Best Camping near Baxter, MN

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Best Camping Sites Near Baxter, MN (153)

    Camper-submitted photo from Crow Wing State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Crow Wing State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Crow Wing State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Crow Wing State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Crow Wing State Park Campground
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    1. Crow Wing State Park Campground

    25 Reviews
    91 Photos
    41 Saves
    Baxter, Minnesota
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $21 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Crow Wing Lake Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Crow Wing Lake Campground
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    Camper-submitted photo from Crow Wing Lake Campground

    2. Crow Wing Lake Campground

    10 Reviews
    18 Photos
    43 Saves
    Fort Ripley, Minnesota

    Family memories to be made just 2 hours from the Twin Cities! It is located just 10 miles south of Brainerd/Baxter, and 20 miles north of Little Falls on Highway 371. Crow Wing Lake Campground lies on 30 wooded acres of mature trees, on the shores of 400 acre - Crow Wing Lake. We have 80 full hook up sites (some seasonal) and 20 electric/water sites. Each site comes with its own picnic table and fire ring. Our full hook up and electrical sites also have a 7’ X 20’ cement patio for a more enjoyable camping adventure. Most of our sites offer shade for those hot summer days. The campground also offers full service restrooms, laundry facilities, fish cleaning house, boat launch, docks, slips and an on-site store. Our camp store has a variety of things that you might need, or forgot to pack! We have groceries and bait, a variety of beverages, snacks, pizzas, souvenirs, camping equipment and a whole slew of other things! You can also rent pontoons, canoes, funyaks, paddleboat, and paddleboards here.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    Camper-submitted photo from Gull Lake Recreation Area
    Camper-submitted photo from Gull Lake Recreation Area
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    Camper-submitted photo from Gull Lake Recreation Area
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    Camper-submitted photo from Gull Lake Recreation Area

    3. Gull Lake Recreation Area

    9 Reviews
    35 Photos
    83 Saves
    Baxter, Minnesota

    Overview

    Gull Lake Recreation Area offers something for everyone with boating, hiking, fishing and swimming at Minnesota's famous Gull Lake, the largest of the 10 lakes on the Gull Chain of Lakes. Visitors have the opportunity to see and hear an abundance of watchable wildlife like bald eagles, white-tailed deer, river otters, a variety of songbirds, and the legendary call of the loon.

    Recreation

    Anglers will delight in the large population of fish including stocked walleye, northern pike, bass and a variety of panfish. Boaters can access crystal clear waters throughout the chain of lakes and enjoy the peaceful sunsets overlooking the woods. Hit the self-guided interpretive trail for a short hike with wildlife watching and scenic overlooks along the lake. Hop on your bike on the City of East Gull Lake's paved multi-use trail that starts by the dam, or head out to join up with the Paul Bunyan State Trail with trailheads located in Baxter and Nisswa. Got a kayak, canoe, or intertube? Try heading down the Gull River from the lower canoe launch. Ask the Park Rangers about river safety with current water flow and check-out a life jacket before you go.

    Natural Features

    The campground sits on the Gull River at the outlet of Gull Lake. The area was formed by a receding glacier that moved southward from Canada and carved the landscape. Gull Lake is one of the six Mississippi Headwaters Projects of the Mississippi River Watershed operated by The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

    Nearby Attractions

    Gull Lake is located minutes from 520 holes of golf, the 100-mile Paul Bunyan State Trail, amusement parks, a zoo, and numerous shopping opportunities in Brainerd, Baxter, and Nisswa.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • RVs

    $40 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from True North Basecamp
    Camper-submitted photo from True North Basecamp
    Camper-submitted photo from True North Basecamp
    Camper-submitted photo from True North Basecamp
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    Camper-submitted photo from Charles A. Lindbergh State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Charles A. Lindbergh State Park Campground
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    Camper-submitted photo from Mille Lacs Kathio Petaga Campground — Mille Lacs Kathio State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Mille Lacs Kathio Petaga Campground — Mille Lacs Kathio State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Mille Lacs Kathio Petaga Campground — Mille Lacs Kathio State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Mille Lacs Kathio Petaga Campground — Mille Lacs Kathio State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Mille Lacs Kathio Petaga Campground — Mille Lacs Kathio State Park
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    7. Red Rider Resort

