Best camping near Waconia
216 campgrounds · 216 ranked · updated 2026-08-22 · off-season
Explore the best camping near Waconia, 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 216 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Carver Park Reserve
Poor
4.5 mi away
· Warm night · low 69°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Heat advisory
Carver Park Reserve is a beautiful camping area located in Minnesota. The campsite offers stunning views of the lake and surrounding nature. The reserve has many activities like…
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#2
lake auburn campground
Poor
4.6 mi away
· Warm night · low 69°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Heat advisory
Lake Auburn Campground is a picturesque camping area located in Minnesota. The campground offers a range of amenities to enhance the camping experience. With spacious campsites…
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#3
Baylor Co Park
Poor
9.1 mi away
· Warm night · low 68°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Heat advisory
Baylor Co Park is a highly recommended camping area located in Minnesota. It offers a range of amenities for campers to ensure a comfortable and enjoyable experience. The…
Why 100: 54 things to do within 15 mi
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#4
Baylor Regional Park Campground
Poor
9.1 mi away
· Warm night · low 68°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Heat advisory
Baylor Regional Park Campground, located in the state of Minnesota, offers a delightful camping experience surrounded by nature. The campground provides numerous amenities to…
Why 100: 54 things to do within 15 mi
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#5
Big Island
Poor
11.7 mi away
· Warm night · low 69°F· Heat advisory· Air quality / smoke advisory
Big Island is a backcountry campground located near Minnetonka, Minnesota. The site offers primitive camping opportunities for visitors seeking a wilderness experience in the Twin…
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#6
C12
Poor
12.1 mi away
· Warm night · low 67°F· Heat advisory· Air quality / smoke advisory
C12 camping area in Minnesota offers stunning views of the surrounding woods and water, as it is situated on the edge of a lake. There are plenty of nearby activities to keep…
Why 100: 231 things to do within 15 mi
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#7
C13
Poor
12.1 mi away
· Warm night · low 67°F· Heat advisory· Air quality / smoke advisory
The C13 camping area in Minnesota offers spectacular views of the Mississippi River, as well as hiking and biking trails nearby. The campground includes amenities such as picnic…
Why 100: 231 things to do within 15 mi
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#8
C14
Poor
12.1 mi away
· Warm night · low 67°F· Heat advisory· Air quality / smoke advisory
The C14 camping area in Minnesota offers picturesque views of the lake and surrounding woods. Nearby activities include fishing, boating, and hiking. The campground amenities…
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#9
C15
Poor
12.1 mi away
· Warm night · low 67°F· Heat advisory· Air quality / smoke advisory
The C15 camping area in Minnesota is a first-come-first-serve campground with 22 campsites available. Surrounded by beautiful views of Lake Superior, this campground offers easy…
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#10
C16
Poor
12.1 mi away
· Warm night · low 67°F· Heat advisory· Air quality / smoke advisory
C16 Camping Area in Minnesota is a beautiful campground with stunning views of the surrounding nature. It offers a variety of nearby activities such as hiking, fishing, and…
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#11
C17
Poor
12.1 mi away
· Warm night · low 67°F· Heat advisory· Air quality / smoke advisory
The C17 camping area in Minnesota offers stunning views of the nearby lake and surrounding forest. The campground has 38 campsites available on a first-come, first-serve basis…
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#12
C18
Poor
12.1 mi away
· Warm night · low 67°F· Heat advisory· Air quality / smoke advisory
The C18 Camping Area in Minnesota offers beautiful views of nearby Lake Superior and the surrounding forest. Activities in the area include hiking, fishing, and kayaking. The…
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#13
C19
Poor
12.1 mi away
· Warm night · low 67°F· Heat advisory· Air quality / smoke advisory
C19 Camping Area in Minnesota is a beautiful spot located near the banks of the Mississippi River. The area provides stunning views of the river and its surrounding forests…
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#14
C20
Poor
12.1 mi away
· Warm night · low 67°F· Heat advisory· Air quality / smoke advisory
C20 camping area in Minnesota offers scenic views of the nearby lake and forest. The campground has 24 first-come-first-serve campsites with access to restrooms and drinking…
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#15
C21
Poor
12.1 mi away
· Warm night · low 67°F· Heat advisory· Air quality / smoke advisory
C21 Camping Area in Minnesota is a serene and picturesque campground that offers a tranquil escape for nature lovers. Set amidst tall trees and lush vegetation, the campground…
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Camping near Waconia
The Waconia area has 216 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 Waconia
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.
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Each pin shows that spot's current Snoflo score; tap it for the breakdown and a link to the full report.