If there’s one thing Minnesotans know how to do, it’s enjoy the outdoors. Our hundreds of campgrounds are a testament to just how much we love being outside. But there’s more to camping than just sleeping under the stars, and Riverway Campground at William O’Brien State Park proves it.

Just an hour northeast of the Twin Cities, this epic campground is great for a weekend trip.
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Riverway Campground gives you access to William O’Brien State Park’s 1,653 acres of wildlife.
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Use your campsite as a home base while you enjoy everything from oak-hickory forests to wetlands to wildflower meadows.
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You’ll have access to 12 miles of hiking trails.
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When you’re ready to relax, spread out a beach towel on the sandy shores of Lake Alice.
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You can rent a canoe or kayak to paddle the St. Croix River and see the stunning cliffs that line the river.
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Try to spot beavers and muskrats along the shores, or white-tailed deer and foxes among the trees.
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Pack a picnic lunch to eat under a tall tree or along the riverbanks.
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Break out the binoculars and catch a glimpse of one of the dozens of birds that makes its home around the campground.
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Watch the leaves change in the fall, or try snowshoeing in the winter.
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With so much to do, it may be time to break out the s’mores and pitch a tent a Riverway Campground in William O’Brien State Park. Have you ever camped at this epic campground? What do you like to do there?

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