    7 Reviews
    16 Photos
    41 Saves
    Crosby, Minnesota
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    Camper-submitted photo from Rock Lake
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    8. Rock Lake

    5 Reviews
    39 Photos
    57 Saves
    Nisswa, Minnesota
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • ADA Access
    • RVs
    • Tents

    $15 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Cuyuna Range Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Cuyuna Range Campground
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    9. Cuyuna Range Campground

    7 Reviews
    12 Photos
    6 Saves
    Cuyuna, Minnesota

    Welcome to Cuyuna Range Campground! We offer private, spacious campsites on a nightly basis (with weekly/monthly discounts available) to recreational camping vehicles (RCVs) such as motor homes, fifth-wheel trailers and travel trailers. The campground does not have a separate bath/shower house so tent camping is not available and all RCVs staying at the campground must be equipped with their own bathroom.

    Cuyuna Range Campground is located in the heart of Cuyuna Country - located within a 10-minute drive of the nearby cities of Crosby, Cuyuna, Deerwood, Emily and Ironton as well as the Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area, mountain biking trails and ATV trails. We are your home base to come back to after exploring all the area has to offer for restaurants, shopping, activities and adventures. Relax, laugh and enjoy time with your friends and family in the beauty of nature! Cuyuna Range Campground is a place for you to rejuvenate in the privacy of your own wooded campsite.

    Cuyuna Range Campground offers 17 private, wooded and level campsites, all with full hook-ups (water, septic and electric (20/30/50 amp)) - the only campground of its kind in the Cuyuna Area! Each campsite is 40' wide x 60' deep (with at least 30' of woods in between each site) giving you plenty of privacy. No overcrowding here! Each of our sites accommodate RCVs up to 50' in length and provide use of a picnic table and fire pit with grill attachment. There is a class 5 pad on which to park.

    We live in the Cuyuna area so are available if you have any questions or issues and we'd love to make recommendations for restaurants, shops or activities! There is so much to explore and experience and we look forward to hosting you!

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • RVs

    $57 - $65 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Canoe Landing Campsite — Crow Wing State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Canoe Landing Campsite — Crow Wing State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Canoe Landing Campsite — Crow Wing State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Canoe Landing Campsite — Crow Wing State Park
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  • Amy G.The Dyrt ADMIN User
    Camper-submitted photo from Mille Lacs Kathio Petaga Campground — Mille Lacs Kathio State Park
    Dec. 17, 2024

    Mille Lacs Kathio Petaga Campground — Mille Lacs Kathio State Park

    Winter camping- very quiet with the electric hookups

    This is one campground in Minnesota that offers a handful of electric hookups for winter camping. The beauty of this campground, is that while the campsites available are in a row, there's plenty of space between sites and some of them are even pulled through. Making it easy for RVs to pull in and hook up.

    The vault toilet is not easy to find from where the electric openings are in the winter. While these spaces are right next door to a shower house with toilets, this is closed in the winter. The vault toilet is several rows over and down, making it hard to find if you don't already know where it is. But it was clean, and it was available.

    The campfire rings seemed clean, and each had a picnic table as well. We loved the pull-through site because then we were a little more protected from the road, although it's not busy this time of year at all. So it was very quiet except for our neighbors, and they didn't make much noise at all.

    There are trails nearby that are easily accessible on foot from the campground, and you can make loops that come back to the campground as well.

    There are two campgrounds at this park, but this is the one that has availability in the winter time. Ironically, they also have a couple of walk-in spots that are also open this time of year. If you're willing to brave the temps without an electric hookup. Not hard to find, not hard to access, but no electric hookups at these sites.

  • Tori K.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Dower Lake Recreation Area
    Nov. 13, 2024

    Dower Lake Recreation Area

    Has everything you need

    offers sites with no hookups and sites with electric (no water, but potable water station is provided to fill up prior to parking) bathrooms and showers in the campground. Fire ring and picnic table provide for each site. Firewood and sewage dump station also provided for free to registered campers. There is a dock, sand swimming beach, horse shoe pits, disc golf, basketball court, and softball field.

