Lake Auburn Campground campground
Lake Auburn Campground
Reservations are accepted at Lake Auburn Campground, ensuring campers can secure a spot in advance. This feature is particularly beneficial during peak seasons when the campground tends to get crowded. To make a reservation, campers can easily book online or contact the campground directly. It is recommended to make reservations well in advance to guarantee a spot, especially during the popular summer months.
The best time to visit Lake Auburn Campground is during the late spring and summer months when the weather is pleasant for outdoor activities. Visitors can enjoy swimming, fishing, boating, and hiking around the scenic lake. The campground is surrounded by lush forests, providing ample opportunities for nature enthusiasts to explore the abundant wildlife. However, campers should be cautious of ticks and mosquitoes, especially during the warmer months, and take necessary precautions such as wearing insect repellent and checking for ticks regularly. Overall, Lake Auburn Campground offers a serene and enjoyable camping experience with its amenities, reservation system, and beautiful natural surroundings.
What's on-site at Lake Auburn Campground
Key facilities Snoflo tracks for this campground. Confirm with the operator before booking -- amenities can change seasonally.
Plan your trip down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max so trends jump out at a glance.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks. Hover any point for the full breakdown.
Nearby streamflow
USGS streamgauges within reach of Lake Auburn Campground -- pulled live from the National Water Information System.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota River Near Jordan | 10,400 cfs | → |
| Crow River At Rockford | 1,090 cfs | → |
| Shingle Creek At Queen Ave In Minneapolis | 9 cfs | → |
| High Island Creek Near Henderson | 67 cfs | → |
| Elm Creek Nr Champlin | 19 cfs | → |
| Minnesota River At Fort Snelling State Park | 6,620 cfs | → |
Nearby snow depths
NRCS SNOTEL stations within reach of Lake Auburn Campground -- relevant when planning a shoulder-season or alpine trip.
| SNOTEL station | Snowpack | 24h Snowfall | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan 1ssw | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Brownton Wwtp | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Hastings Dam 2 | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Kimball 3n | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
Plan a longer trip
The closest parks, lakes, boat launches, and paddle runs so a camping night can grow into a full weekend.
Parks
- Carver Park Reserve
- Lake Minnetonka Regional Park
- Dielthelm Park
- Roundhouse Park
- Don Logelin Memorial Lions Park
- Cathcart Park
Boat launches
- Merrywood Lane Minnetrista
- Dakota Rail Regional Trail;Baker-Carver Regional Trail Minnetrista
- Lake Trail Chanhassen
- Lake Ann Park Drive Chanhassen
- Main Street East Carver
- Chanhassen
Points of interest
Camping essentials & Leave No Trace
- Pack it in, pack it out
- Take all trash, food scraps, and gear back with you to keep campsites clean and protect wildlife.
- Respect wildlife
- Observe animals from a distance, store food securely, and never feed wildlife to maintain natural behavior and safety.
- Know before you go
- Check weather, fire restrictions, trail conditions, and permit requirements to ensure a safe and well-planned trip.
- Minimize campfire impact
- Use established fire rings, keep fires small, fully extinguish them, or opt for a camp stove when fires are restricted.
- Leave what you find
- Preserve natural and cultural features by avoiding removal of plants, rocks, artifacts, or other elements of the environment.
Set push alerts in the Snoflo app
Save Lake Auburn Campground as a favorite, set a custom threshold (precipitation, snowpack, freezing temperatures), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Lake Auburn Campground
Can I make reservations at Lake Auburn Campground?
This campground does not appear to accept reservations -- it's typically first-come, first-served. Arrive early on summer weekends.
How fresh is the weather data on this page?
The hourly forecast updates throughout the day from the NOAA / yr.no public feeds. Streamflow data is pulled live from USGS streamgauges and snowpack from the NRCS SNOTEL network.
What's the best time of year to visit?
Use the 15-day temperature & precipitation outlook on this page to plan -- pick a window with comfortable temperatures and low precipitation. For longer trips, the 5-day hourly meteogram shows snow + rain accumulation hour-by-hour.
How do I get to Lake Auburn Campground?
Tap Directions in the hero above to open driving directions in Google Maps, or Open in map to center the Snoflo interactive map on the campground.
Can I get alerts when conditions change?
Yes -- alerts are managed through the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this campground, set a threshold (temperature, snowpack, precipitation), and you'll get a push the moment it crosses.
Other campgrounds near here
Snoflo-tracked campgrounds within driving distance of Lake Auburn Campground.