Camping
Experience the joy of camping close to home with Three Rivers, where our campgrounds offer options ranging from rustic sites to comfortable cabins, including ADA accessible options.
Fall asleep to the sound of crickets and wake up with the sunrise as you spend nights at our traditional campsites, group camping areas, a bike-in site, a horse camp or camper cabins.
Whether you seek a more rustic experience or prefer to include more modern comforts when camping, our facilities have options for everyone to create an unforgettable outdoor adventure.
Reserve a Campsite
How to Reserve a Campsite
You can reserve a campsite online or by calling Guest Services at 763-559-6700.
Reservations are available from 120 days prior to the check-in date.
- Reservation Fee
A $7.50 (sales tax not included) non-refundable reservation fee applies.
- Reservation Change Policy
A modification fee of $7.50 plus tax per reservation will be charged for any reservation that is changed/modified.
Reservations may be changed/modified up to three days prior to arrival date.
Campgrounds:
- Baker Campground, Maple Plain: 203 sites
- Lake Auburn Campground (Carver Park Reserve), Victoria: 58 sites
- Cleary Lake Campground, Prior Lake: 24 sites
Three Rivers is a year-round destination for group camping.
Sites for larger groups are tucked into secluded areas within the parks, including some you can only reach by hiking, biking or horseback.
- Reservation Fee
A $7.50 (sales tax not included) non-refundable reservation fee applies.
- Reservation Change Policy
A modification fee of $7.50 plus tax per reservation will be charged for any reservation that is changed/modified.
Reservations may be changed/modified up to three days prior to arrival date.
Want to camp but don't have a tent or an RV? Try camper cabins at Baker Campground, Elm Creek Park Reserve or Cedar Lake Farm Regional Park.
Reservations are required and available from 120 days prior to the check-in date.
- Reservation Fee
A $7.50 (sales tax not included) non-refundable reservation fee applies.
- Reservation Change Policy
A modification fee of $7.50 plus tax per reservation will be charged for any reservation that is changed/modified.
Reservations may be changed/modified up to three days prior to arrival date.
Bike-in Camping
The bike-in campsite at Lake Auburn Campground in Victoria is accessed by the Lake Minnetonka Regional Trail. As a drop-in site, no reservations are available for the bike-in site.
Bike-In Campsite Amenities
- Space for up to 10 tents
- A common area with a fire ring
- Picnic tables
- Bike racks
- Hammock poles
- All the other nearby facilities of Carver Park Reserve
Rates & Fees
$10 per tent per night and the sites can accommodate up to 10 tents.
Elm Creek Horse Camp
The Elm Creek Horse Camp is located in Dayton on the north end of Elm Creek Park Reserve near the archery range.
Horse Camp Amenities
The horse camp has five sites. Each campsite can hold up to eight people and two sleeping units (two tents or one tent and one camper; two campers not allowed). Self-contained RVs are not allowed.
How to Reserve the Horse Camp
You can reserve the horse camp online or by calling Guest Services at 763-559-6700.
Reservations are required and available from 120 days prior to the check-in date.
Rates & Fees
$16 per site, plus a $7.50 non-refundable reservation fee (sales tax not included).
- Reservation Change Policy
A modification fee of $7.50 plus tax per reservation will be charged for any reservation that is changed/modified.
Reservations may be changed/modified up to three days prior to arrival date.
Camping Policies
Review camping and firewood policies.
Be sure to camp in a way that is environmentally friendly by following basic green camping guidelines!
See What It's Like to Go Camping at Three Rivers
Three Rivers no longer accepts plastic bags in recycling bins.
Other Things To Do
Biking
Biking in Three Rivers is a great way to get the whole family outside. Whether you’re the casual rider or a cyclist in training, you’ll appreciate more than 240 miles of off-roadway bike/hike trails that wind through woodlands and grasslands and rim the shorelines of lakes and ponds at our parks.
Boating
Three Rivers offers plenty of boating opportunities with over 30 lakes, rivers and streams. With lake access points and trailer parking sites, it’s easy to get the family out on the water to enjoy the ultimate Minnesota pastime.
Paddling
Recreate on the water with canoeing, kayaking or stand-up paddleboarding. Get exercise and fresh air while you explore the shorelines and bays where motorized boats can’t go. Need a boat? Three Rivers offers canoe, kayak, rowboat, paddleboat and stand-up paddleboard rentals at several parks.
Fishing
Throw a line for your own catch of the day. In Three Rivers, you might reel in muskie, northern pike, sunfish, bass or even walleye.
Swimming
Swimming beaches in Three Rivers are located near play areas, trails, visitor centers and campgrounds, so you can make a day of it.
Or try the swim ponds at Lake Minnetonka Regional Park and Elm Creek Park Reserve for the perfect mix of pool and lake.
