Best Tent Camping near Bigfork, MN

Recent Tent Reviews in Bigfork

198 Reviews of 22 Bigfork Campgrounds

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  David T.

  Guide

  

  Oct. 25, 2024

  Trout Lake RV Park and Campground

  Very flexible proprietor

  I came in late October. As are most of the campsites in upper Minnesota this time of year, the owner told me they were closed. But he was happy to let me stay overnight for a reduced off-season fee. There were no hookups at this time of the year. It's a very pleasant lake. A lot of permanent RVs parked here. It's very quiet, although there is a highway that runs right next to the property. For my very small off-season fee, I got a shower included!

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  Sheila P.

  Scout

  

  Oct. 16, 2024

  Big Bog State Recreation Area

  October is best

  Big Bog is a beautiful state park and the facilities are great. In October, campers are few. There are flush toilets and hot showers (and they keep their water turned on longer than most state parks in Minnesota who usually close the shower houses on Oct 7). Serene. The rent boats. Red Lake is beautiful. The Big Bog is fascinating. In October there are no mosquitos or annoying insects.

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  Douglas O.

  Scout

  

  Sep. 14, 2024

  Aspen Resort & Campground

  Nice location

  Camp ground right on a large lake, family owned and well maintained.

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  Mariajesserene A.

  Scout

  

  Sep. 8, 2024

  Pine Acres Resort and Campground

  MUST STAY LOCATION

  Great primitive campsite to hit on the way to Voyaguers National Park. Everyone says stay at Woodenfrog or Ash because it’s close to the park but those parks are very primitive. If you do not have a portable shower or don’t mind using a “hole-on-the-ground” toilet then Pine Acres is a great primitive campsite. There are portable potty’s around the campsite, out houses but they also have full functioning bathrooms and showers. There is a train that goes through across the lake but it stops around 10pm so horns aren’t going off while you’re sleeping. Wonderful staff very friendly. My go-to-place when I come back up here.

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  Mayre J.

  Guide

  

  Aug. 28, 2024

  Camp Cassaway Dispersed

  Free dispersed camping

  About a quarter mile from main road but very rough road meaning huge holes, just go slow. A few spots right next to the lake maybe 5 but the loop is generally close together for 3 of them. Its a really nice secluded spot actually with fresh clear cool waters. The mid summer bugs werent as bad when there was slight winds. May get adventurous and explore the rustic trails around the lake. Lots of wood sticks around to gather as well. Maybe you get lucky and are only one there to feel like in the movie castaway.

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  Mayre J.

  Guide

  

  Aug. 28, 2024

  6 Mile Campground

  Free campsite nice lake

  An old national forest campsite, rustic with ground fire pits. Good for tent. You will be able to see the drive in spots by the fire pits. About 6 spots. Only two other RV people there mid summer weekday. The spots are spread out decently. Theres a boat ramp and an old outhouse toilet. Be ready to bring bug spray. Dont miss the sign while driving down 6 mile lake rd, the coordinates work better on map directions.

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  vincent W.

  Guide

  

  Aug. 19, 2024

  Scenic State Park Campground

  Hidden gem in North Central Minnesota

  Came across this park while looking to put together a four-day trip in our travel trailer. This is a great park with great facilities and a great lake. No big boats allowed no more than 10 mph. No no waterskiing. Makes it ideal for paddling, kayaking, and calm water.

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  Tracy M.

  Guide

  

  Jul. 25, 2024

  Schoolcraft State Park Campground

  Hidden Gem

  I had the entire park to myself. Beautiful view of the Mississippi River, not far from the headwaters. Enjoyed the sounds of nature as I relaxed in site #6. I took advantage of the on-site fire wood via the Yodel Portal app. Amazed that I had the place to myself.

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  Kerry K.

  Guide

  

  Jul. 25, 2024

  COE Leech Lake Reservoir Leech Lake Recreation Area

  Great campground

  Was here last year also. Great place for older people that have a national parks card. $13.00 a night is unbeatable. Park is always clean and well maintained. And free laundry too. Yes, there are skeeters, but this is summer in Minnesota. You learn to deal. Quiet and not packed at all. Site is large and flat and trees galore.

