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Our Experience

Wood-fired saunas, a natural lake ice plunge, private saunas, and community events all in a 2-hour winter community experience near Minneapolis

Public Saunas

1 ticket = 1 person

 

Access to multiple saunas with different temperatures

social, community atmosphere

Best value when used in a membership

Private Saunas

reservation of a specific sauna for 6-20 people

Perfect for birthdays and other group celebrations

 

Best for families with children

Special Events

Unique seasonal experiences
 

Workouts on the ice, DJs & themed gatherings


Host your custom large group retreat by contacting us for more information

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What is Sauna Camp?

"Camp" is a state of mind for us. We are an outdoor wood-fired sauna and cold plunge experience that is open every Thursday-Sunday all winter long. We are based within 30 minutes of Minneapolis. We have plenty of options for groups of any kind. 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.

 

multiple WOOD-FIRED SAUNAS

Natural FROZEN

LAKE Ice PLUNGE

COMMUNITY BONDING, Bonfires, & Warming areas

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Sauna Culture

In Scandinavia, the sauna is not considered a solitary practice. For many, it is 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 a town hall. A place to connect with other like-minded people in a community setting, spark their souls, and melt away the stresses of daily life. They call the steam "Löyly" or "Spirit of the Sauna" and use it to renew their own spirit.

 

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 and natural environment plays an important role in both. 

Camp is the best form of therapy, and it can be difficult to separate the spiritual & physical aspects of the steam & the ice out in nature. Come try it out for yourself this fall & winter.

Embrace the Minnesota Seasons

After (or before) basking in the warmth of the sauna, take the plunge into the icy waters of Lake Independence for a contrast therapy practice that will leave you feeling refreshed and alive. When the ice freezes, we will have multiple community cold plunges cut into the natural lake ice (and some saunas out on the ice too). The typical sauna cycle is 15 minutes in the sauna and up to 3 minutes in the cold water, but there's no one way to do it, and it's never a competition. The frozen lake experience is not just a challenge; it's a badge of honor and a story to share around our communal bonfire. 

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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. Many visitors say their experience here was transformational.

Don't just survive the Minnesota winter, let's thrive in it. Together. So come be a kid again. All winter long. For us, winter is the new summer and we'd love to have you join us this season.

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Contact

‭(612) 260-2460‬

Address

Camp Ihduhapi

3425 Ihduhapi Trail,

Independence, MN 55357

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Hours

Mon-Wed

Thur-Fri

Closed

4:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Sat-Sun

10:00 am – 8:00 pm

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