  • Tori K.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Sunnybrook Park
    Nov. 1, 2024

    Sunnybrook Park

    WOW!

    park features fishing in Whiskey Creek, (stocked with rainbow trout, crappies, and sunfish), picnic area, children's playground, semi-enclosed shelters, campground area with full hook-up and tent sites, two camping cabins, softball fields, frisbee golf, volleyball area and a children's zoo, which includes buffalo, whitetail deer, peacocks, and golden pheasants. Site had picnic table and fire ring.

    We thoroughly enjoyed the frisbee golf and the zoo!

  • Tori K.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Lazy Days Campground
    Nov. 1, 2024

    Lazy Days Campground

    Lots of amenities

    full hookup sites with picnic table and fire ring. Pool, playground, sand volleyball court, basketball court, shuffleboard, horseshoes. Showers and flush toilets in campground. Office has firewood, ice cream, candy, and other miscellaneous items for sale.

    Dog friendly; Roscoe definitely enjoyed some lazy days here!!

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    Camper-submitted photo from Memorial Forest Park
    Sep. 16, 2024

    Memorial Forest Park

    Green and Peaceful

    This is a beautiful quiet place to park it for a while. There is everything here from 43 ft Class A rigs to tents. We were the only ones for about four days when we got here and now the campground is completely full. It’s the middle of September, and you wouldn’t know you were practically in the middle of the city with all the foliage. The only downfall is you have to unhook to go dump every so often. Thankfully the dump site is inside the campground

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    Camper-submitted photo from Clint Converse Campground
    Sep. 14, 2024

    Clint Converse Campground

    Peaceful

    Was here every summer in the late eighties and early nineties as a kid with my family and it’s still as nice and peaceful as it was then. I’ll continue to keep coming back every summer

  • Elizabeth T.
    Camper-submitted photo from Eagle's Landing
    Sep. 8, 2024

    Eagle's Landing

    Amazing Family Campround Great for all ages

    This is our second year and starting into our third. This campground has been great for our family. Everyone in the campground is very friendly, pool is amazing and the lake is great for fishing. It is a seasonal campground so it is awesome to be able to leave our camper here year-round.

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    Sep. 5, 2024

    Wilderness of MN Campground

    Nice camping near Mille Lacs Lake

    The campground was nicely maintained. Had a nice pool and friendly seasonal campers. The management and reservation process was less than desirable. Very difficult to get ahold of management and upon arrival they had given our reserved site away to someone else and moved us. Paid for a water/ electric site and were moved to an electric only site and no cost difference or refund offered.

  • Denny K.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Crosslake Campground
    Aug. 7, 2024

    Crosslake Campground

    Bad time

    We got to the site and we had low branches asked them to cut them. They said they were at there standards so we had hold it up. Them the site next to us had to have rock concrete us and 4 others called several times nothing

  • SThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Charles A. Lindbergh State Park Campground
    Aug. 6, 2024

    Charles A. Lindbergh State Park Campground

    Nice and Clean, SUPER buggy

    Came through on an evening in July to meet a buddy canoeing the misssissippi. This was easily the buggiest site we stayed in all summer. Mosquitos so thick we had to wear nets over our faces. Maybe we’re just sensitive about it, but it was hard to get anything done.

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    Jul. 28, 2024

    Rum River State Forest Dispersed

    Secluded, Quiet, Good Cell Coverage, Bugd

    There are many different sites (most just pull offs) in this area! I did see one that was pull through further down game refuge road. The cell service with Verizon is good enough to stream videos and work on your laptop with ease. There aren't too many people in the area, even on a Sunday in July. The bugs are not great but that's just what you're going to get in an area like this one. Overall I would definitely stay here again.

  • TThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Crow Wing State Park Campground
    Jun. 10, 2024

    Crow Wing State Park Campground

    Beautiful trails, easy to walk

    Nice trails along the Mississippi River, easy to walk, good signage on trails, and good information signs with history of each site along the trail.

    Very Clean men’s bathroom. One shower needs a new shower head.

    Sites 40 to 45 are very nice and secluded. Sites 58 and 59 are prime secluded sites.

