Best RV Parks & Resorts near Deer River, MN

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Best RV Sites Near Deer River, Minnesota (110)

    Cindy B.'s photo of rv camping at Trails RV Park near Deer River, MN
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    1. Trails RV Park

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    Walker, Minnesota
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • RVs
    Camper-submitted photo at Trout Lake RV Park and Campground near Deer River, MN
    Camper-submitted photo at Trout Lake RV Park and Campground near Deer River, MN
    Camper-submitted photo at Trout Lake RV Park and Campground near Deer River, MN
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    Camper-submitted photo at Trout Lake RV Park and Campground near Deer River, MN
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    2. Trout Lake RV Park and Campground

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    Bovey, Minnesota

    UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT

    Formerly known as Kom-On-In Beach Campground, Trout Lake RV Park and Campground is now open with new owners.

    We are here to deliver unforgettable summertime memories and lifelong friendships.

    Covering over 10 acres with both beach front and water views you can enjoy the pristine wilderness along with fishing, boating, canoeing, hiking, biking, and wildlife that will awaken you to the true beauty of all that Trout Lake RV Park and Campground has to offer.

    With both seasonal and short-term sites available along with remote tent sites, you can enjoy camping according to your schedule.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • RVs
    Janet R.'s photo of rv camping at Big Winnie Store RV Park & Campground near Deer River, MN
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    Camper-submitted photo at Big Winnie Store RV Park & Campground near Deer River, MN
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    Camper-submitted photo at Big Winnie Store RV Park & Campground near Deer River, MN
    Camper-submitted photo at Big Winnie Store RV Park & Campground near Deer River, MN

    3. Big Winnie Store RV Park & Campground

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    Chippewa National Forest, Minnesota
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Reservable
    • RVs
    • Tents
    Camper-submitted photo at Trails Inn Quadna Mountain Motel & RV Campground near Deer River, MN
    Camper-submitted photo at Trails Inn Quadna Mountain Motel & RV Campground near Deer River, MN
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    Camper-submitted photo at Trails Inn Quadna Mountain Motel & RV Campground near Deer River, MN
    Camper-submitted photo at Trails Inn Quadna Mountain Motel & RV Campground near Deer River, MN

    4. Trails Inn Quadna Mountain Motel & RV Campground

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    Hill City, Minnesota

    Trails INN is located on the ATV-Snowmobile Tail head, right next to a beautiful 9 hole Golf course, Hiking/Biking trails, Hill Lake access and much, much more!

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

    $45 - $119 / night

    Bret S.'s photo of rv camping at Minnesota National RV Park near Deer River, MN
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    5. Minnesota National RV Park

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    Turner, Minnesota
    • Pets
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    • RVs

    $39 - $59 / night

    Brent G.'s photo of rv camping at Tomahawk Lodge Resort and RV Park near Deer River, MN
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    6. Tomahawk Lodge Resort and RV Park

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    Blackduck, Minnesota
    • Pets
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • ADA Access
    • RVs
    • Tents
    Camper-submitted photo at Iron Trail RV Park and Campground near Deer River, MN
    Camper-submitted photo at Iron Trail RV Park and Campground near Deer River, MN
    Camper-submitted photo at Iron Trail RV Park and Campground near Deer River, MN

    7. Iron Trail RV Park and Campground

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    Chisholm, Minnesota
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $20 - $27 / night

    Camper-submitted photo at Prairie Lake Campground near Deer River, MN
    Camper-submitted photo at Prairie Lake Campground near Deer River, MN

    8. Prairie Lake Campground

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    Grand Rapids, Minnesota
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    • Fires
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    • Phone Service
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    9. Jessie View Resort & RV Campground

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    Wirt, Minnesota

    Jessie View Resort is your vacation destination for fishing and family outdoor fun in Northern Minnesota.

    Located on Big Jessie Lake we are centrally located among the 1,000 lakes area and within minutes from Big Winnie and Bowstring Lakes. At 1740 acres with a maximum depth of 42 feet and diverse structure, the lake is a premiere fishery for walleye and crappie. Jessie View is within the Chippawa National Forest offering boundless recreation opportunities both on and off the water.

    You will find spectacular sunrise and sunset views from the dock or points along our 1600′ of shoreline. The 7 fully equipped housekeeping cabins have easy access to the waterfront with heat and air conditioning for your comfort after enjoying the outdoors. They range from 2-person studio type units to a large 5-bedroom family lodge. Our marina offers a private boat launch, boat slips and access to kayaks, paddle boards, and paddle boats for water fun. A pontoon and fishing boats are available for rent by the day or by the week.

    Seasonal and daily RV sites offer full hook ups and access to the waterfront and boat launch.

