Best camping near Knife River
19 campgrounds · 19 ranked · updated 2026-06-22 · off-season
Explore the best camping near Knife River, 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 19 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
White Pines Camp Stie
Prime
13.8 mi away
· Mild night · low 47°F· Mild day · high 68°F· No active weather warnings
White Pines Camp Site is a picturesque camping area located in the state of Iowa. This camping site offers a range of amenities to cater to the needs of campers. With…
Why 91: live conditions (prime) · 26 things to do within 15 mi
91Elite
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#2
Bald Eagle Camp site
Prime
14.2 mi away
· Mild night · low 47°F· Mild day · high 68°F· No active weather warnings
Bald Eagle Camp Site is a picturesque camping area located in the state of Iowa. Situated in a tranquil natural setting, the campground offers a range of amenities to make your…
Why 91: live conditions (prime) · 31 things to do within 15 mi
91Elite
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#3
Lone Tree
Prime
11.0 mi away
· Mild night · low 47°F· Mild day · high 68°F· No active weather warnings
The Lone Tree Camping Area in Iowa offers scenic views of the Des Moines River, with access to fishing and boating. Nearby points of interest include the Brushy Creek State…
Why 83: live conditions (prime) · 16 things to do within 15 mi
83Elite
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#4
Heron Pond
Prime
9.1 mi away
· Mild night · low 47°F· Mild day · high 68°F· No active weather warnings
The Heron Pond camping area is a picturesque destination located in the state of Iowa. Nestled within nature, this campground offers a range of amenities to ensure a comfortable…
Why 79: live conditions (prime) · 14 things to do within 15 mi
79Top-rated
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#5
Sucker River Campsite
Prime
8.0 mi away
· Mild night · low 47°F· Mild day · high 68°F· No active weather warnings
Sucker River Campsite is a picturesque camping area located in the state of Iowa. The campground offers a range of amenities to make your camping experience enjoyable. With…
Why 74: live conditions (prime) · 11 things to do within 15 mi
74Top-rated
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#6
Fox Farm Beaver Pound Campsite
Prime
7.6 mi away
· Mild night · low 47°F· Mild day · high 68°F· No active weather warnings
Fox Farm Beaver Pond Campsite in Iowa offers primitive, dispersed camping—no established campsites or reservations required. Camping is free and first-come, first-served with no…
Why 70: live conditions (prime) · 9 things to do within 15 mi
70Top-rated
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#7
Stewart River
Prime
12.2 mi away
· Mild night · low 46°F· Mild day · high 68°F· No active weather warnings
Stewart River camping area is located in the beautiful state of Iowa. This campground offers a range of amenities to enhance visitors' camping experience. Campers can expect…
Why 66: live conditions (prime) · 7 things to do within 15 mi
66Top-rated
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#8
Penmarallter Campground
Prime
2.9 mi away
· Mild night · low 49°F· Mild day · high 64°F· No active weather warnings
Penmarallter Campground is a picturesque camping area located in the state of Minnesota. It offers a range of amenities to ensure a comfortable camping experience for visitors…
Why 64: live conditions (prime) · 6 things to do within 15 mi
64Solid
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#9
Burlington Bay City Campsite
Prime
6.7 mi away
· Mild night · low 49°F· Mild day · high 64°F· No active weather warnings
Burlington Bay City Campsite in Minnesota offers stunning views of the nearby lake and surrounding nature. The campsite provides a variety of amenities, including electricity…
Why 64: live conditions (prime) · 6 things to do within 15 mi
64Solid
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#10
Burlington Bay Campground
Prime
6.8 mi away
· Mild night · low 49°F· Mild day · high 64°F· No active weather warnings
Burlington Bay Campground is a picturesque camping destination located on the shores of Lake Superior in Two Harbors, Minnesota. The campground offers 66 RV and tent campsites…
Why 64: live conditions (prime) · 6 things to do within 15 mi
64Solid
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#11
West Gooseberry
Prime
17.4 mi away
· Mild night · low 47°F· Mild day · high 64°F· No active weather warnings
West Gooseberry camping area is a picturesque campground located in the state of Iowa. This campground offers a range of amenities to enhance the camping experience. There are…
Why 66: live conditions (prime) · 7 things to do within 15 mi
66Top-rated
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#12
East Gooseberry
Prime
17.9 mi away
· Mild night · low 47°F· Mild day · high 64°F· No active weather warnings
East Gooseberry Campground in Iowa offers established campsites within Shimek State Forest’s Lick Creek Unit, ideal for tent and equestrian campers. Reservations are not required…
Why 66: live conditions (prime) · 7 things to do within 15 mi
66Top-rated
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#13
Gooseberry River
Prime
18.2 mi away
· Mild night · low 47°F· Mild day · high 64°F· No active weather warnings
Gooseberry River camping area in Iowa offers primitive, dispersed camping—no established campsites or reservations required, and camping is free. There are no toilets, water…
Why 66: live conditions (prime) · 7 things to do within 15 mi
66Top-rated
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#14
Birch Ridge Group Camp
Prime
18.9 mi away
· Mild night · low 47°F· Mild day · high 64°F· No active weather warnings
Birch Ridge Group Camp is a campground located in the state of Iowa, offering a range of amenities for campers. The campground provides picnic tables, fire rings, and vault…
Why 66: live conditions (prime) · 7 things to do within 15 mi
66Top-rated
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#15
Gooseberry Falls State Park
Prime
19.0 mi away
· Mild night · low 47°F· Mild day · high 64°F· No active weather warnings
Gooseberry Falls State Park in Minnesota offers established campsites—no dispersed camping—with 69 drive-in sites (3 wheelchair-accessible), plus 3 group sites and a few walk-in…
Why 66: live conditions (prime) · 7 things to do within 15 mi
66Top-rated
Camping near Knife River
The Knife River area has 19 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 Knife River
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.