  • Teresa T.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Snake River Campground
    Jun. 7, 2024

    Snake River Campground

    I think this place is great

    Friday afternoon 5:00 finished out my work day here. I've had great wireless I'm getting 5G Verizon believe it or not. We're the only ones here it is pretty rustic coming in so if your camper is very sensitive you need to take your time. But the river is going past it's lazy it's quiet I hope it stays quiet all nice and it's $20. Hi Summer might be hot most of the park spots are in the sun but if you had a tent you can find a shady spot down by the river. Their are mosquitoes this year and I don't think the four wheeler trails are highly used I was hoping there would be hiking trails we'll probably just stay one night because the limited walking and I won't go in the high grass with the ticks in the mosquitoes. But it's beautiful I'll upload some pictures in a video.

  • Teresa T.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Father Hennepin State Park Campground
    Jun. 2, 2024

    Father Hennepin State Park Campground

    This place is great

    Smaller campsite with less spaces but right on the waters edge which provides a breeze and keeps the bugs down. Wet spring so Kathoy was terrible but works here. Trails, town which has a grocery store, place to wash cloths and a place to trade out the books I've ready for a new set. Good connectivity so easy to work from with decent bathrooms.

  • Teresa T.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Mille Lacs Kathio Petaga Campground — Mille Lacs Kathio State Park
    Jun. 2, 2024

    Mille Lacs Kathio Petaga Campground — Mille Lacs Kathio State Park

    Nice enough spots but not my kind of park.

    I came in the spring it was a wet spring there were a lot of bugs. The trails are probably not maintained because it was so wet but they were almost impossible to hike on simply because of the amount of mosquitoes. The bathrooms are nice the camp spots were nice they had good signage for the archaeological stuff. It was just very hard to enjoy it because it was so overwhelmingly buggy.

  • Emelia O.
    Camper-submitted photo from Crow Wing State Park Campground
    Jun. 1, 2024

    Crow Wing State Park Campground

    Semi Secluded Site

    The campsite was pretty wooded on most sides. I visited in the late spring so there were quite a few mosquitos since the campground is near the river. Bathrooms/showers were cleanish, water was mid from the outdoor taps but not horrible

  • Teresa T.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Charles A. Lindbergh State Park Campground
    May. 31, 2024

    Charles A. Lindbergh State Park Campground

    Small state park

    Small, well spaced out camp spots and very quiet. This was a wet spring and under the trees, the bugs were overwhelming so keep that in mind. Few nice trails, several museums right across the street, really nice parks in little falls and neat views of the dam on the river

  • Teresa T.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Crow Wing State Park Campground
    May. 28, 2024

    Crow Wing State Park Campground

    What you expect in the state park

    This is a more rustic State Park. There's lots of history here most of it is just a plaque not actually something to see. The river was really high and there was a fair amount of mosquitoes outside but a lot of trails and a lot of signs and a lot of history in the park.

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    Camper-submitted photo from Father Hennepin State Park Campground
    May. 27, 2024

    Father Hennepin State Park Campground

    Nice weekend spot

    Hiking was great, we saw an albino deer on the hiking club trail! Site was a bit tight for our travel trailer and a tight fit to back up on the pad. Recent rain had the campsites pretty muddy but the paved spaces were well maintained.

  • Renee H.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Crow Wing State Park Campground
    May. 23, 2024

    Crow Wing State Park Campground

    Wooded with abundant hiking and biking nearby

    Nice wooded campground. Gravel sites, fairly level. Water fill and firewood available at the registration building. The water was high in iron. Canoe and kayak rentals available. Lots of trails for hiking and biking. Bring bug spray in the summer!
    Historical sites along hiking path. Bathrooms and showers were decent. Dump station on site.

  • Stacy M.
    Camper-submitted photo from True North Basecamp
    Mar. 8, 2024

    True North Basecamp

    Great spot

    We stayed in a cabin for a week of biking. Excellent location with all the trails. It has a great swimming area, though it did get deep fast for little kids. We brought our paddleboard and had a great time on the quiet lake. We did hike up to the top of the camp area and were glad we stayed in the cabins. The shower/bathroom house was nice. Overall, we would stay here again.

  • Jake C.The Dyrt ADMIN User
    Camper-submitted photo from Sunset Pines MN
    Mar. 1, 2024

    Sunset Pines MN

    New to the Dyrt

    Jake from the Dyrt here! We're excited to have this campground on the Dyrt and ready for you to book, check them out and make sure to leave a review!

  • SThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Rum River State Forest
    Jan. 26, 2024

    Rum River State Forest

    Great place to camp!

