Best Camping near Carlos, MN

Carlos is the perfect place for adventurous campers and RVers. Discover secluded campsites where you can reconnect with nature. Or maybe you like to bring your family and friends along. Either way, there are Carlos campgrounds just for you. Ready to plan your adventure? Check out our campgrounds near Carlos and user-submitted reviews.

Best Camping Sites Near Carlos, MN (105)

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269 Reviews of 105 Carlos Campgrounds


  • Tori K.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Sinclair Lewis City Campground
    Jan. 2, 2025

    Sinclair Lewis City Campground

    Small town

    My extended family has gatherings here a couple times a year as it is close to everybody and a great location! The campground is open for the season from May 1st to October 1st each year, weather permitting.

    Reasons we like this campground: lakefront sites are available, the town is small so pretty quiet but there are gas stations, restaurants, and stores (including Walmart), it is close to home for everybody so this tends to be the first trip of the year to get water in everything and make sure there are no fun surprises after wintering the campers for 5 to 6 months, has bathrooms, there is a walking trail close to the campground that goes around part of the lake. 

    Additional details and amenities: 80 sites, 52 sites with full hookup which include water, sewer and electricity and 24 sites with water and electricity only and 4 primitive sites. All campsites contain a fire pit. Three sets of restrooms are contained within the campground with showers. Other amenities include: picnic tables, storm shelter, dump station, fish cleaning house, kayak rental, lake access with boat ramp and docks. Public beach, splash pad, bike trail, and playground adjacent.

  • Tori K.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Linwood Resort & Campgrounds
    Nov. 13, 2024

    Linwood Resort & Campgrounds

    Great lake

    Amenities I remember when we had a seasonal spot here: cabins with beautiful lake view, boathouse lodge and game room, sunbathing dock on the water, large picnic grounds, sand-filled playground, paddleboard &kayak rentals, boat ramp and launching service, boat & pontoon rental, boatlifts, gas, oil, tackle and live bait, screened-in fish cleaning house, sand volleyball, mini golf, laundry.

    The nearby town of Osakis has convenience stores, grocery, liquor stores, gas, bars and restaurants, etc. Lake osakis is usually pretty good for fishing.

  • Tori K.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Sinclair Lewis City Campground
    Oct. 15, 2024

    Sinclair Lewis City Campground

    Great small town campground

    We stay every year typically for the legion's annual beer run! Great lake views and close to town. Boat launch is close by, bathrooms, showers, fish cleaning house provided.

  • J
    Camper-submitted photo from Games Lake County Park
    Oct. 14, 2024

    Games Lake County Park

    Great Land, best place to relax and play my fav video game

    Really happy to be able to see some pictures of this lovely place, enjoying with family and pet is one of the most entertaining experience in life. Also have had a good time playing with the D2R items of my favourite video game. Will come back in this zone in the future.

  • SThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Sauk River City Park
    Sep. 21, 2024

    Sauk River City Park

    Lovely, new, accommodations in small town

    Rolled up in the middle of the night. $10 cash in the box for a tent site. Clean bathroom with shower. Felt safe and fell asleep quickly with the sound of the creek next to our site. Would definitely stay again.

  • Greg S.
    Camper-submitted photo from Maplewood State Park Campground
    Sep. 15, 2024

    Maplewood State Park Campground

    Perfect Fall get away

    Simple beautiful park with the fall colors, plenty to due and see. Amazing fishing both trout and bass! Well maintained facilities in the park and friendly staff!

  • Maria H.
    Camper-submitted photo from Games Lake County Park
    Aug. 23, 2024

    Games Lake County Park

    Nice Place Very Interesting

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  • 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.

  • Mukesh A.
    Camper-submitted photo from Games Lake County Park
    Aug. 1, 2024

    Games Lake County Park

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  • Helen V.
    Camper-submitted photo from Andes RV Park
    Jul. 27, 2024

    Andes RV Park

    Nice / quiet!

    Nice, new rv park. Not far off I 94. Spent 1 night, but slept well due to no noise. Golf cart rentals, and trails from the park.

    Would definitely recommend.

  • MThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Maplewood State Park Campground
    Jul. 4, 2024

    Maplewood State Park Campground

    Spacious and buggy

    For established camping, this park is lovely and spots are spacious. The place is bumpin’ with people but trees provide some sense of privacy but large, louder group was definitely in our vicinity—we couldn’t enjoy the birdsongs as we’d have liked (over 150 species can be found here). Staying at Grass Lake, we might have been able to launch our paddleboards from our site, but would have been a little tricky. Energy was better spent on keeping a fire tended with onslaught of unavoidable mosquitoes. Also, park doesn’t permit burning of found woods in the pits…

  • Ryan L.
    Camper-submitted photo from Andes RV Park
    Jun. 29, 2024

    Andes RV Park

    Dandy time at Andes RV Park

    We were in town for a weekend event and Andes RV Park was outstanding! Friendly service was in the easy check-in and checkout process. It has outstanding trails that they use in the winter time for cross-country skiing with tons of outdoor activities. Brand new restroom and shower facilities with laundry.

  • Clarence C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Alexandria Shooting Park and RV Campground
    Jun. 26, 2024

    Alexandria Shooting Park and RV Campground

    Stayed during State Trap Shoot

    We stayed for a few nights during the State High School Trap Shoot. Crowds were expected and it was a busy area. Surprisingly quiet in the evening given how many people were there. Facilities were clean. Will stay there again for sure.

  • K
    Camper-submitted photo from Sauk River City Park
    Jun. 4, 2024

    Sauk River City Park

    Exposed

    We arrived, checked it out and decided to leave. The grassy sites had recently been mowed, but were very muddy and right on top of each other. Lots of people fishing. We just felt exposed. Drive to Birch Lake State Forest instead.

  • Willis M.
    Camper-submitted photo from Lake Carlos State Park Campground
    Jun. 4, 2024

    Lake Carlos State Park Campground

    Bougie "camping". More like a living room with no roof...

    This is a great state park. Group camping comes with its own bathroom building and shelter building with wood stove. The water is quite clean. Also there's even hot water in the bathroom.

  • 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

  • Fred S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Lake Carlos State Park Campground
    May. 21, 2024

    Lake Carlos State Park Campground

    Pretty Campground - Lower Loop

    Camped here on Oct 9, 2023. Large wooded campground on the lakefront. Easy access to the beach. Hiking trail. Very clean restroom/shower house. Level gravel campsite with metal fire ring and table. Water spigot short walk from campsite. Campground can accomodate all sorts of camping rigs. Paved campground loop road. Nice hosts and park ranger. Need to reserve online. Quiet. peaceful evening.

  • W
    Camper-submitted photo from Games Lake County Park
    May. 21, 2024

    Games Lake County Park

    A great place with numerous facilities

    A great place with numerous facilities, including reliable Wi-Fi  Wave Executor and strong mobile service(Verizon). The office staff is very pleasant, making the experience even more enjoyable.

  • Fred S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Sinclair Lewis City Campground
    May. 21, 2024

    Sinclair Lewis City Campground

    Overpriced for Off-season

    Camped at Site #21 on Oct 8, 2023. Nice city park. Clean campsites along Sauk Lake. Fishing pier nearby. The office was closed for the season with the water & electric turned off, and the campground restroom closed. I don't mind this except that the $25 camping fee was high for the shut-offs & closures. (The was an open restroom down by the boat ramp.)  There was trash service. Close to town, the campground was well maintained. There was a table & hookups pedestal. Good place for an overnight stay.

  • KThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Swan Lake Resort & Campground
    May. 14, 2024

    Swan Lake Resort & Campground

    Beautiful Quiet Campground

    Wonderful office staff, very kind and helpful. We intended to stay at the tent site but when we arrived we saw a lovely cabin overlooking the lake and decided to give ourselves a treat. It was very clean and comfortable. You can tell they work very hard to make the interior inviting and the kitchen well supplied with nice kitchenware. Highly recommend.

  • J
    Camper-submitted photo from Games Lake County Park
    Apr. 28, 2024

    Games Lake County Park

    Games Lake County Park Experience!

    Nice to get it here. I know a little bit about this 'Games Lake County Park which is located on the east shore of Games Lake. Basically it is part of the “Norway chain of lakes,” which total 2,800 acres, and provides an excellent fish population. I'm sure that someone will enjoy this place a lot like playing boku casino games.

  • SThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Beers Hike-In Site
    Apr. 14, 2024

    Beers Hike-In Site

    Great backpacking site to take your family

    Take the Maplewood church road into the site. There is enough room to park 1 (maybe 2) vehicles. The walk is an easy walk. There is a nice fire pit and good area for fishing right at the site. Also there is a picnic table and a vault toilet. Surprisingly there was toilet paper there!

  • BThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Sauk River City Park
    Apr. 11, 2024

    Sauk River City Park

    Update of website needed

    The linked website says this is a year round park. Called to make sure payment could be done after 5, which is when I found out that it’s in fact not open year round, even without hookups.

