This Carver Park Lake Auburn Campground is so very well maintained. And it's quiet and calming…read moresituated among the woods of Victoria, Minnesota just 29 miles southwest of downtown Minneapolis. I absolutely loved every minute of my one night stay here! For any person, avid camper, adventurer, tourist, or simply just a local wanting to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city or looking for a short weekend getaway...this Lake Auburn Campground is it! Alright well, although it may not have all the amenities I look for when camping out (like showers, flush toilets and electrical AMP Power), I was easily able to overlook all of those additions for the simple fact this place is so easily accessible for folks like myself who showed up randomly without a reservation and needing a simple spot to rest for the evening. I couldn't have been more pleased and satisfied with my experience here. Let me run down all the terrific details this Carver Park Lake Auburn Campground offers.... - They have 57 campsites. - Prices are $15.44 for each campsite per night and then with 6.8% sales tax it = $16.50 in total. - They accept cash or check payments. - There's Wi-Fi, though cell phone reception works perfectly. - You can purchase firewood for $5 per bundle. - Check-in is at 4pm and you can check-out as late as 3pm. - You can re-register for each additional night starting at 11am. - Make reservations ahead of time by calling (763) 559 - 6700. - Quiet hours are 10pm - 7am. - Maximum of 2 tents and 6 guests per site or 1 tent and 1 RV. - Each site has a firepit and picnic table for barbecuing. - Pets are permitted at campsites but must be leashed among the grounds. - Even beer and wine are permitted, though no kegs or hard liquor. - How cool...they rent canoes, rowboats and single kayaks by the lake for $15 every 2 hours, and tandem kayaks for $20 every 2 hours. - Dump Station is $5. Some last things I'd like to mention.... - I discovered this Carver Park Lake Auburn Campground through the amazing app on my phone called Campendium. I highly recommend it for all camping enthusiasts. - The entrance road into the campground was not paved but easily drivable on very flat ground. - Once past the entrance station, I simply looked for an unoccupied campsite, backed my car into the space, set up my tent and then returned to the front section with my written check payment inside an envelope and released it into a white drop box. - I was able to pitch my tent on nice, fluffy grass which made the padding for lying down inside my tent that much more comfortable. Ya know, a lot of campgrounds are situated along hard, dirt ground that can make for difficult night sleeps. But not here, I always appreciate setting up on the grass! - Even though it was no big deal for me, there weren't any showers and only vault toilets. I guess just keep that in mind for when visiting. - The town of Victoria, MN is only 2 miles away and has all the extra necessities you'd expect from a big town like restaurants, grocery stores and even a Dairy Queen to stop in for a blizzard dessert treat at night. And that's it. I can't say enough good things about this Carver Park Lake Auburn Campground. Had I been staying in the area longer I'd happily camp out another few nights. In the end, I just keep thinking about how it was so peaceful here among the charming woodsy outdoors of Minnesota...I hope I can return during my 2022 summer cross country road trip.

Looking forward to checking this out this summer!!! The people working there were very nice and…read morehelpful

What a gem! Found this rv park by accident and glad we did! Super clean, very friendly and well…read morerun. Had about 6 washer and dryers, a pool a small playground and nice bathrooms/ showers. We don't usually use those but we had a water issue in our motorhome that weekend and needed too. We like that it was family run and old school! Our kids liked it as well! The only reason I gave it four stars is I was disappointed they charged us for our two children as well, I hate when campgrounds do that! It's like extra money for them during the summer. I wouldn't mind if there was a ton of stuff for them to do, but with a small pool and only a playground it seemed like a lot. Other than that this is a nice quiet place to stay.

Would give way more stars if we could! Without a doubt the…read morebest campsite we've found from Canada to Montana and onto the Midwest... Felt like home. Attention to detail. They run a tight clean ship. Safe. Secure. Cozy. Bathrooms are clean and well kept, and in a central location. Well lit all night. All staff are friendly, personable, and make you feel like family. Located in great little neighborhoods with parks close by, and great running routes. Safe. Accessible. We will definitely be back. LOVE.

The staff was friendly and accommodating. I went during the week and camped in the primitive tent…read moresites. It was quiet and empty. There is a trailer park vibe for sure. I'm sure it can get roudy on the weekends. Grounds we're clean, bathrooms were great and the beach was a life saver. And well cleared of debris and gunk.

Overall this is a great camp ground. We stayed in sight 41 with a 21' ice castle and it fit perfect…read morein the corner. It was early in the season so not very busy which was nice due to open sites for guests to park in. With the camp ground more full it would have been harder to have them park close to our site. Beach looked to be in good condition and bathrooms were as expected. Not extremely nice but also not destroyed. Overall for a place close to the cities and for a great price would for sure go back.

