Best camping near Lake Elmo
46 campgrounds · 46 ranked · updated 2026-08-22 · off-season
Explore the best camping near Lake Elmo, 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 46 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Lake Elmo County Park Preserve
Poor
0.8 mi away
· Warm night · low 68°F· Heat advisory· Air quality / smoke advisory
Lake Elmo County Park Preserve is a beautiful camping area located in Minnesota. It offers a range of amenities to ensure a comfortable camping experience. The campground provides…
Why 100: 314 things to do within 15 mi
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#2
Afton State Park Back Country Campground
Poor
10.6 mi away
· Mild night · low 64°F· Heat advisory· Air quality / smoke advisory
Afton State Park Back Country Campground is a picturesque camping area located in the state of Wisconsin. This campground offers a rustic experience for campers seeking a peaceful…
Why 100: 163 things to do within 15 mi
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#3
Afton State Park River Side
Poor
10.8 mi away
· Mild night · low 64°F· Heat advisory· Air quality / smoke advisory
Afton State Park's River Side camping area in Wisconsin offers campers a serene outdoor experience with various amenities. The campground provides 42 sites, each equipped with a…
Why 100: 157 things to do within 15 mi
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#4
Willow River State Park
Fair
10.8 mi away
· Mild night · low 65°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
Willow River State Park is a beautiful camping area located in Wisconsin that offers stunning views of the Willow River and surrounding wilderness. The park boasts several nearby…
Why 100: 105 things to do within 15 mi
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#5
Afton State Park
Poor
11.3 mi away
· Mild night · low 64°F· Heat advisory· Air quality / smoke advisory
Afton State Park is a popular camping area located in the state of Minnesota. The campground offers several amenities to enhance the camping experience. There are a total of 28…
Why 100: 154 things to do within 15 mi
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#6
Willow River State Park Campground
Fair
11.3 mi away
· Mild night · low 65°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
Willow River State Park Campground is a beautiful outdoor destination in Wisconsin, situated in a picturesque location that offers breathtaking views of the surrounding rolling…
Why 100: 97 things to do within 15 mi
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#7
St. Croix Bluffs Regional Park
Poor
13.9 mi away
· Mild night · low 64°F· Heat advisory· Air quality / smoke advisory
St. Croix Bluffs Regional Park is a popular camping area located in the state of Minnesota. This picturesque park offers a range of amenities for campers to enjoy. The campground…
Why 100: 119 things to do within 15 mi
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#8
Group Camp
Poor
14.2 mi away
· Mild night · low 64°F· Heat advisory· Air quality / smoke advisory
Group Camp is a group-only campground located near Hastings, Minnesota. Designed exclusively for organized groups, this facility accommodates collective camping experiences in the…
Why 100: 116 things to do within 15 mi
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#9
Apple River Family Campground
Fair
15.1 mi away
· Mild night · low 64°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
Apple River Family Campground is a picturesque camping area located in Wisconsin. The campground offers a range of amenities to ensure a comfortable and enjoyable camping…
Why 100: 86 things to do within 15 mi
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#10
Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Regional Park
Poor
15.2 mi away
· Mild night · low 65°F· Heat advisory· Air quality / smoke advisory
Rice Creek Chain Of Lakes Regional Park camping area in Minnesota offers a serene and picturesque setting for campers. The campground provides a range of amenities to enhance the…
Why 100: 396 things to do within 15 mi
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#11
Veterans Campground - Big Marine Lake
Poor
15.3 mi away
· Mild night · low 64°F· Heat advisory· Air quality / smoke advisory
The Veterans Campground Big Marine Lake is situated in the beautiful state of Minnesota, offering breathtaking views of the surrounding area. Visitors can enjoy strolling along…
Why 100: 160 things to do within 15 mi
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#12
kestrel
Marginal
16.1 mi away
· Mild night · low 64°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Heat advisory
Kestrel Campground in Minnesota’s Richard J. Dorer Memorial Hardwood State Forest offers 5 established, first-come, first-served campsites (no reservations needed) with no fees or…
Why 100: 317 things to do within 15 mi
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#13
eagle
Marginal
16.4 mi away
· Mild night · low 64°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Heat advisory
Eagle is a group-only campground located near Cottage Grove, Minnesota. This facility is designed exclusively for organized group camping and is situated in the southeastern…
Why 100: 282 things to do within 15 mi
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#14
hawk
Marginal
16.4 mi away
· Mild night · low 64°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Heat advisory
Hawk is a group-only campground located near Cottage Grove, Minnesota. This facility is designed exclusively for organized group camping rather than individual sites. The…
Why 100: 281 things to do within 15 mi
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#15
owl
Marginal
16.4 mi away
· Mild night · low 64°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Heat advisory
Owl is a group-only campground located near Cottage Grove, Minnesota. This facility is designed exclusively for group camping, making it suitable for organizations, clubs, or…
Why 100: 282 things to do within 15 mi
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Camping near Lake Elmo
The Lake Elmo area has 46 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 Elmo
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.