Best camping near Staples
25 campgrounds · 25 ranked · updated 2026-07-13 · 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
Good
4.7 mi away
· Warm night · low 71°F· Heat advisory· Light wildfire smoke · Light
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 85: live conditions (good) · 21 things to do within 15 mi
85Elite
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#2
Crow Wing River - Alice B. Marsh
Good
4.9 mi away
· Warm night · low 71°F· Heat advisory· Light wildfire smoke · Light
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 85: live conditions (good) · 22 things to do within 15 mi
85Elite
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#3
Rock Lake Campground
Good
14.7 mi away
· Warm night · low 70°F· Heat advisory· Light wildfire smoke · Light
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 85: live conditions (good) · 47 things to do within 15 mi
85Elite
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#4
Pillsbury State Forest- Walter Stark Horse Camp
Good
16.7 mi away
· Warm night · low 70°F· Heat advisory· Light wildfire smoke · Light
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 85: live conditions (good) · 53 things to do within 15 mi
85Elite
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#5
Andersons Crossing
Good
18.2 mi away
· Warm night · low 72°F· Heat advisory· Light wildfire smoke · Light
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 85: live conditions (good) · 25 things to do within 15 mi
85Elite
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#6
Anderson's Crossing
Good
18.3 mi away
· Warm night · low 72°F· Heat advisory· Light wildfire smoke · Light
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 85: live conditions (good) · 25 things to do within 15 mi
85Elite
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#7
Dower Lake Rec Area
Good
6.8 mi away
· Warm night · low 71°F· Heat advisory· Light wildfire smoke · Light
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 75: live conditions (good) · 14 things to do within 15 mi
75Top-rated
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#8
Dower Lake Recreation Area
Good
7.1 mi away
· Warm night · low 71°F· Heat advisory· Light wildfire smoke · Light
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 75: live conditions (good) · 14 things to do within 15 mi
75Top-rated
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#9
Frames Landing Campsite
Good
13.5 mi away
· Warm night · low 71°F· Heat advisory· Light wildfire smoke · Light
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 75: live conditions (good) · 15 things to do within 15 mi
75Top-rated
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#10
Frame’s Landing Campground
Good
13.5 mi away
· Warm night · low 71°F· Heat advisory· Light wildfire smoke · Light
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 75: live conditions (good) · 15 things to do within 15 mi
75Top-rated
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#11
Cottingham Park Campground
Good
4.4 mi away
· Warm night · low 71°F· Heat advisory· Light wildfire smoke · Light
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 67: live conditions (good) · 11 things to do within 15 mi
67Top-rated
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#12
Little White Dog Campground
Good
9.9 mi away
· Warm night · low 71°F· Heat advisory· Light wildfire smoke · Light
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 67: live conditions (good) · 11 things to do within 15 mi
67Top-rated
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#13
McGivern Park Campground
Good
2.0 mi away
· Warm night · low 71°F· Heat advisory· Light wildfire smoke · Light
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 65: live conditions (good) · 10 things to do within 15 mi
65Top-rated
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#14
Cottingham County Park Campground
Good
3.3 mi away
· Warm night · low 71°F· Heat advisory· Light wildfire smoke · Light
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 65: live conditions (good) · 10 things to do within 15 mi
65Top-rated
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#15
Knob Hill
Good
6.4 mi away
· Warm night · low 71°F· Heat advisory· Light wildfire smoke · Light
Knob Hill camping area, located in the state of Minnesota, offers a great outdoor experience for campers. The campground provides various amenities to enhance visitors' stay…
Why 65: live conditions (good) · 10 things to do within 15 mi
65Top-rated
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.