Lake Auburn Campground

For an authentic camping experience, try the Lake Auburn campground in Carver Park Reserve. This 57-site rustic public campground is located near an unguarded beach, play equipment, miles of trails and other park amenities for true outdoor fun. Rustic group campsites are also available for reservation.

Closed for the season

Rates & Reservations

Reserve a Site

Reserve a site online or call 763-559-6700.

Campsites can be reserved up to one year in advance of your first night's stay.

Daily Rates

Sales tax not included.

$20 per site, sites #1-56
$22 per site, site #57

A $7.50 (sales tax not included) non-refundable reservation fee applies.

Bike-only Site

Lake Auburn Campground is accessed by the Lake Minnetonka LRT Regional Trail. Campsite amenities include a commons area with a fire ring, picnic tables, hammock posts, bike rack and all the other nearby facilities of Carver Park Reserve. As drop-in sites, no reservations are available. Camping fee is $10 per tent per night, the site can accommodate up to 10 tents.

Campground Info

2025 camping season: April 25 to October 26

Located within Carver Park Reserve, which offers miles of biking and hiking trails, an archery range, a play area, nature center, picnic areas, boat access, watercraft rentals and more.

Lake Auburn Campground encourages recycling and composting. Get tips for green camping.

About the Sites

55 drive-in sites, two hike-in sites and one bicycle-in-only campsite.

Each site has a picnic table and fire ring. Pit latrines (wheelchair accessible) and drinking fountains nearby. Each site accommodates two tents, or one tent and one RV with a maximum of six people. Site 57 accommodates up to eight people. No showers or electricity. Generators permitted on sites 35-45. RV dump station free to registered campers.

Campground Office Hours

April 25–May 23

Friday: 9 AM-8 PM

Saturday: 9 AM–8 PM

Sunday: 9 AM–5 PM

May 24–September 1

Thursday–Sunday: 9 AM–8 PM

September 2–30

Friday: 9 AM-8 PM

Saturday: 9 AM–8 PM

Sunday: 9 AM–5 PM

October 1–26

Friday: 9 AM–8 PM

Saturday: 9 AM–5 PM

Sunday: 9 AM–5 PM

Camping for the October 2025 season will end on October 25, with the campground closing at 3 PM on October 26.

Policies

Please review important changes to camping and cancellation policies.

Rental Equipment

Canoes, kayaks, stand-up paddleboards, rowboats and bikes are available to rent at the campground during the camping season.

To join the efforts in making Minnesota a leader in proper waste management, Three Rivers no longer accepts plastic bags in recycling bins.

Accessibility

Three Rivers Park District offers select campsites to help aid those with mobility impairments. Amenities at these sites include accessible picnic tables, accessible fire pits, more level terrain and close proximity to bathrooms. Baker Campground also has two camper cabins which feature an entry ramp and more space between the beds for maneuvering. Location of these sites is noted on the campground maps.

These sites are held to be used by those with mobility impairments until all other sites are reserved. See site availability and reservations online, or call 763-559-6700.

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