Best camping near Grand Marais
72 campgrounds · 72 ranked · updated 2026-06-22 · off-season
Explore the best camping near Grand Marais, 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 72 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Elbow Lake (Gunflint)
Prime
13.1 mi away
· Mild night · low 47°F· Mild day · high 57°F· No active weather warnings
Elbow Lake (Gunflint) in Illinois offers dispersed camping only—no established campsites—so no reservations or fees are required. A free permit from the Illinois Department of…
Why 86: live conditions (prime) · 17 things to do within 15 mi
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#2
Poplar River Campground
Prime
18.2 mi away
· Mild night · low 45°F· Mild day · high 65°F· No active weather warnings
The Poplar River Campground is a scenic camping area located in the state of Arkansas. Situated in a picturesque natural setting, the campground offers various amenities to…
Why 87: live conditions (prime) · 18 things to do within 15 mi
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#3
Poplar River Rustic Campground
Prime
18.2 mi away
· Mild night · low 45°F· Mild day · high 65°F· No active weather warnings
Poplar River Rustic Campground is located in the state of Arkansas and offers a serene and peaceful camping experience. This campground provides a rustic setting, allowing campers…
Why 87: live conditions (prime) · 18 things to do within 15 mi
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#4
Cascade River State Park
Prime
8.5 mi away
· Mild night · low 46°F· Mild day · high 64°F· No active weather warnings
Cascade River State Park in Minnesota is a breathtaking camping destination with stunning views of the Lake Superior shoreline and the Cascade River gorge. There are 61 campsites…
Why 83: live conditions (prime) · 16 things to do within 15 mi
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#5
Cascade River Campground
Prime
8.6 mi away
· Mild night · low 46°F· Mild day · high 64°F· No active weather warnings
Cascade River Campground is located in the beautiful northeast Iowa bluffs along the Turkey River. The campground offers stunning views of the surrounding wooded hills and is near…
Why 83: live conditions (prime) · 16 things to do within 15 mi
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#6
Cascade River Rustic Campground
Prime
8.6 mi away
· Mild night · low 46°F· Mild day · high 64°F· No active weather warnings
Cascade River Rustic Campground is a charming camping area located in the state of Iowa. This campground offers a variety of amenities to make your camping experience comfortable…
Why 83: live conditions (prime) · 16 things to do within 15 mi
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#7
East Lake Agnes
Prime
18.6 mi away
· Mild night · low 45°F· Mild day · high 65°F· No active weather warnings
East Lake Agnes in Illinois offers primitive, dispersed camping—no established campsites or amenities—so no reservations, permits, or fees are required. There are no toilets…
Why 85: live conditions (prime) · 17 things to do within 15 mi
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#8
West Lake Agnes
Prime
18.7 mi away
· Mild night · low 45°F· Mild day · high 65°F· No active weather warnings
West Lake Agnes camping area in Illinois offers a tranquil and scenic natural retreat for campers. The campground is nestled in a picturesque setting, surrounded by lush forests…
Why 85: live conditions (prime) · 17 things to do within 15 mi
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#9
Cut Log
Prime
15.5 mi away
· Mild night · low 46°F· Mild day · high 64°F· No active weather warnings
Cut Log camping area is a picturesque campground located in the state of Illinois. Nestled in nature, it offers a range of amenities to enhance the camping experience. The…
Why 83: live conditions (prime) · 16 things to do within 15 mi
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#10
White Pine Lake- Rustic Campground
Prime
17.5 mi away
· Mild night · low 45°F· Mild day · high 65°F· No active weather warnings
White Pine Lake - Rustic Campground is a picturesque camping area located in the state of Arkansas. This campground offers a range of amenities to make your camping experience…
Why 83: live conditions (prime) · 16 things to do within 15 mi
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#11
Jonvick Creek
Prime
18.8 mi away
· Mild night · low 45°F· Mild day · high 65°F· No active weather warnings
Jonvick Creek, nestled in Shawnee National Forest, Illinois, offers dispersed camping only—no established campsites, reservations, or fees. Permits aren't required for stays under…
Why 83: live conditions (prime) · 16 things to do within 15 mi
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#12
Devil Track Lake Campground
Prime
9.6 mi away
· Mild night · low 46°F· Mild day · high 64°F· No active weather warnings
Devil Track Lake Campground is a popular camping area located in the state of Iowa. Situated near Devil Track Lake, this campground offers a variety of amenities to enhance the…
Why 81: live conditions (prime) · 15 things to do within 15 mi
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#13
Devil Track Lake
Prime
9.7 mi away
· Mild night · low 46°F· Mild day · high 64°F· No active weather warnings
Devil Track Lake camping area, located in the state of Minnesota, offers campers a serene and picturesque experience in the heart of nature. The campground provides a range of…
Why 81: live conditions (prime) · 15 things to do within 15 mi
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#14
Northern Light Lake
Good
15.2 mi away
· Cool night · low 42°F· Mild day · high 65°F· No active weather warnings
Northern Light Lake camping area is a picturesque campground located in the state of Illinois. This camping ground offers a range of amenities to make the camping experience…
Why 82: live conditions (good) · 16 things to do within 15 mi
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#15
Kimball Lake
Prime
16.5 mi away
· Mild night · low 47°F· Mild day · high 57°F· No active weather warnings
Kimball Lake Campground in Minnesota’s Superior National Forest offers 10 established campsites (no dispersed camping) nestled in a quiet, forested setting beside a small lake…
Why 82: live conditions (prime) · 15 things to do within 15 mi
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Camping near Grand Marais
The Grand Marais area has 72 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 Grand Marais
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.
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Each pin shows that spot's current Snoflo score; tap it for the breakdown and a link to the full report.