Maria is a great, accommodating host, and her popup is in a pretty area. Maria's description of the unit actually undersells it, as it has more amenities than shown - a 3-burner propane cooktop, a mini refrigerator, the equivalent of two king-size beds, an electric space heater in addition to the built-in propane heater (which I didn't figure out how to use, and didn't ask, as I didn't need it after the first night), lights, and an outdoor solar shower. It also has a trash can, also bins for compostables and recycling. The only minor negative is that it is located on a somewhat-busy 2-lane road, so there is some degree of traffic noise, but not enough to be bothersome. Overall, it was a nice place to camp.

This is a good Hipcamp site. It is very quiet and secluded - really, the only sound was from the stream flowing by. The waterfall is a plus, and there is a viewing deck nearby. Scott was an ideal host - he showed me back to the site, told me where to find things, and said to be sure to call him if I needed anything, and then left me alone for the rest of my stay -perfect! There is a shower setup, but I didn’t try it because it had cold water only, and when I was there in October, with lows in the 40d, I decided to go to the YMCA in town. The only two minuses were the extremely gravelly soil, which made it nearly impossible to drive tent stakes; and the long road back to the site (well over a mile) was a bit challenging for my front-wheel drive compact car (but in fairness, the description does warn that a high-clearance or four-wheel drive vehicle is recommended. These are both, however, pretty minor complaints, just things of which to be aware. Overall, a very good Hipcamping experience.

The hosts, the property, the location, the barn - everything was great, and all combined for a really nice Hipcamp experience. It’s a beautiful piece of land in a quiet, rolling location that is nevertheless close to the city of Detroit Lakes (although you would never guess that you were anywhere near a city), and only ~1/4 mile from the Detroit Mountain Recreation Area (mountain biking, skiing, et cetera). The hosts, Logan and his dad, are very personable and accommodating, and Logan treated me to a tour of the site’s highlight, a work-in-progress c.~1927 barn that they are renovating into a game-room/ gathering spot. Overall, while you may be better off looking elsewhere if you’re after a KOA/ Jellystone Park camping experience, or a place to bring your 40’ Winnebago for full hookups, it’s ideal for someone looking for a quiet , laid-back semi-rustic camping experience.

It's a "work in progress" with a lot of potential, but a long way to go. The sites are uncommonly large and well separated. The famous Austin Dam Disaster site and memorial is quite interesting, and worth visiting even if you don't stay to camp. The camp hosts are friendly and helpful. However, the campsites are not yet fully developed, ingress/ egress to/from the sites an be a little rough, the access road within the camping area is passable, but AWD/ 4WD. or at least high clearance will make it less stressful. The entrance to the park and campsites from Highway 872 is a full mile of narrow, rough, and steep dirt/gravel "road", and the entrance is about a mile farther out of town (Austin) than the supplied street address would indicate, and is not very well marked. The payoff for all of this, however, is a pleasant, very rustic camping experience. I would certainly not recommend this site to someone looking for a luxury camping experience, but for someone looking for a rather rustic campsite that offers good privacy and reasonable quiet (traffic on the highway is fairly light, but you can definitely hear it), it is good.

It really is a "Beautiful Site on the Mississippi". It is set on a moderately high bluff overlooking the river, and has an adjacent site where you can put in with your canoe or kayak. The campsite itself has a large wooden platform (which was completed while I was there, so I did not use it), large enough for a very large tent plus a sitting area.. It was enjoyable watching the river traffic (small fishing and pleasure boats, and barge trains) flow past the campsite. The barges are somewhat noisy, and that initially bothered me, but it didn't take long to become accustomed to the sound to the point that it was barely noticeable. The site is rustic, with no electricity or running water, and a porta-potty down the hill. There is only one single site, so there is excellent privacy and solitude; and a separate site on the same property where the hosts have their own yurt. What truly made this campsite so good, however, was the hosts: Jodee, husband Steve, and mother Mary, all of whom were tremendously helpful, accommodating, welcoming, and friendly. A great camping experience. I WILL be back!