Best camping near Prior Lake
10 campgrounds · 10 ranked · updated 2026-08-22 · off-season
Explore the best camping near Prior Lake, 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 10 of 10 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Cleary Lake Regional Park
Poor
1.4 mi away
· Warm night · low 70°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Heat advisory
Cleary Lake Regional Park in Minnesota offers 50 campsites for tents and RVs, all with electric hookups. There are nearby activities such as fishing, boating, and hiking trails…
Why 100: 395 things to do within 15 mi
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#2
Minnesota Valley State Recreation Area - Carver Rapids Hike-In Campsite
Poor
10.7 mi away
· Warm night · low 70°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Heat advisory
Minnesota Valley State Recreation Area - Carver Rapids Hike-In Campsite is a backcountry tent camping area near Chaska operated by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources…
Why 100: 235 things to do within 15 mi
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#3
Lebanon Hills Regional Park
Poor
12.7 mi away
· Warm night · low 67°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Heat advisory
Lebanon Hills Regional Park camping area is located in Eagan, Minnesota, and is surrounded by beautiful views of rolling hills and scenic lakes. Nearby points of interest include…
Why 100: 634 things to do within 15 mi
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#4
Lebanon Hills Campground
Poor
12.9 mi away
· Warm night · low 67°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Heat advisory
Lebanon Hills Campground is situated in the gorgeous Minnesota River Valley, encompassing over 2,000 acres of woodlands, lakes, and hills. The campground offers breathtaking views…
Why 100: 638 things to do within 15 mi
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#5
Minnesota Valley State Park -Quarry
Poor
14.8 mi away
· Warm night · low 69°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Heat advisory
Minnesota Valley State Park is located in the state of Minnesota and offers a beautiful camping area known as Quarry camping area. The campground provides a range of amenities to…
Why 100: 98 things to do within 15 mi
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Minnesota Valley State Park -Horse Camp
Poor
15.0 mi away
· Warm night · low 69°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Heat advisory
Minnesota Valley State Park - Horse Camp is a charming camping area located in the state of Minnesota. This campground offers a range of amenities to ensure a comfortable stay for…
Why 100: 93 things to do within 15 mi
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#7
Minnesota Valley Rec Area
Poor
15.2 mi away
· Warm night · low 69°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Heat advisory
Minnesota Valley Rec Area camping area is located in the state of Minnesota, offering a range of amenities for campers. The campground provides various facilities, including…
Why 100: 90 things to do within 15 mi
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#8
Carver Park Reserve
Poor
18.5 mi away
· Warm night · low 69°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Heat advisory
Carver Park Reserve is a beautiful camping area located in Minnesota. The campsite offers stunning views of the lake and surrounding nature. The reserve has many activities like…
Why 100: 220 things to do within 15 mi
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#9
lake auburn campground
Poor
18.5 mi away
· Warm night · low 69°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Heat advisory
Lake Auburn Campground is a picturesque camping area located in Minnesota. The campground offers a range of amenities to enhance the camping experience. With spacious campsites…
Why 100: 220 things to do within 15 mi
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#10
Big Island
Poor
18.6 mi away
· Warm night · low 69°F· Heat advisory· Air quality / smoke advisory
Big Island is a backcountry campground located near Minnetonka, Minnesota. The site offers primitive camping opportunities for visitors seeking a wilderness experience in the Twin…
Why 100: 534 things to do within 15 mi
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Camping near Prior Lake
The Prior Lake area has 10 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 Prior Lake
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.