    The season begins May 1 for the seasonal and daily/weekly RV campground. Cabins are available for opening of walleye fishing mid-May through hunting season in November.

    Jessie View offers a relaxing atmosphere with expansive open areas for quiet walks along the lakeshore or simply enjoy the view @ Jessie View. We look forward to seeing you at the lake!

    Call 1-218-259-2594 or email jessieviewresort@gmail.com for reservations!

    • Pets
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    • Electric Hookups
    • Reservable
    • RVs
    • Tents

    $40 / night

    10. Little Pine RV Park

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    Crooked Creek Lake, Pennsylvania
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Recent RV Reviews near Deer River, MN

236 Reviews of 110 Deer River Campgrounds


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    Camper-submitted photo at Prairie Lake Campground near Deer River, MN
    Aug. 8, 2022

    Prairie Lake Campground

    Beautiful Park!

    This park is beautiful and right next to a lake. Very green and full of trees. Park is clean. The only reason I gave 4 stars is because the long-term residence aren't very friendly. This location cost $44/night for full hookups.

  • MickandKarla W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Bret S.'s photo of rv camping at Minnesota National RV Park near Deer River, MN
    Sep. 1, 2024

    Minnesota National RV Park

    Golf is the Thing Here

    As this was our second time here at Minnesota National, we had no problem finding the course or RV park. The RV navigation in our new Ford 450 was also spot on. When you turn in at the golf course, drive all the way to the club house/lodge parking lot and there’s a road to the right that takes you into the campground (CG). As you check-in online prior to arrival, you simply proceed to your camp site. As you turn down the short road to the CG, there’s a sign to help you identify your site location. We proceeded to back-in site 25 with full hook ups. The utilities are in the back of pad in this CG, so you may need 20+ feet of electric, sewer, or water cord/hose depending on your rig’s configuration. The sewer grade is a bit up hill. We got 3 bars LTE on Verizon and no CG WiFi. There is only a vault toilet/out house in the CG. We came here to golf for two weeks. The 18 hole course is quite challenging where the 9 hole Savannah is shorter and a little bit easier. The golf course restaurant has decent food and a good deal on draft beer during their Sunday to Thursday Happy Hours.There is not much more to do here except golf. McGregor is about 15 minutes away and is where we did laundry and got our groceries.

  • Janet R.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo at Travel Trailer Terrace near Deer River, MN
    Oct. 20, 2018

    Travel Trailer Terrace

    Trailer park near Walker Bay

    When I visited, the entrance was blocked and office closed. This is in the vicinity of Walker Bay, which is a primo location on Leech Lake, but it is not on the lake itself but set in a mature forest nearby. From the looks if it, it appears to have seasonal rentals that allow overwintering in the off season, the campground currently has a minimal Facebook page but no active website that I could find. I think this is more of a long term private RV and trailer park and may not have facilities for daily or weekly camper stays. It appears to be a decent campground, but I didnt see additional amenities aside from campsites and hookups, and it isnt actually on the lake, so I only gave it 4 stars. Probably best to call for info if you think you might be interested in camping here.

  • Janet R.The Dyrt PRO User
    Shane D.'s photo of rv camping at Pokegama Dam Campground near Deer River, MN
    Sep. 1, 2020

    Pokegama Dam Campground

    Pleasant camping at Pokegama

    Pokegema Dam This is a campground established by the Army Corps of Engineers, adjacent to the Pokegama Dam. Highlights include fishing in the rapids below the dam, or in the still river water above it, camping and relaxing under the tall pines in the campground, canoeing and kayaking on the river, and having a base to explore nearby Grand Rapids and attractions like the Minnesota State Forest History Museum a few miles away. Unless you are here for the fishing on site, though, you will probably use this campground as a base to do day trips in the area, as the campground is not big enough to feature hiking trails and other on-site activities. The campground seems oriented towards RV and trailer camping, with hook-ups and hard packed gravel vehicle access on most sites. A few sites do include sufficient grassy areas for tent camping. Almost all the campsites are located on the shores of the Mississippi River just downstream from the dam, and are sheltered under huge shady pines. The setting is more beautiful and scenic than can be seen from the road when passing by. Unfortunately, that road is the 4-lane highway 2, which provides easy access to the campground, but also adds a bit of road noise to your experience. Plus factors include a thoughtfully designed handicapped accessible campsite, several canoe campsites for paddling the Headwaters Water trail, and easy fishing access via boat landing, the dam itself, and various fishing piers. Everything is sparkling clean and there are bathrooms, showers, potable water, and a kids playground.

