Best Camping in Minnesota

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1

Minnesota, Willow River

00 :17 hrs
0.8 mi
2.3829956 ft
Unknown

Located in Banning State Park along Stanton Lake, this campground offers primitive sites for tent or trailer camping. 36 sites are available on a first come, first serve basis and 1 site is for group camping and can accommodate up to 50 people. Each site consists of a fire ring and picnic table. Guests also have access to vault toilets, garbage cans, and drinking water. A paved boat ramp is provided. The cost per night is $14 for standard sites and $50 for group sites.

2

Minnesota, Jackson

00 :08 hrs
0.4 mi
4.126007 ft
Unknown

Located between Chicago and Mount Rushmore, this KOA is close to great fishing and water skiing lakes, car races, and more. There is also an apple orchard next door where you can pick your own fruit. They offer a variety of sites including tent sites, trailer sites, and camping cabins. Some of the onsite amenities include a heated pool, restrooms/showers, free wifi, volleyball, horseshoe pits, a playground, and a camp store. Hayrides and ice cream socials are available on the weekends.

3

Minnesota, Otter Tail County

00 :09 hrs
0.4 mi
5.013977 ft
Unknown

Lake Lida Campground is a small and primitive campground located in Maplewood State Park where eight major lakes and ponds offer places to swim, fish, and boat. It lies on the northern shore of Lake Lida and has 11 sites available for tent or trailer camping. Guests have access to drinking water and toilets. The max trailer length is 50 feet long.

4

Minnesota, Cass County

00 :07 hrs
0.3 mi
0.6130066 ft
Unknown

Located on the shoreline of Cass Lake, this campground offers tons of recreation including interpretive trails, sandy beaches for playing, biking trails, picnic area, and a boat ramp. 23 sites are available for tent or trailer camping. Guests have access to drinking water, flush toilets, and showers. The overnight camping fee is $21 per night.

5

Minnesota, Wabasha County

00 :57 hrs
2.7 mi
23.485992 ft
Unknown

Bluff Valley Campground is nestled along the Zumbro River in South Eastern Minnesota. They have a variety of sites to choose from with over 200 of them that contain water and electric sites. Some of the onsite activities include a driving range, karaoke, arcade, inner tubing, skatepark and much more. Guests also have access to restrooms and showers.

6

Minnesota, Clay County

00 :10 hrs
0.5 mi
1.7276306 ft
Unknown

Wagner Park Campground is a very large grassy campground and is a great place to stay. It is situated in the middle of a pretty small town. The site is very open and roomy. Very luxurious campground with restrooms and showers as well as full RV hookups with 50 amps. Cost is about $22 per night.

7

Minnesota, Mille Lacs County

00 :21 hrs
1 mi
5.0289917 ft
Unknown

Located in Mille Lacs Kathio State Park, this area is a National Historic Landmark because of the rich history. There is hiking, swimming, fishing, and excellent opportunities to see wildlife. Petaga Campground offers 41 sites for tent or trailer camping. A variety of sites are available including electric hookups, walk-in tent sites, and camper cabins. Guests have access to restrooms, showers, drinking water, and a dumpster.

8

Minnesota, Cook County

00 :25 hrs
1.1 mi
16.593994 ft
Unknown

Trail’s End Campground is located at the end of the Gunflint Trail. It has both canoe and boat launches. There is a variety of sites available including hike-in access campsites and sites with access to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. Guests have access to vault toilets and solar-powered faucets for water. The overnight camping fee is $22. During the winter months no fee is required but services are limited.

9

Minnesota, Cook County

00 :03 hrs
0.1 mi
1.6760254 ft
Unknown

Crescent Lake Campground sits on the shore of Crescent Lake and offers a variety of camping options. 33 sites are available for tent or trailer camping. 1 group site and additional backcountry sites are also available. Guests have access to vault toilets, a solar powered faucet, a boat ramp, and fishing pier.

10

Minnesota, Cook County

00 :02 hrs
0.1 mi
0.6310425 ft
Unknown

Esther Lake Campground is a small and primitive campground located in Crow Wing State Park. 5 campsites are available on a first come, first serve basis. Each site contains a fire ring and picnic table. Vault toilets are provided and campers need to pack out all garbage. There is a dock with lake access for swimming and fishing.

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