Best camping near Benson

8 campgrounds · 8 ranked · updated 2026-06-22 · off-season

Explore the best camping near Benson, Minnesota — every spot ranked by our conditions-aware Snoflo score: live conditions first, then visitor reviews and logged trips. Click a pin on the map for the score and what's driving it.

Showing the top 8 of 8 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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Monson Lake State Park campground
#1 Monson Lake State Park campground Prime
14.4 mi away
· Mild night · low 50°F· Comfortable day · high 75°F· No active weather warnings
Monson Lake State Park Campground, located in the state of Minnesota, offers a serene and nature-rich camping experience. This picturesque campground provides campers with a range…
Why 63: live conditions (prime) · 6 things to do within 15 mi
63Solid
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Kettle Lake
#2 Kettle Lake Prime
14.9 mi away
· Mild night · low 49°F· Comfortable day · high 74°F· No active weather warnings
Kettle Lake Camping Area in Minnesota offers primitive, first-come, first-served dispersed campsites—no reservations or permits required, and no fees. Nestled in a quiet, forested…
Why 61: live conditions (prime) · 4 things to do within 15 mi
61Solid
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Glacial Lakes SP - Baby Lake
#3 Glacial Lakes SP - Baby Lake Prime
15.1 mi away
· Mild night · low 49°F· Comfortable day · high 74°F· No active weather warnings
Glacial Lakes State Park – Baby Lake Campground in Minnesota offers 19 established drive-in campsites (some electric), plus a group site and backpack sites—no dispersed camping…
Why 61: live conditions (prime) · 4 things to do within 15 mi
61Solid
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Glacial Lakes SP - Hill TC
#4 Glacial Lakes SP - Hill TC Prime
15.1 mi away
· Mild night · low 49°F· Comfortable day · high 74°F· No active weather warnings
Glacial Lakes State Park – Hill Tent Campground in Minnesota offers 11 established, first-come, first-served campsites nestled in rolling prairie and woodland near Signalness…
Why 61: live conditions (prime) · 4 things to do within 15 mi
61Solid
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Glacial Lakes SP - Horse Camp
#5 Glacial Lakes SP - Horse Camp Prime
15.2 mi away
· Mild night · low 49°F· Comfortable day · high 74°F· No active weather warnings
Glacial Lakes State Park – Horse Camp in Minnesota offers established campsites designed for equestrian use, with picnic tables, fire rings, hitching posts, and pit toilets…
Why 61: live conditions (prime) · 4 things to do within 15 mi
61Solid
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Glacial Lakes State Park Campground
#6 Glacial Lakes State Park Campground Prime
15.8 mi away
· Mild night · low 49°F· Comfortable day · high 74°F· No active weather warnings
Glacial Lakes State Park Campground in Minnesota offers established campsites—drive-in, walk-in, group, and equestrian—plus four camper cabins; no dispersed camping is allowed…
Why 61: live conditions (prime) · 4 things to do within 15 mi
61Solid
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Swift Falls County Park Campground
#7 Swift Falls County Park Campground Prime
9.3 mi away
· Mild night · low 49°F· Comfortable day · high 74°F· No active weather warnings
Swift Falls County Park Campground is located in Swift Falls, Minnesota, and offers stunning views of the surrounding countryside. The campground features 53 campsites, including…
Why 59: live conditions (prime) · 3 things to do within 15 mi
59Solid
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Ambush Park Campground
#8 Ambush Park Campground Prime
2.3 mi away
· Mild night · low 50°F· Comfortable day · high 75°F· No active weather warnings
Ambush Park Campground, located in Minnesota, offers a delightful camping experience with its range of amenities and beautiful surroundings. The campground provides various…
Why 54: live conditions (prime) · 1 things to do within 15 mi
54Solid

Camping near Benson

The Benson area has 8 campgrounds on Snoflo, ranked by live conditions, visitor reviews, and logged trips — so the best, closest options rise to the top.

How we rank the best camping near Benson

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