Bluff Hollow Camp on the Root River
Hosted by Eric · Stewartville, Minnesota
10 guests max
Best Hipcamps in Minnesota
Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2025.
Family-friendly
Recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp is great for families and kids.
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Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2023.
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RV details
Travel trailers, Fifth wheels, Toy haulers, Pop-up campers, Campervans, and Cars allowed
Vehicles under 24 feet allowed
Pull-through site
Accommodates slideouts
Surface type: Grass or field
Surface levelness: Flat
No Class A RVs, Class B RVs, and Class C RVs
Generators allowed
No electrical hookup
No water hookup
No sewage hookup
No TV hookup
What to expect
RV/tent site
10 guests max
Campfires allowed
Toilet available
Pets allowed
Picnic table present
No potable water
No showers
Pack it out
Cooking equipment absent
No wifi
Things to know
Getting there
Check in: After 3:00 PM
Check out: Before 1:00 PM
On arrival: Meet with Host
Cancellation policy: Moderate
Minimum nights: 1 night
Accepts bookings: 12 months out
Park at listing
No wheelchair access
Max 3 vehicles
2WD accessible
During your trip
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Reviews
99% Recommend319 ratings · 263 reviews
Bluff Hollow offers a serene camping experience with its scenic river and lush bluffs. Campers rave about the tranquility and privacy, with many enjoying the spaciousness and natural beauty. It's a dog-friendly area, and the river is perfect for activities like fishing and swimming. Some noted that accessing the lower campsite can be tricky without the right vehicle, but overall, the site is well-maintained and the host, Eric, is praised for his responsiveness and hospitality.
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Recommends
· August 2025
Excellent as always
20 ft travel trailer · Group trip
We’ve been coming every summer for a few years now and the camp never disappoints. There’s not much more to say about how awesome it is. Read the reviews, they do not lie. This place is amazing. I personally read reviews for insider information, so we will leave a few tips. We bring a lantern to leave in the bathroom and dusk til dawn string lights for the outside of the bathroom. Not a game changer, but a nice perk. We also pack a fire grate for cooking, old camp chairs for sitting IN the river and water shoes. Other than that, what we usually bring on a camp trip is the same.
This last trip in August we especially loved the fireflies and the multiple barred owls that we called in.
Eric is awesome, super helpful and we love that purchasing wood is an option. Easy peasy!
5 star camp experience
Toby & Summer D.
10 reviews
Recommends
· August 2025
A gem in the woods
Tent · With pets
Fantastic property and a great host. Can't wait to come back next year!
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Leaningcedars L.
2 reviews
Recommends
· August 2025
Tent · With pets
Beautiful, quiet, private, very clean. Lovely host and lovely location. You won't believe this is 25 minutes from Rochester! Our absolute favorite place to camp. Will not disappoint.
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Lara B.
2 reviews
Recommends
· August 2025
13 ft travel trailer · With pets
Great river adjacent site, beautiful bluffs and scenery. Great for pets to roam and explore. River is nice and mellow with good spots to wade and float. I can't wait to bring the whole family.
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Mike H.
5 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· July 2025
Tent
We love coming here, so much so I’d rather not leave a review because then people will know about it. 😂 Eric is great at communicating as always and the place is always beautiful!
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Stephanie R.
6 reviews
Recommends
· July 2025
Tent · Group trip
Always love being here. We live close enough, even weekend the weather is bad we can adjust to day trips and still enjoy it.
M
Mary P.
7 reviews
Recommends
· July 2025
Peaceful and Scenic
24 ft travel trailer · With pets
A beautiful location that's quiet and peaceful. We tubed on the river and did alot of swimming. Highly recommend for a relaxing getaway and reconnecting. Thank you, Eric!!
Heidi O.
5 reviews
Recommends
· July 2025
Relaxing weekend
24 ft pop-up camper · Group trip
Loved it! It was perfect for a short relaxing recharge from the busy life we live. Awesome sounds of nature in the private site that makes it well worth it!
Sarah L.
4 reviews
Recommends
· July 2025
22 ft travel trailer · With pets
Very private. It's a great place to stay. The dogs love it. The river offers opportunity to kayaking.
Marie S.
3 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· July 2025
Tent · With pets
Beautiful land! Plenty of river to explore & wildlife to enjoy- fish, frogs, fireflies, snapping turtles, crayfish, & more. We stayed for one night and had a great time. I’d recommend this stop to others and would happily return again.
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Abigail F.
5 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· July 2025
A scenic retreat
22 ft travel trailer · With pets
Visiting Bluff Hollow has become a beloved annual tradition, and each year, the site reveals more surprises. The landscape changes from year to year with a gorgeous river view in the lower camp. The site is always clean and quiet, a tranquil getaway. In three days, we did not see one person, and there was so much to explore!
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Giffy D.
2 reviews
Recommends
· July 2025
A place to relax!
Tent · Group trip
A beautiful location in SE Minnesota that is great for families or a quiet campout to get away. Highly recommend! The view is amazing and the river us perfect for fishing, swimming or tubing.
Heidi O.
5 reviews
Recommends
· June 2025
24 ft campervan
This is the nicest most beautiful camp site we have ever stayed at. The views are stunning!!
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Leigh Ann P.
3 reviews
Recommends
· June 2025
Beautiful
Tent · With kids
Beautiful property!!! The area near the river is great for kids and dogs to just play and be free. The host was great to work with. Highly recommended!
