Best camping near Makinen
16 campgrounds · 16 ranked · updated 2026-06-22 · off-season
Explore the best camping near Makinen, 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 16 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Vermilion Trail
Good
15.0 mi away
· Cool night · low 44°F· Comfortable day · high 73°F· No active weather warnings
The Vermilion Trail Camping Area in Minnesota is a scenic and tranquil spot for camping enthusiasts. Located within the Superior National Forest, the campground offers picturesque…
Why 71: live conditions (good) · 10 things to do within 15 mi
71Top-rated
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#2
Vermilion Trail Park Campground
Good
15.0 mi away
· Cool night · low 44°F· Comfortable day · high 73°F· No active weather warnings
Vermilion Trail Park Campground is located in the beautiful and scenic Iowa countryside. The campground is surrounded by lush greenery and rolling hills, providing campers with…
Why 71: live conditions (good) · 10 things to do within 15 mi
71Top-rated
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#3
Sherwood Forest Campground
Good
17.2 mi away
· Cool night · low 44°F· Comfortable day · high 74°F· No active weather warnings
Sherwood Forest Campground is a picturesque camping area located in the state of Minnesota. This campground offers a range of amenities to enhance the camping experience. Visitors…
Why 71: live conditions (good) · 10 things to do within 15 mi
71Top-rated
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#4
Sherwood Forest City Campground
Good
17.2 mi away
· Cool night · low 44°F· Comfortable day · high 74°F· No active weather warnings
Sherwood Forest City Campground is a picturesque camping area located in Minnesota. This campground offers a wide range of amenities to make your camping experience comfortable…
Why 71: live conditions (good) · 10 things to do within 15 mi
71Top-rated
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#5
Fishermans Point City Campground
Good
10.9 mi away
· Cool night · low 44°F· Comfortable day · high 73°F· No active weather warnings
Fisherman's Point City Campground in Hoyt Lakes, Minnesota offers established campsites only—no dispersed camping. Reservations are recommended, especially in peak season, and…
Why 63: live conditions (good) · 6 things to do within 15 mi
63Solid
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#6
Fisherman's Point CityCampground
Good
11.0 mi away
· Cool night · low 44°F· Comfortable day · high 73°F· No active weather warnings
Fisherman's Point City Campground in Minnesota offers established campsites only—no dispersed camping. Reservations are recommended, especially in peak season, and fees apply…
Why 63: live conditions (good) · 6 things to do within 15 mi
63Solid
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#7
Whiteface Reservoir Recreation Area
Good
0.9 mi away
· Cool night · low 44°F· Comfortable day · high 73°F· No active weather warnings
Whiteface Reservoir Recreation Area is a popular camping destination located in the state of Iowa. The campground offers a range of amenities to enhance visitors' camping…
Why 60: live conditions (good) · 4 things to do within 15 mi
60Solid
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#8
Whiteface Reservoir
Good
1.2 mi away
· Cool night · low 44°F· Comfortable day · high 73°F· No active weather warnings
Whiteface Reservoir camping area is located in the state of Minnesota and offers a range of amenities for campers. The campground provides picnic tables, fire rings, and vault…
Why 60: live conditions (good) · 4 things to do within 15 mi
60Solid
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#9
Whiteface Reservoir Campground
Good
1.2 mi away
· Cool night · low 44°F· Comfortable day · high 73°F· No active weather warnings
The Whiteface Reservoir Campground, located in the state of Iowa, offers campers a serene and picturesque camping experience. Situated in a scenic location, the campground…
Why 60: live conditions (good) · 4 things to do within 15 mi
60Solid
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#10
Whiteface Back Country Campsite-West
Good
1.5 mi away
· Cool night · low 44°F· Comfortable day · high 73°F· No active weather warnings
Whiteface Back Country Campsite-West is a picturesque camping area located in the state of Iowa. The campground offers a serene and secluded experience, perfect for nature…
Why 60: live conditions (good) · 4 things to do within 15 mi
60Solid
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#11
Whiteface Back Country Campsite-East
Good
1.6 mi away
· Cool night · low 44°F· Comfortable day · high 73°F· No active weather warnings
The Whiteface Back Country Campsite-East is a remote camping area located in the state of Iowa. Nestled amidst the picturesque natural beauty, this campground offers a serene and…
Why 60: live conditions (good) · 4 things to do within 15 mi
60Solid
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#12
Indian Lake - Cloquet Valley State Forest
Prime
15.3 mi away
· Mild night · low 46°F· Mild day · high 68°F· No active weather warnings
Indian Lake - Cloquet Valley State Forest camping area is located in the state of Minnesota. This scenic camping area offers a range of amenities to enhance your outdoor…
Why 62: live conditions (prime) · 5 things to do within 15 mi
62Solid
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#13
Indian Lake Campground
Prime
15.3 mi away
· Mild night · low 46°F· Mild day · high 68°F· No active weather warnings
Indian Lake Campground is a picturesque camping area located in the state of Iowa. Nestled in a serene natural setting, this campground offers a range of amenities to ensure a…
Why 62: live conditions (prime) · 5 things to do within 15 mi
62Solid
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#14
Temperance State Park
Good
19.6 mi away
· Cool night · low 44°F· Comfortable day · high 72°F· No active weather warnings
Temperance State Park is a beautiful camping area located in Minnesota. It offers stunning natural views due to its location on the shores of Lake Superior. Visitors can enjoy the…
Why 62: live conditions (good) · 5 things to do within 15 mi
62Solid
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#15
Cadotte Lake
Good
11.3 mi away
· Cool night · low 44°F· Comfortable day · high 72°F· No active weather warnings
Cadotte Lake camping area in Minnesota offers breathtaking views of the lake and surrounding forest. Visitors can enjoy fishing, boating, and hiking in the nearby trails. The…
Why 59: live conditions (good) · 4 things to do within 15 mi
59Solid
Camping near Makinen
The Makinen area has 16 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 Makinen
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.