most of the wood was 6+ foot tree trunks. Besides that, there was A TON of cool things there to keep you busy. Axe throwing, paint ball, air soft areas and space to use 4 wheelers etc. And very easy to find. My dog enjoyed the open space and off leash availability. We found a fire ring by the axe throwing area to have a fire at. The employees on site rented out supplies for the multiple activies they had to offer. Though they werent very informed of the campsite situations. All still worked out perfectly! Even enough space for a wedding reception if requested ill bet! Tons of picnic benches and charcoal grills and tree cover. Definitely still worth a stay or visit!
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Alissha A.
2 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· September 2022
Tent · With pets ·
Champion Valley
Best camping experience we have had in years! Quiet area with plenty of space to roam. We will be back for sure.
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Sarah S.
3 years on Hipcamp
Husband and I camped at the Turtle Bay site. The site was awesome with great views! There was a bit of a hill to get in and out of to get to the road - which made pulling our fish house a little difficult. But, worth it for the beautiful spot. Definitely plan on visiting again!
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Hailey T.
2 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· June 2022
Tent · Group trip ·
Champion Valley
Perfect for tents! I LOVED the location. Matt was amazing, He was super friendly to help out with anything that we needed. Definitely coming again
Chandler P.
3 years on Hipcamp
Great spot to stay. Nice bathroom.
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Kimberly S.
3 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· September 2021
This was a great spot for first time campers! Our 3 kids and dog loved it!
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Shelle B.
3 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· August 2021
Group trip ·
Champion Valley
Matt was a very nice host. We had a great time here, the storm on the last night was a little crazy and our tent ended up flooding. We definitely recommend the place, very pretty, and in a great location.
Kjersti J.
3 years on Hipcamp
Our campsite was a hill. Not ON a hill but an actual hill so we had no picnic table or fire pit nearby. We did the best we could with the two boards left to help us find level but still ended up sleeping at an angle. The only flush toilet was badly iron stained. Traffic was busy since they offer paintball and axe throwing during the day. They offer other "campsites" around the company parking lot but ours was the only one with electricity.
Jen M.
3 years on Hipcamp
Very quiet, nice area. Able to wander the property off-hours. Definitely would go back
Jen S.
5 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· July 2021
Group trip ·
Champion Valley
Matt was very accommodating and super helpful. Nice, hard working guys like him make the world go round.
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Benjamin O.
4 years on Hipcamp
The remote (primitive) campsite past the large shed was beautiful, if you don’t need electric. We needed 30amp service so we needed to park near the shed. I’d recommend bringing several extension cords so you can park in a more level area near the fuel tanks. Good space to walk the dogs in the morning. Very easy to find.
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Lora D.
4 reviews
Evenings and overnights we're extremely quiet we have the place to ourselves. During the day there was a lot of traffic for paintball and ax throwing but it was across the very large parking lot and they were very respectful of our space.
The setting was awesome. It was close 2 several areas we were going to but it felt like we were many miles from any town.
Mandy S.
4 years on Hipcamp
Location
Lakeville, Scott, Minnesota, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
Hosted by Matt A.
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