Three Rivers Parks Campground Reservations Open March 11

Three Rivers Parks will begin accepting family campground reservations for Baker Campground, Lake Auburn Campground and Cleary Lake Campground on Monday, March 11. 

Due to high demand, the Park District strongly encourages patrons to reserve their spots early, especially people who are planning on camping during a holiday weekend. Three Rivers campgrounds open April 29.

Another option is a “mid-weekend” camping. In 2013, Three Rivers is offering mid-week campers a discount. If you reserve a campsite at Carver Park’s Lake Auburn Campground or Cleary Lake’s Red Pine Campground for one night, you will get a second night half off This offer is valid Sundays-Thursdays only and does not apply to group camps, or during the week of July 4. To receive the “mid-weekend” special, you must register in advance by phone.

To make a reservation by phone, call 763-559-6700 starting at 8 a.m., Monday, March 11. To reserve a site online starting March 11, visit: http://www.threeriversparks.org/activities/camping.aspx. Camper cabin reservations are by phone only.

Baker Campground is located in Baker Park Reserve, Maple Plain, on the shores of Lake Independence. Baker Campground boasts more than 200 electric and non-electric campsites and four camper cabins, all with shower and bathroom facilities nearby. Activities available include boating, fishing, nearby golfing, or a day at the beach.

Lake Auburn Campground, located in Carver Park Reserve, Victoria, is situated on the shores of Lake Auburn. The 57-site rustic campground offers swimming, a play area, pan-fishing, and miles of nearby trails to hike and bike. 

Cleary Lake Campground, located in Cleary Lake Regional Park, Prior Lake, features hike-in camping at the five-site Red Pine Hike-In Campground and the new 15-site Basswood Hike-In Campground. These are rustic tents-only camp sites.  

Group camp hike-in, bike-in and horseback ride-in sites are available at Crow-Hassan Park Reserve in Hanover, Elm Creek Park Reserve in Maple Grove, and Cleary Lake Regional Park in Prior Lake. Sites are rented on a first come-first served basis. The fee is $11 per night and payable at the drop box. For more information about group camping call the Reservations office at 763-559-6700.

Want to camp but don't have a tent or an RV? Try camper cabins at Baker Campground or Elm Creek Park Reserve.