The Edge
Hosted by Edward · Rochester, Minnesota
5 sites · RV, Tent, Lodging · 6 acres
Amazing views
Hipcampers say this spot has amazing views.
Family-friendly
Recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp is great for families and kids.
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Off-leash friendly
Pets can be off-leash at this Hipcamp.
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Log Cabin at the Edge
97%
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Site 1 - The Edge
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Grill with shelter -not a camp site
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Reviews
96% Recommend302 ratings · 164 reviews
The Edge is a rustic yet charming escape that draws campers with its solitude and proximity to nature. While the lack of electricity and potable water might be a challenge for some, the tranquility of the wooded area and the surrounding cornfields offer a peaceful retreat. Visitors appreciate the abundance of birds and the opportunity to explore nearby walking paths. However, potential guests should be prepared for the occasional airplane noise and muddy conditions after rain.
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The Edge was a great place... lots of private space. Spots are close, however, there are so many trees and brush that you can't really see others. Nice open areas, corn fields, port-a-pottie type restroom. Dogs loved being off leash. Easy to find. Only downside was the airport near by. A lot of private planes flew the night I was there.
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Laurie D.
12 reviews
This was my second trip to the cabin at The Edge; it will likely not be my last. This is one of my favorite places to visit! First, a few things to consider: The entire property has no electric or potable water. The ceiling lights inside the cabin are VERY dim, so bring good supplemental light. The exterior light over the door is also VERY low light. The lovely hanging garden lights around the parameter of the site are lovely but dim solar lights. Second, bring something to use for curtains. There are four windows in total; I use a cut up light weight canvas painter's cloth cut into quarters and they work really well! I tie them back during the daytime for added light. Third, this cabin in RUSTIC, in that there are well-used (not fresh) sheets on the beds and is quite dusty. I bring my own fitted sheet and blankets/pillows. Some folks might like to use a sleeping bag instead. Fourth - there was recent rain and lots of mud; one family using a tent site got stuck - they were driving a van rig and pulling a car - ultimately, they had to call a pro towing service and it ate up a couple of hours of their day and a few hundred $. I imagine this can be remedied by contacting the owner first to hear about conditions. This is a beautiful little area that I cherish. There is airplane and car noise, but I was easily able to block it out and enjoy the birds. On the edge of a wooded area and up-close-and-personal to acres of corn and soybean fields. I can hardly wait to return.
Kathy H.
5 reviews
Recommends
· August 2025
20 ft campervan · With pets ·
Site 1 - The Edge
Very nice site, easy to get too, plenty of sticks on the ground from trees for a fire.
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Devon D.
5 reviews
Recommends
· August 2025
Tent ·
Site 4/walk in
This is a really cool Hipcamp with several sites and a cabin. I was only here for one night but it was a quiet stay despite being near an airport. I'm an aviation fan so I didn't mind that, at all. You can tell that the host really cares that you have a good experience.
Ron C.
7 reviews
Recommends
· August 2025
32 ft toy hauler · With pets ·
Site 1 - The Edge
We stayed with our RV, two dogs and lil guy. Had a great time was super peaceful. No complaints!
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Bria T.
6 months on Hipcamp
This little cabin was the cutest and coziest little thing. Perfect for a small group. There are three beds (full size), not two, and the cabin was clean. The out house was, an out house. Stinky but not unbearable. I'd put a candle in there and prop the door open while you use it to allow air flow. The site was private since there were no other campers, otherwise they would have been in close quarters. The only downfall id say is that it took 3 hours for the host to respond to our messages and calls upon arrival. This led to us worried we may not get in the cabin and so we drove into town to get a tent. We got a cabin code from hipcamp, not the host, via email, 2 hours after we first reached out. We were just getting settled in when the host responded and he was defensive and short with me because he was "busy." Not impressed by that. So the property was great but customer service sucked.
Alex I.
4 months on Hipcamp
Ed was very accommodating and responded to all communication promptly. The weather was not on our side this weekend (it rained a good chuckle of the time), but the shelter was nice to use for cooking and getting a break from the elements. Unfortunately our 5th wheel got stuck because of the wet conditions and Ed allowed us to leave it until the ground dried. The group area had a nice breeze and plenty of seating. Nice place and we would definitely stay there again.
