Upper Campground
Upper Campground
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Quick Facts
Price
Varies
Booking
Check Site
Sites
Varies
Season
Year-round
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Not Allowed
Upper Campground
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Campsite Fees
Standard Site Fee$0.00
Hookup Site Fee$0.00
Premium Site Fee$0.00
Hike and Bike Site Fee$0.00
Group Site Fee$0.00
Food Storage Locker Fee$0.00
Total Campsite Fees$0.00
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About Upper Campground
Natural Features and SceneryUpper Campground sits on open **prairie bluffs** above Lac qui Parle Lake/the Minnesota River backwater, with wide, unobstructed views over the water and surrounding farmland.[1][4] Campers describe it as **flat prairie with mowed spots in tall grass**, very few mature trees, and abundant wildflowers in season.[1][2] The open setting gives **panoramic skies** and good breezes; reviewers note beautiful sunsets and that the openness is great for watching large birds circling overhead.[1][4] Hipcamp and The Dyrt users call it one of the more scenic spots in this prairie region, with nature trails and typical western Minnesota grassland scenery.[4][5]
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- Pets are not allowed
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Humidity: 64%
Wind: 9.1 mph
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Common complaints• **Lack of shade/privacy:** Repeatedly cited as the main downside; Upper is described as flat prairie with very few trees, little to no shade, and minimal privacy between sites.[1][2][4]
• **Beach quality:** A reviewer was disappointed by the swimming area—difficult access via trail and rocks, green water, and poor sand—calling it the only really bad feature of their stay.[1]
• **Mosquitoes:** While Upper is often less buggy than Lower, some visitors still encountered heavy mosquito activity, especially after hatches or in wetter periods.[1][4]
• **Trails & surfaces:** One family found the grassy hiking trails hard for stroller use and wished they were gravel.[1]
• **Aesthetic expectations:** One reviewer felt the open prairie with mowed pads did “not look like what camping should be” for tent campers wanting woods and seclusion.[2]
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Upper Campground
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2 reviews
Upper Campground has limited reviews, placing it in the bottom % of campgrounds based on reviews
Review Summaries
Based on 2 reviews
What Campers Love
Campers consistently praise the **scenic prairie setting**, **lake/sky views**, and **spacious, well‑maintained campground**.[1][4][5] Multiple reviews highlight the **clean, newer bathrooms and...
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Pro Tips & Recommendations
• **Shade & heat:** Multiple reviewers emphasize there is essentially **no shade** and very few trees, so it can be hot and exposed in mid‑summer; bring sun protection, canopies, and be prepared for...
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Last updated December 13, 2025
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