Best camping near Saint Cloud
12 campgrounds · 12 ranked · updated 2026-08-01 · off-season
Explore the best camping near Saint Cloud, 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 12 of 12 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Putnam's Pasture
Poor
2.4 mi away
· Mild night · low 63°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Air quality / smoke advisory
Putnam's Pasture is a free, backcountry campground operated by the Minnesota DNR in central Minnesota. This watercraft-access site serves paddlers and backcountry campers…
Why 100: 60 things to do within 15 mi
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#2
Boy Scout Point
Poor
7.8 mi away
· Mild night · low 63°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Air quality / smoke advisory
Boy Scout Point is a free backcountry watercraft campsite located in Minnesota. The site operates on a no-fee basis and is managed by the Minnesota Department of Natural…
Why 100: 71 things to do within 15 mi
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#3
St. Cloud Clearwater RV Park
Poor
8.9 mi away
· Mild night · low 63°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Air quality / smoke advisory
St. Cloud Clearwater RV Park is a picturesque camping area located in the state of Minnesota. This RV park offers a range of amenities to enhance the camping experience. Visitors…
Why 100: 74 things to do within 15 mi
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#4
Warner Lake CP--East Bicycle Camp
Poor
9.1 mi away
· Mild night · low 63°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Air quality / smoke advisory
Warner Lake CP East Bicycle Camp Camping Area is a serene and picturesque campground located in northern Minnesota. The camping area offers breathtaking views of the Warner Lake…
Why 100: 78 things to do within 15 mi
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#5
Rockville CP - Canoe Camp
Poor
9.6 mi away
· Mild night · low 63°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Air quality / smoke advisory
Rockville CP - Canoe Camp is a fantastic camping area located in the state of Minnesota. This campground offers a range of amenities to ensure a comfortable stay for campers. With…
Why 100: 61 things to do within 15 mi
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#6
Campsite- Bicycle
Poor
9.8 mi away
· Mild night · low 63°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Air quality / smoke advisory
The bicycle camping area in Minnesota's campsite offers picturesque views of the surrounding landscape, with easy access to nearby trails and waterways for outdoor activities. The…
Why 100: 59 things to do within 15 mi
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#7
Benton Beach
Marginal
15.0 mi away
· Mild night · low 62°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Air quality / smoke advisory
Benton Beach camping area is located in the state of Minnesota, offering a serene and picturesque camping experience. This campground provides a range of amenities to ensure…
Why 100: 34 things to do within 15 mi
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#8
Benton Beach Campground
Marginal
15.1 mi away
· Mild night · low 62°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Air quality / smoke advisory
Benton Beach Campground is a picturesque camping area located in the state of Minnesota. It offers a range of amenities to ensure a comfortable and enjoyable camping experience…
Why 100: 34 things to do within 15 mi
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#9
Oak Island
Poor
15.6 mi away
· Mild night · low 63°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Air quality / smoke advisory
Oak Island is a free, no-fee backcountry campsite operated by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Located in Minnesota, this watercraft-accessible camping area offers…
Why 100: 67 things to do within 15 mi
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#10
Schroeder County Park Campgrounds
Poor
17.8 mi away
· Mild night · low 64°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Air quality / smoke advisory
Schroeder County Park Campgrounds is a picturesque camping area located in Minnesota. Nestled in nature's lap, this campground offers a serene and tranquil setting for outdoor…
Why 100: 80 things to do within 15 mi
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#11
Lake Maria State Park Campground
Poor
18.7 mi away
· Mild night · low 64°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Air quality / smoke advisory
Lake Maria State Park Campground is a picturesque camping area located in the state of Minnesota. It offers a range of amenities that make for a comfortable and enjoyable camping…
Why 100: 81 things to do within 15 mi
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#12
Veterans Memorial Park Campgrounds
Poor
20.0 mi away
· Mild night · low 62°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Air quality / smoke advisory
The Veterans Memorial Park Campgrounds is a beautiful camping area located in the town of Granite Falls, Minnesota. The campground offers stunning views of the Minnesota River and…
Why 100: 41 things to do within 15 mi
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Camping near Saint Cloud
The Saint Cloud area has 12 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 Cloud
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.