Go Glamping at These 6 Minnesota Campgrounds With Yurts

Camping is fun, but it can be a lot of work. Setting up tents, inflating air mattresses, maintaining coolers, collecting firewood and starting fires… It all can add up, turning what was supposed to be a relaxing trip into a seemingly endless amount of work. Luckily, there are plenty of ways to reduce the work required for camping while still having a similar experience. One of our favorite ways is glamping. Specifically, glamping in cozy yurts that require no setup and are almost as comfortable as being at home. Here in Minnesota, there are several great places for yurt camping. Below, you’ll find six of our favorites. Looked:

Head to Shafer, Minnesota for a glamping adventure you won’t soon forget. This stay takes place on a 36-acre farm near Taylors Falls, and it has everything you need to have a great time. There is a grill, fire pit, picnic table and the dreamy yurt that will keep you warm during your stay. If you crave a unique camping experience that doesn’t require as much work – and offers the chance to see the inner workings of this farm – you’ll love this stay. For more information, visit the Stone Creek Farm page on Airbnb.

Minnesota state parks also have places to gamble! Afton State Park in eastern Minnesota is one of the most popular. This place is well known for its hiking trails, river views, bird watching and picnic areas. There is even an unknown beach along the river! When you’re ready for bed, you can stay in one of the park’s two yurts. They are equipped with simple furniture as well as wood-burning stoves for warmth. Outside, relax around the fire pit or eat in the picnic area. For more information, see the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources website.

Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area is a northern Minnesota park popular with mountain bikers. With skill levels ranging from beginner to expert, there are over 50 miles of mountain bike trails that cover nearly 1,000 acres. The trails wind through land that is slowly being reclaimed by nature after years of mining. Once the ride is complete, guests can stay in one of three yurts by Yawkey Mine Lake. With comfortable furnishings and great access to recreation, these yurts are a great choice for adventurous travelers. For more information, see the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources website.

Glendalough State Park is a charming destination in west-central Minnesota with plenty of things to do. Visitors enjoy hiking, bird watching, picnicking and swimming at the two swimming areas. When it’s time to bed, glampers can stay in one of two yurts along Lake Annie Battle. Like other Minnesota state park yurts, they’re furnished, let in plenty of light through the windows and skylight, and will keep you warm with a wood-burning stove. For more information, see the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources website.

For true glamping in style, look no further than this Airbnb in Two Harbors, Minnesota. On a wooded portion of a 16 acre homestead, this yurt has everything you need for a comfortable time. There’s a comfy bed, wood-burning stove, indoor spout, and even a kitchenette that includes a mini-fridge, microwave, and more. Outside, guests will find a fire pit, clean outhouses and even a sauna! For more information on this stay in an exceptional yurt, consult its page on Airbnb.

Here’s another Airbnb yurt you should take note of. This one is in northern Minnesota, this time on the edge of a large wooded area. Open year-round, it’s a great place to hike and snowshoe all year round. Inside, guests will find a queen bed, a camp stove for cooking, and a woodstove for warming up. If you’re looking for a place to step up your camping game, consider this place! For more information, see the yurt page on Airbnb.

There! Each of these six spots is a great place to glamp. Would you go glamping in a yurt one day? Do you have any other favorite camping spots in Minnesota? Let us know in the comments or by filling out our nomination form! And if you’re looking for other camping destinations, check out our list of Minnesota state parks with year-round camping.