Best camping near Benson
8 campgrounds · 8 ranked · updated 2026-07-14 · 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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#1
Monson Lake State Park campground
Good
14.4 mi away
· Mild night · low 65°F· Heat advisory· Light wildfire smoke · Light
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 85: live conditions (good) · 24 things to do within 15 mi
85Elite
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#2
Kettle Lake
Fair
14.9 mi away
· Mild night · low 64°F· Heat advisory· Light wildfire smoke · Light
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 85: live conditions (fair) · 22 things to do within 15 mi
85Elite
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#3
Glacial Lakes SP - Baby Lake
Fair
15.1 mi away
· Mild night · low 64°F· Heat advisory· Light wildfire smoke · Light
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 85: live conditions (fair) · 22 things to do within 15 mi
85Elite
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#4
Glacial Lakes SP - Hill TC
Fair
15.1 mi away
· Mild night · low 64°F· Heat advisory· Light wildfire smoke · Light
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 85: live conditions (fair) · 23 things to do within 15 mi
85Elite
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#5
Glacial Lakes SP - Horse Camp
Fair
15.2 mi away
· Mild night · low 64°F· Heat advisory· Light wildfire smoke · Light
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 85: live conditions (fair) · 23 things to do within 15 mi
85Elite
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#6
Glacial Lakes State Park Campground
Fair
15.8 mi away
· Mild night · low 64°F· Heat advisory· Light wildfire smoke · Light
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 85: live conditions (fair) · 23 things to do within 15 mi
85Elite
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#7
Swift Falls County Park Campground
Fair
9.3 mi away
· Mild night · low 64°F· Heat advisory· Light wildfire smoke · Light
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 77: live conditions (fair) · 16 things to do within 15 mi
77Top-rated
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#8
Ambush Park Campground
Fair
2.3 mi away
· Mild night · low 65°F· Heat advisory· Light wildfire smoke · Light
Ambush Park Campground, located in Minnesota, offers a delightful camping experience with its range of amenities and beautiful surroundings. The campground provides various…
Why 62: live conditions (fair) · 8 things to do within 15 mi
62Solid
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
How are these campgrounds ranked?
Each gets a daily Snoflo score blending live conditions, visitor review ratings, and logged trips. The order reflects what's best right now and re-ranks every day.
How often does it update?
Daily, as new conditions, reviews, and trips arrive — so "best right now" means right now.
What do the numbers on the map mean?
Each pin shows that spot's current Snoflo score; tap it for the breakdown and a link to the full report.