  • Janet R.The Dyrt PRO User
    Janet R.'s photo of rv camping at Pines Resort & Camp Grounds near Deer River, MN
    Aug. 31, 2020

    Pines Resort & Camp Grounds

    Great camping and cabins close to Winnie Dam

    This is primarily a cabin resort, however camping is also offered for both RV's and tenters. Camping rates are a little hard to find on the website, so check them at this link:https://www.thepinesresort.com/camping/camping-rates

    There is a nice swimming area and dock on the lake, a camp store, boat rentals, laundry facilities, etc. I think staying in the cabins might be a nicer experience for a long term stay, as the campsites are rather open and close together, but the lake access and amenities are favorable for a short stay. 

    For through paddlers on the Mississippi Headwaters Water Trail, this is the most convenient campsite above the Winnie Dam. The tent sites are only $25 per night, you have more amenities than at the COE or Forest campgrounds on the other side of the dam, and your portage around the dam from the campground to the boat launch below is super easy if you have a canoe or kayak cart--just pull out at the resort boat launch dock, cart your craft a short walk on the paved road across the dam, and put in at the COE boat launch below the dam.Much preferable to scaling the dam on the steep rocky portage that is on the east side of the dam, plus you have a decent and reasonably priced place to camp the night before.  So for that type of camping, this spot is ideal!

  • Amy G.The Dyrt ADMIN User
    Amy G.'s photo of rv camping at Akeley City Campground near Deer River, MN
    Oct. 1, 2017

    Akeley City Campground

    Not really for tent camping

    This campground offers tent camping and RV camping, but really appears to be more for campers and RVs than tents. It's a little out of the way, and isn't terribly comfortable, although it does offer all the things you need to camp. There is a shower house, bathroom, playground and little beach. There are hookups and lake views. So it's not a bad spot, but appears to be more suited to those that are RV camping. There were a lot of 4 wheelers and ATVs. It also appeared as if most campers were there for more "longer term" than a simple overnight.

    There was/were a picnic shelter, vending machine, fire rings, electric hookups etc. A dock at the beach allowed for fishing etc.

    If you need an RV camp, this might be right up your alley, but as far as tent camping (and that is what I like to do), I wouldn't recommend it.

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    Cindy B.'s photo of rv camping at Trails RV Park near Deer River, MN
    Aug. 21, 2021

    Trails RV Park

    My Favorit

    We had a full h u Campsite the pool was beautifull and the Biketrail near by the RV park . A very good Restaurant nearby . From the Campground to Walker City 4 Miles We come back

  • TyAnn J.
    Allison  K.'s photo of rv camping at Leech Lake Recreation Area & Campground near Deer River, MN
    Jun. 26, 2017

    Leech Lake Recreation Area & Campground

    Countless Adventures Await You at Leech Lake Rec Area!!

    Our family just returned from a 9 day stay at Leech Lake Receeation Area, and wish we could have stayed 9 more!! The Campground is located in north central Minnesota (Federal Dam) about 30 minutes southeast of Bemidji or a 3 & 1/2 hour drive from Minnneapolis/St. Paul, MN area, and is run by the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers Volunteers. The park is located in the Leech Lake Reservation and Chippewa National Forest.

    The park has 77 sites available that you can make reservations online at: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/leech-lake-rec-area/r/campgroundDetails.do?contractCode=NRSO&parkId=73246

    **Note: We reserved our spot 6 months in advance as they book up super fast in the short Minnesota summer months.

    There are 73 sites with electric hook ups (5 are full hook ups) or if you want to tent in a private setting, they have 4 primitive walk to sites. Each site has a large picnic table and fire ring with adjustable grill.

    When you check in they give you a code that allows you access to the comfort building (flush toilets, showers, and laundry facilities) We took advantage of the boat mooring area (just a few steps down from the campground) that includes a plug in area to recharge our boat batteries, and we really appreciated the fish cleaning station building!! (Super clean!!!)**See pics of the awesome fish we caught-Note all Walleye in the 20-26 inch slot size must be released.

    We spent the majority of the time enjoying Leech Lake, but we also spent time hiking the trails (Check out the 400 year old Cedar Tree!!), we played horseshoes, and shuffle board (a new game to us!!), and relaxing by the campfire. **NOTE Only certified & approved firewood can be used in the park. There is a general store just outside the park that sells it for $20.00 a wheelbarrow full.

    We would give this campground 6 stars if we could, and know you would too!! Enjoy the pics!!

  • Elijah R.
    Camper-submitted photo at Trails Inn Quadna Mountain Motel & RV Campground near Deer River, MN
    Aug. 22, 2021

    Trails Inn Quadna Mountain Motel & RV Campground

    AtV, Hike, RV

    Quiet little place, far enough away from too many things to make you feel like you're in town but anything you need is a hop skip and jump away. Paved walking and biking trails and hundreds of miles of ATV trails connected right to the rv park. Would recommend

  • Bret S.
    Bret S.'s photo of rv camping at Minnesota National RV Park near Deer River, MN
    Jul. 18, 2021

    Minnesota National RV Park

    Excellent stay if you’re visiting Big Sandy or Minnewawa area - or if you love golf

    This is a relatively new (2016?) campground built right next to the Minnesota National Golf Course clubhouse, and in the corner surrounded by Savannah holes 8 and 9. It’s literally inside the golf course.

