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.
Open for the season
County Road 11 road work
This spring and summer, a construction project is taking place on Carver County Road 11, which travels through Carver Park Reserve. The project is a partnership between Carver County and the City of Victoria and includes the addition of turn lanes, wider shoulders and other modifications designed to improve safety.
County Road 11 is closed between the campground entrance and Wisteria Street. Park guests should plan to access Lowry Nature Center, the Lake Auburn Campground and the Monarch Singletrack Trail from the north via Highway 7 and County Road 11. View a map showing the posted detour route and how to access Carver park features.
Now through August, County Road 11 is closed at its intersection with Highway 5. People traveling to Carver Park Reserve from Highway 5 should use the posted detour on Rolling Acres Road, then travel west on Highway 7 to County Road 11.
Lake Auburn boat launch construction
Beginning May 19 and continuing through August, the Lake Auburn boat launch will be closed for a construction project. The work will involve rebuilding the boat launch, reconfiguring and paving the boat trailer parking area, stabilizing the shoreline near the boat launch, adding a boat cleaning station and providing places for shoreline fishing. The boat launch will be open prior to May 19; however, from that date until the end of August boats will not be able to enter or exit Lake Auburn from the launch. The project is a partnership between Three Rivers Park District and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.
Interactive Map of Carver
Carver PDF Maps
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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