Stayed September 11 & 12 2021 Beautiful RV Park. Loved how…read moreit was setup. Only con pull thru site pads are setup for 2 RV's hookups are in middle of each concrete pad. Each RV faces a different way. Small strips of grass between the next sites with 2 picnic tables & fire ring on each end. All roads are paved & park is very well manicured. The Mystic Lake casino sits above the RV park. We didn't go up to look @ it. Mystic Lake Casino had their last summer outdoor concert on 9/11. Kelsea Bellerinai opened for Jonas Brothers. Concert was across entrance road to Casino from RV park. It started @ 8 & ended @ 11pm. We could hear the whole concert.

Park is nice but office closes at 4. So we rolled in late and had no access to the bathrooms or…read morestore. Total BS if you are tired, hungry or need a shower to clean up. So don't expect to enjoy the amenities they list if you can't get here on their schedule. As a dad who drove a long day to get here...I'm disappointed. My son is tired and wants a shower. Too bad for him. Oh yeah...need to pee at night son? Go by the tree because we don't have a card for the bathroom. Just quote and charge me $5 more and give me a code for the bathroom. Don't mislead me about the price and all the great amenities I don't get to use.

There are probably many things to see at this lessor known park. I managed to get in while it was…read morebarely open due to high water. Three months later the entrance from Hwy 169 is closed due to construction and the northern entrances are closed to yep, high water. From what I saw there is a small Trail Center some ample outdoor maps and porta potty. The trails were partially open and the skeeters were out already. I'm still trying to get another visit to this site but can't find another way in.

For the 2nd year in a row we have rented the park pavilion for a large family gathering. A…read morebeautiful park pavilion, with kitchen, picnic tables inside and outside, and large fire place in the center. Children of all ages and adults, all loved it. One day rental gives you access from morning until night. Beautiful scenery, and great playground, and public bathroom near pavilion. We brought in food (pot luck) and beverages and everyone loved it. Parking right next to the pavilion. We can't say enough good things. Last year was a wedding/bridal shower and it was easy to decorate as much as we wanted. Great family photo "ops". Strande's Lakeville, Mn

I enjoy kayaking here. There where a lot of nature to see from the lake. This is a great spot to go…read moreif you are a birdwatcher we saw so many different birds, ducks, and raptors. We also saw a deer and her baby. I love all of three rivers parks! This one you can rent kayaks, paddle boats, standup paddles. They also have lots of picnic tables, a playground and indoor bathrooms. It's a nice Hiking, swimming, Nonmotorized water sports, fishing, and picnics. You do not have to pay anything to enter this place, And parking is free!!

A pretty nice park with a large sandy beach and swimming area. There is a ton of picnic table space…read moreas well. I think I counted over 40 tables scattered around the park. Lots of covered shelter space as well as large oak shaded areas. Very pretty park in the middle of farm country, definitely pleasantly surprised.

My husband and I drove 30 minutes to get to this lake to kayak. There were HUNDREDS of death fish…read morealong the shore. It was disgusting. Their dead bodies were just flopping into the shore. We left and ended up going 5 miles to the northeast and got into the lake that way. We didn't see any dead fish until we were in the water and saw 30 more randomly as we kayaked. Super gross and disappointing.

Lebanon Hills Regional Park is such a great park for hiking! The trail system consists of over 14…read moremiles of summer hiking trails and over 12 miles of mountain bike trail. There are multiple parking lots available and even if they seem full don't let that deter you as the park is so large it never feels overly busy. There is also a beach and picnic area available too.

Came here to see the fall colors mid October. They looked so beautiful! I loved how easily…read moreaccessible the trail was. It's fully paved and has a few winding bridges, one that goes above a lake. You could easily spend several hours here because the park is so large! The people on the trail were really friendly. I loved seeing all the wildlife along the trail too. We spotted several caterpillars and saw ducks and different birds in the distance. The fall colors were very beautiful and the trail was wide and relatively empty for a Sunday mid-day. I absolutely loved it. Would definitely come here again in the future !

Great owners We love location. Nice clean campground. Hope we have many years here to enjoy.read more

We were moving out of our house into a 5th wheel and the day got long, and emotional. The owners…read morewere exactly what you expect from a Minnesotan, MN Nice. Great poeple. Very nice campground. Thanks for being so nice. Alex and Tracey.

Hyland Lake Park is one of my favorite places to rent a kayak and fish for bass in the Twin Cities…read more The lake is never too busy and the bass are always biting :) I easily rented a single-person kayak online and walked up to the rental booth to pick up my life jacket and paddle - off I went! There is a nice sandy beach, and other boats available to rent (including paddle boats!) This is a must-stop for your summer itinerary in Minnesota!

This is a nice park with a lot of walking trails. You can enjoy some nice views of water and…read morefoliage. Easy to get to with plenty of parking spots.