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Pete's Retreat Family Campground & RV Park
Overview
Pete's Retreat Family Campground & RV Park offers a classic Minnesota Northwoods experience. It is a place where tradition meets modern convenience, providing a family-oriented atmosphere for travelers. Since its founding, the park has focused on creating a community-centric environment for both seasonal and short-term visitors. The grounds are beautifully maintained with lush greenery and mature trees that provide plenty of shade for the spacious RV sites, ensuring a comfortable and scenic stay for every guest.
Location & Surroundings
Situated just south of Aitkin, MN, the park is nestled in a region famous for its pristine lakes and dense forests. The landscape is characterized by its proximity to Mille Lacs Lake, one of the premier fishing and boating destinations in the state. The surrounding area offers a quiet escape from urban noise, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in nature while staying within a short drive of the local shops, diners, and services found in the charming town of Aitkin.
Amenities & Park Features
The facility is packed with amenities designed to keep visitors of all ages entertained throughout their stay. The park provides a variety of full-hookup sites that accommodate large rigs with ease. Notable features include:
- A large heated swimming pool and a dedicated kiddie pool for younger guests.
- Interactive recreation areas including a large playground, volleyball, and basketball courts.
- Regularly scheduled wagon rides and community events that bring campers together.
These features, along with clean bathhouses and a well-stocked camp store, ensure that your vacation is both convenient and enjoyable.
Nearby Attractions & Things to Do
Beyond the campground borders, the Aitkin area is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts and explorers. Visitors can easily access the Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area, which is world-renowned for its mountain biking trails and turquoise mine pit lakes. Anglers will appreciate the proximity to world-class walleye fishing, while those who prefer land-based adventures can hike the area trails or visit the Aitkin County Depot Museum to learn about the local history and heritage of the region.
Who This Park Is Best For
This destination is primarily designed for families with children who thrive on structured activities and social play. It also appeals strongly to retirees and long-term campers who value a sense of community and a safe, clean environment. If you are looking for a resort-style stay where the kids can play all day and the evenings are spent sharing stories around a campfire, this campground perfectly captures that quintessential Minnesota summer getaway vibe.
Amenities
- Recreational Facilities
- Policies
- Other Amenities & Services
- Recreation Nearby (within 10 miles)
- Discounts
- Facility
- Internet
- On-Site Rentals
- Sites
User Reviews
Anthony Dady
Amazing family campground! Cannot say enough good things about this place. Real owners who care and work tirelessly to ensure a quality experience.
Temple Gill
We have camped at Pete's for the last four summers. Every year we have a great experience! Pete's is run so well. Everything is clean and the staff is so helpful and kind!
Elijah Andrews (eli andrews)
this place is a blast! i had so much fun this weekend and we will definitely be coming back! i gave this 4 stars because they kept the karaoke machine on until 1am but at least people were having fun! i love all of the friendly staff and people here! definitely recommend!! and the ice cream is good as well!
Jennifer Heins
We have been coming for many years and are currently staying here. As I lay here at 12:45am, no one is closing down the karaoke machine, so people are blasting music while most people are trying to sleep. The music is so load my camper walls are vibrating!! This used to be a family friendly place but it's hard to want to come back when drunks are controlling the music and no one can sleep, including my children! So sad to think this is the final year for us!! We will find somewhere else to stay that is a little more respectful of their guests!
Michelle Fetters
Wish they would of said in the site that we booked from that the pool and hot tub was closed on labor day. As that was our whole reason for picking this campground. Owners were very rude and not accommodating at all. We ask for a refund for the week we booked so we could go find another campground that had stuff to do and see.They completely refused and were very rude. We packed up and lost over $300.00 luckily we found an amazing place to stay for our week!! Don't waste your time or money here!!!