    Gravel pads, some a bit out of level. All 50 amp water and sewer. Some great options in here for group camping as there are several loops you could be placed in the have sites near one another.

    Our site (33) was tucked way back in the woods, had a nice bit of privacy.

    No bath house.

    The golf course is amazing - one of the nicer public courses in the state. I can see a lot of folks choosing this RV park as a golf vacation - we were here because we were spending two weeks with family on Big Sandy Lake, just ten minutes away.

    Don’t miss breakfast at the Palisade Cafe and dinner/beers at the Craft House - both are legit culinary experiences, not Sysco reheaters.

    With 50+ sites, park was full for the three days around July 4, but was under 50% the rest of the time. An under appreciated gem.

  • Amy G.The Dyrt ADMIN User
    Camper-submitted photo at Shores Of Leech Lake Campground near Deer River, MN
    Oct. 19, 2018

    Shores Of Leech Lake Campground

    RV camping is only so so, but tent camping area is pretty neat!

    If you like boats and boating and the water, this would be a good place to be, but if you are looking for peace and quiet, I doubt it'll be all that. This is mainly an RV camping park for those that have boats. It has a waterway in the campground with slips that you can rent for your boats. There are, however, a few tent sites that are kinda cool!

    Most of the RV camping is pretty cramped. But I suppose if you have a boat, you'll probably be on it most of the time. That said, it would do the job. Maybe most people stay on their boats at night? There is also firewood for sale, which is convenient, but I don't know how much it cost. They seemed to be pretty well closed for the season. They did have electric hookup and sewage drains too. And for those that were feeling a little less outdoors-y, they had a few cabins for rent on the water.

    There are only a few tent sites, and they are in an obscure spot, but it'd actually be a pretty cool place to drop a tent if you wanted something unique. The tent site(s) are on a little point near the water. It's actually on the opposite side from the RV camping, and they are separated by a little waterway that is the inlet/outlet for the area where the boat slips are. So boats would be passing in and out all the time. If you are the private type, this might not be ideal. But if you were looking for something different, it might be fun. However, there is no bathroom nearby that I could find. There is a fire ring and picnic table. And the coolest part...there is a small lighthouse type structure that is simply a screened in building with a table and chairs. It's screened in and the windows can be closed. So, essentially a bug free zone in the summer. Love it! Right next to the tent area. Although it's not clear if these sites are for rent for the general public, or just for friends and family of the boat/RV people. I see conflicting information about this.

  • Scott M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo at Onegume near Deer River, MN
    Jul. 19, 2021

    Onegume

    Very Popular and Access to Lake

    We went on a busy weekend, but the campground itself was in good shape and had several options for individuals who want to tent camp or RV camp. This is the best campground in the area in my opinion as it offers a lot. The hosts were great and very welcoming. The electric sites are not on the water which is fine. Sites are big and offer some privacy. The sites on the water are a little smaller, but that is the price you pay to have the ability to doc your boat at your site. Mostly RVs in the campground but you can easily tent camp and get some peace. It is a popular destination bc of its proximity to other lakes.

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    Cindy B.'s photo of rv camping at Trails RV Park near Deer River, MN
    Jul. 16, 2020

    Trails RV Park

    One of our favorites

    Trails RV is one of our favorite campgrounds. Full hookups, grassy sites, game barn, and the kids love the pool. The park is on the bike trail and it is a perfect ride into town with kids. Just realize that the campground IS NOT on Leach Lake but the boat launch is very close.

  • Brandy S.
    Camper-submitted photo at Stony Pt Resort and Campground near Deer River, MN
    Sep. 5, 2019

    Stony Pt Resort and Campground

    Hard to leave

    We stayed last year at their campground (tent area) and had a wonderful time and returned again this year this time renting a cabin. The tent area is limited they do have electricity and close to bathrooms (with showers) They have many RV spots, cabins and tent grounds. There is a restaurant, beach/playground, indoor pool, game room and boat launch/marina where you can rent boats/pontoons and peddle boats. Our family has had a great time each time and is where we will always return to in the future.

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    Amy G.'s photo of rv camping at Akeley City Campground near Deer River, MN
    Jul. 20, 2021

    Akeley City Campground

    WOW what a find

    The owners, Kathy and her husband, are wonderful hosts. The campground is extremely clean, well organized and relaxing. 50A full hookups at most sites, all are on the water. One dock for two or three campsites. Beautiful clean lake. Can't ask for more for only $55- a night.

