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A-J Acres
Overview
A-J Acres is a 150-acre campground that offers a peaceful retreat for those looking to escape the hustle of city life. Located in Central Minnesota, this park emphasizes a return to nature with its **heavily wooded sites** and quiet atmosphere. It provides a mix of seasonal and overnight sites, ensuring a welcoming community feel for both short-term travelers and long-term guests. The park is designed to offer a balance of traditional camping experiences with the **essential modern conveniences** required by today’s RVers.
Location & Surroundings
Situated just south of St. Cloud in **Clearwater, Minnesota**, the park is nestled within a lush landscape of mature trees and rolling hills. The property features a private lake, providing a serene backdrop for morning walks or evening sunsets. Its proximity to the **I-94 corridor** makes it easily accessible for travelers while remaining far enough from the highway to maintain a quiet, country atmosphere. The surrounding area is characterized by the scenic beauty of the Wright and Stearns County lake regions.
Amenities & Park Features
The park offers a variety of site types, including **full hookup options** and spacious shaded spots for larger rigs. Guests have access to several key facilities designed to make their stay comfortable:
- A **sandy swimming beach** and dedicated fishing docks on the private lake.
- Clean bathhouses, laundry facilities, and a well-stocked camp store.
- Recreational areas including a playground, basketball courts, and horseshoe pits.
The **spacious 150-acre boundary** ensures that even when the park is busy, there is plenty of room to explore the wooded trails and open green spaces.
Nearby Attractions & Things to Do
Beyond the campground gates, visitors can explore the legendary **Clearwater Travel Plaza**, famous for its bakery and home-cooked meals. Nature enthusiasts will appreciate the proximity to the **Mississippi River**, which offers excellent boating and fishing opportunities. Golfers can tee off at several high-quality courses within a short drive, while those seeking a bit of city life can head to St. Cloud for shopping at the Crossroads Center or a stroll through the Munsinger and Clemens Gardens.
Who This Park Is Best For
A-J Acres is an ideal choice for **family vacationers** seeking a classic Minnesota summer experience with plenty of outdoor activities for children. It also caters well to retirees and couples who appreciate a **quiet, wooded setting** over a high-traffic resort environment. Because of its large sites and easy access, it is a practical stop for North Country travelers looking for a well-maintained home base while exploring the **scenic wonders of Central Minnesota**.
Amenities
- Recreational Facilities
- Policies
- Other Amenities & Services
- Recreation Nearby (within 10 miles)
- Facility
- Internet
- On-Site Rentals
- Sites
User Reviews
DI SH
First of all, if you want to look around, how are you supposed to get in. Look, they don't even have a button that you can push to call to talk to someone. Nobody came out to say hello or anything. We looked around and we said, let's just go now. Reading all the reviews. I now know and from personal word-of-mouth. People are saying, stay away from this place. I'm glad we already have a seasonal picked out somewhere else nicer. Why don't you do yourself a favor my family owns campground? Why don't you clean it up? It's not that hard to get paint or some wood. You're making a lot of money with camping and campers.Pity n must be Liberals.
Wilma Kelley
This place is awesome! Only got to be here a couple days, but would love to stay longer. It is rustic, in the woods, sandy but shady spots, has a small lake and beach with boat rentals. Yes, it has a large permanent population, but also plenty of spaces for Campers. All were friendly. It just has a big family vibe!
Jesse John
Great Lakeside campgrounds. Not the typical grid lot style campgrounds. Lots of woods and nooks for privacy. Really cool if you have a smaller setup as you can access more of the private spots. Nice sandy beach and big fishing dock. Dogs loved it too!
Erik Carlson
Went to Voices in the Valley NA Recovery event here. Grounds and people were awesome. Campground offers seasonal and day passes all reasonably priced as well as boat rentals and various other things. Campsites have water and power hookups 110/220 Everyone respected each others space but wouldn't turn you away if ya stopped to talk. I would recommend this place to everyone especially if you Love The Red, White and Blue.
Jennifer Korbel
We had a great time here! I read the reviews the day we left and was a little skeptical of how it was going to go. But was very happy with our stay. Were there golf carts? Yes of course, par for the course with seasonal campgrounds, especially when this is such a large campground. We never had any issues with the road being blocked or with seasonal campers being rude. The sites are grass/dirt and I imagine it could get messy with rain, but you're camping, what do you expect? The bathrooms near us were always clean. The beach was perfect for my kids, soft sand and no rocks at the water, so super enjoyable to walk around. I don't think the campers were overly loud after 11p. There were a few rowdy people but I kind of expect that while camping. People are going to let loose and have fun. Our AC drowned out most of the outside noise. Overall I would encourage people to go and try it out. My family already asked when we will go again (just just got home).