  • Tori K.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Sinclair Lewis City Campground
    Mar. 31, 2024

    Sinclair Lewis City Campground

    Lakefront

    Lakefront sites are available. Picnic table and fire ring provided at each site. In town campground so it can be a little noisy at times. There is a boat launch right next to the campground. A fish cleaning house is provided at the campground. Bathrooms are also located within the campground. There is a public beach, skate park, splash pad, and bike trail all located within walking distance of the campground. Site are easy to back into and decent sized.

  • Brad J.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Sauk River City Park
    Oct. 12, 2023

    Sauk River City Park

    Brand new facilities, beautiful river.

    Very cute friendly town, laundromat within a few blocks away. Shower and bathroom facilities are brand new. Power at each site.

  • Roger B.
    Camper-submitted photo from Alexandria Shooting Park and RV Campground
    Oct. 4, 2023

    Alexandria Shooting Park and RV Campground

    Great place for the night

    Stayed here for one night...All lots, (lots of lots), were level and had water & electric. Super easy check in... Would definitely stay again..

    It is an active gun range so if shooting bothers you, may not be your place..


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Guide to Carlos

Camping near Carlos, Minnesota, offers a mix of beautiful landscapes and fun activities for everyone. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or a family-friendly adventure, there are plenty of campgrounds to explore.

What to do:

  • Hiking and biking: Trails around the area provide great opportunities for hiking and biking. One camper mentioned, “The trails in the park have nice rolling hills and offer a unique type of beauty,” highlighting the scenic views you can enjoy while exploring.
  • Fishing and swimming: Many campgrounds are located near lakes, making them perfect for fishing and swimming. A visitor at Tipsinah Mounds City Park said, “There is a sandy beach to swim at,” which is great for families looking to cool off.
  • Canoeing and kayaking: Rent a canoe or kayak to explore the lakes. One reviewer noted, “The lakes are ranked among the most pristine in the state,” making it a fantastic spot for water activities.

What campers like:

  • Clean facilities: Campers appreciate well-maintained restrooms and showers. A review for Sinclair Lewis City Campground stated, “Bathrooms were beyond clean and modern,” which is a big plus for many.
  • Friendly hosts: Many campgrounds have welcoming staff. A camper at Camp S'more mentioned, “The owners are very friendly and attentive,” making for a pleasant camping experience.
  • Quiet surroundings: Campers enjoy the peaceful atmosphere. One visitor at Birch Lake said, “Nice quiet little campground,” which is perfect for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle.

What you should know:

  • Reservation requirements: Some campgrounds require reservations, especially during peak seasons. A reviewer for Lake Carlos State Park Campground advised, “Need to reserve online,” to ensure you get a spot.
  • Limited services in off-season: If you visit during the off-season, be aware that some facilities may be closed. A camper at Sinclair Lewis City Campground noted, “The office was closed for the season with the water & electric turned off,” which can affect your stay.
  • Proximity to town: Many campgrounds are close to local amenities. A visitor at Sauk River City Park mentioned, “Walking distance to stores,” making it easy to grab supplies.

Tips for camping with families:

  • Kid-friendly activities: Look for campgrounds with playgrounds and swimming areas. A family at Tipsinah Mounds City Park enjoyed, “There is a playground area,” which kept the kids entertained.
  • Easy access to water: Choose campgrounds with lakefront sites for swimming and fishing. A camper at Glendalough State Park Campground said, “Great swimming areas and picnic tables,” making it a perfect spot for family fun.
  • Quiet evenings: Look for campgrounds that promote a peaceful atmosphere. One reviewer at Glacial Lakes State Park Campground mentioned, “Quiet. peaceful evening,” which is ideal for winding down after a day of activities.

Tips from RVers:

  • Big rig-friendly sites: Many campgrounds offer sites suitable for larger RVs. A camper at Lake Carlos State Park Campground noted, “Big rig friendly,” which is essential for those traveling in larger vehicles.
  • Electric hookups: Ensure your campground has electric hookups if you need them. A reviewer at Sauk River City Park mentioned, “Power at each site,” which is a must for many RVers.
  • Dump stations: Check if the campground has a sanitary dump station. A camper at Glacial Lakes State Park Campground mentioned, “Not sure if there is a dump station for RVs,” so it’s good to confirm before you go.

Camping near Carlos, Minnesota, has something for everyone, whether you're a family looking for fun or an RVer seeking comfort. Enjoy the great outdoors!

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