Campgrounds in Blaine, Minnesota

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Blaine, Minnesota, is a part of the Minneapolis-Saint Paul urban area. It is located in Anoka and Ramsey counties and offers visitors many entertainment, sports and recreational attractions. Anoka county has 10,000 acres of recreational parks for swimming, biking, hiking, canoeing, kayaking and cross-country skiing. Many campgrounds can be found in the area.

Ham Lake Campground

Ham Lake Campground offers tent sites, lodge units and RV sites with many amenities including laundry and bathroom facilities, picnic tables and fire rings. Primitive tent sites and tent sites with water and electric hookups are available. There are rentals available for canoes, fishing boats, bicycle and paddleboats on camp. Aside from all the water activities, guests can also enjoy bocce ball, horseshoes, shuffleboard, foosball, golf and volleyball.

Ham Lake Campground
2400 Constance Blvd. NE
Andover, Anoka, MN 55304
(763) 434-5337‎
hamlakecampground.com/

Minneapolis Northwest KOA

Minneapolis Northwest KOA accommodates tent sites, cabins and RV sites. Amenities on camp include a swimming pool, mini-golf, wireless Internet access, a pavilion and telephone service. Firewood supply is available as well as LP Gas and a modem data port connection. RV sites have full hookups with 50-amp service and a maximum length pull-through of 80 feet. Those who enjoy playing golf can try any one of the 10 golf courses located within 5 miles of this KOA. Activities on site are swimming, bicycling and nature walks around the 20 acres of maples, oaks and lush grounds of this camp. Area attractions include the Minnesota Children's Museum (25 miles away), Minnesota Zoo (30 miles) and Science Museum of Minnesota (25 miles).

Minneapolis Northwest KOA
10410, Brockton Lane N.
Maple Grove, MN 55311
(763) 420-2255
koa.com/where/MN/23113/

Rice Creek Campground

Rice Creek Campground offers many tent sites and recreational activities within 5,000 acres of wilderness located in the Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Regional Park Reserve. Amenities at the park include picnic tables, fire rings and barbecue grills, firewood supply and nature programs at the campground amphitheater. RV sites are also available with water and 30- and 50-amp electric hookups. Campers can enjoy many activities that include biking, fishing, boating and swimming. Those who enjoy golf can play at Chomonix Golf Course, just a mile from camp.

Rice Creek Campground
7401 Main St.
Lino Lakes, MN
(651) 426-7564
anokacountyparks.com/

Article Written By Rona Aquino

Rona Aquino began writing professionally in 2008. As an avid marathon runner and outdoor enthusiast, she writes on topics of running, fitness and outdoor recreation for various publications. Aquino holds a Bachelor of Arts in communications and English from the University of Maryland College Park.

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