Best camping near Elgin
14 campgrounds · 14 ranked · updated 2026-08-02 · off-season
Explore the best camping near Elgin, 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 14 of 14 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Chester Woods/Kisrow County Park
Fair
10.9 mi away
· Warm night · low 69°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
Chester Woods Park is a serene camping area located in Kisrow County Park, Minnesota. It provides picturesque views of the surrounding woods and wildlife, and offers nearby…
Why 100: 48 things to do within 15 mi
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#2
Beaver Point Remote non-electric canoe-in only campsite
Fair
11.4 mi away
· Warm night · low 69°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
Beaver Point is a remote backcountry campsite accessible only by canoe near Rochester, Minnesota. This tent-camping destination requires advance reservations and charges a fee…
Why 100: 48 things to do within 15 mi
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#3
Mallard Point Remote non-electric canoe-in only campsite
Fair
11.5 mi away
· Warm night · low 69°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
Mallard Point is a remote backcountry campsite accessible only by canoe near Rochester, Minnesota. This tent-only facility requires advance reservations and charges a fee for…
Why 100: 48 things to do within 15 mi
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#4
Oronococ City Park
Fair
12.0 mi away
· Warm night · low 67°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
Oronoco City Park camping area is a beautiful campground located in the state of Minnesota. This camping area offers a range of amenities to enhance the camping experience…
Why 100: 42 things to do within 15 mi
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#5
Camp Grounds
Fair
13.0 mi away
· Warm night · low 69°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
The Campgrounds camping area in Minnesota offers breathtaking surrounding views of forests, lakes, and wildlife. This location has numerous nearby activities such as hiking…
Why 100: 47 things to do within 15 mi
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#6
Richard J. Dorer SF -Zumbro Bottom Horse Camp West
Marginal
13.7 mi away
· Warm night · low 66°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Air quality / smoke advisory
Richard J. Dorer State Forest - Zumbro Bottom Horse Camp West is a camping area located in the state of Minnesota. It offers a range of amenities for campers, making it an ideal…
Why 100: 38 things to do within 15 mi
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#7
Richard J. Dorer SF -Zumbro Bottom Horse Camp North
Marginal
14.4 mi away
· Warm night · low 66°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Air quality / smoke advisory
Richard J. Dorer Sf - Zumbro Bottom Horse Camp North is a picturesque camping area located in the state of Minnesota. This campground offers a range of amenities to enhance the…
Why 100: 39 things to do within 15 mi
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#8
Ferguson's Willow Creek Camp
Fair
16.9 mi away
· Warm night · low 69°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
Ferguson's Willow Creek Camp is an RV park located near Rochester, Minnesota. Situated in the scenic Southeastern Minnesota region, the campground serves as a convenient base for…
Why 100: 45 things to do within 15 mi
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#9
Richard J. Dorer SF -Snake Creek
Marginal
16.9 mi away
· Warm night · low 66°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Air quality / smoke advisory
Richard J. Dorer Sf - Snake Creek camping area, located in Missouri, offers a range of amenities for campers to enjoy. The campground provides access to several recreational…
Why 100: 39 things to do within 15 mi
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#10
Richard J. Dorer State Forest- Kruger Campground
Marginal
17.0 mi away
· Warm night · low 66°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Air quality / smoke advisory
Richard J. Dorer State Forest- Kruger Campground is a picturesque camping area located in the state of Minnesota. This campground offers various amenities to make your camping…
Why 100: 39 things to do within 15 mi
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#11
Oxbow Park Campground
Fair
18.2 mi away
· Warm night · low 69°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
Oxbow Park Campground is a picturesque camping area located in the state of Minnesota. Situated amidst nature, the campground offers a range of amenities to ensure a comfortable…
Why 100: 41 things to do within 15 mi
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#12
Group Site 1 (GRP1)
Marginal
6.5 mi away
· Warm night · low 69°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Air quality / smoke advisory
Group Site 1 (Grp1) is a delightful camping area located in the beautiful state of Minnesota. This campground offers a range of amenities to make your camping experience…
Why 80: 16 things to do within 15 mi
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#13
Group Site 2 (GRP2)
Marginal
6.5 mi away
· Warm night · low 69°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Air quality / smoke advisory
Group Site 2 (Grp2) is a popular camping area located in Minnesota. This campground offers various amenities to enhance the camping experience. It provides picnic tables and fire…
Why 80: 16 things to do within 15 mi
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#14
Carley State Park
Marginal
6.5 mi away
· Warm night · low 69°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Air quality / smoke advisory
Carley State Park Camping Area in Minnesota is a beautiful camping destination with stunning views of the surrounding bluffs and valleys. The campground offers 32 campsites, all…
Why 75: 15 things to do within 15 mi
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Camping near Elgin
The Elgin area has 14 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 Elgin
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.