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  Frank G.

  Traveler

  

  Jul. 21, 2024

  West Two River

  A hidden gem with everything I needed.

  Toward the last minute in July of 2024, I needed RV spaces near water (that I could kayak) for two travel trailers. I found this campground and booked two of the last three spaces available. Three hours from my house, as the crow flies, I found myself visiting Minnesota's iron range. This campground is next to a reservoir with many islands and no current (unless the mining company is pushing or pulling water from the lake. The sites are of varying sizes and some are pull through. Leveling took me a bit, but I found just the right angle to jack up the front of my RV for leveling. My site was smaller, but still large enough for my 20 trailer, a screen house, the picnic table and fire pit, my Grand Cherokee, and plenty of extra room onto which I could probably have put at least three more screen tents, with room to walk. Electricity is provided on each site. There are no water hookups per site, but there are a few water spigots around the grounds to fill fresh water tanks. Because the grounds are small (45 camping sites) a short walk gets you anywhere on the site; like to the showers, beach, and other recreational facilities. Frisbee golf is on site. There is no tank dump available. The campground is surrounded by forest, so wild animals can and do appear. The lake is large enough for some long and interesting kayaking, and there are multiple kinds of fish (from bullheads to northern pike). The woman in charge works very hard to keep these grounds as perfect as possible. The place is clean and mostly dead quiet after hours. Two free showers per gender, but they have minimal privacy. The free showers have sufficient pressure to do the job, although you cannot control the temperature; which I found to be fine, even if it was not the burning hot showers I like to have. The sites have pretty good privacy, although during the day I had to listen to the typical chatting from my neighboring campers. I very much love this campground and will be back as my time permits.There is no wifi. We had strong service on T-mobile and Verizon, so we used our hotspots for media connectivity.

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  JAcob G.

  Traveler

  

  Jul. 18, 2024

  Clubhouse Lake

  Love this campground

  Very rustic and quiet. Great beach and fishing Peer is awesome as well. Catch lots of Sunny’s right next to the dock. Great place to teach kiddos how to fish. Highly recommend for a good rustic camping experience.

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  Shane D.

  Guide

  

  Jul. 8, 2024

  Pokegama Dam Campground

  Pretty little perk right on the water

  Small and well maintained park as you would expect for a USACE site. Super clean bathrooms. Level sites and great views of the Mississippi.

  Road noise from Hwy 2 is a downside.

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  Nick F.

  Scout

  

  Jul. 6, 2024

  Noma Lake Campground

  Mosquito Paradise

  It was ok. It was free. Per US Forest service website, this is now a free camping area. There was an established fire ring and marked camping spots. The mosquitoes were out of this world but perhaps after so much camping in the south we are just spoiled. There were a lot of other people camping but at least 5 sites available on Friday 7/5/24 late in the day.

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  Teresa T.

  Legend

  

  May. 28, 2024

  Norway Beach - Wanaki Campground Loop

  Very nice campground

  There's a lot of sites there's somewhat separate and private. Those on the Cass Lakeside have access to really nice beach areas. Really nice bike trails bathrooms were old in the showers are cold but otherwise it was a delightful place to stay for a couple of nights. Interesting you can rent these on the national forest site but also there are some that are not on the site including the one that we stayed at that was available during Memorial Day weekend when everything else was full because you couldn't rent it online.

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  C G.

  Guide

  

  Sep. 22, 2023

  Side Lake Campground — McCarthy Beach State Park

  I recommend, especially if you like kayaking/canoeing.

  I personally liked the Campground, close to the lake and clean bathrooms.

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  John M.

  Scout

  

  Sep. 15, 2023

  Kom-On-in Beach Campground

  Great site and owners

  Wonderful primitive campsite with all the luxuries of full service spot.

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  Scott K.

  Guide

  

  Sep. 9, 2023

  COE Leech Lake Reservoir Leech Lake Recreation Area

  Relaxing site

  Nice clean campground and facilities. A lot of campers with boats for fishing Leech Lake. Verizon 2 bars. Nice clean dump station with drinking water available.