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Jeremy H.
5 reviews
Mixed feelings
· July 2025
Tent ·
Site 1 - The Edge
Great place. Good location. Beautiful grounds. Limited parking options, made it difficult for our uhaul and trailer. The bathroom looked like it hadn't been cleaned in a while, and the lights didn't work.
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Molly C.
5 reviews
Host Edward always answered my questions very promptly. The property is a patch of wooded area surrounded by corn fields. It was beautiful! The small cabin is located at the edge of the wooded area and the front porch faces the corn fields. I did hear traffic in the distance and a few airplanes every day; the sounds did not bother me at all. Lots of birds to listen to and watch! The cabin is quite cute on the exterior and basic and rustic on the inside; no electrical or water, although there is a main outhouse and I think a non-potable water source; I had self-contained equipment and supplies so can't speak to either. There is a wood burning stove that I did not need to use because I was plenty warm at night. The windows (4) do not have window coverings and I knew this in advance, so just brought cloth and pins to take care of that. I originally booked two nights and loved the experience so much, I was able to stay a third night (and will be returning for four nights in the fall!) If you like rustic, you will likely love staying at Edward's place! PS while I stayed in the cabin and also no one else on the property, I got to peek at the camp sites as well. I would definitely be delighted to tent camp on any one of the sites; a couple were quite spacious and all had sturdy fire pits.
Kathy H.
5 reviews
Recommends
· June 2025
33 ft travel trailer ·
Site 1 - The Edge
Beautiful, private spot. Edward was very accommodating with my last minute stay.
Amanda L.
2 reviews
I loved the solitude at the edge. Highway and airport sounds aside it was very peacefulm. The stars were beautiful and enjoyed the wildlife. Sites are just as described and the concrete slab, AstroTurf tent pad and saw were nice additions to the site. I had a great time and will be back.
Cathy H.
6 reviews
Mixed feelings
· June 2025
Tent ·
Site 2/walk in
The campsite is great, a little grassy hill overlooking a field that the sun rises over. It was relatively easy to find and the trails and amenities there were sufficient, except for the outhouse and the handwashing water, which reeked of manure and did not help clean anything. If you're prepared with your own handwashing station this spot will be great.
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Liam D.
2 reviews
Recommends
· April 2025
16 ft travel trailer · With pets ·
Site 1 - The Edge
Great area for pups to roam free. Toilet nearby. Reasonable price. Cute solar lights to light the path. Nice tree coverage. A little stream for the pups to play in.
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Lynn C.
3 reviews
Recommends
· April 2025
Super barebones but that's what makes it so great! Nothing in the cabin but essentials. Looks to be very kid friendly as well. Multiple play areas and a tree-to-tree zipline. The firepit isn't too far away, but there's also a communal firepit halfway between the outhouse and cabin. Outhouse lights weren't working when we were there but it was plenty clean for an outhouse. One gripe about the actual cabin, no curtains/shades. This makes the cabin pretty open, but don't expect much privacy during your stay. We ended up hanging a couple blankets that we had. Arguably, the most comfortable cabin bet we've slept on though!
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Donavan T.
4 reviews
Recommends
· January 2025
Amazing views, close but not too close to the city . Marvelous !
Andy B.
2 reviews
Recommends
· January 2025
The land was absolutely beautiful and the cabin was lovely and comfortable. We had a great stay and would love to return.
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Theo L.
2 reviews
What a treat. Didn't see a human being all weekend. Perfect weather and The Edge has everything you need. I can't wait to come back. Jack the Dog and I had the most relaxing weekend. Loved the walking paths. Sunrises and sunsets can't be beat. Host was incredibly accommodating.
Barb G.
4 reviews
Recommends
· October 2024
DON'T MISS OUT ON THIS CAMPGROUND!
26 ft travel trailer · With pets ·
Site 1 - The Edge
The Edge is a very well kept campground, secluded, quiet, nice area for walking, outdoor games and play area for children, clean outhouses with nonpurified water at central location, many campfire sites, owner responsive to your needs or questions and makes an appearance to work onsite. Site #1 is perfect for a camper or RV. I highly recommend booking a site for your family enjoyment or like us just perfect for 2 and a fur baby! We are here on business and enjoying the outdoors for relaxation!