    Most of these spots are cutoffs on the sides of the dirt road. They are deep and have plenty of room, though. Almost all of them I could see have firepits. The spot I stayed in was the most secluded I could find. It was through a ditch and up a small hill and set back in the woods. There is a firepit up there as well. I spent 3 days here with only one car passing through on the first night. After that, nothing! You wouldn't have a problem finding a place if your pulling a trailer.

  • Amy G.The Dyrt ADMIN User
    Camper-submitted photo from RV There Yet Campground
    Nov. 4, 2023

    RV There Yet Campground

    Nice start... Very spacious

    While I did not actually stay, I drove through for future reference. It looks very private and lots of tree cover (maybe a tree farm?) All pine. Each sie has tons of space and lots of trees between sites. No looking into your neighbors site. Plenty of space for hammocks! Each side has a plentiful pile of pine to burn. Nice addition and offering!

    Appeared to have a dump station and port o lets scattered all over for ease of access.

    I should mention (and maybe this will be improved in the future) the road was very bumpy. This time of year it is fairly frozen, but could be messy in wet weather. Class 5 or gravel would be an awesome addition. The current road is primitive and might be difficult with RVs.

    I would absolutely consider this for the price if I needed something in this area.



Guide to Baxter

Camping near Baxter, Minnesota, offers a fantastic mix of outdoor fun and relaxation. With beautiful campgrounds and plenty of activities, it’s a great spot for families, friends, and solo adventurers alike.

What to do

  • Hiking and Biking: Explore the scenic trails around the area. Campers at Crow Wing State Park Campground rave about the “nice wooded campground” and “lots of trails for hiking and biking.”
  • Fishing: Enjoy fishing in the nearby lakes. One visitor at Gull Lake Recreation Area mentioned it’s a “good fishing lake,” perfect for casting a line.
  • Swimming: Take a dip in the refreshing waters. Campers at Stony Point appreciate the “great beach” and “nice soft sand” for a fun day by the water.

What campers like

  • Clean Facilities: Many campers appreciate the cleanliness of the restrooms and showers. A reviewer at Lake Carlos State Park Campground noted the “very clean restroom/shower house.”
  • Secluded Sites: Campers enjoy the privacy offered by many sites. One visitor at Crow Wing Lake Campground mentioned that the “spacious, level and secluded sites” made for a great experience.
  • Friendly Hosts: Campers often mention the helpfulness of the staff. A review for Father Hennepin State Park Campground highlighted the “nice hosts and park ranger.”

What you should know

  • Mosquitoes: Be prepared for bugs, especially in the summer. A camper at Mille Lacs Kathio State Park warned about the “overwhelmingly buggy” conditions during a wet spring.
  • Reservations Required: Many campgrounds require reservations, especially during peak seasons. A visitor at Sinclair Lewis City Campground mentioned needing to reserve online.
  • Limited Services Off-Season: Some campgrounds may have limited services during the off-season. A reviewer at Charles A. Lindbergh State Park Campground expressed frustration about paying full price for reduced services.

Tips for camping with families

  • Kid-Friendly Activities: Look for campgrounds with playgrounds and swimming areas. Campers at Crow Wing Lake Campground enjoyed the “playground, pool, lake, and dog park” for family fun.
  • Pack Bug Spray: Don’t forget to bring bug spray to keep the mosquitoes at bay. A visitor at Father Hennepin State Park Campground reminded others to “bring bug spray in the summer!”
  • Plan for Rain: Be ready for wet weather, especially in spring. A camper at Mille Lacs Kathio State Park noted that the trails were “almost impossible to hike on” due to muddy conditions.

Tips from RVers

  • Check Site Size: Make sure your RV fits the site. A reviewer at Crow Wing State Park Campground mentioned that some sites are “tight for travel trailers.”
  • Fill Up on Water: Many campgrounds don’t have water hookups at the sites. A camper at Gull Lake Recreation Area advised to “fill up when you arrive.”
  • Watch for Extra Charges: Keep an eye on your account for unexpected charges. A visitor at Crow Wing Lake Campground noticed some “goggles charged to ours” that they didn’t buy.

Camping near Baxter, Minnesota, is a great way to enjoy the outdoors, but being prepared can make all the difference!

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