Best camping near Lake Crystal
17 campgrounds · 17 ranked · updated 2026-07-13 · off-season
Explore the best camping near Lake Crystal, 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 17 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Minneopa State Park
Good
7.6 mi away
· Mild night · low 65°F· Heat advisory· Light wildfire smoke · Light
Minneopa State Park, located in the state of Minnesota, offers a wonderful camping experience for outdoor enthusiasts. The campground provides various amenities to make visitors'…
Why 86: live conditions (good) · 29 things to do within 15 mi
86Elite
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#2
Land of Memories City Park
Good
9.9 mi away
· Mild night · low 65°F· Heat advisory· Light wildfire smoke · Light
Land of Memories City Park is a picturesque camping area located in the state of Minnesota. Situated in the city of Mankato, this campground offers a range of amenities to ensure…
Why 86: live conditions (good) · 31 things to do within 15 mi
86Elite
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#3
Lake Washington Park
Good
19.1 mi away
· Mild night · low 65°F· Heat advisory· Light wildfire smoke · Light
Lake Washington Park is a picturesque camping area located in the state of Minnesota. This campground offers a range of amenities to ensure a comfortable stay for campers. The…
Why 86: live conditions (good) · 42 things to do within 15 mi
86Elite
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#4
Riverside City Park
Good
19.4 mi away
· Mild night · low 65°F· Heat advisory· Light wildfire smoke · Light
Riverside City Park is a picturesque camping area located in the state of Minnesota. It offers a range of amenities to ensure a comfortable camping experience. The campground…
Why 86: live conditions (good) · 38 things to do within 15 mi
86Elite
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#5
Riverside Park - St Peter
Good
19.4 mi away
· Mild night · low 65°F· Heat advisory· Light wildfire smoke · Light
Riverside Park - St Peter camping area, located in the state of Minnesota, offers a variety of amenities for campers to enjoy. The campground provides access to beautiful scenery…
Why 86: live conditions (good) · 38 things to do within 15 mi
86Elite
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#6
Rapidan Dam County Park
Good
6.4 mi away
· Mild night · low 64°F· Heat advisory· Light wildfire smoke · Light
Rapidan Dam County Park is located in the state of Minnesota and offers a serene camping experience for outdoor enthusiasts. The campground boasts several amenities to enhance…
Why 83: live conditions (good) · 19 things to do within 15 mi
83Elite
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#7
Shady Oaks Garden City- Blue Earth County Fairgrounds
Good
6.8 mi away
· Mild night · low 65°F· Heat advisory· Light wildfire smoke · Light
Shady Oaks Garden City-Blue Earth County Fairgrounds camping area is located in the beautiful state of Minnesota. This camping area offers a range of amenities to make your stay…
Why 82: live conditions (good) · 18 things to do within 15 mi
82Elite
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#8
Rapidan Dam Co Park
Good
6.7 mi away
· Mild night · low 64°F· Heat advisory· Light wildfire smoke · Light
Rapidan Dam Co Park is a picturesque camping area located in the state of Minnesota. This campground offers a range of amenities to ensure a comfortable stay for campers. The site…
Why 81: live conditions (good) · 18 things to do within 15 mi
81Elite
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#9
Flandrau State Park
Good
16.0 mi away
· Warm night · low 66°F· Heat advisory· Light wildfire smoke · Light
Flandrau State Park in Minnesota offers established campsites, including drive-in, walk-in, and group sites—no dispersed camping. Reservations are recommended via the Minnesota…
Why 80: live conditions (good) · 17 things to do within 15 mi
80Elite
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#10
Flandrau State Park- Non-Electric Campground
Good
16.3 mi away
· Warm night · low 66°F· Heat advisory· Light wildfire smoke · Light
Flandrau State Park’s Non-Electric Campground in Minnesota offers established campsites (no dispersed camping) nestled in a scenic, wooded valley near the Cottonwood River…
Why 78: live conditions (good) · 16 things to do within 15 mi
78Top-rated
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#11
Flandrau State Park- Rustic Campground
Good
16.7 mi away
· Warm night · low 66°F· Heat advisory· Light wildfire smoke · Light
Flandrau State Park’s Rustic Campground in Minnesota offers established, non-electric campsites nestled in a quiet, wooded setting. Reservations are recommended via the Minnesota…
Why 78: live conditions (good) · 16 things to do within 15 mi
78Top-rated
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#12
Lake Hanska County Park
Good
15.6 mi away
· Mild night · low 65°F· Heat advisory· Light wildfire smoke · Light
Lake Hanska County Park is a serene camping area located in Minnesota. This picturesque campground offers a range of amenities to enhance the camping experience. Visitors can…
Why 71: live conditions (good) · 12 things to do within 15 mi
71Top-rated
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#13
Lake Hanska Park
Good
15.9 mi away
· Warm night · low 66°F· Heat advisory· Light wildfire smoke · Light
Lake Hanska Park camping area is a beautiful destination located in the state of Minnesota. The campground offers a range of amenities to ensure a comfortable camping experience…
Why 70: live conditions (good) · 12 things to do within 15 mi
70Top-rated
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#14
Eagle Nest Park Campground
Good
16.6 mi away
· Mild night · low 65°F· Heat advisory· Light wildfire smoke · Light
Eagle Nest Park Campground in Minnesota offers established campsites with picnic tables, fire rings, and pit toilets. There’s no potable water on-site, so bring your own. Camping…
Why 69: live conditions (good) · 11 things to do within 15 mi
69Top-rated
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#15
Eagle Nest Park
Good
16.7 mi away
· Mild night · low 65°F· Heat advisory· Light wildfire smoke · Light
Eagle Nest Lake Park in Minnesota offers established campsites only—no dispersed camping. Reservations are required and can be made online; fees apply. Amenities include pit…
Why 69: live conditions (good) · 11 things to do within 15 mi
69Top-rated
Camping near Lake Crystal
The Lake Crystal area has 17 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 Lake Crystal
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.