Dakota County offers two unique campgrounds located within large regional parks for a relaxing weekend getaway or a fun-filled family vacation.
Locations
2024 camping season
Friday, May 3–Sunday, Oct. 13
2024 reservations
Reservations for the 2024 season will open:
- Lebanon Hills Campground: Tuesday, March 12 at 9 a.m.
- Lake Byllesby Campground: Thursday, March 14 at 9 a.m.
Reservations must be made online. No walk-in or email requests will be accepted.
Make a reservation
Information needed to complete a reservation
- License plate information for the primary vehicle or RV
- Number of people staying at campsite (maximum of six per site)
- RV length, if applicable. RV length cannot be longer than the maximum listed for the site. RV sites are allowed one tow or towed vehicle that must be on the parking pad.
Steps to take prior to campground reservations opening
- Existing users should log in to their online reservations account. New users should create an account prior to reservation opener. Ensure account contact information is up to date.
- If you can't remember your account information, you can reset your username and password online.
- Review campground rules.
- Review cancellation policy.
- Visit campground reservation page. Explore the map, make a list of preferred and backup campsites that will accommodate your camping unit.
Helpful tips for making your reservation
- Log in prior to 9 a.m. A virtual waiting room will be part of the reservation process to help manage the high volume of traffic. All users online at 9 a.m. will be placed into the virtual waiting room and assigned a place in line at random. Learn more about the virtual waiting room.
- Individual campsite information can be viewed using the detailed or graphical display options on the campground reservation page.
- Use a desktop or laptop for best experience. For, mobile devices and tablets, the filter button is located in the upper right-hand corner of the search page. This will allow you to search different dates, number of nights and filter results.
- When searching by date or campground, make sure to click the Search button to update your results.
- Questions? Call 952-891-7000 or email parks@co.dakota.mn.us.
Fees for Lebanon Hills Campground
Prices do not include taxes unless otherwise noted.
- Non-refundable reservation fee per site per reservation: $8
- Pull-through full hook up sites (water, sewer, electric 30/50 amp) – sites 56, 57 & 58: $45 per night
- Full hook up sites (water, sewer, electric 30/50 amp): $43 per night
- Standard electric (30 amp) sites: $33 per night
- Standard nonelectric sites: $26 per night
- Firewood: $7.50 (tax included) per bundle
- Dump station: $15 for non-guests only
Tents are not allowed on pull-through full hook up and full hook up sites.
Standard electric and nonelectric sites can hold one 24-foot camper and 1–2 tents.
Fees for Lake Byllesby Campground
Prices do not include taxes unless otherwise noted.
- Non-refundable reservation fee per site per reservation: $8
- Water and electric (30/50 amp) sites: $37 per night
- Standard electric (30/50 amp) sites: $33 per night
- Firewood: $7.50 (tax included) per bundle
- Dump station: $15 for non-guests only