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Renee J.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· August 2024
16 ft car ·
Site 1 - The Edge
Loved it - beautiful spot, great space to pull my car into and sleep at
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Tom P.
6 reviews
Y'all...this place is GREAT! We had the whole site to ourselves which might have helped but we loved it all. Great location from the cities. Not having to bring wood for our fires was great. Very private (again, we had the whole place to ourselves, not just this site). Super easy in and out options with a vehicle. There's a lean-to which is great for rain (we had 2 of 3 days with rain). We also booked the cabin and that's very comfortable with chairs available if needed, plenty of sleeping space (a single and a double with a single bunk), and a small table. We booked the cabin in the event of rain but even though it rained, we just used it as a great place to store our food etc. There are two zip lines - the kids and adults liked those. Plenty of room to roam. GREAT view!! Will definitely come back! And, would recommend renting out more than one site so you can have a little privacy!
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Kim R.
1 year on Hipcamp
Not recommend
· August 2024
Disappointing experience
29 ft travel trailer · With pets ·
Site 1 - The Edge
We got to the site and were unable to position our 30ft camper on the site due to tight quarters. We had to back out of the property on a poorly maintained inclined gravel road. Not a good experience. Contacted owner to inform him of our situation. He mentioned that we could camp anywhere on his property because there were no other campers there during this time. We looked but could not find any acceptable site. We were fortunate to find a place to camp elsewhere. Proprietor said he would check into a refund, but we have yet to see it.
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Daniel S.
2 reviews
I had a great time at The Edge. It was just the peaceful retreat I needed. There were barely any bugs, there was plenty of fire wood to gather, and all the solitude I could hope for. There were only two other campers there renting the cabin and I loved the privacy. The airplanes were loud, but I read the reviews so I brought some ear plugs - problem solved. A grate over the fire pit would have been helpful but I managed just fine with my cast iron Dutch oven. I will definitely be back!
Cathy H.
6 reviews
Recommends
· July 2024
Great place. Different at first because there is no home on the property (guessing it’s across the street) but host was very nice and responsive.
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Aidan W.
2 reviews
Mixed feelings
· July 2024
Tent ·
Site 4/walk in
Offering a wheeled cart to help schlep gear from one's vehicle to their site would be helpful. Perhaps paths of wood chips, too?
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Timothy B.
2 years on Hipcamp
Mixed feelings
· June 2024
25 ft campervan · With pets ·
Site 1 - The Edge
Needs signage and site markers, it was after dark, but couldn’t figure out where to go.
Kathy D.
3 reviews
Recommends
· May 2024
18 ft toy hauler · With kids ·
Site 1 - The Edge
We had a fantastic Memorial Day weekend staying at this site. We arrived after dark on Friday night and Edward was so accommodating and welcoming.
Upon sunrise we were able to explore a bit of the property. Our site was spacious and clean, and our young kids loved the swings and play areas. There is a great space for having a fire with other campers, even though we didn't use it. Yes, the airport and highways are close, but anyone of us can sleep through any background noise without bother.
Overall we certainly recommend others to stay, and look forward to future trips here!
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Lindsey S.
1 year on Hipcamp
The place was great! The are was spacious and clean. The view was amazing. The place was easy to access and so was the parking.
The airport is next door and the planes didn't bother us too much.
Very chill place to unwind and relax for the holiday weekend!
Saraya F.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· March 2024
Great place to relax!! Highly recommended! Our puppy also loved it!
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Gayle M.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· February 2024
We enjoyed our stay at the cabin. Our dog loved it too. The cabin was cozy and comfortable. Beautiful sunrise in the morning. I would stay here again.
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Sarah S.
2 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· November 2023
This little cabin was perfect for a couple of 70 somethings looking for the hiking opportunities in nearby state parks and wanting a place to camp without sleeping on the ground. We enjoyed meeting Edward and learning about his future plans for the place. We found him to be a genuinely welcoming host.
Michael H.
2 reviews
Location
Rochester, Olmsted, Minnesota, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
Hosted by Edward K.
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