Best camping near Knife River
19 campgrounds · 19 ranked · updated 2026-07-13 · 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
Heron Pond
Fair
9.1 mi away
· Warm night · low 72°F· Red Flag Warning — fire restrictions likely· Heat 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 82: live conditions (fair) · 21 things to do within 15 mi
82Elite
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#2
Lone Tree
Fair
11.0 mi away
· Warm night · low 72°F· Red Flag Warning — fire restrictions likely· Heat 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 82: live conditions (fair) · 25 things to do within 15 mi
82Elite
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#3
Sucker River Campsite
Fair
8.0 mi away
· Warm night · low 72°F· Red Flag Warning — fire restrictions likely· Heat 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 81: live conditions (fair) · 19 things to do within 15 mi
81Elite
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#4
White Pines Camp Stie
Fair
13.8 mi away
· Warm night · low 72°F· Red Flag Warning — fire restrictions likely· Heat 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 82: live conditions (fair) · 36 things to do within 15 mi
82Elite
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#5
Bald Eagle Camp site
Fair
14.2 mi away
· Warm night · low 72°F· Red Flag Warning — fire restrictions likely· Heat 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 82: live conditions (fair) · 41 things to do within 15 mi
82Elite
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#6
Fox Farm Beaver Pound Campsite
Fair
7.6 mi away
· Warm night · low 72°F· Red Flag Warning — fire restrictions likely· Heat 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 79: live conditions (fair) · 18 things to do within 15 mi
79Top-rated
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#7
Stewart River
Fair
12.2 mi away
· Warm night · low 71°F· Red Flag Warning — fire restrictions likely· Heat 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 76: live conditions (fair) · 16 things to do within 15 mi
76Top-rated
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#8
Ferguson
Fair
9.9 mi away
· Warm night · low 70°F· Red Flag Warning — fire restrictions likely· Heat 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 72: live conditions (fair) · 14 things to do within 15 mi
72Top-rated
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#9
McCarthy Creek
Fair
9.7 mi away
· Warm night · low 70°F· Red Flag Warning — fire restrictions likely· Heat 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 70: live conditions (fair) · 13 things to do within 15 mi
70Top-rated
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#10
Penmarallter Campground
Fair
2.9 mi away
· Warm night · low 70°F· Red Flag Warning — fire restrictions likely· Heat 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 62: live conditions (fair) · 9 things to do within 15 mi
62Solid
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#11
Burlington Bay City Campsite
Fair
6.7 mi away
· Warm night · low 70°F· Red Flag Warning — fire restrictions likely· Heat advisory
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 60: live conditions (fair) · 8 things to do within 15 mi
60Solid
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#12
Burlington Bay Campground
Fair
6.8 mi away
· Warm night · low 70°F· Red Flag Warning — fire restrictions likely· Heat advisory
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 60: live conditions (fair) · 8 things to do within 15 mi
60Solid
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#13
Crow Creek Valley
Fair
15.0 mi away
· Warm night · low 72°F· Red Flag Warning — fire restrictions likely· Heat 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 61: live conditions (fair) · 8 things to do within 15 mi
61Solid
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#14
West Gooseberry
Fair
17.4 mi away
· Warm night · low 72°F· Red Flag Warning — fire restrictions likely· Heat advisory
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 60: live conditions (fair) · 8 things to do within 15 mi
60Solid
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#15
East Gooseberry
Fair
17.9 mi away
· Warm night · low 72°F· Red Flag Warning — fire restrictions likely· Heat advisory
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 60: live conditions (fair) · 8 things to do within 15 mi
60Solid
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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