Ann Lake Campground

Clean semi private sites. Each has a picnic table and fire ring with a movable cooking grate. I saw 3 clean bathrooms and 3 wells for drinking water along the camp road. Camping hosts were friendly and answered all my questions. They rode by on bikes a few times a day. Lots of trails to explore. If you take the right forks, its a half mile hike to a nice beach. Lots of stars at night. Felt like I was way up north though didn't have to drive for hours to get here. I saw wild turkeys, deer, and lots of other birds and little critters. I will definitely camp here again.

Our family has camped at Ann Lake Campground several times. Just as the Minnesota DNR states, it is primitive camping. You get a fire ring, a picnic table and sites that are large enough to be pretty private. We use a tent, and dislike the RV-ready campsites that are so predominate in other campgrounds. Many of the sites are wooded enough that you don't see your neighbor. You are not directly on Ann Lake, but not far, though the lake isn't our reason for visiting. We like that is an easy drive from the Twin Cities Metro Area and quiet enough to think you are farther out than you are. The lots are very sandy (You are un Sand Dunes State Forest, after all.), so be ready to empty your shoes often and sweep out your tent before you pack up.

I drove through in our truck to see if we wanted to come back with our off-road-capable fifth-wheel; we did not return. The DNR road leading to the campground has some clearance issues for a tall RV, but minor trimming would resolve it. Once past the campground signage an in the actual campground clearance was a MAJOR issue for tall rigs. The sites themselves were beautifully maintained and in a lovely setting and some of the sites would accommodate a large rig, so it was disappointing that clearance hasn't been maintained. Note: the potholes are crazy-deep, so go slow and watch where you're driving.

Had a really nice time van camping here. We had site 19, which offered lots of space and privacy. All the sites seem to be spaced apart well, but some sites have less tree coverage than others, leaving them more exposed and they definitely vary in ground space and distance from the road. There are several walk-in sites available too. Potable water is available, and the vault toilets are well maintained. We saw the camp hosts (James and Kelly, they were awesome!) bike through a few times and even heard them reminding folks that the generators need to be turned off by quite time (10pm-8am), which we appreciated. Road has some bumpy spots throughout, so be mindful. The beach was nice and sandy, but it is smaller. Fortunately, only about 4 other groups were there when we went and had plenty o

Camp hosts do an excellent job here. Very clean and orderly. This is second year in a row both times not a speck of garbage in our site. They are also very friendly and accommodating.