Best camping near Staples
25 campgrounds · 25 ranked · updated 2026-08-22 · off-season
Explore the best camping near Staples, 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 25 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Crow Wing River - Peter Card
Marginal
4.7 mi away
· Mild night · low 61°F· Heat advisory· Air quality / smoke advisory
The Crow Wing River - Peter Card camping area, located in the state of Minnesota, offers a variety of amenities for campers to enjoy. The campground provides both tent and RV…
Why 100: 21 things to do within 15 mi
100Elite
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#2
Crow Wing River - Alice B. Marsh
Marginal
4.9 mi away
· Mild night · low 61°F· Heat advisory· Air quality / smoke advisory
Crow Wing River - Alice B. Marsh camping area is a beautiful campground located in the state of Minnesota. The campground offers a range of amenities to ensure a comfortable…
Why 100: 22 things to do within 15 mi
100Elite
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#3
Rock Lake Campground
Fair
14.7 mi away
· Mild night · low 60°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Air quality / smoke advisory
Rock Lake Campground is a picturesque camping area located in the state of Minnesota. This campground offers a range of amenities to make your camping experience enjoyable. There…
Why 100: 48 things to do within 15 mi
100Elite
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#4
Pillsbury State Forest- Walter Stark Horse Camp
Fair
16.7 mi away
· Mild night · low 60°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Air quality / smoke advisory
Pillsbury State Forest- Walter Stark Horse Camp, located in Minnesota, offers a wonderful camping experience for horse enthusiasts. The campground provides several amenities to…
Why 100: 55 things to do within 15 mi
100Elite
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#5
Andersons Crossing
Fair
18.2 mi away
· Mild night · low 61°F· Heat advisory· Air quality / smoke advisory
Andersons Crossing camping area is a picturesque campground located in the state of Minnesota. It offers a variety of amenities to make your camping experience comfortable and…
Why 100: 26 things to do within 15 mi
100Elite
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#6
Anderson's Crossing
Fair
18.3 mi away
· Mild night · low 61°F· Heat advisory· Air quality / smoke advisory
Anderson's Crossing camping area is a picturesque campground located in Minnesota. This camping site offers a range of amenities to ensure a comfortable outdoor experience…
Why 100: 26 things to do within 15 mi
100Elite
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#7
Frames Landing Campsite
Fair
13.5 mi away
· Mild night · low 60°F· Heat advisory· Air quality / smoke advisory
Frames Landing Campsite in Minnesota offers primitive, first-come, first-served dispersed camping with no established campsites, fees, or reservations required. Located along the…
Why 80: 16 things to do within 15 mi
80Elite
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#8
Frame’s Landing Campground
Fair
13.5 mi away
· Mild night · low 60°F· Heat advisory· Air quality / smoke advisory
Frame’s Landing Campground in Minnesota offers primitive, dispersed camping with no established campsites—first-come, first-served and free, with no reservations or permits…
Why 80: 16 things to do within 15 mi
80Elite
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#9
Dower Lake Rec Area
Poor
6.8 mi away
· Mild night · low 62°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Air quality / smoke advisory
Dower Lake Recreation Area, located in the state of Minnesota, offers a serene camping experience nestled amidst natural beauty. The campground provides various amenities to…
Why 70: 14 things to do within 15 mi
70Top-rated
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#10
Dower Lake Recreation Area
Poor
7.1 mi away
· Mild night · low 62°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Air quality / smoke advisory
Located in the state of Minnesota, Dower Lake Recreation Area offers a picturesque camping experience amidst natural beauty. The campground provides various amenities to enhance…
Why 70: 14 things to do within 15 mi
70Top-rated
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#11
Sebeka City Park & Campground
Fair
19.3 mi away
· Mild night · low 61°F· Heat advisory· Air quality / smoke advisory
Sebeka City Park & Campground is a scenic camping area located in Sebeka, Minnesota. The campground offers a range of amenities to make visitors' stay comfortable and convenient…
Why 60: 12 things to do within 15 mi
60Solid
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#12
Cottingham Park Campground
Marginal
4.4 mi away
· Mild night · low 61°F· Heat advisory· Air quality / smoke advisory
Cottingham Park Campground is a picturesque camping area located in Minnesota. This campground offers a range of amenities for campers to enjoy. It provides clean and…
Why 55: 11 things to do within 15 mi
55Solid
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#13
Little White Dog Campground
Fair
9.9 mi away
· Mild night · low 61°F· Heat advisory· Air quality / smoke advisory
The Little White Dog Campground is a serene camping area in Minnesota, offering breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside. Situated near the stunning North Shore of Lake…
Why 55: 11 things to do within 15 mi
55Solid
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#14
McGivern Park Campground
Marginal
2.0 mi away
· Mild night · low 61°F· Heat advisory· Air quality / smoke advisory
McGivern Park Campground is a popular camping area located in the state of Minnesota. Situated in a scenic location, the campground offers various amenities to enhance the camping…
Why 50: 10 things to do within 15 mi
50Solid
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#15
Cottingham County Park Campground
Marginal
3.3 mi away
· Mild night · low 61°F· Heat advisory· Air quality / smoke advisory
Cottingham County Park Campground is a picturesque camping area located in the state of Minnesota. The campground offers a range of amenities to ensure a comfortable stay for…
Why 50: 10 things to do within 15 mi
50Solid
Camping near Staples
The Staples area has 25 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 Staples
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.