Baker Park Reserve

2309 Baker Park Rd, Maple Plain, MN 55359, USA

Address:	2309 Baker Park Rd, Maple Plain, MN 55359, USA
Phone:	+1 763-694-7860
Site:	threeriversparks.org
Rating:	4.7
Working:	5AM–10PM 5AM–10PM 5AM–10PM 5AM–10PM 5AM–10PM 5AM–10PM 5AM–10PM

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Reviews 32

Ethan Olson

Baker Park Reserve is our favorite place to go camping in the metro area! We came here for the first time last year, and liked in so much that we came back the very next weekend and brought our friends along too! We have camped here many times, and we are always introducing new people to this great park. The park has at least three separate swimming beaches on Lake Independence, a boat launch, fishing piers, canoe/kayak rental, playground, hiking trails, many miles of bike trails, rental bikes, excellent bathroom facilities, and spacious campsites with a good combination of forest and open space. The campground is huge, so there are usually spaces available. Our family loves cycling, and we always bring bikes camping with us. The entire park (which is quite large) is connected by bike paths, and there is a 6-mile loop around Katrina Lake that is quite nice. These trails also connect with other bike trails outside the park, so you can ride as far as your heart desires. If you want a place to go camping within the metro area, look no further than Baker Park Reserve.

Mike Gallagher

This is a beautiful park, with a beautiful well maintained beach. The campground is also very well maintained and managed. It is easily a 5 Star park for a day trip. If you dont mind the soothing sounds of constant traffic on nearby streets, the only wildlife you see being shirtless men, and camping in close quarters with an enormous amount of people who all try their hardest to pretend youre not actually 10 feet away from them then the campground is a nice place too. A similar experience can be had in most suburban back yards, though in that case maybe your neighbors will talk to you. If youre really just looking for a place to sleep in your tent or camper where you can just spend the whole day at the beach, this place might be for you. If youre looking for a camping experience to "get away from the busyness of everyday life and spend some time with nature", keep looking. I might recommend Lake Maria State Park, not much further down the road, for such an experience.

Tyler L

The park is misleading about dogs. Trails are listed as being pet friendly for dogs on leashes, but the catch is that the DOGS ARE NOT ALLOWED OFF THE TRAILS. PERIOD. So if want to take a break in your walk for a minute, sorry, you cant step off the trail with your dog, or sit at a bench with your dog, nor can you stop on the trail with your dog. The officer enforcing this was polite enough, but the policy is a bit ridiculous. Dogs are allowed in the campgrounds, but not on unpaved trails between them. The park and beach were nice overall. The dog thing was misleading though.

Tammy Weise

Its a slice of heaven away from the city! But you dont have to spend a fortune to stay, everythings there it is VERY CLEAN AND THE STAFF WATCHES THINGS GOOD SO THERES NO PROBLEMS!!! Weve tent camped-really nice spaces! And then like two years ago we rented a cabin-BEAUTIFUL AND CHEAP! Swimming, fishing, boating, huge wonderful playground, wonderful trails, big sandy beach, super clean and large updated bathrooms, showers and dish washing station! And its just simply BEAUTIFUL and relaxing! GO GO GO! Youll love it! Really!

Michael Helfer

Really fun camping experience. As to be expected with any urban camping the campsites are pretty close together. Which can be a problem, depending on circumstances but was not a problem for us. Great access to beach, playground, clean facilities, showers, bathrooms etc. Water is clear and clean, beach is nice and not crowded, overall was a great experience.

Jeff White

Awesome! The campsites are spacious, and the restrooms are clean. The bike trails and playground really make it. We did the lake loop several times while there, and it was manageable even for the younger kids. Keep an eye on your little ones though so the mosquitoes dont carry them off! Theyre huge, but I understand thats just the way it is in Minnesota.

Rylee Heeren

Beautiful park, I have been coming here since I was a kid and have enjoyed bringing other kids to play on the newer playground and dip their toes in the swimming area. There is also enough trail for adults to walk or bike in relative solitude. Three Rivers takes great care of their park.

Douglas Gawtry

Stayed for a couple of nights in my camper. Was unlucky that it rained for two days before I got there, so there was standing water all over the place. It dried out over the course of the next two days. Kids loved it with the playground and biking around all over the place.

Alecia Breeggemann

There is a big park for kids, beach access, and a pretty bike path all right at the campground. At the campground the spaces are large and clean, the grass is nice, and they were generous with wood. There are a couple bike paths nearby as well.

Chris Gevik

Beautiful park. Clean water and beaches. Plenty of tables and grills for everyone to use and the playgrounds are fun for kids. Really big area to play bocce ball, catch, and they have volleyball nets. I love it there.

Kelly S

We had a fantastic time camping in this very clean, modern, quiet campground. The beaches and trails are beautiful. Bathrooms are always very clean. Sites are large, level, and comfortable.

Zachary S

Beautiful park with two very nice beaches. They have rolling hills with many picnic areas around the lake. Very nice campground and a large playground area with a couple of zip lines.

Danny Cawood

Great place to take a walk or go for a bike ride. They have a 6.2 mile loop thats very nice all times of the year when theres no snow on the ground...so, like, 7 months of the year

Artkitty Draws Things

Great bike and hiking trails, amazing playground and beach, well kept lake, spacious campsites, and clean. (All the pictures were taken from the bike trail)

Aaron Devin Petty

Clean, tidy and quiet during my off peak stay. Great launch base to explore the city from dedicated bike trails connected to town.

Molly Olson

This park has all the amenities you could want, and are living up to their goals of excellent customer service and sustainability

Chuck Heubach

Awesome park on a nice lake. Great campground, miles and miles of trails...close to metro area! Whats not to like?

Cliff Hallberg

The swimming area is full of Seaweed, it was disappointing because it is not like that last year.

Brandon Anderson

Great camping facilities and tons of things to do including swimming, fishing, hiking and biking!

Paul LaBarre

We love bringing the dog to walk here. And the playground is a place or granddaughter loves.