  • BThe Dyrt PRO User
    Brent G.'s photo of rv camping at Tomahawk Lodge Resort and RV Park near Deer River, MN
    Jun. 24, 2021

    Tomahawk Lodge Resort and RV Park

    Quiet place

    This is a quiet friendly neighborhood of Rv’s and small cabins located on Blackduck lake . There is a swimming pool and hot tub. The hot tub wasn’t working when I was there. There is an on site laundry unit. There is a fish cleaning house as well for the fisherman. You can take short drive or walk to the local golf course. A little down the road is a convenience store with all your fishing needs including licenses and bait. Limited availability of houses for sale and there is a waiting list for RVs. It is closed for the winter and everyone has to be out of the houses too.

  • MickandKarla W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Bret S.'s photo of rv camping at Minnesota National RV Park near Deer River, MN
    Sep. 21, 2023

    Minnesota National RV Park

    Great Campground for Golfers

    Our RV GPs took us to the golf course, but we called the info phone number, which was the golf course clubhouse, to find out exactly how to get to the campground(CG) area. We were told to take the main road into the clubhouse, and right at the clubhouse, there’s a road to the right with a sign that shows the CG and where the sites are situated. We went in that way, where our other travel partner went past the golf course entrance(on the left side of the road) and took the unmarked RV park entrance less than a 1/4 mile past on the left. Either way works fine. We had registered online so we could go straight to the CG and to site 25 with FHUs. We had no issues backing our 40’ Brinkley TH into the site and still had room to put our patio down and park our F-450. The only problem with site 25 is that the entrance to site 24 comes in at a weird angle right next to the entrance of site 25. If our truck was centered on site 25, someone coming into site 24 might clip our truck. The utilities are in the far back of the site. I needed about 20’ of sewer, electric, and water hose to reach my rig. We got our Starlink maneuvered around the trees to get a good north shot of the sky. The loop we were in had quite a few trees along with the first loop as you come into the CG from the clubhouse area. The 44-50 loop more towards the golf course had fewer trees to block satellite. We got 3 bars LTE on Verizon, and there was no CG WiFi. The water pressure is very good at 60+ psi, so suggest a reducer. The sites were gravel with a picnic table and a nice fire pit. There were three 5th wheels in our group, and we parked in adjacent sites and did not need to use levelers; all the sites here are FHUs, and the CG does not have a dump station. There was one outhouse in the CG, along with a dumpster. The clubhouse has a locker room and shower, but there is no CG information or rules we saw at the clubhouse about the CG or whether you can use the showers, and we did not ask. The workers at the pro shop could answer simple questions about the CG. There is no playground or lake to fish, just golf. We had no issues, so did not need any more info or help. Occasionally, a worker drove a golf cart around checking campsites, and when we stayed, there was no CG host. The registration email stated that they charge 10 dollars a day for each dog. During our 7-night stay, along with the four seasonal campers, only one other camper came in for 2 days. The 27-hole golf course was in good shape and fun to play. McGregor is about 15 minutes away and has grocery, gas, hardware store, and restaurants. We plan to come back to this CG sometime in the future.

  • Casey J.
    vincent W.'s photo of rv camping at Scenic State Park Campground near Deer River, MN
    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.

  • TyAnn J.
    Allison  K.'s photo of rv camping at Leech Lake Recreation Area & Campground near Deer River, MN
    Jul. 8, 2018

    Leech Lake Recreation Area & Campground

    Ranger Review: Grand Trunk Single Parachute Hammock at Leech Lake Rec Area

    There are countless outdoor adventures that await you at the Leech Lake Rec Area in Northern Minnesota. From fishing for plentiful Walleyes, Northern Pike, Perch, and Bass, to biking on the trails, or spending a day at the playground, this park offers adventures for all ages!!

    Campground Review

    This was the second year our family spent 9 days at the Leech Lake Rec Area. https://www.recreation.gov/camping/leech-lake-rec-area/r/campgroundDetails.do?contractCode=NRSO&parkId=73246\. We were very happy that we picked a site change to #11 this year as this spot offered plenty of tall pine trees that offered wonderful shade, and gave us a great opportunity to test out our Grand Trunk Hang Anywhere Single Hammock!! Again the park was at full capacity when we arrived, so make sure you make your reservations plenty early. (We made our reservations 6 months in advance.) The campground volunteers have done an amazing job with keeping the area full of fun activities for the whole family, and I can't stress how CLEAN the bathrooms are:) This park offers 68 sites with electric hook ups, 5 full hook up sites, and 4 primitive walk to tent sites, and 2 sites being Handicap Accessible within 3 different loops. Each loop has a bathroom with Mens/Womens sides, and the main loop offers a Fish cleaning building, Laundry facilities, and a Shower/Restroom building seperated for Men/Women. There are garbage and recycling cans every 3rd to 4th site. And they have specific check in times, but let you set up and come back later to check in if you arrive earlier or later.

