Best camping near Hopkins

218 campgrounds · 218 ranked · updated 2026-07-14 · off-season

Explore the best camping near Hopkins, 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 218 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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Shaver Campground
#1 Shaver Campground
4.7 mi away
Shaver Campground is a campground near Minnetonka, Minnesota.
Why 100: 594 things to do within 15 mi
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Big Island
#2 Big Island
6.5 mi away
Big Island is a campground near Minnetonka, Minnesota.
Why 100: 534 things to do within 15 mi
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Sarah Creek Group Camp
#3 Sarah Creek Group Camp
16.8 mi away
Sarah Creek Group Camp is a campground near Buffalo, Minnesota.
Why 100: 121 things to do within 15 mi
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Cloquet Island Watercraft Campsite
#4 Cloquet Island Watercraft Campsite
18.2 mi away
Cloquet Island Watercraft Campsite is a campground near Ramsey, Minnesota.
Why 100: 276 things to do within 15 mi
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Foster Island Watercraft Campsite
#5 Foster Island Watercraft Campsite
18.4 mi away
Foster Island Watercraft Campsite is a campground near Ramsey, Minnesota.
Why 100: 275 things to do within 15 mi
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Minnesota Valley State Recreation Area - Carver Rapids Hike-In Campsite
#6 Minnesota Valley State Recreation Area - Carver Rapids Hike-In Campsite
18.7 mi away
Minnesota Valley State Recreation Area - Carver Rapids Hike-In Campsite is a campground near Chaska, Minnesota.
Why 100: 235 things to do within 15 mi
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Oak Knoll Group Camp
#7 Oak Knoll Group Camp Good
10.9 mi away
· Mild night · low 65°F· Heat advisory· Light wildfire smoke · Light
Oak Knoll Group Camp is a picturesque camping area located in Minnesota. This campground offers a range of amenities for campers to enjoy. It features spacious campsites, picnic…
Why 85: live conditions (good) · 237 things to do within 15 mi
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G18
#8 G18 Good
11.0 mi away
· Mild night · low 65°F· Heat advisory· Light wildfire smoke · Light
G18 Campground, located in Minnesota’s Chippewa National Forest, offers dispersed camping with a few primitive, established sites—no reservations or permits needed, and camping is…
Why 85: live conditions (good) · 238 things to do within 15 mi
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G19
#9 G19 Good
11.0 mi away
· Mild night · low 65°F· Heat advisory· Light wildfire smoke · Light
G19 camping area, located in the Superior National Forest near Ely, Minnesota, offers dispersed camping only—there are no established campsites. No reservations or permits are…
Why 85: live conditions (good) · 238 things to do within 15 mi
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G21
#10 G21 Good
11.0 mi away
· Mild night · low 65°F· Heat advisory· Light wildfire smoke · Light
G21 Camping Area in Minnesota's Chippewa National Forest offers dispersed camping—no established campsites, reservations, or fees required. There are no toilets, water, or…
Why 85: live conditions (good) · 239 things to do within 15 mi
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G23
#11 G23 Good
11.0 mi away
· Mild night · low 65°F· Heat advisory· Light wildfire smoke · Light
G23 camping area in Minnesota lies within the Superior National Forest near the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. It offers dispersed camping only—no established campsites—so…
Why 85: live conditions (good) · 239 things to do within 15 mi
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G24
#12 G24 Good
11.0 mi away
· Mild night · low 65°F· Heat advisory· Light wildfire smoke · Light
G24 is a designated campsite within the Sawbill Lake Campground in Minnesota's Superior National Forest. It offers established campsites requiring reservations via Recreation.gov…
Why 85: live conditions (good) · 238 things to do within 15 mi
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G25
#13 G25 Good
11.0 mi away
· Mild night · low 65°F· Heat advisory· Light wildfire smoke · Light
G25 camping area, located in Minnesota’s Superior National Forest, offers dispersed camping only—no established sites or amenities. No reservations or permits are required, and…
Why 85: live conditions (good) · 238 things to do within 15 mi
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G26
#14 G26 Good
11.0 mi away
· Mild night · low 65°F· Heat advisory· Light wildfire smoke · Light
G26 camping area, located within the Chippewa National Forest in Minnesota, offers dispersed camping only—no established campsites or amenities. No reservations or permits are…
Why 85: live conditions (good) · 238 things to do within 15 mi
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H1
#15 H1 Good
11.0 mi away
· Mild night · low 65°F· Heat advisory· Light wildfire smoke · Light
The H1 camping area is located in the state of Minnesota and offers a range of amenities for campers. The campground provides spacious campsites equipped with fire rings and…
Why 85: live conditions (good) · 236 things to do within 15 mi
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Camping near Hopkins

The Hopkins area has 218 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 Hopkins

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