Best camping near Hovland
35 campgrounds · 35 ranked · updated 2026-07-13 · off-season
Explore the best camping near Hovland, 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 35 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Kadunce River
Marginal
11.9 mi away
· Mild night · low 64°F· Red Flag Warning — fire restrictions likely· Heat advisory
Note: The Kadunce River is located in Minnesota, not Illinois. Assuming you're referring to the Kadunce River area near Grand Marais, MN: The Kadunce River area in Minnesota…
Why 83: live conditions (marginal) · 22 things to do within 15 mi
83Elite
K⛰
#2
Kimball Lake
Marginal
12.1 mi away
· Mild night · low 64°F· Red Flag Warning — fire restrictions likely· Heat advisory
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 83: live conditions (marginal) · 26 things to do within 15 mi
83Elite
K⛰
#3
Kimball Lake Campground
Marginal
12.1 mi away
· Mild night · low 64°F· Red Flag Warning — fire restrictions likely· Heat advisory
Kimball Lake Campground in Illinois offers established campsites within the forested terrain of Trail of Tears State Forest. Reservations are not required; sites are first-come…
Why 83: live conditions (marginal) · 26 things to do within 15 mi
83Elite
W⛰
#4
West Fork of the Kadunce
Marginal
12.2 mi away
· Mild night · low 64°F· Red Flag Warning — fire restrictions likely· Heat advisory
Located in the state of Illinois, the West Fork Of The Kadunce camping area offers a serene and picturesque getaway for nature enthusiasts. This campground provides a range of…
Why 83: live conditions (marginal) · 22 things to do within 15 mi
83Elite
K⛰
#5
Kimball Creek
Marginal
13.3 mi away
· Mild night · low 64°F· Red Flag Warning — fire restrictions likely· Heat advisory
Kimball Creek in Illinois offers primitive, dispersed camping—no established campsites, reservations, or fees are required. Located in the Shawnee National Forest, it provides a…
Why 83: live conditions (marginal) · 22 things to do within 15 mi
83Elite
C⛰
#6
Cliff Creek
Marginal
14.3 mi away
· Mild night · low 64°F· Red Flag Warning — fire restrictions likely· Heat advisory
Located in the Shawnee National Forest, Cliff Creek camping area offers stunning views of the surrounding forest and limestone bluffs. The area is popular for hiking, fishing, and…
Why 83: live conditions (marginal) · 22 things to do within 15 mi
83Elite
D⛰
#7
Durfee Creek
Marginal
15.1 mi away
· Mild night · low 64°F· Red Flag Warning — fire restrictions likely· Heat advisory
Durfee Creek camping area in Illinois offers only dispersed camping—no established campsites—so it’s best suited for self-sufficient campers. No reservations or fees are required…
Why 83: live conditions (marginal) · 22 things to do within 15 mi
83Elite
E⛰
#8
Elbow Lake (Gunflint)
Marginal
15.7 mi away
· Mild night · low 64°F· Red Flag Warning — fire restrictions likely· Heat advisory
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 83: live conditions (marginal) · 28 things to do within 15 mi
83Elite
W⛰
#9
Wood's Creek
Marginal
16.6 mi away
· Mild night · low 64°F· Red Flag Warning — fire restrictions likely· Heat advisory
Wood's Creek Camping Area is a picturesque campground located in the state of Illinois. Situated amidst natural beauty, it offers a range of amenities to ensure a comfortable…
Why 83: live conditions (marginal) · 20 things to do within 15 mi
83Elite
J⛰
#10
Judge Magney State Park
Poor
5.6 mi away
· Muggy night · low 73°F· Red Flag Warning — fire restrictions likely· Heat advisory
Judge C.R. Magney State Park in Minnesota offers 27 established drive-in campsites (no dispersed camping), with reservations required and a nightly fee. Sites include picnic…
Why 80: live conditions (poor) · 23 things to do within 15 mi
80Elite
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#11
Northern Light Lake
Poor
11.8 mi away
· Muggy night · low 74°F· Red Flag Warning — fire restrictions likely· Heat advisory
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 80: live conditions (poor) · 32 things to do within 15 mi
80Elite
W⛰
#12
West Devil Track
Marginal
17.7 mi away
· Mild night · low 64°F· Red Flag Warning — fire restrictions likely· Heat advisory
West Devil Track camping area is a picturesque campground located in the state of Illinois. It offers a range of amenities to cater to the needs of campers. The campground…
Why 81: live conditions (marginal) · 19 things to do within 15 mi
81Elite
E⛰
#13
East Devil Track
Marginal
17.8 mi away
· Mild night · low 64°F· Red Flag Warning — fire restrictions likely· Heat advisory
East Devil Track in Illinois does not refer to a known designated campground; however, Devil’s Backbone Park near Grand Tower, IL, along the Mississippi River, offers a comparable…
Why 81: live conditions (marginal) · 19 things to do within 15 mi
81Elite
S⛰
#14
South Carlson Pond
Poor
3.0 mi away
· Muggy night · low 73°F· Red Flag Warning — fire restrictions likely· Heat advisory
South Carlson Pond camping area is a picturesque campground located in the state of Illinois. This camping area offers a range of amenities to ensure a comfortable stay for…
Why 78: live conditions (poor) · 26 things to do within 15 mi
78Top-rated
H⛰
#15
Hazel
Poor
3.1 mi away
· Muggy night · low 73°F· Red Flag Warning — fire restrictions likely· Heat advisory
Hazel camping area is located in the state of Illinois and offers a range of amenities for campers to enjoy. The campground provides various amenities such as picnic tables, fire…
Why 78: live conditions (poor) · 20 things to do within 15 mi
78Top-rated
Camping near Hovland
The Hovland area has 35 campgrounds on Snoflo, ranked by live conditions, visitor reviews, and logged trips — so the best, closest options rise to the top.
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