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Family Campground

With 1200 acres of open fields, miles of trails, shady forests and a meandering river to explore, Camp Stearns is an ideal spot for a summer family get-away!

Experience our newest Scouting family vacation opportunity where you can stay in a fully furnished yurt, cabin or in your own tent. Choose your length of stay and take full advantage of the properties amenities for activities like exploring, hiking, biking, boating and more!

Some Activities You'll Do

Geocaching

Geocaching is an orienteering course using hand-held GPS units.

Boating

Boating can enrich an experience at camp whether it's just something you do for an hour or if it is the center of your outing.

Campfires

A toasty campfire is often the focus of any campout.

Hiking

Hiking at camp is a fantastic way to enjoy the environment.

Pedal Carts

All the fun of go-karts combined with biking at camp!

Disc Golf

Can you toss a frisbee? If the answer is yes than you can try out this cool activity.

Team Building Games

Enjoy the outdoors and hanging with your unit while doing new team building games each season.

Fat Tire Biking

Hit the trails this on a Fat Tire Bike and explore the trails in a new way

Fishing

Fishing is a great way to connect with nature, relieve some stress, learn how our ancestors used to acquire food, and more!

Nature Trail

Day or night, our nature trails make your hike even more exciting.

Yurts

Yurts are round canvas structures with wood floors, doors, window panels and an operable skylight in the domed roof! Yurts range in size from 20ft to 30ft in diameter and sleep 5 to 7 people.

Furniture: Yurts have a futon, side chair, side tables, small dining set and a twin over full size bunk bed.

Electricity: Yurts have electrical outlets and built in overhead lighting.

Cooking: Yurts include a small refrigerator, microwave and counter for food storage. We recommend keeping all food in secure scent-proof containers. No open flame cooking or candles are allowed inside of yurts. Crockpots and small appliances are acceptable. A picnic table and fire ring area for cooking is available outside.

Water/Bathrooms: Yurts do not have indoor plumbing but are located very close to a full-service shower house with flush toilets, hot water and showers. A spigot for water is located between each yurt site.

Yard: Yurts have a small deck as well as adjoining yard area with picnic table, fire ring and space for activities.

Internet: Campwide WiFi is not available at this time. Verizon and Sprint are the strongest signals for cell coverage.

Cabins

Four cozy sleeping cabins are available on the camp property. Two cabins are simple one room structures with curtains dividing sleeping space while two have separate bedroom(s). Each facility sleeps between 5 to 7 people.

Furniture: Each cabin has a sitting area with a futon/couch and side chair. A dining set that seats four to six, with space to set up an additional table. Sleeping spaces include a full size bed and bunk beds.

Electricity: All cabins have electricity.

Cooking: Cabins contain full or partial kitchens with refrigeration. Each is equipped with cooking supplies and dishware for eight.

Water/Bathrooms: Cabins have full indoor plumbing and either half or ¾ baths.

Yards: Cabins have a yard area with picnic table, fire ring and space for activities. Some include a small deck.

Internet: Campwide WiFi is not available at this time. Verizon and Sprint are the strongest signals for cell coverage.

Campsites

All campsites include a space to accommodate a tent large enough for a 10-person tent, picnic table, fire ring and access to a water spigot. Outdoor primitive toilets and full shower/toilet building are nearby. [picture]

Camp Stearns offers opportunities for hiking, biking (bring your own bike), fishing, boating (watercraft available), geocaching, disc golf, pedal karts (equipment provided), campfires and more.

All activities are self-serve, meaning they don’t require staff supervision and your family can do at their leisure.

Families also love to bring games, tie-dye, skill kits, sports equipment and more to do on their own!

Location Details

2021 Family Campground at Stearns

Stearns: 320-236-7879
Registration Questions: 612-261-2303

Who can Reserve?

Any Scouting Family (at least one member is a registered Scouter) can reserve.

How much does it cost?

Yurts: $60/night
Cabins: $75/night
Campsite: $20/night

When are reservations available?

Families can make reservations for any day during the months of June, July and August. Facilities and sites are available for rental all days of the week,

What activities are available?

Camp Stearns offers opportunities for hiking, biking (bring your own bike), fishing, boating (watercraft available), geocaching, disc golf, pedal karts (equipment provided), campfires and more. All activities are self-serve, meaning they don’t require staff supervision and your family can do at their leisure.

Families also love to bring games, tie-dye, skill kits, sports equipment and more to do on their own!

What is nearby for local recreation?

Camp Stearns is located in a popular cabin area for many Minnesota residents. Check out this website for a list of local activities you can pursue outside of camp.

What do we need to bring?

All bedding, food, personal items, clothing, towels, dishwashing supplies and basic gear to support your campout. See the Documents section for a full suggested packing list.

Does camp provide food?

Families are responsible for providing all of their own food. Refrigeration is available for both yurts and cabins. Local grocery stores are within a 20 minute drive if you need to resupply.

When is Check In and Check Out?

Check in is available beginning at 5pm on day of arrival and we ask all families to check out at 11am on day of departure.

What are your refund and cancelation policies?

Cancelations can be made up to 3 weeks in advance for a full refund less the non-refundable deposit.

What are your polices on pets and smoking?

Sorry, you’ll have to leave your pets at home as we have a collective no pets policy. Smoking is not allowed inside of any structures (including yurts).

How do I get to Camp Stearns?

Address: 3303 County Road 44, South Haven, MN, 55382. Map software and applications will recognize this address and lead you directly to the camp gate.

From the Twin Cities Metro, head west on Interstate 91. Take Exit 178 at Clearwater. Turn left on County Road 24 and follow signs to camp.

Family Camp is a "choose your own dates" style outing. Stay as long as you choose!