Best camping near North Saint Paul
32 campgrounds · 32 ranked · updated 2026-08-22 · off-season
Explore the best camping near North Saint Paul, 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 32 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Lake Elmo County Park Preserve
Poor
6.7 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
Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Regional Park
Poor
11.1 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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#3
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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#4
Afton State Park Back Country Campground
Poor
15.9 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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#5
Afton State Park River Side
Poor
16.1 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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#6
Afton State Park
Poor
16.2 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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#7
Willow River State Park
Fair
16.3 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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#8
Willow River State Park Campground
Fair
16.8 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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#9
Timm's Marina & Seasonal RV Park
Poor
17.3 mi away
· Mild night · low 65°F· Heat advisory· Air quality / smoke advisory
Timm's Marina & Seasonal RV Park is an RV park located near Forest Lake in central Minnesota. The facility caters to RV camping in a lakeside setting with marina access. The…
Why 100: 139 things to do within 15 mi
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#10
kestrel
Marginal
17.3 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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#11
eagle
Marginal
18.1 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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#12
hawk
Marginal
18.1 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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#13
owl
Marginal
18.1 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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#14
bluebird
Marginal
18.2 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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#15
Cardinal
Marginal
18.2 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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Camping near North Saint Paul
The North Saint Paul area has 32 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 North Saint Paul
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.