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  Deb M.

  Ranger

  

  Sep. 4, 2023

  Leech Lake Recreation Area & Campground

  Another great COE campground

  This campground has large, nicely spaced sites with lots of mature trees. There are also 2 boat landings and plenty of space to moor your own boat if you wish. The shower house is clean, and there’s also laundry facilities available. For the kids there’s a great play area, however there’s no beach.

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  Marie J.

  Scout

  

  Sep. 1, 2023

  Blackberry Campsite

  Stayed September 2023

  Great campground -bear locker, pit toilet, equipment to cut wood.

  You have to tie your kayak to the shore - it's quite muddy and there is no place to pull it up (without considerable effort). 

  Video of site here:

  https://youtu.be/zRhnvbMVPdk?si=z4RR1elDGUxFhl40

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  Meredith T.

  Scout

  

  Aug. 29, 2023

  Big Bog State Recreation Area

  Park Rangers were extremely helpful

  We decided last minute to see if Big Bog had camping spots available during a busy month and on the weekend. They did! And quite a few available. The campsites are very close together so you will have interactions with your neighboring campers. This was fine with us but if you want more privacy this is NOT your spot. They had kayaks, canoes and paddle boards available to rent. The price was very reasonable. We loved kayaking on the water and even found a little peaceful inlet to kayak. It was very peaceful. Excellent place to visit. The Big Bog Boardwalk feels like you are walking amongst the treetops. Don't miss it!

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  Ashley F.

  Legend

  

  Aug. 9, 2023

  Moens Birch Haven Campground

  Northern Minnesota Resort

  Ashley here with The Dyrt! A classic Northern Minnesota Resort, in the Bemidji area, with activities and fishing to build a vacation full of memories!

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  Kerry K.

  Guide

  

  Jul. 27, 2023

  Winnie Dam Campground

  Another winner

  Found another great Federal spot! Smaller campground with only 22 spots. Very well maintained and have a small shower house and vault toilets. Sites are well separated and mine was huge. Could have put another travel trailer and vehicle in it. Hosts were awesome and he even came over to help me back in.. 👍 can highly recommend this campground…

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  Kerry K.

  Guide

  

  Jul. 27, 2023

  Leech Lake Recreation Area & Campground

  Best ever

  Wow is all I can say about this well cared for and well maintained campground. My site was spacious for my 28 foot TT, and ample room for my van. sites are well spaced and carefully thought out.had no one even close to me and the trees gave great shade. I’ll be back to this campground again! And it was cheap for me with my lifetime senior pass.. $13.00 a night!

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  Mary D.

  Guide

  

  Jul. 1, 2023

  Big Falls City

  Hidden gem

  Wanted a place with hookups close to Voyageurs. This place was great. One of the most beautiful rivers and falls we’ve seen running right beside the campground. New bathhouse with individual showers. Well-maintained and level sites. Really quiet. Camp host was friendly and helpful. Stayed two nights. Bugs are crazy, but then again, where in Northern Minnesota are they not. Super affordable for the location. Just breathtaking.

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  Casey J.

  Guide

  

  Jun. 4, 2023

  Kom-On-in Beach Campground

  New name

  Kom-on-in is now trout lake camp ground. Rv parking for most of the sites but good tent sites in the back. Nice showers and flushable toilets on site. The beach is fantastic. Nice gazebo and rentable pavilion

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  Casey J.

  Guide

  

  Jun. 4, 2023

  Scenic State Park Campground

  Good visit

  Lots to do and see

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  Casey J.

  Guide

  

  Jun. 4, 2023

  Scenic State Park Campground

  Nice Park

  Better for Rvs but a few sites that are good for tent camping. Very clean facilities, super helpful & friendly staff. Swimming beach was small but the water was the perfect temperature. Really cool walking path around the fishing docks. Ventured into town (bigfork) so cute. Ate at both the pizza parlor and parks & rec. Got a giant ice cream at the local gas station.