Sauna Camp
Independence, United States
- Wood-fired
- Lake
- Outdoor
- Cold plunge
- Nature
- Mixed
- Swimwear
- Private
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- Wood-fired
- Lake
- Outdoor
- Cold plunge
- Nature
- Mixed
- Swimwear
- Private
About
A winter sauna village on the shore of Lake Independence, at Camp Ihduhapi west of Minneapolis. Several wood-fired saunas sit by the water, with plunge holes cut into the lake ice once it freezes. Public tickets cover a two-hour communal session, and private saunas take groups of six to twenty.
Good to know
- Wood-fired heat: softer, heavier löyly than electric, and the smell of the stove is part of the room.
- Direct lake access: most visitors plunge straight into the water between sauna rounds.
- Set up outdoors: weather is part of the experience, so dress for the walk between cabin and water.
- Cold plunge available on site: use it between rounds for the classic contrast cycle.
- Set in nature, away from the city, so bring a car or plan the transfer in advance.
- Mixed sauna: men and women share the room, in every session or on set days.
- Swimwear sauna: some or all sessions are taken in swimwear, so pack it.
- Bookable as a private session: rent the room for your group rather than sharing with strangers.
Hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- Closed
- Thursday
- 4pm–8pm
- Friday
- 4pm–8pm
- Saturday
- 10am–8pm
- Sunday
- 10am–8pm
Winter season only, typically November to March. 2026-27 opening dates not yet announced.
Common questions
Do I need to book Sauna Camp?
Yes. Sessions are booked in advance, usually as a timed slot. The whole sauna can also be hired privately.
How much does Sauna Camp cost?
Sessions are typically $50–100 a person.
Does Sauna Camp have a cold plunge?
Yes. There is a cold plunge on site for contrast rounds.
When is Sauna Camp open?
Typical hours are Thu-Fri 16:00-20:00; Sat-Sun 10:00-20:00; Mon-Wed closed. Winter season only, typically November to March. 2026-27 opening dates not yet announced..
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