Best camping near Elk River
16 campgrounds · 16 ranked · updated 2026-08-23 · off-season
Explore the best camping near Elk River, 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 16 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Dimmick Island Watercraft Campsite
Poor
5.7 mi away
· Mild night · low 64°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Air quality / smoke advisory
Dimmick Island Watercraft Campsite is a backcountry campground operated by Minnesota DNR near Otsego, Minnesota. Located on an island, it caters to paddlers and watercraft users…
Why 100: 103 things to do within 15 mi
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#2
Ann Lake Campground
Poor
8.7 mi away
· Mild night · low 63°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Air quality / smoke advisory
Ann Lake Campground is located in the state of Minnesota and offers a variety of amenities to its campers. The campground provides drinking water, restrooms, and showers, ensuring…
Why 100: 57 things to do within 15 mi
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#3
Ann Lake - Sand Dunes State Forest
Poor
8.8 mi away
· Mild night · low 63°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Air quality / smoke advisory
Ann Lake - Sand Dunes State Forest camping area is located in the state of Minnesota. This campground offers a range of amenities for campers to enjoy. It features 20 rustic…
Why 100: 56 things to do within 15 mi
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#4
Foster Island Watercraft Campsite
Poor
9.5 mi away
· Mild night · low 64°F· Heat advisory· Air quality / smoke advisory
Foster Island Watercraft Campsite is a backcountry campground operated by the Minnesota DNR near Ramsey, Minnesota. This watercraft-accessible site offers primitive camping for…
Why 100: 275 things to do within 15 mi
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#5
Cloquet Island Watercraft Campsite
Poor
9.7 mi away
· Mild night · low 64°F· Heat advisory· Air quality / smoke advisory
Cloquet Island Watercraft Campsite is a backcountry campground operated by Minnesota DNR near Ramsey, Minnesota. Located on an island setting accessible by water, it offers…
Why 100: 276 things to do within 15 mi
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#6
Sand Dunes State Forest-- Bob Dunn Horse Camp
Poor
9.8 mi away
· Mild night · low 63°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Air quality / smoke advisory
Sand Dunes State Forest, located in the state of Minnesota, offers the Bob Dunn Horse Camp camping area for horse enthusiasts. The campground provides a range of amenities to…
Why 100: 55 things to do within 15 mi
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#7
Joyner Airport
Poor
12.1 mi away
· Mild night · low 64°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Air quality / smoke advisory
Joyner Airport camping area in Minnesota offers primitive, dispersed camping with no established campsites or amenities—ideal for self-sufficient campers. No reservations or…
Why 100: 86 things to do within 15 mi
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#8
River Terrace Park
Poor
12.1 mi away
· Mild night · low 64°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Air quality / smoke advisory
River Terrace Park is a campground located near Saint Michael, Minnesota, at an elevation of 925 feet. The facility accommodates both tent and RV camping in a riverside setting…
Why 100: 85 things to do within 15 mi
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#9
Canoe-In Campsite
Poor
12.4 mi away
· Mild night · low 64°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Air quality / smoke advisory
Canoe-in campsites in Minnesota offer a unique camping experience in the middle of nature. The campsites have stunning views of the surrounding lakes and forests, with plenty of…
Why 100: 87 things to do within 15 mi
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#10
Bunker Hills Campground
Poor
16.5 mi away
· Mild night · low 64°F· Heat advisory· Air quality / smoke advisory
Bunker Hills Campground is a great place to camp in Minnesota. It offers beautiful views of the surrounding area and plenty of nearby activities, including hiking, biking…
Why 100: 393 things to do within 15 mi
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#11
Bunker Hills Regional Park
Poor
16.5 mi away
· Mild night · low 64°F· Heat advisory· Air quality / smoke advisory
Bunker Hills Regional Park in Minnesota features 48 campsites that are available on a first-come, first-served basis. The campground offers amenities like showers, restrooms, and…
Why 100: 394 things to do within 15 mi
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#12
Oak Island
Poor
17.7 mi away
· Mild night · low 63°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Air quality / smoke advisory
Oak Island is a free, no-fee backcountry campsite operated by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Located in Minnesota, this watercraft-accessible camping area offers…
Why 100: 67 things to do within 15 mi
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#13
Lake Maria State Park Campground
Poor
18.1 mi away
· Mild night · low 64°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Air quality / smoke advisory
Lake Maria State Park Campground is a picturesque camping area located in the state of Minnesota. It offers a range of amenities that make for a comfortable and enjoyable camping…
Why 100: 81 things to do within 15 mi
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#14
Sarah Creek Group Camp
Poor
19.5 mi away
· Warm night · low 67°F· Heat advisory· Air quality / smoke advisory
Sarah Creek Group Camp is a group-only campground located near Buffalo, Minnesota. Designed exclusively for group camping, this facility accommodates organized parties rather than…
Why 100: 121 things to do within 15 mi
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#15
Riverside City Park - Princeton
Marginal
16.5 mi away
· Mild night · low 64°F· Heat advisory· Air quality / smoke advisory
Riverside City Park - Princeton camping area is located in the state of Minnesota and offers campers a range of amenities for an enjoyable outdoor experience. The campground…
Why 95: 19 things to do within 15 mi
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Camping near Elk River
The Elk River area has 16 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 Elk River
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.