Best camping near Lutsen
79 campgrounds · 79 ranked · updated 2026-08-02 · off-season
Explore the best camping near Lutsen, 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 79 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Clara Lake Campground
Marginal
2.4 mi away
· Mild night · low 62°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Air quality / smoke advisory
Clara Lake Campground in Iowa offers a peaceful and serene camping experience. The campground has 19 sites that are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. The campground is…
Why 100: 22 things to do within 15 mi
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#2
Clara Lake Rustic Campground
Marginal
2.4 mi away
· Mild night · low 62°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Air quality / smoke advisory
Clara Lake Rustic Campground is a picturesque camping area located in the state of Iowa. This campground offers a serene and rustic camping experience for outdoor enthusiasts. As…
Why 100: 22 things to do within 15 mi
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#3
White Pine Lake- Rustic Campground
Marginal
3.2 mi away
· Mild night · low 62°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Air quality / smoke advisory
White Pine Lake - Rustic Campground is a picturesque camping area located in the state of Arkansas. This campground offers a range of amenities to make your camping experience…
Why 100: 23 things to do within 15 mi
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#4
Poplar River Rustic Campground
Marginal
4.1 mi away
· Mild night · low 62°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Air quality / smoke advisory
Poplar River Rustic Campground is located in the state of Arkansas and offers a serene and peaceful camping experience. This campground provides a rustic setting, allowing campers…
Why 100: 27 things to do within 15 mi
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#5
Poplar River Campground
Marginal
4.2 mi away
· Mild night · low 62°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Air quality / smoke advisory
The Poplar River Campground is a scenic camping area located in the state of Arkansas. Situated in a picturesque natural setting, the campground offers various amenities to…
Why 100: 27 things to do within 15 mi
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#6
Rice Lake
Marginal
4.3 mi away
· Mild night · low 62°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Air quality / smoke advisory
Rice Lake camping area, located in the state of Iowa, offers a serene and nature-filled camping experience. The campground provides a range of amenities to enhance visitors' stay…
Why 100: 22 things to do within 15 mi
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#7
East Lake Agnes
Marginal
4.9 mi away
· Mild night · low 62°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Air quality / smoke advisory
East Lake Agnes in Illinois offers primitive, dispersed camping—no established campsites or amenities—so no reservations, permits, or fees are required. There are no toilets…
Why 100: 24 things to do within 15 mi
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#8
West Lake Agnes
Marginal
4.9 mi away
· Mild night · low 62°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Air quality / smoke advisory
West Lake Agnes camping area in Illinois offers a tranquil and scenic natural retreat for campers. The campground is nestled in a picturesque setting, surrounded by lush forests…
Why 100: 24 things to do within 15 mi
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#9
Crescent Lake
Marginal
5.0 mi away
· Mild night · low 62°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Air quality / smoke advisory
Crescent Lake camping area is located in the state of Minnesota and offers a variety of amenities for campers. The campground features spacious sites with picnic tables and fire…
Why 100: 23 things to do within 15 mi
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#10
Crescent Lake Campground
Marginal
5.5 mi away
· Mild night · low 62°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Air quality / smoke advisory
Crescent Lake Campground is a picturesque camping area located in the state of Iowa. Situated in a serene natural setting, this campground offers a range of amenities to ensure a…
Why 100: 22 things to do within 15 mi
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#11
Crescent Lake Campground & Backcountry Sites
Marginal
5.5 mi away
· Mild night · low 62°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Air quality / smoke advisory
Located in the state of Iowa, Crescent Lake Campground & Backcountry Sites is a picturesque camping area ideal for nature enthusiasts. This campground offers several amenities to…
Why 100: 22 things to do within 15 mi
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#12
East Poplar River
Marginal
6.0 mi away
· Mild night · low 62°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Air quality / smoke advisory
East Poplar River camping area, located in the Shawnee National Forest of southern Illinois, offers only dispersed camping—no established campsites. No reservations or permits are…
Why 100: 22 things to do within 15 mi
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#13
Jonvick Creek
Marginal
6.2 mi away
· Mild night · low 62°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Air quality / smoke advisory
Jonvick Creek, nestled in Shawnee National Forest, Illinois, offers dispersed camping only—no established campsites, reservations, or fees. Permits aren't required for stays under…
Why 100: 24 things to do within 15 mi
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#14
West Poplar River
Marginal
6.3 mi away
· Mild night · low 62°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Air quality / smoke advisory
The West Poplar River camping area, located in Illinois, offers a peaceful and picturesque retreat for outdoor enthusiasts. Nestled in a scenic location, the campground provides a…
Why 100: 23 things to do within 15 mi
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#15
Spruce Creek
Marginal
6.7 mi away
· Mild night · low 63°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Air quality / smoke advisory
Spruce Creek Camping Area is a serene and peaceful campground in northern Illinois, situated next to the picturesque Kishwaukee River. The surrounding views are stunning, with…
Why 100: 25 things to do within 15 mi
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Camping near Lutsen
The Lutsen area has 79 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 Lutsen
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.