The 6 Best Glamping & Campgrounds in Minnesota
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Minnesota covers a lot of ground worth camping in — the scenic North Shore of Lake Superior, easy weekend escapes near the Twin Cities, and lakefront cabins at the gateway to the Boundary Waters. Here are six spots worth building a trip around.
North Shore (Lake Superior)
1. North Shore Camping Co. — Beaver Bay
The comfort details here are exactly on-brand: wood-stove-heated canvas tents, genuinely great beds and linens, fire starters and lanterns provided, a sauna on-site, and world-class state-park hiking minutes away.
Best for: couples, first-timers, hikers | One thing to know: sites involve an uphill walk to the bathrooms — request a more secluded site when booking.
2. Wildhaven — Two Harbors
A small, beautifully run yurt stay that keeps winning over camping skeptics. Sauna, kayaks, and serene surroundings near Split Rock make it a superb solo or first-time glamping pick — genuinely one of the best-reviewed stays in the whole directory.
Best for: solo travelers, couples, first-time glampers | See full listing →
3. Lamb's Resort & Campground — Schroeder
A beloved, decades-established Lake Superior campground with cozy heated cabins and superb lake breezes for sleeping. Returning guests rebook so far ahead that lakeside spots are hard to land — plan months out.
Best for: families, couples, return regulars | See full listing →
Near the Twin Cities
4. Sweetbriar Ridge — Pine City
A meticulously detailed dome property close enough to the Twin Cities for an easy weekend escape, with genuinely dark, star-filled skies. The wood-burning hot tub is the standout feature reviewers mention constantly.
Best for: couples, anniversary trips, babymoons | See full listing →
5. Whitetail Woods Camper Cabins — Farmington
A genuinely affordable Dakota County park cabin option barely 30 minutes from the Twin Cities — an easy, low-stakes introduction to “glamping” for anyone who’s never tried it. A true cart-in setup, but real climate control for a fraction of resort prices.
Best for: families, budget-conscious campers, first-timers | See full listing →
Ely & the Boundary Waters Gateway
6. Moose Track Adventures Resort — Ely
A genuinely well-loved, family-run lakefront cabin resort just outside Ely — the gateway town to the Boundary Waters. Multiple reviewers have been coming back for over a decade, and owners Jim and Joan are named constantly for their hospitality.
Best for: families, return regulars, anglers | See full listing →
How to Choose
- First time glamping, want it easy? Wildhaven
- Want the sauna-and-hike combo? North Shore Camping Co.
- Bringing the whole family, want a lake-cabin classic? Lamb’s Resort
- Want a quick escape from the Twin Cities? Sweetbriar Ridge or Whitetail Woods
- Heading into the Boundary Waters? Moose Track Adventures Resort
Solo along the North Shore? See our Comfort-First Guide to Solo Camping for Women before you go, and browse the rest of the Midwest in our Glamping & Campground Directory.