Best camping near Karlstad
12 campgrounds · 12 ranked · updated 2026-08-22 · off-season
Explore the best camping near Karlstad, 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 12 of 12 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Karlstad Moose Park
Fair
2.7 mi away
· Mild night · low 63°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
Karlstad Moose Park in northwest Minnesota offers primitive, free dispersed camping with no established campsites, reservations, or permits required. There are no toilets, water…
Why 30: 6 things to do within 15 mi
30Rated
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#2
Karlstad Moose Park Campground
Fair
2.7 mi away
· Mild night · low 63°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
Karlstad Moose Park Campground in Karlstad, Minnesota offers a small, free camping area with established sites on a first-come, first-served basis—no reservations or permits…
Why 30: 6 things to do within 15 mi
30Rated
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#3
Lake Bronson State Park
Fair
12.1 mi away
· Mild night · low 63°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
Lake Bronson State Park is a fantastic camping destination located in the state of Minnesota. This camping area offers a range of amenities to ensure a comfortable and enjoyable…
Why 30: 6 things to do within 15 mi
30Rated
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#4
Pelan Pioneer Park
Fair
6.9 mi away
· Mild night · low 62°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
Pelan Pioneer Park camping area is located in the state of Minnesota and provides campers with a range of amenities. The campground offers both RV and tent camping options, with…
Why 25: 5 things to do within 15 mi
25Rated
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#5
Halma City Park
Fair
8.1 mi away
· Mild night · low 62°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
Halma City Park camping area is located in the state of Minnesota and offers a range of amenities for campers. The campground provides a pleasant camping experience with amenities…
Why 25: 5 things to do within 15 mi
25Rated
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#6
Lake Bronson State Park Campground
Fair
11.6 mi away
· Mild night · low 62°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
Lake Bronson State Park Campground is a popular camping destination located in the state of Minnesota. It offers a range of amenities to enhance the camping experience. The…
Why 25: 5 things to do within 15 mi
25Rated
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#7
Marshall County Park at Florian
Fair
13.8 mi away
· Mild night · low 64°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
Marshall County Park at Florian is a picturesque camping area located in Marshall County, Minnesota. The campground offers a range of amenities to enhance the camping experience…
Why 20: 4 things to do within 15 mi
20Rated
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#8
Old Mill State Park Campground
Fair
15.8 mi away
· Mild night · low 64°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
Old Mill State Park Campground in the state of Minnesota is a picturesque camping destination nestled amidst the beauty of nature. The campground offers various amenities to…
Why 20: 4 things to do within 15 mi
20Rated
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#9
Middle River Park
Fair
17.3 mi away
· Mild night · low 62°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
Middle River Park camping area is located in the state of Minnesota and offers a range of amenities for campers to enjoy. The campground provides both tent and RV camping sites…
Why 10: 2 things to do within 15 mi
10Rated
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#10
Strathcona City Park
Fair
14.0 mi away
· Mild night · low 62°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
Strathcona City Park is a picturesque camping area located in the state of Minnesota. The campground offers a range of amenities to ensure a comfortable stay for campers. It…
Why 5: 1 things to do within 15 mi
5Rated
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#11
American Legion Park Campground
Fair
14.6 mi away
· Mild night · low 62°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
American Legion Park Campground is a charming camping area located in the state of Minnesota. This campground offers a range of amenities to enhance visitors' camping experience…
Why 0: intrinsic quality
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#12
Legion Park
Fair
14.6 mi away
· Mild night · low 62°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
Legion Park Camping Area in Minnesota offers picturesque views of the nearby lake and surrounding forest. The camping area is conveniently located near several points of interest…
Why 0: intrinsic quality
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Camping near Karlstad
The Karlstad area has 12 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 Karlstad
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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What do the numbers on the map mean?
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