Dawn Keller Blog
RSS Feed
Subscribe and receive email notifications of new blog posts.
RSS Feed
- 2026 | 19 Posts
- 2025 | 48 Posts
- 2024 | 47 Posts
- 2023 | 45 Posts
- 2022 | 46 Posts
- 2021 | 48 Posts
- 2020 | 48 Posts
- 2019 | 39 Posts
- 2018 | 30 Posts
Alexandria, MN | 9 Posts
Bloomington, MN | 1 Posts
Brainerd, MN | 1 Posts
Buy a Home | 41 Posts
Buy Your First Home | 2 Posts
Edina, MN | 1 Posts
Explore Minnesota | 2 Posts
Home Improvement | 25 Posts
Homeownership | 60 Posts
Minneapolis, MN | 29 Posts
Saint Paul MN | 14 Posts
Sell a House | 17 Posts
Sell Your Home | 22 Posts
Twin Cities | 144 Posts
Wayzata, MN | 1 Posts
White Bear Lake, MN | 1 Posts
July
11
11
Twin Cities: Weekend Camping Getaway
No matter where you are in Minnesota, a great outdoor adventure is never far away. That includes some amazing weekend camping getaways in the Twin Cities area! So if you're looking for the perfect campsite near these Minneapolis homes for sale, you won't have to look very far.
- Lake Auburn Campground - 7290 Victoria Dr., Victoria, MN 55386
You'll find 57 rustic campsites at the Lake Auburn Campground, a shady camping area near the shore of its namesake lake. It's located within Carver Park Reserve, including multiple hiking and biking trails, picnic areas, an off-leash dog park, swimming beach, and the Grimm Farm Historic Site. It's also convenient to numerous Victoria homes for sale. Although the campground is open to RVs, no hookups are available, making it best suited to tent camping. - Elm Creek Park Reserve - 12400 James Deane Pkwy., Maple Grove, MN 55369
Spanning 4,900 acres, Elm Creek Park Reserve is the largest unit in the Three Rivers Park District, including numerous parks and recreation areas throughout the Twin Cities. Located a stone's throw from many Maple Grove homes for sale, Elm Creek Park Reserve includes various camping options, including camper cabins, a large group camping area, and a horse camp adjacent to the park's archery range and bridle trails. This park also offers 50 miles of hiking trails and is a great destination for bird watching and wildlife viewing. - Lebanon Hills Regional Park - 860 Cliff Rd., Eagan, MN 55123
The wild landscape of Lebanon Hills Regional Park is just 30 minutes south of Minneapolis and offers a secluded campground surrounded by nearly 2,000 acres of peaceful woodlands. Nearly 100 campsites are available, ranging from rustic tent sites to full-hookup sites for RVs. Lebanon Hills Regional Park also encompasses a chain of mostly-undeveloped lakes and ponds, making it popular for fishing and kayaking. - Fish Lake Acres Campground - 3000 210th St. E, Prior Lake, MN 55372
A privately owned campground less than 40 minutes southwest of Minneapolis, Fish Lake Acres Campground is a great destination for a family weekend camping trip. About 140 campsites are available, including full-hookup RV and primitive tent sites. The campground also offers a swimming beach and boat launch on Fish Lake. The lake is known as a good fishing lake for bass, pike, and panfish, and Fish Lake Campground offers excellent access for anglers. - Afton State Park - 6959 Peller Ave. S, Hastings, MN 55033
Nestled Along the St. Croix River, Afton State Park is a great option for campers who truly want to get away from it all. In particular, backpackers will enjoy exploring the park's 20 miles of trails and spending the night at one of 28 remote hike-in campsites. A group tent camp and several camper cabins and yurts are also available. Afton State Park is less than 30 minutes east of St. Paul, making it one of the best camping options near these St. Paul homes for sale. - Rice Creek Campgrounds - 7373 Main St., Centerville, MN 55038
Campers have many options at Rice Creek Campgrounds, a 5,000-acre scenic wilderness nestled between the Rice Chain of Lakes, 25 minutes north of the Twin Cities. The campground is shady and secluded, offering rustic tent sites as well as RV sites with 30- and 50-amp hookups. Don't be surprised if deer or wild turkeys decide to wander through your campsite.
Ready to learn more about the adventures that await in Minnesota? Call today to talk with our real estate agents about finding your dream home in the Twin Cities area.