Golden Acres Park

Campground in Stillwater, MN • 4 RV Sites

On the crystal-clear shores of Square Lake in Washington County, just a short drive from the historic St. Croix River town of Stillwater, Golden Acres Park provides an intimate lakeside camping experience anchored by one of Minnesota's most celebrated natural swimming waters. Square Lake consistently earns recognition as one of the Twin Cities metro area's clearest recreational lakes—a deep kettle lake of exceptional water quality where the sandy bottom is visible well into the depths and the summer swimming ranks among the most refreshing in the state. Nine nightly RV sites with full hookups bring modern camping infrastructure to a serene lakeside setting that has attracted water-loving visitors to this Washington County property for decades. All nine nightly RV sites feature full hookup service with 50/30/20-amp electrical connections, water, and sewer on gravel pads, and high-speed Wi-Fi has been added for the current camping season throughout the park. Pontoon boat, paddleboard, and canoe rentals enable non-motorized exploration of Square Lake's pristine waters without requiring guests to arrive with watercraft, and swimming, boating, and fishing from the park's lakefront give the campground a full recreational identity. The park's small-scale, boutique character creates an atmosphere significantly more intimate than the large commercial campgrounds of the suburban Twin Cities, and returning guests often cite the combination of lake quality and personal service as what brings them back each season. Square Lake's exceptional clarity makes it one of the region's preferred destinations for swimming and stand-up paddleboarding—activities where water quality is visible and immediately appreciable rather than abstractly measured. Washington County's Square Lake Park adjoins the property and provides additional beach access and picnic facilities on the same remarkable lake, giving guests a combined recreational footprint that extends shoreline enjoyment across the full summer day. Fishing for bass, panfish, and northern pike in the clear water provides a rewarding angling experience in conditions where sight-fishing is possible during the calm morning hours when the surface lies undisturbed. Stillwater, one of Minnesota's most historic and charming river towns, lies a short drive west along the St. Croix valley and anchors a downtown district of Victorian architecture, independent bookshops, wine bars, and galleries that serve as the Twin Cities metro area's most beloved small-town getaway. The St. Croix River, a National Wild and Scenic corridor that forms the Minnesota-Wisconsin state line, supports canoeing, kayaking, and riverboat excursions through a bluff-lined valley that remains one of the upper Midwest's most scenic waterway corridors. William O'Brien State Park, along the St. Croix just north of Stillwater, provides hiking, camping, and river access in a protected state land setting easily reached for a half-day outing. The swimming and paddling season on Square Lake runs from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day, with the clearest and warmest water conditions arriving in July and August. Fall brings spectacular color to the surrounding Washington County hardwood forests, and the Stillwater district's shops and dining remain active through October for guests who want the lake and the town at a quieter pace. Reserve early for summer weekends—the park's nine nightly sites fill quickly given the exceptional lake quality and the ease of Stillwater and Twin Cities access from this excellent Washington County address.

