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
$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.
$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)
$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.
$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.
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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44 Reviews
The space to camp was BEAUTIFUL, so well taken care of. And being so close to the animals and getting to feed and play with them was incredible!
Camping at Cook’s Country Connection was amazing. We were amongst goats, llamas, alpacas, horses, baby yaks, you name it - day and night! It was an experience none of us will ever forget, and the kids already have plans to go back next month. Lois is welcoming and down to Earth. Bring some rain boots to run around in and a sense of adventure!
My family lived Camping with the Critters! It was easy to find, and my daughter had so much fun with the goats, miniature horses, donkeys, chickens, ducks, peafowl, miniature cows, yaks and more! She's already asking if we can go back!
We had a really fun stay at camping with critters. Lois and the gang were friendly and helpful. Best of all we were able to interact with a bunch of friendly farm animals who wondered through our campsite. Such a unique experience . I would highly recommend!
We had the BEST time camping at Cook Country Connection! Lois was a fantastic host and we got to camp with the animals on the petting farm. After hours, they brought out grain to feed and get to know the various animals (alpacas and baby yak and a mini steer, oh my!). Our campsite in the pasture was beautiful, with a fire pit and very clean port-a-potties. It was an incredible experience.
Omigoodness!! I'm so glad you enjoyed your visit! ❤️
It was very nice. The host was very friendly and interesting to talk with and learn about her farm. The animals were great!
Thank you! So glad you came! ❤️ Safe travels!!
My stay on the farm was perfect and Lois was so accommodating. I can’t wait to come back to participate in all there is to do from the tour to a fiber workshop one day. Thank you so much for curating such a memorable stay.
We spent two nights at the critters with our host Lois she is a very enjoyable and pleasant lady and we really enjoyed her little farm and all her animals. They run free in the pastures and you camp with them it was such an exciting experience we truly enjoyed it and will go back again
I am so glad you enjoyed your stay! The farm means so much to me and being able to share it has been the absolute BEST!! ❤️ Hope you can stop by again !
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- Property
- Cook's Country Connection
- State
- Minnesota
- Country
- United States
- $25/night
- 3 Sites
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Awesome!! So glad you guys had fun! Thanks for coming!