    The sites are comfortable with plenty of room for a bigger RV, screen tent, boat trailer, and vehicle with plenty of room to spare. We spent the bulk of our time out on Leech Lake having luck catching some really nice Walleyes!! You have to navigate a channel to reach the lake, but it is easy to find your way. We brought our kayaks last summer and had a blast exploring all the nooks and crannies in the channel. The sound of the Loons calling at night are so beautiful to listen to while enjoying a campfire at the site. (Note only approved firewood is allowed at the park, and can be purchased from the general store for $20.00 for a wheelbarrow.)

    Product Review

    As a Ranger for The Dyrt, I get products to test from time to time. Last year I won the June West North Central Review contest and won a gift certificate for Grand Trunk https://www.grandtrunk.com/. I was able to purchase 2 items the Parasheet Beach Blanket (reviewed at Fisherman's Point Campground) and the Single Parachute Nylon Hammock. On this trip, I tested the Hang Anywhere Single Parachute Nylon Hammock https://www.grandtrunk.com/products/single-parachute-nylon-hammock?variant=17340207875\. The website at Grand Trunk is so easy to navigate, and their customer service department is top notch in knowledge and support!!

    Let me start by saying our family has never owned or used a hammock, ever. I was suprised how small of a item this is when packed in its attached carrying bag. I ordered the hammock in Royal/Kahki, and the colors are gorgeous!! The hammock comes with everything you need to hang it up with instructions that are very simple and easy to follow. The hammock comes with a starter rope kit (Two 5 foot long 5mm rope thickness cords) that you wrap around the tree and knot to the attached carabiners. Even with being a newbie to hammocks, my husband Rich had the hammock hanging up within 5 minutes flat.

    I can not put in words how extremely comfortable a person is while hanging out in this hammock!! It makes no difference your height or weight (up to 400lbs capacity for this single) the parachute fabric wraps around your body and has you melting all your cares away. Our rescue pup, Max even loved taking an afternoon snooze (and photo opportunity) with me!! The little storage pouch was super handy for holding my water bottle and phone, and it was super easy to pack the hammock back up in it when we were heading home from our vacation. The super light 20 oz. weight would make it a breeze to carry while backpacking too.

    Overall, I have fallen in love with our Grand Truck Single Parachute Nylon Hammock. We have plans on ordering the Double Hammock and Hangout Hammock Stand for our backyard. (Who doesn't need a little hanging therapy after mowing the lawn?!?) The amazing color choice they have are going to make it hard on which one to pick, but my vote is going to Crimson/Charcoal. Grand Trunk offers a lifetime warranty on their hammocks, and that really adds to your peace of mind. I always do my best to review product transparently, and can not find one thing I would change with this product. You will be extremely happy and comfortable swinging your cares away in a Grand Trunk Hammock!!

  • SThe Dyrt PRO User
    Shane D.'s photo of rv camping at Pokegama Dam Campground near Deer River, MN
    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.

  • David T.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo at Trout Lake RV Park and Campground near Deer River, MN
    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!

  • Allison  K.
    Camper-submitted photo at Norway Beach - Chippewa Campground Loop near Deer River, MN
    Jul. 7, 2019

    Norway Beach - Chippewa Campground Loop

    Great for tent camping but not so much for Rv/travel trailer camping

    We planned a huge family camping trip this year and the lovely Chippewa Loop campground in the Chippewa National Forest was the camp ground that we had the honor of staying at! We had three sites, 79, 80, and 81 with 17 people total. 9 Adults and 8 kids ranging from ages 7 to 1. The campground is right outside Cass Lake Minnesota that had a nice grocery store, a pretty weird liquor store, a family dollar, and a fishing pier if you didn’t have a boat. It was about a half an hour outside of Bemidji, Mn that has a lot of history from Minnesota and a great fireworks display over the lake on the Fourth of July. The City of Bemidji has a lot a little boutique shops if you are into shopping while on camping trips. It also had a cute little ice cream store that we took all the kids to across from the Paul Bunyan and Babe the blue ox statue and a nice park for the kids to play at right off of Lake Bemidji. If you’re into craft breweries Bemidji also has a brewery called Bemidji Brewing right in town. There’s also a Walmart, Target, Home Depot, and a dollar tree amongst other stores if you have that “I forgot list”.

