Best camping near Newport
37 campgrounds · 37 ranked · updated 2026-08-03 · off-season
Explore the best camping near Newport, 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 37 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
kestrel
Marginal
7.6 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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E⛰
#2
eagle
Marginal
8.3 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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#3
hawk
Marginal
8.3 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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O⛰
#4
owl
Marginal
8.3 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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#5
bluebird
Marginal
8.4 mi away
· Mild night · low 64°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Heat advisory
Located in the heart of Minnesota's scenic Northwoods, Bluebird Campground offers breathtaking views of the surrounding forest and waterways. The area boasts a variety of outdoor…
Why 100: 279 things to do within 15 mi
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#6
Cardinal
Marginal
8.4 mi away
· Mild night · low 64°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Heat advisory
Cardinal Camping Area is a first-come, first-served campground located in Minnesota's Chippewa National Forest. The area offers stunning views of the forest and nearby Lake…
Why 100: 279 things to do within 15 mi
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#7
goldfinch
Marginal
8.4 mi away
· Mild night · low 64°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Heat advisory
Goldfinch Campground, nestled in Minnesota’s scenic Richard J. Dorer Memorial Hardwood State Forest, offers 8 rustic, first-come, first-served campsites—no reservations or permits…
Why 100: 280 things to do within 15 mi
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O⛰
#8
oriole
Marginal
8.4 mi away
· Mild night · low 64°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Heat advisory
Oriole is a group-only campground located near Cottage Grove, Minnesota. This facility is designed exclusively for organized group camping rather than individual or family…
Why 100: 276 things to do within 15 mi
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O⛰
#9
osprey
Marginal
8.4 mi away
· Mild night · low 64°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Heat advisory
Osprey is a group-only campground located near Cottage Grove, Minnesota. This facility is designed exclusively for organized group camping and is situated in the state's…
Why 100: 279 things to do within 15 mi
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C⛰
#10
chickadee
Marginal
8.5 mi away
· Mild night · low 64°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Heat advisory
Chickadee Camping Area in Minnesota offers 47 first-come-first-serve campsites. The campground is located on the shores of Cass Lake, providing beautiful lake views and easy…
Why 100: 277 things to do within 15 mi
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#11
Lake Elmo County Park Preserve
Poor
8.9 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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A⛰
#12
Afton State Park
Poor
10.3 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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A⛰
#13
Afton State Park Back Country Campground
Poor
10.8 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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#14
St. Croix Bluffs Regional Park
Poor
11.0 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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#15
Afton State Park River Side
Poor
11.1 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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Camping near Newport
The Newport area has 37 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 Newport
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.