Best camping near Knife River
24 campgrounds · 24 ranked · updated 2026-08-18 · 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 24 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Fox Farm Beaver Pound Campsite
Marginal
7.6 mi away
· Mild night · low 61°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Air quality / smoke advisory
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 100: 21 things to do within 15 mi
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#2
Sucker River Campsite
Marginal
8.0 mi away
· Mild night · low 61°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Air quality / smoke advisory
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 100: 23 things to do within 15 mi
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#3
Heron Pond
Marginal
9.1 mi away
· Mild night · low 61°F· Beach Hazards Statement· Air quality / smoke advisory
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 100: 28 things to do within 15 mi
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#4
Lone Tree
Marginal
11.0 mi away
· Mild night · low 61°F· Beach Hazards Statement· Air quality / smoke advisory
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 100: 37 things to do within 15 mi
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#5
White Pines Camp Stie
Marginal
13.8 mi away
· Mild night · low 61°F· Beach Hazards Statement· Air quality / smoke advisory
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 100: 55 things to do within 15 mi
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#6
Bald Eagle Camp site
Marginal
14.2 mi away
· Mild night · low 61°F· Beach Hazards Statement· Air quality / smoke advisory
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 100: 64 things to do within 15 mi
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#7
Buzz Ryan Campsites
Marginal
19.0 mi away
· Mild night · low 60°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Air quality / smoke advisory
Buzz Ryan Campsites is a backcountry and tent camping area near Duluth, Minnesota, operated by the Boulder Lake Environmental Learning Center at the University of Minnesota…
Why 100: 21 things to do within 15 mi
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#8
Big Bend
Marginal
7.8 mi away
· Mild night · low 61°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Air quality / smoke advisory
Big Bend is a campground located near Duluth, Minnesota, in the northern part of the state. The facility offers camping opportunities in a regional setting suitable for outdoor…
Why 95: 19 things to do within 15 mi
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#9
Stewart River
Marginal
12.2 mi away
· Mild night · low 61°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Air quality / smoke advisory
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 95: 19 things to do within 15 mi
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#10
Ferguson
Marginal
9.9 mi away
· Mild night · low 61°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Air quality / smoke advisory
Ferguson Campground, located in Iowa’s Stephens State Forest, offers established, first-come, first-served campsites with no fees or permits required. It features pit toilets…
Why 85: 17 things to do within 15 mi
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#11
Reeves Falls SHT Campsite
Marginal
10.7 mi away
· Mild night · low 61°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Air quality / smoke advisory
Reeves Falls SHT Campsite is a backcountry tent camping location near Duluth, Minnesota, situated along the Superior Hiking Trail. This primitive campsite offers tent camping in a…
Why 85: 17 things to do within 15 mi
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#12
McCarthy Creek
Marginal
9.7 mi away
· Mild night · low 61°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Air quality / smoke advisory
McCarthy Creek Camping Area is a scenic campground located in Iowa. Situated amidst nature, it offers a variety of amenities to make your camping experience comfortable and…
Why 80: 16 things to do within 15 mi
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#13
Penmarallter Campground
Marginal
2.9 mi away
· Mild night · low 61°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Air quality / smoke advisory
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 65: 13 things to do within 15 mi
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#14
Silver Creek
Marginal
9.7 mi away
· Mild night · low 61°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Air quality / smoke advisory
I don't have specific data about Silver Creek campground's amenities, site count, fees, or camping type (tent/RV/backcountry) beyond its location near Duluth, Minnesota. Without…
Why 65: 13 things to do within 15 mi
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#15
Crow Creek Valley
Marginal
15.0 mi away
· Mild night · low 62°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Air quality / smoke advisory
Crow Creek Valley camping area, located in the state of Iowa, offers a range of amenities for campers to enjoy. The campground provides picnic tables, fire rings, and toilet…
Why 65: 13 things to do within 15 mi
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Camping near Knife River
The Knife River area has 24 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.
What do the numbers on the map mean?
Each pin shows that spot's current Snoflo score; tap it for the breakdown and a link to the full report.