Campground rules and policies

Registration and Arrival
Check-In Procedure
- Check-in: 3:00 PM.
- Check-out: 12:00 PM.
- While each park attempts to accommodate your exact spot request, the on-site manager has the ultimate decision for spot placement.Rates & Fees
- Nightly rates are subject to change based on the day of the week, holidays, and special events.
- All reservations are subject to a booking fee, applicable credit card processing fees, and taxes.Payment Schedule
- 100% of payment is due at time of reservation.Booking Agreement
- The booking must be made under the name of someone with a valid credit card and valid ID, and this person is the only one who can sign the rental agreement.
- Golden Acres can refuse a booking or agreement at its sole discretionCampsites
- One unit, one family (two adults, children) per site.
- Maximum 6 people per site.
- All other arrangements must be cleared with campground management at the time of the reservation.
- To rent a campsite you must be 21 years of age or older.Residents And Campers
- Seasonal guests are responsible to see that all guests on their campsites observe this rule.
- Large parties with excessive noise are not allowed nor is offensive or unseemly language.
- Camper agrees to be respectful to their neighbors.
- No obscene language.
- Please act selflessly, with concern for your neighbor, with compassion and kindness in all interactions and situations.Quiet Hours
- Quiet hours are from 10 PM to 8 AM daily and will be strictly enforced.
- Music must be unheard from more than 30 feet away.Trash & Recycling
- Golden Acres provides trash & recycling bins near the front entrance for campers to dispose of their trash and recyclables.
- Renter agrees to abide by the rules posted on the front of the trash and recycling bins.
- Please put all trash in strong plastic trash bags that are closed at the top.
- Cut and flatten boxes to conserve space.
- Appliances, TV’s, building materials, lawn chairs, grills, equipment and similar items may not be placed in the dumpsters.
- Such items should be taken with you when you leave.
- Leaving unapproved items, as described above, will incur the fee to remove it plus $50.
- Do not leave trash at the campsite or in the fire ring.
- Trash is to be placed in sealed plastic bags and put in the dumpsters.
- The dumpsters are for scraps and garbage from daily living.
- Do not dispose of any other items without Golden Acres approval.
- Smokers must dispose of cigarette butts in trash containers.Speed Limit
- The speed limit within Golden Acres is 5 MPH.
- For the safety of all guests—especially small children, and to help minimize dust throughout the park, a strict 5 MPH speed limit is enforced at all times within the RV park.Guest
- All guests, service providers and visitors must be registered with the office prior to admittance.
- No gas or battery powered vehicles (golf carts, ATV’s Side by Sides, etc.) are allowed except for your personal passenger vehicles.
- Passenger vehicles are not meant to provide transport around the park but are to be used strictly upon entrance and exit of Golden Acres.Pool
- Swim at your own risk, no lifeguard on duty at any time.Campsites
- Only one family, one RV, are allowed per campsite.
- No use of fireworks or firearms are allowed in Golden Acres at any time.
- Children under 16 must be at their campsite by 10 pm.
- Violation of any of these rules allows Golden Acres to administer a $25 fine per occurrence and assert early termination of the agreement.Pets
- Dogs are allowed at Golden Acres.
- Dogs deemed dangerous are not allowed at Golden Acres.
- If your dog displays dangerous behaviors, you will be asked to remove your dog and/or leave the resort with no refund.
- Dogs must be on a leash at all times.
- Barking dogs will not be tolerated.
- Barking dogs may be required to wear a bark collar or may not be permitted within the park.
- Do not leave your dogs outside, unattended, if you temporarily leave Golden Acres.
- Be respectful of others walking through Golden Acres.
- Clean up after your pet.Overnight Stay Policy
- No pitched tents, easy ups, pop-up shades, or RVs are allowed on the property or in the parking lot.Smoking
- Smoking is strictly prohibited inside of the RV.
- If you smoke inside your accommodation, a minimum cleaning fee of $350.00 will be charged to your account.
- The non-smoking policy refers to cigarettes, cigars, cannabis, e-cigarettes, and burning of candles or incense.Boat
- Golden Acres welcomes you to bring your boat with prior approval.
- Upon availability we can offer a boat slip on our community dock for an additional $50/night or you can store your boat on the trailer in our storage lot for $25/night.
- We do not allow any of our guests to store their boat/trailer inside the campgrounds.Occupancy
- Maximum of 4 people allowed.
- This includes children.
- Please keep in mind small space living – 4 adults in an the RV would be a tight fit.Authorization For Incidentals
- Upon your departure, any room incidental charges will be appropriately billed to your credit card.Deposit Policy
- A deposit equal to the full amount of your stay will be taken at the time of booking.Security
- Golden Acres is not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged articles.
- Report any problems with your site to the onsite team immediately.
- We adhere to and maintain all state, county and local laws.
- The legal drinking age in Minnesota is 21 years.
- ID is required by all persons consuming alcoholic beverages.Damage And Missing Items
- Any damaged or missing items by you or your guests discovered in your accommodations, as a result of your stay, will be assessed and billed accordingly to your credit card.