Best camping near Tower
24 campgrounds · 24 ranked · updated 2026-07-13 · off-season
Explore the best camping near Tower, 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 24 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Bear Head Lake State Park
Fair
12.2 mi away
· Warm night · low 66°F· Red Flag Warning — fire restrictions likely· Heat advisory
Bear Head Lake State Park is a pristine camping area located in Minnesota. This well-equipped campground offers a range of amenities to ensure a comfortable and enjoyable outdoor…
Why 80: live conditions (fair) · 53 things to do within 15 mi
80Elite
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#2
Vermilion Ridge Campground.
Fair
6.4 mi away
· Warm night · low 67°F· Red Flag Warning — fire restrictions likely· Heat advisory
Vermilion Ridge Campground is one of the best camping areas in Minnesota due to its fantastic views and proximity to exciting attractions. The campground offers 63 campsites…
Why 78: live conditions (fair) · 47 things to do within 15 mi
78Top-rated
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#3
McKinley Park Campground
Fair
6.9 mi away
· Warm night · low 67°F· Red Flag Warning — fire restrictions likely· Heat advisory
Mckinley Park Campground is a charming camping area located in the state of Minnesota. It offers a range of amenities to enhance visitors' outdoor experience. The campground…
Why 78: live conditions (fair) · 40 things to do within 15 mi
78Top-rated
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#4
McKinley City Park
Fair
7.0 mi away
· Warm night · low 67°F· Red Flag Warning — fire restrictions likely· Heat advisory
McKinley City Park is a picturesque camping area located in the state of Minnesota. This campground offers a range of amenities to ensure a comfortable and enjoyable camping…
Why 78: live conditions (fair) · 40 things to do within 15 mi
78Top-rated
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#5
Bear Island Lake
Fair
17.6 mi away
· Warm night · low 66°F· Red Flag Warning — fire restrictions likely· Heat advisory
Bear Island Lake camping area is located in the state of Minnesota and offers a range of amenities for campers. The campground provides well-maintained sites with picnic tables…
Why 80: live conditions (fair) · 50 things to do within 15 mi
80Elite
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#6
Hoodoo Point City Campground
Fair
7.8 mi away
· Warm night · low 67°F· Red Flag Warning — fire restrictions likely· Heat advisory
Hoodoo Point City Campground is a popular camping area located in the state of Minnesota. This campground offers a range of amenities to make your camping experience enjoyable…
Why 78: live conditions (fair) · 41 things to do within 15 mi
78Top-rated
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#7
Heritage City Park
Fair
18.5 mi away
· Warm night · low 67°F· Red Flag Warning — fire restrictions likely· Heat advisory
Heritage City Park camping area, located in the state of Minnesota, offers a delightful camping experience with various amenities. The campground provides facilities such as…
Why 80: live conditions (fair) · 39 things to do within 15 mi
80Elite
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#8
Lake Vermilion
Marginal
7.4 mi away
· Warm night · low 68°F· Red Flag Warning — fire restrictions likely· Fire Weather Watch — elevated fire risk
Lake Vermilion camping area is located in the state of Minnesota and offers a range of amenities for campers. The campground provides spacious and well-maintained campsites with…
Why 77: live conditions (marginal) · 32 things to do within 15 mi
77Top-rated
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#9
Pfeiffer Lake
Fair
15.9 mi away
· Warm night · low 72°F· Red Flag Warning — fire restrictions likely· Heat advisory
Pfeiffer Lake camping area is a picturesque campground located in the state of Minnesota. It offers a range of amenities to enhance the camping experience. The campground provides…
Why 78: live conditions (fair) · 28 things to do within 15 mi
78Top-rated
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#10
Pfeiffer Lake Campground & Backcountry Sites
Fair
15.9 mi away
· Warm night · low 72°F· Red Flag Warning — fire restrictions likely· Heat advisory
Pfeiffer Lake Campground & Backcountry Sites is a picturesque camping area located in the state of Minnesota. Nestled in the heart of nature, this campground offers a range of…
Why 78: live conditions (fair) · 28 things to do within 15 mi
78Top-rated
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#11
Pfeiffer Lakes -USFS
Fair
15.9 mi away
· Warm night · low 72°F· Red Flag Warning — fire restrictions likely· Heat advisory
Pfeiffer Lakes Campground is a charming camping area located in the state of Minnesota. This beautiful campground offers several amenities for campers to enjoy. Campers can expect…
Why 78: live conditions (fair) · 28 things to do within 15 mi
78Top-rated
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#12
YMCA Camp DuNord
Marginal
13.8 mi away
· Warm night · low 67°F· Red Flag Warning — fire restrictions likely· Fire Weather Watch — elevated fire risk
YMCA Camp du Nord is an ideal camping area in Iowa, offering a tranquil escape to nature enthusiasts. The camping area is located in the heart of the Superior National Forest…
Why 77: live conditions (marginal) · 48 things to do within 15 mi
77Top-rated
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#13
Big Rice Lake
Fair
19.2 mi away
· Warm night · low 72°F· Red Flag Warning — fire restrictions likely· Heat advisory
The Big Rice Lake camping area, located in the state of Minnesota, offers a variety of amenities for campers to enjoy. The campground provides well-maintained facilities including…
Why 78: live conditions (fair) · 34 things to do within 15 mi
78Top-rated
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#14
West Twin Lake
Marginal
14.7 mi away
· Warm night · low 67°F· Red Flag Warning — fire restrictions likely· Fire Weather Watch — elevated fire risk
West Twin Lake camping area is a scenic and popular campground located in the state of Iowa. This campground offers a variety of amenities to provide campers with a comfortable…
Why 77: live conditions (marginal) · 51 things to do within 15 mi
77Top-rated
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#15
Wakemup Bay - Kabetogama State Forest
Marginal
15.8 mi away
· Warm night · low 68°F· Red Flag Warning — fire restrictions likely· Fire Weather Watch — elevated fire risk
Wakemup Bay is a camping area located in the Kabetogama State Forest of Minnesota, offering breathtaking views of the surrounding natural beauty. The area is home to a variety of…
Why 77: live conditions (marginal) · 26 things to do within 15 mi
77Top-rated
Camping near Tower
The Tower area has 24 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 Tower
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.