    Site number 80 was the best to put up a travel trailer, but it was also extremely close to site number 82 and practically joined site number 82. We ended up putting our Jayco Eagle 30 foot travel trailer in site number 81 because with everyone else tent camping and we were the only one with a travel trailer, we felt this site was the best to park our travel trailer in because it was the least level site and only had one small pad for a tent. Site number 79 and 81 were joined together by a path that made it easy for us to all eat in one site. We all pretty much congregated in site number 81. We put most of our tents, three to be exact, in site number 80 because it was the most level and open for tents. The site was capable of having two large cabin tents and a small 4 person tent comfortably. Site had a lot of good pine trees for hanging Hammocks but, like I said before, it was almost right on top of site number 82 so we decided to only put up the 3 tents and congregate across the road in site number 81 as to not disturb the other site occupants. It was pretty frustrating that that was the most level site because it was also the best one to park a travel trailer in and have an awning out and a picnic table but we couldn’t do it because we didnt want to disturb the other site with 17 people.

    Site number 79 had a good drive pad but the tent pad was extremely un-level. we put up a single pole tipi in that site because the people in that site had cots and didn’t mind sleeping on an incline. When I say incline, I mean incline, the tent pad was not level at all which is kind of frustrating. Site number 79 was the least friendly for hammocks so we hung all her hammocks in site number 81.

    Site number 81 is where we decided to put up the trailer but the trailer pad was super un- level. We ended up making a Walmart run to get two more packs of leveling blocks and we use three packs of leveling blocks to make it level with room to have our awning and out. Right behind the travel trailer was a sloped hill that went down to the fire pit and a tent pad that was also on a slight incline which we were up by eight person tent there but that person had a raised air mattress and didn’t mind sleeping on an incline. Attached to site number 81 was also the path to the showers that was right down the hill. It worked out great because the showers and the bathrooms were so close to our site but we felt like the trees were blocking everything from our site.

    We took a lot of bike rides and got to see a lot of the other sites and they had a lot of good tent sites in some of the other loops and it seems like all of the electric sites were not as great as the tent sites. All of the electric sites seem to be un-level and not a great place to pitch a tent as well as having the camper.

    The park itself was very beautiful had a lot of nature things like milk weed and monarch butterfly’s everywhere and a beautiful swimming beach that was about waist high (4 feet deep) for about 300 to 400 yards out from shore. The beach was great for swimming and kayaking and you could dock a boat on the sandy beach and eat lunch if you wanted to. We ended up catching 40 crawfish and doing a crawfish boil, which the kids absolutely loved. The picnic shelter was pretty awesome too, very shaded and on a rougher part of the beach. There was a really long bike path that went through all of the loops and the main road was super bike friendly as well.

    In the visitor center there was a really cool area for the kids to go to play if it was too hot or rainy, or if you just wanted to be indoors for a little bit. They had a bike decorating event and we brought all the kids bikes and decorated them. There was a little gift shop and they also gave out free stickers which we ended putting on our camper as we do at every park we get a sticker from.

    Each camp ground loop also had a campground host that sold firewood, three bundles for $10. The firewood was pretty bad and some of it was wet and it burned really really fast. But like every park in Minnesota you can’t bring your own firewood unless it’s kiln dried lumber or something like that within a certain number of miles of the place you are camping.

    A few downsides to this park where there’s no official places to fill water up for your camper and no official place to dump your black and grey water tanks from your camper. You end up having to go to another park and pay to dump your camper. This could be a problem if you are staying for an extended time and use a lot of water. There also wasn’t a whole lot to do aside from biking and hiking and swimming like there was a leech lake recreation area we were at a few days prior to this trip. The restrooms and showers were pretty unkempt and dirty. Everyone but me and my sister had cold showers every time they went to take a shower.

    All in all the park is very beautiful and I had some very good attributes like friendly staff, clean campsites and secluded campsites where you didn’t feel like you are right on top of the other site aside from site 80 and 82. It seemed like there were three or 4 sites together in groups and then a little ways away there were a few more clumped together.

    I don’t know if we would actually come back to this park because the sites weren’t as big as they seemed in the pictures online and we felt cramped most of the time. There wasn’t a good space in the sites to put up games like corn hole or ladder ball which made it a bit boring at times to just stay at camp. We spent a lot of time at the beach.

  • J
    Oct. 31, 2021

    Button Box Lake Campground and Day-Use Area

    A great little place to unplug for awhile …

    First off, and most appealing to me is the fact that there is no cell service. All 12 campsites are first come first serve and you can’t jump a line by going on a website to reserve a spot.  there are no water or electric hook ups but there are hand pumps for pumping water and you could bring a generator or not.
    Located north of Grand Rapids Minnesota about 60 miles or 35 miles from Nashwauk Minnesota which is the closest gas station, grocery store or post office. All the sites are back in no pull through sites, generally level however there’s a few that are on an angle

  • TyAnn J.
    Camper-submitted photo at O-Ne-Gum-E Campground near Deer River, MN
    Jun. 3, 2016

    O-Ne-Gum-E Campground

    Fantastic Northern Minnesota Family Campground!!

