Yoga with goats meets camping with alpacas! We offer camping in the small animal pasture of our family petting farm. (We also offer campsites away from the critters if your not too sure about sharing your space with livestock!). The options are limitless!
- Check in: After 9AM
- Check out: Before 5PM
- Cancellation policy: Moderate
- On arrival: Meet and greet
- Minimum nights: 1 night
- Accepts bookings: 12 months out Weeknight discount: 20% off
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Take advantage of these offers available to add to your trip to Camping with the Critters
$5Petting Zoo
Enjoy the petting zoo during business hours. HipCamp discounted rate of $5 ...Read more
Enjoy the petting zoo during business hours. HipCamp discounted rate of $5 per person (kids under 2 are free). Hop on the barrel train for a ride around, join a guided tour for all our animal info and play in our awesome playground!
$15Happy Hour w/ the Goats!
Event happens once per month June 11, 2021, July16, 2021 and August 20. . 20...Read more
Event happens once per month June 11, 2021, July16, 2021 and August 20. . 2021 No, you're not dreaming. All of your wishes have finally come true and your TWO FAVORITE THINGS are happening at the very same time: happy hour and baby animals!! Come relax after a crazy work week with a pile of goat babies, piglets and your favorite beverage. Although this event is BYOB (we will provide bottle openers and cups), your ticket will include cracker snacks, bonfire, music and ample opportunity to snuggle the baby critters. Folks are encouraged to bring a picnic dinner and relax on the lawn while the babies use you as a pillow (or jungle gym. Just depends). Baby goats are scientifically proven to remedy depression from endless hours in a dreary indoor space, so don't miss your chance to snag a little after work therapy! You in? This event is limited to adults ages 21 and older. Please feel free to BYOB and outside food is welcome. The event will reschedule if inclement weather or should a farm emergency arise. Participants will be notified as quickly as possible in case of cancellation, and all tickets will be refunded.
$20Live Music!
The farm offers live music once a month in June, July and August. 2021 our...Read more
The farm offers live music once a month in June, July and August. 2021 our Music on the Farm will be: June 19 Christopher David Hanson Band July 24 Jamie Lin Wilson & Courtney Patton August.... yet to be determined There is also food for purchase at these events.
$3.50Dozen eggs
Farm Fresh eggs available in the big red barn. (Supply is variable depending...Read more
Farm Fresh eggs available in the big red barn. (Supply is variable depending on the girls)
$15Yoga on the Farm!
Slow Yoga for fun at the farm offers a unique opportunity to play, unwind, st...Read more
Slow Yoga for fun at the farm offers a unique opportunity to play, unwind, stretch and interact with the animals while practicing yoga. Thursday evenings from 6-7pm in June, July and August Classes may cancel due to weather.
Activities
Offered on the Host's property or nearby.
Boating
6.5 miles from the public boat landing on beautiful Lake Vermilion!
Fishing
Approx 6 miles from beautiful Lake Vermilion. Premier fishing lake in northern Minnesota
Hiking
Feel free to explore the 120 acre farm or expand the hike to any of our local sites
Snow sports
Snow shoeing, cross country skiing and we are adjacent to a public snowmobile trail
Swimming
Six miles from the public beach at Lake Vermilion, hop skip and a jump from several other northern Minnesota lakes
Wildlife watching
There are a variety of "wild things" out and about the property. I have seen deer, bear, fox and bobcat along with other fuzzy...Read more
Terrain
Natural features you'll find at Camping with the Critters in Minnesota.
Forest
We have 120 acres of field, forest and wetlands ready for exploring!
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22 Reviews
This was definitely a unique and unforgettable experience, and we will be back! If you’re the type of person that has always dreamed of living on the farm, you are going to love camping here! So many diverse and fun animals, all of which seemed to have their own personalities! Great for picture taking and kids of all ages! The scenery was absolutely beautiful, the amenities and host were all encompassing! Loved meeting Lois, super warm personality and very accommodating. If you’re looking for fresh air, and a big starry night sky, with fun animal sounds...makes sure to try this place out!
Staying here was a complete joy! We had so much fun seeing and interacting with the animals and Lois was a fantastic host! The site we chose was in the alpaca pasture and after they got to know us the alpacas and llamas and sheep would come to say hi whenever we were in sight. The porta potty was very clean and we were provided with everything we wished for our stay. And did I mention Lois was amazing?!
Omigoodness! You are too kind! It was amazing getting to know you and your daughter and sharing the little farm in the woods. I sure hope you can make it back some day!
Campsite was level and dry with plenty of shade. The view of the Farm was perfect and the animals are happy and friendly. Firewood was provided, which is a big plus. We all had a fun and relaxing time .. definitely going back !
We had a wonderful experience camping with the farm animals. The host was very warm and welcoming. Highly recommend.
My family had a great time camping with the critters. Lois and others went out of their way to make sure we were ok. We encountered a thunderstorm on our first night, and we were provided shelter at the barn if we needed it (we did for a short time). The kids loved meeting all of the animals, and inviting them to our campsite (even if we didn't want the special guests at our supper). The location is very close to Lake Vermillion, and you can wander around the upper part of MN, where there are loads of hiking and swimming opportunities (provided you bring insect repellent in the summer). We were also able to do farm yoga, which happens every Thursday night during the summer. I would recommend this site to anyone, as this local business deserves support!
This place is beyond charming! What a wonderful opportunity to interact with animals in a beautiful and unique setting. Lois was the consummate hostess, and her love of the land shows in all her words and actions.
No matter how old you are, this place brings out the happy little kid in everyone. Bring your family and make joyful memories here!
We enjoyed your farm so much! Thank you for your hospitality and sharing your beautiful farm with us.
Our stay was fantastic! We had a very private campsite in a picturesque yak pasture (do you know what a yak is? I didn’t.) The petting zoo was a huge hit for our kids ages 3 and 5. There were many other attractions including a playground and live music. For breakfast we had fresh turkey and chicken eggs over the campfire. This is a great place for kids and adults. It was a welcome reprieve from over crowded public campgrounds. Highly recommend!
Awards
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- Cook's Country Connection
- State
- Minnesota
- Country
- United States
- $25/night
- 3 Sites
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Thank you sooo much! It was great getting to meet you and your son! I'm glad all my furry, fuzzy and feathery friends weren't too much!