Best Camping near Hill City, MN

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Best Camping Sites Near Hill City, MN (150)

    Camper-submitted photo from Savanna Portage State Park Campground
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    2. Pokegama Dam Campground

    9 Reviews
    40 Photos
    40 Saves
    Cohasset, Minnesota

    Overview

    Pokegama Dam Campground (USACE) is situated in the heart of northern Minnesota's lake country next to the Mississippi River. Popular activities include boating, fishing, picnicking and wildlife viewing.

    Recreation

    The Mississippi River offers great opportunities for boating and fishing. Anglers will find Walleye, Northern Pike, Blue gills, sunfish, Large and Small mouth Bass among other species. Birders enjoy viewing Bald eagles, loons, ducks, geese and many other species from the banks of the park.

    Natural Features

    A forest of mixed hardwoods and towering red pines cover the area, housing an abundance of wildlife including bald eagles, porcupines, black bears chipmunks and many others. Wild blackberries, raspberries, and blueberries grow seasonally on the forest floor.

    Nearby Attractions

    Judy Garland Museum, Forest History Center, Itasca County historical Society, Childerns Discovery Museum, Tioga Beach, Mesabi Bike Trail

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

    $35 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Sandy Lake COE Recreation Area
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    3. Sandy Lake COE Recreation Area

    6 Reviews
    12 Photos
    11 Saves
    Turner, Minnesota
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $16 - $60 / night

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    5. Leech Lake Recreation Area & Campground

    13 Reviews
    117 Photos
    55 Saves
    Longville, Minnesota

    Overview

    Leech Lake Recreation Area is located in the heart of the Chippewa National Forest in Federal Dam, Minnesota on the Leech Lake River. The area is best known for its fishing and boat access to Portage Bay on Leech Lake, a famous perch, walleye and musky fishery.

    Recreation

    Boating, canoeing and fishing are very popular activities. Anglers will find walleye, perch, bass, northern pike and musky, where every cast has the potential to yield a trophy. Miles of scenic hiking trails meander around Leech Lake, including the Soo Line, Heartland and North Country National Scenic Trails.

    Natural Features

    Leech Lake has 316 miles of shoreline and encompasses 14 natural lakes. A mixed forest of elm, ash, maple, basswood, birch, aspen and pine covers the area. Wildlife is abundant around the lake, where campers commonly hear the tell-tale call of loons out on the water.

    Charges & Cancellations

    Customers may cancel their reservation prior to arrival both on-line and through the call center. A $10 service fee will be withheld from any refund for a cancellation. A customer who cancels a reservation the day before or on the day of arrival will pay a $10.00 service fee AND forfeit the first night's use fee (not to exceed the total paid for the original reservation). Cancellations for a one-night reservation will forfeit the entire amount paid and will not be subject to an additional service fee. If a customer wants to switch dates that are entirely outside of the original reservation dates, there is a $10 change fee.

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

    $35 / night

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    7. Trout Lake RV Park and Campground

    4 Reviews
    9 Photos
    18 Saves
    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
    Camper-submitted photo from Trails Inn Quadna Mountain Motel & RV Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Trails Inn Quadna Mountain Motel & RV Campground
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    8. Trails Inn Quadna Mountain Motel & RV Campground

    1 Review
    4 Photos
    3 Saves
    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

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    9. Mabel Lake Campground

    5 Reviews
    15 Photos
    12 Saves
    Longville, Minnesota

    Overview

    This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site.

    • Phone Service
    • RVs
    • Tents
    • Standard (Tent/RV)
    • Drinking Water
    • Toilets

    $14 / night

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    10. Blackberry Campsite

    2 Reviews
    7 Photos
    12 Saves
    Grand Rapids, Minnesota

    River access only.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Tents
    • Picnic Table
    • Firewood Available
    • Toilets
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256 Reviews of 150 Hill City Campgrounds


  • David T.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Trout Lake RV Park and Campground
    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!

  • David T.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Woods 'n Rapids RV Park
    Oct. 25, 2024

    Woods 'n Rapids RV Park

    This Campground is closed!

    I follow the directions to the spot for this campsite. When I got there there was no indication that it was an RV park or Campground. I called the number listed here and got the owner of the former Campground. He told me that it's no longer open.

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    Sep. 14, 2024

    Clint Converse Campground

    Peaceful

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

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    Sep. 5, 2024

    Wilderness of MN Campground

    Nice camping near Mille Lacs Lake

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

  • MickandKarla W.The Dyrt PRO User
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    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.

  • MThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from 6 Mile Campground
    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.

