Best camping near Carlton
20 campgrounds · 20 ranked · updated 2026-07-13 · off-season
Explore the best camping near Carlton, 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 20 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Blackhoof River WMA #2
Fair
6.5 mi away
· Warm night · low 69°F· Red Flag Warning — fire restrictions likely· Heat advisory
Blackhoof River WMA 2 camping area offers a picturesque view of the Blackhoof River and is surrounded by lush greenery. The nearby activities include hiking, fishing, and…
Why 83: live conditions (fair) · 21 things to do within 15 mi
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#2
Spafford City Park Campground
Fair
7.4 mi away
· Warm night · low 69°F· Red Flag Warning — fire restrictions likely· Heat advisory
Spafford City Park Campground, located in Minnesota, is a picturesque camping area with a range of amenities to ensure a comfortable stay. The campground offers a peaceful setting…
Why 83: live conditions (fair) · 30 things to do within 15 mi
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#3
Silver Creek Backpack Campsite
Fair
5.9 mi away
· Warm night · low 68°F· Red Flag Warning — fire restrictions likely· Heat advisory
Silver Creek Backpack Campsite is a charming camping area located in Minnesota. This secluded campsite offers a range of amenities to ensure campers have a comfortable stay. The…
Why 82: live conditions (fair) · 31 things to do within 15 mi
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#4
Jay Cooke State Park
Fair
6.0 mi away
· Warm night · low 68°F· Red Flag Warning — fire restrictions likely· Heat advisory
Jay Cooke State Park in Minnesota offers established campsites only—no dispersed camping. Reservations and a state park vehicle permit are required, and camping fees apply…
Why 82: live conditions (fair) · 31 things to do within 15 mi
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#5
High Landing Backpack Campsite
Fair
6.6 mi away
· Warm night · low 68°F· Red Flag Warning — fire restrictions likely· Heat advisory
High Landing Backpack Campsite is a picturesque camping area located in the state of Minnesota. This campground offers a range of amenities to enhance your camping experience…
Why 82: live conditions (fair) · 32 things to do within 15 mi
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#6
Ash Ridge Backpack Campsite
Fair
6.9 mi away
· Warm night · low 68°F· Red Flag Warning — fire restrictions likely· Heat advisory
Ash Ridge Backpack Campsite is a picturesque camping area located in Minnesota. The campsite boasts several amenities, including picnic tables, fire rings, and pit toilets…
Why 82: live conditions (fair) · 33 things to do within 15 mi
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#7
Lost Lake Backpack Campsite
Fair
7.2 mi away
· Warm night · low 68°F· Red Flag Warning — fire restrictions likely· Heat advisory
Lost Lake Backpack Campsite is located in the Superior National Forest in Minnesota. This campground offers a serene and breathtaking view of the surrounding wilderness, with…
Why 82: live conditions (fair) · 36 things to do within 15 mi
82Elite
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#8
Barnum City Park Campground
Fair
12.4 mi away
· Warm night · low 68°F· Red Flag Warning — fire restrictions likely· Heat advisory
Barnum City Park Campground is a picturesque camping area located in the state of Minnesota. The campground offers a range of amenities to ensure a comfortable camping experience…
Why 83: live conditions (fair) · 27 things to do within 15 mi
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#9
Bear Lake County Park Campground
Fair
12.6 mi away
· Warm night · low 68°F· Red Flag Warning — fire restrictions likely· Heat advisory
Bear Lake County Park Campground is a picturesque camping area located in Bear Lake County Park in Minnesota. The campground offers a range of amenities that provide campers with…
Why 83: live conditions (fair) · 27 things to do within 15 mi
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#10
Barnum City Park
Fair
12.7 mi away
· Warm night · low 68°F· Red Flag Warning — fire restrictions likely· Heat advisory
Barnum City Park camping area, located in the state of Minnesota, offers a variety of amenities to ensure a comfortable camping experience. The campground provides picnic tables…
Why 83: live conditions (fair) · 27 things to do within 15 mi
83Elite
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#11
Pattison Family Campground
Fair
18.6 mi away
· Warm night · low 72°F· Heat advisory· Light wildfire smoke · Light
Pattison Family Campground, located in the state of Wisconsin, offers a plethora of amenities for campers to enjoy. The campground provides both tent and RV camping options, with…
Why 84: live conditions (fair) · 26 things to do within 15 mi
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#12
Moose Lake City Campground
Fair
17.2 mi away
· Warm night · low 68°F· Red Flag Warning — fire restrictions likely· Heat advisory
Moose Lake City Campground is a scenic camping area located in Minnesota. Situated in a tranquil environment, this campground offers a range of amenities to enhance the camping…
Why 83: live conditions (fair) · 21 things to do within 15 mi
83Elite
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#13
Moose Lake City Park
Fair
17.3 mi away
· Warm night · low 68°F· Red Flag Warning — fire restrictions likely· Heat advisory
Moose Lake City Park is a popular camping destination located in Moose Lake, Minnesota. Situated in a picturesque setting, the campground offers a range of amenities to ensure a…
Why 83: live conditions (fair) · 20 things to do within 15 mi
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#14
Moose Lake State Park
Fair
17.4 mi away
· Warm night · low 68°F· Red Flag Warning — fire restrictions likely· Heat advisory
Moose Lake State Park, located in the state of Minnesota, offers a fantastic camping experience for outdoor enthusiasts. The campground provides a range of amenities to ensure a…
Why 83: live conditions (fair) · 21 things to do within 15 mi
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#15
Moose Lake State Park Campground
Fair
17.6 mi away
· Warm night · low 68°F· Red Flag Warning — fire restrictions likely· Heat advisory
Moose Lake State Park Campground, located in Moose Lake, Minnesota, offers campers a tranquil and scenic camping experience. The campground is equipped with several amenities…
Why 83: live conditions (fair) · 21 things to do within 15 mi
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Camping near Carlton
The Carlton area has 20 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 Carlton
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?
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