Best camping near Makinen
18 campgrounds · 18 ranked · updated 2026-07-17 · 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 18 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Whiteface Reservoir Recreation Area
Marginal
0.9 mi away
· Mild night · low 60°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Air quality / smoke advisory
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 68: live conditions (marginal) · 31 things to do within 15 mi
68Top-rated
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#2
Whiteface Reservoir
Marginal
1.2 mi away
· Mild night · low 60°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Air quality / smoke advisory
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 68: live conditions (marginal) · 31 things to do within 15 mi
68Top-rated
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#3
Whiteface Reservoir Campground
Marginal
1.2 mi away
· Mild night · low 60°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Air quality / smoke advisory
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 68: live conditions (marginal) · 31 things to do within 15 mi
68Top-rated
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#4
Whiteface Back Country Campsite-West
Marginal
1.5 mi away
· Mild night · low 60°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Air quality / smoke advisory
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 68: live conditions (marginal) · 29 things to do within 15 mi
68Top-rated
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#5
Whiteface Back Country Campsite-East
Marginal
1.6 mi away
· Mild night · low 60°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Air quality / smoke advisory
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 68: live conditions (marginal) · 30 things to do within 15 mi
68Top-rated
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#6
Fishermans Point City Campground
Marginal
10.9 mi away
· Mild night · low 59°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Air quality / smoke advisory
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 68: live conditions (marginal) · 30 things to do within 15 mi
68Top-rated
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#7
Fisherman's Point CityCampground
Marginal
11.0 mi away
· Mild night · low 59°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Air quality / smoke advisory
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 68: live conditions (marginal) · 30 things to do within 15 mi
68Top-rated
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#8
Vermilion Trail
Marginal
15.0 mi away
· Mild night · low 59°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Air quality / smoke advisory
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 68: live conditions (marginal) · 39 things to do within 15 mi
68Top-rated
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#9
Vermilion Trail Park Campground
Marginal
15.0 mi away
· Mild night · low 59°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Air quality / smoke advisory
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 68: live conditions (marginal) · 39 things to do within 15 mi
68Top-rated
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#10
Sherwood Forest Campground
Marginal
17.2 mi away
· Mild night · low 60°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Air quality / smoke advisory
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 68: live conditions (marginal) · 43 things to do within 15 mi
68Top-rated
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#11
Sherwood Forest City Campground
Marginal
17.2 mi away
· Mild night · low 60°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Air quality / smoke advisory
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 68: live conditions (marginal) · 43 things to do within 15 mi
68Top-rated
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#12
Eveleth Veterans Park Campground
Marginal
17.5 mi away
· Mild night · low 60°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Air quality / smoke advisory
Eveleth Veterans Park Campground is an RV park located near Hibbing in northeastern Minnesota's Iron Range region. The facility welcomes both RV and tent campers and provides…
Why 66: live conditions (marginal) · 42 things to do within 15 mi
66Top-rated
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#13
Buzz Ryan Campsites
Marginal
18.3 mi away
· Mild night · low 60°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Air quality / smoke advisory
Buzz Ryan Campsites is a backcountry and tent camping area near Duluth, Minnesota, operated by the Boulder Lake Environmental Learning Center at the University of Minnesota…
Why 66: live conditions (marginal) · 21 things to do within 15 mi
66Top-rated
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#14
Cadotte Lake
Marginal
11.3 mi away
· Mild night · low 60°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Air quality / smoke advisory
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 64: live conditions (marginal) · 18 things to do within 15 mi
64Solid
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#15
Cadotte Lake Campground
Marginal
11.4 mi away
· Mild night · low 60°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Air quality / smoke advisory
Cadotte Lake Campground is a picturesque camping area located in the state of Iowa. This well-maintained campground offers a range of amenities to ensure a comfortable stay for…
Why 62: live conditions (marginal) · 17 things to do within 15 mi
62Solid
Camping near Makinen
The Makinen area has 18 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.