Best camping near Saint Charles
21 campgrounds · 21 ranked · updated 2026-08-02 · off-season
Explore the best camping near Saint Charles, 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 21 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Beaver Point Remote non-electric canoe-in only campsite
Fair
12.8 mi away
· Warm night · low 69°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
Beaver Point is a remote backcountry campsite accessible only by canoe near Rochester, Minnesota. This tent-camping destination requires advance reservations and charges a fee…
Why 100: 48 things to do within 15 mi
100Elite
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#2
Chester Woods/Kisrow County Park
Fair
13.0 mi away
· Warm night · low 69°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
Chester Woods Park is a serene camping area located in Kisrow County Park, Minnesota. It provides picturesque views of the surrounding woods and wildlife, and offers nearby…
Why 100: 48 things to do within 15 mi
100Elite
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#3
Mallard Point Remote non-electric canoe-in only campsite
Fair
13.1 mi away
· Warm night · low 69°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
Mallard Point is a remote backcountry campsite accessible only by canoe near Rochester, Minnesota. This tent-only facility requires advance reservations and charges a fee for…
Why 100: 48 things to do within 15 mi
100Elite
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#4
John Latsch State Park
Fair
16.0 mi away
· Mild night · low 65°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Air quality / smoke advisory
John Latsch State Park in Minnesota offers only three hike-in, rustic campsites—no RV access or dispersed camping. Reservations are required via the Minnesota State Parks website…
Why 100: 56 things to do within 15 mi
100Elite
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#5
Richard J. Dorer SF -Snake Creek
Marginal
17.6 mi away
· Warm night · low 66°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Air quality / smoke advisory
Richard J. Dorer Sf - Snake Creek camping area, located in Missouri, offers a range of amenities for campers to enjoy. The campground provides access to several recreational…
Why 100: 39 things to do within 15 mi
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#6
Merrick State Park Campground
Fair
18.2 mi away
· Mild night · low 65°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
Merrick State Park Campground, located in the state of Missouri, is a picturesque camping area that offers a range of amenities for campers to enjoy. The campground provides…
Why 100: 54 things to do within 15 mi
100Elite
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#7
Merrick State Park
Fair
18.4 mi away
· Mild night · low 65°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
Merrick State Park, located in the state of Wisconsin, offers a wonderful camping experience for nature enthusiasts. The campground provides several amenities to enhance visitors'…
Why 100: 52 things to do within 15 mi
100Elite
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#8
Prairie Island Campground
Marginal
19.3 mi away
· Warm night · low 67°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Air quality / smoke advisory
Prairie Island Campground, located in the state of Minnesota, offers a delightful camping experience surrounded by nature's picturesque beauty. The campground provides a range of…
Why 100: 56 things to do within 15 mi
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#9
Prairie Island City Campground
Marginal
19.3 mi away
· Warm night · low 67°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Air quality / smoke advisory
Prairie Island City Campground is a picturesque camping area located in the state of Minnesota. Situated in a tranquil setting, this campground offers a range of amenities to…
Why 100: 56 things to do within 15 mi
100Elite
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#10
Group Site 2 (GRP2)
Marginal
10.3 mi away
· Warm night · low 69°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Air quality / smoke advisory
Group Site 2 (Grp2) is a popular camping area located in Minnesota. This campground offers various amenities to enhance the camping experience. It provides picnic tables and fire…
Why 80: 16 things to do within 15 mi
80Elite
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#11
Group Site 1 (GRP1)
Marginal
10.4 mi away
· Warm night · low 69°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Air quality / smoke advisory
Group Site 1 (Grp1) is a delightful camping area located in the beautiful state of Minnesota. This campground offers a range of amenities to make your camping experience…
Why 80: 16 things to do within 15 mi
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#12
Carley State Park
Marginal
10.5 mi away
· Warm night · low 69°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Air quality / smoke advisory
Carley State Park Camping Area in Minnesota is a beautiful camping destination with stunning views of the surrounding bluffs and valleys. The campground offers 32 campsites, all…
Why 75: 15 things to do within 15 mi
75Top-rated
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#13
Shady Oak Park
Fair
12.4 mi away
· Warm night · low 69°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 86°F
Shady Oak Park is an RV park located near Rochester, Minnesota, offering convenient access to the region's outdoor recreation. Situated in southeastern Minnesota's rolling…
Why 45: 9 things to do within 15 mi
45Rated
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#14
Riverview City Campground
Fair
19.6 mi away
· Warm night · low 68°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 88°F
Riverview City Campground is a picturesque camping area located in the state of Minnesota. Nestled in a scenic spot, it offers a range of amenities to enhance your camping…
Why 40: 8 things to do within 15 mi
40Rated
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#15
Sylvan City Park
Fair
19.6 mi away
· Warm night · low 68°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 88°F
Sylvan City Park is a beautiful camping area in Minnesota that offers visitors a chance to connect with nature and enjoy stunning views of the surrounding area. Located just…
Why 35: 7 things to do within 15 mi
35Rated
Camping near Saint Charles
The Saint Charles area has 21 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 Saint Charles
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.