Barsness Park Campground in Glenwood Minnesota offers full, partial and primitive hookup RV and tent camping sites in a city run park. Located near the northeastern shore of Lake Minnewaska, offers one of the most scenic spots in Pope County.
The 300 acre park located on the southern edge of the City of Glenwood, has a campground with full hookups, electrical hookups, tent sites and shower facilities. Many sites offer a view of Lake Minnewaska.
There are four miles of hiking trails within the park and 150 acres is a wildlife preserve.
The park offers horseshoe pits, sand volleyball courts, softball diamonds, playground equipment, a skate park and a Frisbee golf course.
Two buildings are available by reservation and can accommodate large gatherings. These buildings are completely enclosed and include refrigeration and cooking facilities.
The City’s swimming beach is a short walk from the park and a concrete boat landing is adjacent to the beach.
There are two buildings within Barsness Park available for rent. These buildings provide an excellent spot for gatherings of all kinds: graduations, family reunions, grooms dinners, etc.
Both buildings are equipped with full kitchen facilities, restrooms and have picnic tables located inside.
Full Hookup sites are $47 per night
Water and Electrical sites are $42 per night
Tent sites are $27 per night
The Chalet rents for $125 per day and the Glenhaven Shelter rents for $100 per day. We ask for a $100 damage deposit at the time of rental, which is returned once the building is inspected by a member of the Parks department.
What campers say
Barsness Park offers a roomy, well-maintained community park with a wide range of amenities: established hiking and bike trails, an 18-hole disc golf course that’s recently been improved, ball fields, courts, playgrounds, splash pad, picnic shelters and camping sites with electric and water hookups. It sits close to downtown and Lake Minnewaska, making dining and beach access convenient. Visitors note the park is dog-friendly and features notable trees and hillside views. Practical tradeoffs: expect park traffic at times and occasional seasonal restroom or porta-potty closures during the off-season.