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Laura J.
2 reviews
Recommends
· June 2025
Tent · Group trip
I love sitting by the water reading a book. It's so peaceful.
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Mary P.
7 reviews
Recommends
· June 2025
Tent · With kids
Another great stay at Bluff Hollow! We enjoyed the peaceful quiet, did a little kayaking and caught a decent amount of small fish. This site is still my son's absolute favorite, we will return again.
Brandy H.
10 reviews
Recommends
· June 2025
Looking forward to next year
Tent
Eric’s land is on my top 3 camping locations I choose to solo camp with my dog for several years now . It’s beautiful and peaceful with the river and bluffs surrounding the area. He and his daughter stopped by to hand deliver raw honey they made with the own bees and see if I needed anything. Highly recommended
Becky H.
12 reviews
Recommends
· June 2025
Beautiful! Beware of the muddy hill
10 ft campervan
This place is really quite magical. Quiet, clear water, lots of wildlife. Unfortunately for me, most of my time was spent getting my van unstuck.
****I do not recommend driving down the hill that goes to the lower site, unless you feel very confident about your 4wheel drive. My 2WD van couldn't make it back up the muddy hill. I had to call a tow company with a winch. The host was very responsive and did recommend a local tow company.
On a happy note, my dog loved running up and down the hill and getting wet in the creek!
Vanessa A.
12 reviews
Recommends
· June 2025
Gem of a place!
Tent · With kids
We loved camping at Bluff Hollow and will definitely be back! Eric's directions and site information was very clear, so we knew just what to expect. The land itself is very pretty and we felt completely spoiled having such a large space to ourselves. We had two cars and two tents and were able to drive down to the lower site to set up camp. Both sites looked beautiful, but staying by the river was an absolute treat! There's no picnic table by the river, but it was worth the small inconvenience. We enjoyed river play, strolling through the woods, the wildlife sounds, and the tranquil space. I am already looking forward to going back!
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Rachel D.
3 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· June 2025
Camping with dogs!
15 ft travel trailer · Group trip
Beautiful spot with the river running through it! Great for our two families (and dogs)!
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Michele B.
5 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· June 2025
15 ft travel trailer · Group trip
It was a beautiful site. Clean and cared for. We love having the dogs off leash! The river and cliffs were fantastic. Host was responsive and helpful.
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Katherine U.
3 reviews
Recommends
· May 2025
Tent · With kids
We had a fantastic weekend! Perfect for full-@$$ campers. The site is peaceful, private, and well-maintained. There’s an upper and lower camp area with a pretty significant hill between them, so plan for a bit of a climb if you move between spots. The fire pit and picnic table were perfect for cooking, and the host was great—friendly and responsive. Recommend for anyone looking to truly unplug and enjoy some quiet nature time.
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Jake & Danielle C.
6 reviews
Recommends
· May 2025
Wow! Just Wow!
Tent · With pets
What an amazing property! Wildflowers abound on the meandering trails. Great spots to relax along the river. Even found a few fossils. Eric is an amazing host and responds quickly to messages. Can't wait to go back!
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Leaningcedars L.
2 reviews
Recommends
· October 2024
Tent
Nice private spot and not a long drive for us. Great for a secluded getaway. we look forward to bringing our seven year-old grandson, who will enjoy exploring the woods, as well as skipping rocks in the river. we don’t usually camp with a group of friends/family, but the space is big enough for those who enjoy doing that. we have already recommended the location to friends.
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Tony L.
11 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· October 2024
Amazing camp site
Tent · With pets
We had such a great experience with Eric, very responsive, and a very welcoming person that is excited for you to enjoy the property. The entire site is amazing, will definitely be booking in the future!
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Caitlin C.
3 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· October 2024
Tent · With pets
Bluff hollow is our new favorite place. Our small group camped near the river at the lower site and hiked up the hill to cook our meals. It was peak fall colors and a huge full moon. We enjoyed walking along the river and spotting fossils among the rocks, and we also made the trip to visit mystery cave. One of the kids in our group has a hard time with outhouse toilets but even she thought the outhouse here was good-clean, not smelly or cramped at all. Eric clearly cares for the land and for campers’ experience. It was like having a whole park to ourselves. We can’t wait to come back!
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Caitlin C.
5 reviews
Recommends
· October 2024
Very private, great views
Tent
Amazing view down at the lower site. Would highly recommend!
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Nick B.
10 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· October 2024
24 ft campervan
One of our favorite places to camp. Beautiful trees and we love that the dogs can be off leash and walk with us on the trails.
Great place to be one with nature. Plus Eric is the best host. Responds right away and checks in to see if you need anything. Highly recommend!
Patty
Patty N.
6 reviews
Recommends
· October 2024
Tent
What a gorgeous campsite! Tons of space to roam and explore, and a stunning view of the river and bluffs. Great for secluded solo camping and large groups too! Eric is a five-star host. He is super responsive, and even came down to lend a hand when I lost my dog and ultimately helped me find him. We'll certainly be returning in the future!
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Sam B.
2 reviews
Recommends
· September 2024
21 ft travel trailer · With pets
Wonderful property!! It gets really dark and stars shine brightly at night.
Def cannot get trailer on lower campsite but good for day use.
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Sarah K.
3 reviews
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