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Oakwoods Trails Campground

With access by car, boat, or foot, Oakwoods Trails Campground sits on private farmland about a quarter mile past the owner's buildings. The campground operates on cash or check only, so visitors need to plan accordingly when stopping at the office garage for registration.

Mature oak trees shade the sites throughout this smaller campground, creating natural hammock anchor points that several campers have noted. Each site includes water and electric hookups, fire pits, and picnic tables, with spacious tent pads that accommodate various camping setups. The single road through the property can create backups at the dump station during busy checkout times. Sites remain well-spaced despite the compact layout, and the central bathhouse provides flush toilets and clean showers.

Recreation options include a basketball court, horseshoe pits, and volleyball area, plus a small playground near the facilities building. Torey H. found the campground "very nice with mature trees" and noted staff willingness to switch sites for better leveling when needed. The owners maintain close oversight of campground operations and traffic flow.

At $25 per night for tent sites, the campground serves as a quiet base for exploring the Austin area or as an overnight stop for travelers. For additional options in the region, campers can explore campsites around Austin or nearby alternatives like Albert Lea-Austin KOA.

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Location

Private Campground

Oakwoods Trails Campground is located in Minnesota

Address

23614 890th Ave.
Austin, MN 55912

Coordinates

43.69763404 N
93.08780682 W

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Connectivity

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T-Mobile5G
Excellent Coverage
Verified by 2 users
Last on 4/3/26
Verizon5G
Excellent Coverage
Verified by 14 users
Last on 4/3/26
AT&T5G
Excellent Coverage

Access

Drive-In
Park next to your site
Walk-In
Park in a lot, walk to your site.
Boat-In
Sites accessible by watercraft.

Site Types

Tent Sites
RV Sites
Standard (Tent/RV)
Tent Cabin

Features

For Campers

ADA Access
Trash
Picnic Table
Firewood Available
Phone Service
Showers
Drinking Water
Electric Hookups
Toilets
Alcohol
Pets

For Vehicles

Sanitary Dump
Water Hookups
Pull-Through Sites
50 Amp Hookups
Big Rig Friendly

Contact

General Info

Reservations

+15074376165

Drive Time

41 min from Rochester, MN
1 hr 9 min from Mankato, MN
1 hr 29 min from Minneapolis, MN
1 hr 51 min from Waterloo, IA

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6 Reviews

Campers consistently appreciated the spacious, shaded sites with mature oak trees and clean facilities including flush toilets. Most found good value at $25/night despite cash-only policy, with friendly owners maintaining a quiet, well-kept campground.

Nate H.

Scout

Reviewed Aug. 12, 2024

Really Great Campground

The owners Jan and Brian are super nice. The campground is a ways from their home and quite secluded and quiet. There weren’t any kids when we were there though, I imagine they could change the quiet aspect. The bathrooms and showers are very nice as are the sites. Well worth the $25 we paid!

Site5

Month of VisitAugust

Jordan M.

Scout

Reviewed Jul. 29, 2024

Late weekend excellence

Arrived Sunday evening and found the campsite mostly empty, (season pass members had campers here but there was only one other active camper). Staff was very friendly and helpful. TOILETS FLUSH! Showers clean, basketball court, horseshoes, and volleyball all provided. Could see the sites being kind of close and it being a little pricey but more than worth it in my mind. Site 6&7 were perfect for hammocks

Site7

Month of VisitJuly

Sydney

Traveler

Reviewed Aug. 29, 2023

Lovely campground with lots of trees!

This is a great campground with lots of shade and spacious tent pads! The large oak trees throughout the campground made for beautiful scenery and nice spots to string a hammock up. My site was right next to the bathroom building which did have a light on all night, but I had an eye mask so that didn’t bother me. $25/night for a tent site

Site5

Month of VisitAugust

Tracy B.

Guide

Reviewed Jun. 20, 2023

Nice and quiet little campground

Nice campground out in the woods. Not many sites but they are very roomy. Water and electric hookup only. They offer a dump station as well. There is only one road through the grounds so when leaving it can get backed up at the dump station. Small playground and bath/shower house in the center of the grounds. Seemed a little costly for the amenities offered. The owners are very interested in everything at the campground from guests to any traffic in or out. Seemed almost overbearing.

Site9 / 10

Month of VisitJune

Torey H.

Guide

Reviewed Jul. 27, 2022

Quiet Farm Campground

Clean and well maintained campground about a quarter mile past owner’s farm buildings. Signs for registration are easy to follow, stop at the Office (garage) to check in. Cash or check only, no cards. Campground was very nice with mature trees. Bathroom and shower available. Each site has a fire pit and picnic table. Some sites suitable for hammock camping. If you need a level site for a rooftop tent be sure to ask, my site was easily switched after I did. Overall very nice experience.

Site6

Month of VisitJuly

Jay

Scout

Reviewed Aug. 1, 2021

Quiet, and very well maintained Farm Campground

My partner and I were on our way out West and we stopped here for a night. The campground was extremely clean and well maintained. This sites are spread out enough that you have a little privacy and each site has a fire pit and picnic table. This area is actually part of the owners farm.

Bonus, it’s dog friendly. There is a small but we’ll maintained playground and horseshoes.

Note: it is cash or check only so make sure you have money to pay (we stopped at a nearby gas station to use an ATM). They do sell firewood and ice if you need it.

Site6

Month of VisitJuly

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Oakwoods Trails Campground located in Austin, MN?

Oakwoods Trails Campground is located in a secluded wooded area approximately a quarter mile past the owner's farm buildings in Austin, MN. The campground is set among mature oak trees, providing a peaceful natural setting away from the main road. When arriving, you'll need to check in at the Office (located in the garage) at the main farm before proceeding to the campground area.

What amenities are available at Oakwoods Trails Campground?

Oakwoods Trails Campground offers water and electric hookups at each site, plus a dump station for RVs. Every site includes a fire pit and picnic table. The campground features clean bathrooms with flushing toilets and shower facilities located in a central building. For recreation, there's a small playground, basketball court, horseshoes, and volleyball area. Sites are spacious with plenty of shade from mature oak trees, making them ideal for tent camping and hammock hanging.

How does Oakwoods Trails Campground compare to KOA and Yogi Bear campgrounds in Austin, MN?

Unlike the typically more commercial KOA and Yogi Bear campgrounds, Oakwoods Trails offers a simpler, more natural camping experience. It's a smaller, family-owned operation with fewer sites but more spacious camping areas and mature trees for shade. Oakwoods provides basic amenities (water/electric hookups, bathrooms, showers) without the extensive resort-style facilities of chain campgrounds. The atmosphere is notably quieter and more secluded, with a focus on natural surroundings rather than organized activities. At $25 per night, it's typically more affordable than chain campgrounds while offering a peaceful, wooded setting.

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