Best Tent Camping near Baxter, MN
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Best Tent Sites Near Baxter, MN (28)
1. Canoe Landing Campsite — Crow Wing State Park
Baxter, Minnesota3 Reviews•12 Photos•9 Saves- Pets
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- Picnic Table
$22 / night
2. Ogechie Campground — Mille Lacs Kathio State Park
Isle, Minnesota7 Reviews•27 Photos•4 SavesOgechie is the more rustic of the park’s two campgrounds. This scene showcases campsite #11, which is a double site with vehicle parking on two sides. This shaded site offers tent pads, fire rings, and picnic tables.
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$23 - $46 / night
3. Baxter Canoe Camp
Baxter, Minnesota1 Review•15 Photos•11 Saves- Pets
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- Picnic Table
4. Overlook Park Canoe Campsite
Baxter, Minnesota1 Review•10 Photos•8 SavesCanoe in camp site, but can hike in as well. On the Mississippi River.
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5. South Bend Watercraft Site
Pequot Lakes, Minnesota1 Review•4 Photos•5 SavesBoat in canoe campsite on the Pine River
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7. Bullard Bluff Campsite
Staples, Minnesota1 Review•12 Photos•6 Saves- Pets
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- Picnic Table
10. Andersons Crossing
Horton, Minnesota2 Reviews•11 Photos•8 Saves- Pets
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Recent Tent Reviews in Baxter
265 Reviews of 28 Baxter Campgrounds
Amy G.
Legend
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.Legend
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.Legend
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.Legend
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!!
- TTamra V.
ScoutMemorial 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
- LLee M.Scout
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
- TTracy B.
Guide
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.
Traveler
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
- SSid D.Traveler
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.
- EErin G.Guide
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.
- vvincent W.Guide
Mille Lacs Kathio Petaga Campground — Mille Lacs Kathio State Park
nice Campground in Midsotta
Nice campground. We were dry camping in the RV since there was no water. Still a nice place for a winter getaway. Will go back in the fall!
- TTom
Ranger
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.Legend
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.Legend
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.Legend
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.GuideCrow 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.Legend
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.Legend
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.
- RRob E.Scout
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.RangerCrow 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.Guide
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.
- SSkip H.Ranger
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.
- mmark M.Scout
Crow Wing Lake Campground
Relaxing camping
What a beautiful, peaceful sight in the woods next to the lake. Sit back and relaxing camping at it finest
Jeremy W.Scout
Sunset Pines Campground
Loved every minute of this trip!
Lots to do here, very fun, very friendly staff. If you are looking for a good vacation, come here you won’t be disappointed!
Jane T.TravelerFather Hennepin State Park Campground
Nice
It nice place to camping
Daniel H.GuideCharles A. Lindbergh State Park Campground
Windy roads in but nice wooded sites.
I stayed here as a boy, I stayed here with my kids. Now in a Class A RV it was bit tight getting in but still a nice heavily tree canopy. No room for starlink. Site are averagely spaced but blocked mostly by brush and trees. Its just minutes seconds from town and has access to the museum and L house across the street. Lots look like they might be muddy during a rain. tents would be an issue, though maybe better sites for tents I didn't see.
Ashley H.TravelerMille Lacs Kathio Petaga Campground — Mille Lacs Kathio State Park
Beautiful Park
We stayed in one of the walk-in sites. It was great, not too too buggy. Mostly quiet. Hiking trails in the park are wonderful and there's a lot of history to discover within the park
Guide to Baxter
Tent camping near Baxter, Minnesota offers a unique blend of natural beauty and outdoor adventure, making it an ideal destination for nature enthusiasts.
Tips for tent camping near Baxter
- The Canoe Landing Campsite — Crow Wing State Park provides a well-maintained area with picnic tables and fire rings, perfect for a comfortable camping experience.
- At the Baxter Canoe Camp, you can enjoy the soothing sounds of the Mississippi River while having access to amenities like a picnic table and a pit toilet.
- For those seeking a more remote experience, the South Bend Watercraft Site offers a scenic view of the river and a rustic latrine, making it a great spot for wildlife watching.
Tent campers appreciate these amenities
- The Overlook Park Canoe Campsite features multiple picnic tables and fire rings, ensuring ample space for gatherings and meals.
- Campers at Fletcher’s Creek Landing & Campsite can enjoy a pet-friendly environment, although it lacks some basic amenities like drinking water and toilets.
- The Half Moon Watercraft Campsite allows for fires and pets, providing a rustic experience without the hassle of reservations.
Local attractions for outdoor enthusiasts
- The Canoe Landing Campsite — Crow Wing State Park is part of the Mississippi River Headwaters Water Trail, offering excellent paddling opportunities.
- Nearby, the Baxter Canoe Camp is a great starting point for exploring the river, with easy access to hiking trails and scenic overlooks.
- The South Bend Watercraft Site is located along the Pine River Water Trail, making it a perfect stop for those looking to experience the area's natural beauty while kayaking or canoeing.
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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Baxter, MN is Canoe Landing Campsite — Crow Wing State Park with a 4.5-star rating from 3 reviews.
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