Best camping near Bloomington
18 campgrounds · 18 ranked · updated 2026-08-19 · off-season
Explore the best camping near Bloomington, 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 15 of 18 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Lebanon Hills Campground
Poor
7.2 mi away
· Warm night · low 67°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Heat advisory
Lebanon Hills Campground is situated in the gorgeous Minnesota River Valley, encompassing over 2,000 acres of woodlands, lakes, and hills. The campground offers breathtaking views…
Why 100: 638 things to do within 15 mi
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#2
Lebanon Hills Regional Park
Poor
7.2 mi away
· Warm night · low 67°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Heat advisory
Lebanon Hills Regional Park camping area is located in Eagan, Minnesota, and is surrounded by beautiful views of rolling hills and scenic lakes. Nearby points of interest include…
Why 100: 634 things to do within 15 mi
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#3
Cleary Lake Regional Park
Poor
10.6 mi away
· Warm night · low 70°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Heat advisory
Cleary Lake Regional Park in Minnesota offers 50 campsites for tents and RVs, all with electric hookups. There are nearby activities such as fishing, boating, and hiking trails…
Why 100: 395 things to do within 15 mi
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#4
Big Island
Poor
14.0 mi away
· Warm night · low 69°F· Heat advisory· Air quality / smoke advisory
Big Island is a backcountry campground located near Minnetonka, Minnesota. The site offers primitive camping opportunities for visitors seeking a wilderness experience in the Twin…
Why 100: 534 things to do within 15 mi
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#5
Shaver Campground
Poor
14.1 mi away
· Warm night · low 69°F· Heat advisory· Air quality / smoke advisory
Shaver Campground is located near Minnetonka, Minnesota, in the Minneapolis metropolitan area. The campground serves as a convenient outdoor recreation destination for tent and RV…
Why 100: 594 things to do within 15 mi
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#6
kestrel
Marginal
15.7 mi away
· Mild night · low 64°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Heat advisory
Kestrel Campground in Minnesota’s Richard J. Dorer Memorial Hardwood State Forest offers 5 established, first-come, first-served campsites (no reservations needed) with no fees or…
Why 100: 317 things to do within 15 mi
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#7
bluebird
Marginal
17.0 mi away
· Mild night · low 64°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Heat advisory
Located in the heart of Minnesota's scenic Northwoods, Bluebird Campground offers breathtaking views of the surrounding forest and waterways. The area boasts a variety of outdoor…
Why 100: 279 things to do within 15 mi
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#8
Cardinal
Marginal
17.0 mi away
· Mild night · low 64°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Heat advisory
Cardinal Camping Area is a first-come, first-served campground located in Minnesota's Chippewa National Forest. The area offers stunning views of the forest and nearby Lake…
Why 100: 279 things to do within 15 mi
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#9
goldfinch
Marginal
17.0 mi away
· Mild night · low 64°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Heat advisory
Goldfinch Campground, nestled in Minnesota’s scenic Richard J. Dorer Memorial Hardwood State Forest, offers 8 rustic, first-come, first-served campsites—no reservations or permits…
Why 100: 280 things to do within 15 mi
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#10
eagle
Marginal
17.0 mi away
· Mild night · low 64°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Heat advisory
Eagle is a group-only campground located near Cottage Grove, Minnesota. This facility is designed exclusively for organized group camping and is situated in the southeastern…
Why 100: 282 things to do within 15 mi
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#11
hawk
Marginal
17.0 mi away
· Mild night · low 64°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Heat advisory
Hawk is a group-only campground located near Cottage Grove, Minnesota. This facility is designed exclusively for organized group camping rather than individual sites. The…
Why 100: 281 things to do within 15 mi
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#12
owl
Marginal
17.0 mi away
· Mild night · low 64°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Heat advisory
Owl is a group-only campground located near Cottage Grove, Minnesota. This facility is designed exclusively for group camping, making it suitable for organizations, clubs, or…
Why 100: 282 things to do within 15 mi
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#13
chickadee
Marginal
17.1 mi away
· Mild night · low 64°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Heat advisory
Chickadee Camping Area in Minnesota offers 47 first-come-first-serve campsites. The campground is located on the shores of Cass Lake, providing beautiful lake views and easy…
Why 100: 277 things to do within 15 mi
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#14
oriole
Marginal
17.1 mi away
· Mild night · low 64°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Heat advisory
Oriole is a group-only campground located near Cottage Grove, Minnesota. This facility is designed exclusively for organized group camping rather than individual or family…
Why 100: 276 things to do within 15 mi
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#15
osprey
Marginal
17.1 mi away
· Mild night · low 64°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Heat advisory
Osprey is a group-only campground located near Cottage Grove, Minnesota. This facility is designed exclusively for organized group camping and is situated in the state's…
Why 100: 279 things to do within 15 mi
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Camping near Bloomington
The Bloomington area has 18 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 Bloomington
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.