Sitting along the Snake River inside Chengwatana State Forest, this first-come, first-served county park campground draws car campers and anglers from the Minneapolis metro, roughly 90 minutes to the southwest. DNR Forestry manages the site, which runs from mid-May through November 1 at $17 per night. Some sites sit close to the riverbank. Others are set back under shade trees, with reviewers consistently noting the sites are clean and reasonably private.
Water access is the main draw here. The Snake River runs along the campground, and a roughly one-mile walk connects to the Saint Croix River, putting two waterways within reach of a single camp. River levels can affect fishing conditions, and at least one visitor noted the water was low during a summer visit. The forest trails that cross the Snake River can stay swampy into July, so hikers should expect wet conditions on those routes. Bears have been reported in the area.
RV access is workable for mid-size rigs. Daniel H. notes that "medium sized class A 30' RVs can be used on these sites," though the road layout makes larger rigs difficult to maneuver. Firewood is available for purchase from the campground manager, or can be gathered from the surrounding forest. Cell service is available. Noise from other campers has been flagged as a potential issue on busy weekends, so those wanting quieter conditions may want to look at the hike-in sites deeper in the forest. This campground works best for anglers, paddlers, and car campers who want direct river access at a low nightly rate.
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Map & DirectionsSnake River County Park Campground is located in Minnesota near Grantsburg
Directions
From Pine City take Co. Rd. 8 and 118 (E) 9 mi.; (N) 0.5 mi.
Coordinates
45.82200092 N
92.78000028 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 7/31/26
- AT&TNo Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 7/31/26
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Pets
- Fires
Drive Time
- 1 hr 16 min from Minneapolis, MN
- 1 hr 38 min from Duluth, MN
- 1 hr 44 min from St. Cloud, MN
- 2 hrs 13 min from Eau Claire, WI