    Our family has stayed at the Onegumme Campground twice last year, and we have reservations set to go again this July!! The sites are super spacious that fit our 28 foot camper, boat & trailer, and 2 vehicles with room to spare!! There are nice wooded areas between each campsite so it feels very private as well. We spent many hours on the lake, and also walking the many hiking trails. Our campsite also came with electric hook up. Our campground hosts were very friendly, and available at all times. This campground is highly recommended!!!

  • Scott M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo at Winnie Dam Campground near Deer River, MN
    Jul. 19, 2021

    Winnie Dam Campground

    Great Location and Smaller Clean Campground

    Super nice campground and one of the cleanest I've ever stayed in. It is sponsored by the Army Corps of Engineers and they always have good solid facilities so this is a huge bonus for the area. With access to the Mississippi River near and Lake Winnibigoshish you have plenty to choose from. The campground manager was super nice and gave us some good knowledge on where we could go kayak and fish. The host were super nice and were very inviting to us. I think the biggest bonus of this campground is the location as it sits near a lot other parks and areas to get into. Its proximity to Deer River makes it ideal. This place does clear out during the week so that would be the best time to go and stay here as it it is less crazy on the water. We will certainly be back.

  • Nick K.
    Allison  K.'s photo of rv camping at Leech Lake Recreation Area & Campground near Deer River, MN
    Jul. 31, 2019

    Leech Lake Recreation Area & Campground

    Short but sweet stay

    We booked the leech lake recreation area about a week out from the actual camping date and there was plenty availability during the couple days leading up to the fourth.

    Check in is kind of annoying as you can only check in between certain hours of the day. We were unable to check in when we arrived and had a full day planned the following day. They give you two hour intervals to check in.

    We arrived later in the evening due to work schedules and were greeted by an amazingly level site. The only complaint we had about the site was the fire pit was dug down and didn’t allow good airflow causing our fire to go out.

    Facilities were amazing. They had a “comfort station” which had free laundry area along with bathrooms and showers along with shovels and rakes.

    There was an amazing area to play games such as shuffleboard, teather ball and basketball. Park for the kids to play at which was very nice.

    The park also has its own boat launch that you can use and a mooring area for boats. There was an amazing fish cleaning shack that was fully equipped with a grinder for the guts and cleaning area for all your knives and fish.

    Dump area was also very nice and clean and it seemed as though the whole park was up keeped very well. The campground was run by army corps of engineers and volunteers and it was by far the cleanest campground.

    Overall I would stay at this campground again in the future.

  • Scott M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo at East Seelye Bay Campground near Deer River, MN
    Jun. 21, 2021

    East Seelye Bay Campground

    Primative but it works

    First, this is a great location. Out of the way and primitive and close to the lakes for good fishing. Not a lot of flash at this campground. Good size for sites for small pop us and tents. Pretty cramped for a big RV. This is a primitive site so no electricity or water hook ups, but we did find it suited us. There are a couple sites along water, and one site has a perfect boat access. The beach is a little questionable as it is murky and not much to it at all. This is a great location as a stopping point for other areas in the vicinity.


Guide to Deer River

Discover the charm of RV camping near Deer River, Minnesota, where beautiful landscapes and well-equipped campgrounds await outdoor enthusiasts.

Explore the Scenic Trout Lake

  • Enjoy a peaceful stay at Trout Lake RV Park and Campground, which offers electric hookups and a serene lake view, perfect for fishing and relaxation.
  • The campground features a swim beach and a concrete boat launch, making it ideal for water activities and family fun.
  • With amenities like showers and picnic tables, this campground provides a comfortable base for your outdoor adventures.

Affordable RV Camping Options

  • Prices at Big Winnie Store RV Park & Campground start at $20 per night for tent camping and $35 for full RV sites, making it a budget-friendly choice.
  • Prairie Lake Campground offers full hookups for $44 per night, ensuring a convenient stay with access to drinking water and electric hookups.
  • For those seeking a unique experience, Sugar Bay Campground-Resort provides a mix of tent and RV accommodations, all while being surrounded by nature.

Activities for Every Adventurer

  • Fishing enthusiasts will appreciate the well-known fishing spots at Ball Club Lake Lodge, where you can catch bass and walleye right from the shore.
  • Mountain biking trails are easily accessible from Trout Lake RV Park and Campground, making it a great base for biking adventures.
  • Families can enjoy swimming and boating at Prairie Lake Campground, which features a friendly atmosphere and plenty of space for outdoor activities.

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    According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular RV campground near Deer River, MN is Trails RV Park with a 4.3-star rating from 6 reviews.

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