Best camping near Excelsior
213 campgrounds · 213 ranked · updated 2026-06-22 · off-season
Explore the best camping near Excelsior, 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 213 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
B⛰
#1
Baker Park Reserve Campground
Prime
8.9 mi away
· Mild night · low 51°F· Comfortable day · high 74°F· No active weather warnings
Baker Park Reserve Campground is a picturesque camping area located in the state of Minnesota. This campground offers a range of amenities to enhance the camping experience. With…
Why 91: live conditions (prime) · 182 things to do within 15 mi
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H⛰
#2
Halfmoon Group Camps
Prime
9.2 mi away
· Mild night · low 51°F· Comfortable day · high 74°F· No active weather warnings
Halfmoon Group Camps, located in Minnesota, is a picturesque camping area known for its breathtaking views and peaceful ambiance. Nestled in the heart of nature, this campground…
Why 91: live conditions (prime) · 185 things to do within 15 mi
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C⛰
#3
Carver Park Reserve
Prime
4.3 mi away
· Mild night · low 52°F· Comfortable day · high 75°F· No active weather warnings
Carver Park Reserve is a beautiful camping area located in Minnesota. The campsite offers stunning views of the lake and surrounding nature. The reserve has many activities like…
Why 90: live conditions (prime) · 148 things to do within 15 mi
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#4
lake auburn campground
Prime
4.3 mi away
· Mild night · low 52°F· Comfortable day · high 75°F· No active weather warnings
Lake Auburn Campground is a picturesque camping area located in Minnesota. The campground offers a range of amenities to enhance the camping experience. With spacious campsites…
Why 90: live conditions (prime) · 148 things to do within 15 mi
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B⛰
#5
Baker Park Reserve
Prime
9.3 mi away
· Mild night · low 51°F· Comfortable day · high 74°F· No active weather warnings
Baker Park Reserve, located in Minnesota, offers a delightful camping experience surrounded by scenic beauty. The campground is equipped with several amenities to provide campers…
Why 91: live conditions (prime) · 178 things to do within 15 mi
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E⛰
#6
E19
Prime
8.4 mi away
· Mild night · low 51°F· Comfortable day · high 74°F· No active weather warnings
E19 Camping Area in Minnesota offers dispersed camping with a rustic, backcountry feel—no established campsites, reservations, or fees. Permits are typically not required, but…
Why 90: live conditions (prime) · 180 things to do within 15 mi
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F⛰
#7
F1
Prime
8.4 mi away
· Mild night · low 51°F· Comfortable day · high 74°F· No active weather warnings
F1 Camping Area in Minnesota's Superior National Forest offers dispersed camping only—no established sites, reservations, or fees. It’s first-come, first-served, and no permits…
Why 90: live conditions (prime) · 181 things to do within 15 mi
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F⛰
#8
F18
Prime
8.4 mi away
· Mild night · low 51°F· Comfortable day · high 74°F· No active weather warnings
F18 Campground, located in the Chippewa National Forest of northern Minnesota, offers a peaceful, rustic camping experience with 5 first-come, first-served sites—no reservations…
Why 90: live conditions (prime) · 182 things to do within 15 mi
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F⛰
#9
F2
Prime
8.4 mi away
· Mild night · low 51°F· Comfortable day · high 74°F· No active weather warnings
F2 Camping Area in Minnesota’s Chippewa National Forest offers free, first-come-first-served dispersed camping with a few rustic, designated sites. No reservations or permits…
Why 90: live conditions (prime) · 181 things to do within 15 mi
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F⛰
#10
F20
Prime
8.4 mi away
· Mild night · low 51°F· Comfortable day · high 74°F· No active weather warnings
F20 Campground, located in the Chippewa National Forest of northern Minnesota, offers a rustic, quiet camping experience with 8 first-come, first-served established campsites. No…
Why 90: live conditions (prime) · 182 things to do within 15 mi
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F⛰
#11
F21
Prime
8.4 mi away
· Mild night · low 51°F· Comfortable day · high 74°F· No active weather warnings
F21 Campground is a rustic, established campsite in the Chippewa National Forest, northern Minnesota. It offers 20 first-come, first-served sites—no reservations or permits…
Why 90: live conditions (prime) · 182 things to do within 15 mi
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F⛰
#12
F22
Prime
8.4 mi away
· Mild night · low 51°F· Comfortable day · high 74°F· No active weather warnings
F22 camping area in Minnesota’s Superior National Forest offers dispersed camping only—no established campsites, reservations, or fees. It’s first-come, first-served and free, but…
Why 90: live conditions (prime) · 183 things to do within 15 mi
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#13
G1
Prime
8.4 mi away
· Mild night · low 51°F· Comfortable day · high 74°F· No active weather warnings
G1 Camping Area in Minnesota’s Chippewa National Forest offers primitive, dispersed camping—no established sites, reservations, or fees. It’s first-come, first-served and remote…
Why 90: live conditions (prime) · 184 things to do within 15 mi
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G⛰
#14
G11
Prime
8.4 mi away
· Mild night · low 51°F· Comfortable day · high 74°F· No active weather warnings
G11 camping area in Minnesota's Chippewa National Forest offers dispersed camping only—no established campsites. No reservations or permits are required, and camping is free…
Why 90: live conditions (prime) · 185 things to do within 15 mi
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G⛰
#15
G13
Prime
8.4 mi away
· Mild night · low 51°F· Comfortable day · high 74°F· No active weather warnings
G13 camping area in Minnesota’s Superior National Forest offers dispersed camping only—no established sites, reservations, or fees required. Campers must follow Leave No Trace…
Why 90: live conditions (prime) · 185 things to do within 15 mi
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Camping near Excelsior
The Excelsior area has 213 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 Excelsior
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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