Winter is the
New Summer!

wood-fired Sauna

Disconnect for up to 3 hours in our 8+ cedar saunas on the shore of an actual summer camp

lake cold plunge

Jump into the freezing cold water through ice holes personally cut out in Lake Minnewashta

vibrant community

Strangers become friends with our rich community of members who make sauna their healthy practice

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First you warm up in our locally built saunas that are stoked between 150 and 200 degrees, then you jump into the freezing cold waters of Lake Minnewashta, and repeat for up to 3 hours.

Whether you're a seasoned sauna aficionado or a first-timer, our Sauna Camp staff is ready to walk you through the whole process to make sure your experience is nothing less than extraordinary.

We are open Thursday-Sunday from December through the end of April at Camp Fire Minnesota in Excelsior, MN (just 15 miles west of the city center).

Buy a day pass, 5-pack, 10-pack, season pass, or treat friends/family with a gift card. You can even book a private sauna with just your friends & family. It's like summer camp for adults, but all winter long.

Sauna Culture

In Scandinavia, the sauna is not considered a solitary practice. For many, it was their center of their community.

For Finnish immigrants, it was often the first building they built on their properties. Where stories were told, and legends were made. They viewed it as an place to connect with other like-minded people in a community setting, spark their souls, and melt away the stresses of daily life.

At Sauna Camp, we believe in the same practice. Our camp is a place where strangers become friends, memories are shared, and new connections are made. We take our physical and mental health seriously and think that our community plays an important role in both.

There's a Finnish word "Sisu" that roughly translates to grit & tenacity. Embracing the fire & ice builds this certain type of confidence that you'll take home with you.

Don't just survive the Minnesota winter, let's thrive in it. Together. So come be a kid again. All winter long.

Heat is only half the experience, then comes the cold.

After (or before) basking in the warmth of the sauna, take the plunge into the icy waters of Lake Minnewashta for an exhilarating contrast that will leave you feeling refreshed and alive. When the ice freezes, we will have multiple community cold plunges cut into the natural ice. Make it a quick dip to cool off or a couple minutes to push your expectations of what you are capable of. The frozen lake experience is not just a challenge; it's a badge of honor and a story to share around our communal bonfire.

The science behind contrast therapy

Sauna health benefits:

- More restful sleep

- Improved insulin sensitivity

- Increased cellular resistance

- Increased exercise performance

- Lower risk of stroke, dementia, and cardiovascular disease

Cold exposure benefits:

- Increased focus

- Lower inflammation

- Increased mitochondrial biogenesis

- Improved metabolism & fat burning

- Increases dopamine by 250% above baseline that persists for up to 4-6 hours

EXPERIENCE

Offerings

Beyond the sauna and frozen lake adventures, Sauna Camp Minnesota is brimming with fun and laughter. Meet new people during our standard 3-hour booking sessions, enjoy the conversations around the bonfires, and release stress and tension in your body and mind. Whether you're a solo adventurer part of a group, or looking for some quality family time, there's always something happening with the Sauna Camp community.