Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Park Reserve

How does a campground within a sprawling 5,500-acre park reserve, surrounded by wetlands, forests, and seven interconnected lakes, sound for your next outdoor adventure? Located just 25 minutes north of downtown Minneapolis/St. Paul in Lino Lakes, Minnesota, the Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Park Reserve Campground offers an idyllic mix of natural beauty, outdoor recreation, and proximity to urban amenities.

This campground boasts 80 campsites, catering to a variety of preferences with loops for large RVs, tents, and smaller trailers, as well as two cozy camper cabins. Many sites are nestled among shaded woodlands, offering a sense of privacy and tranquility. On-site amenities include modern bathhouses with showers, flush toilets, a well-maintained dump station, and a playground. Nature lovers will appreciate the adjacent lakes for fishing, kayaking, and canoeing, as well as the trails for hiking and biking. A sandy swimming beach on Centerville Lake and the nearby Wargo Nature Center provide family-friendly activities, while the Chomonix Golf Course, less than a mile away, adds another unique recreational option.

Within the park, a 22-mile canoe water trail offers paddlers a chance to explore the serene waterways, and bird enthusiasts can revel in one of the region's most significant migratory bird habitats. For a cultural touch, the area includes Native American historic sites and seasonal nature programs at the amphitheater. Whether you're planning a weekend escape or a longer vacation, this campground offers a harmonious blend of outdoor serenity and nearby conveniences for campers of all kinds.