  • Phillip S.
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    Aug. 8, 2024

    Bowen Lodge

    Great place to camp

    All hookups needed are available, including sanitary, 30 and 50 amp, and water

  • Denny K.The Dyrt PRO User
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    Aug. 7, 2024

    Crosslake Campground

    Bad time

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

  • Lindsay T.
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    Aug. 5, 2024

    Savanna Portage State Park Campground

    Savanna Portage Long Weekend

    Lovely sites with plenty of trees so most sites are quite private. Mosquitoes are brutal here, especially on the hiking club trail and to a somewhat lesser degree in the campground. We were thankful to have a screen tent for this visit. No Verizon cell service at the campground. Surprisingly good cell service at the Loon Lake area of the park, which also has a beautiful short hike!

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    Aug. 5, 2024

    Stony Point

    Great campground right on Leech Lake

    Great campground right on Leech Lake.  A quick drive to Walker if you need any supplies.  Plenty of options for getting firewood near by.

    We were on site 23 and it was a huge site (as were most sites)  No issues with neighbors being noisy other than a yapping dog.  Site was nice and level.

    There are some sites that are definitely less desirable around the main bathroom / shower house.

    With the wind off the lake bugs were well managed - but this is MN in the summer - so there were mosquitoes and flies - but that is expected.

    Grass was well maintained

    Beach was great albeit shallow. But nice soft sand.

    Wouldn't have any qualms about going back

    FYI - they don't supply a solo stove - but I love mine so I use it instead of the fire ring

  • Tracy M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Schoolcraft State Park Campground
    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.

  • Kerry K.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from COE Leech Lake Reservoir Leech Lake Recreation Area
    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.

  • JAcob G.
    Camper-submitted photo from Clubhouse Lake
    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.

  • samuel C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Hill River State Forest
    Jul. 18, 2024

    Hill River State Forest

    Okay

    There were a good amount of spots, and I seemed to be the only person. Was a good and secluded. I did hear some weird noises throughout the night, but all was well. It is your average dispersed site. I made it fine with 2wd, just take it slow.

  • SThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Sandy Lake
    Jul. 8, 2024

    Sandy Lake

    Small clean park with active host and rangers

    Base camp for fishing Big Sandy. Stayed here several times in a tent and a trailer. Nice sites but surrounded by swampy areas so mosquitoes are thick.

    Very clean, pay attention to north or south entrance. Have to drive on either end can’t cross the dam with a vehicle.

    But firewood before hand as well.

  • SThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Pokegama Dam Campground
    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.

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

    True North Basecamp

    Great spot

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

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

    Sunset Pines MN

    New to the Dyrt

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

  • SThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Hill River State Forest
    Jan. 17, 2024

    Hill River State Forest

    Quiet dispersed sites

    You'll want to come in on 640th lane. The road does a lot of winding, and sections aren't always in the best shape. I wouldn't recommend any trailers unless you have 4x4 and the trailer is set up for offroad. Ideally, this is a better straight vehicle spot. There are numerous spots off the road to camp. I stayed over at the very dead end, which, on Google, is labeled "deer camp." It's quiet and deep in. Good luck. No amenities.

  • melanie F.
    Camper-submitted photo from Cuyuna Range Campground
    Oct. 30, 2023

    Cuyuna Range Campground

    Highly recommend

    The sites are wide to give you space.  Picnic table and fire ring provided in each site.  It's hidden in the woods but close enough for you to go adventure.   We went to Brainerd one day.  Spent a couple days kayaking,  swimming and snorkeling the lakes that were made by the mines.   Close enough to town.  Owner's are friendly.   If there is a problem they are available to reach and get a solution figured out right away so you can still enjoy your time there.  Would definitely go back

  • Katie B.
    Camper-submitted photo from Cuyuna Range Campground
    Oct. 30, 2023

    Cuyuna Range Campground

    Large Lots

    The sites were amazingly large with nice privacy between the lots. Easy to get into with plenty of room to spare. Each lot has full hook-ups, that was a huge bonus!! Definitely on our list of places to go back to!

  • Kate C.
    Camper-submitted photo from Cuyuna Range Campground
    Oct. 20, 2023

    Cuyuna Range Campground

    Nice large sites, good privacy

    We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The hosts were accommodating and quick to respond to questions. It’s clean, well-maintained, and close to town for groceries and restaurants. Would stay here again.

  • Dan W.
    Camper-submitted photo from Cuyuna Range Campground
    Oct. 20, 2023

    Cuyuna Range Campground

    New found MN treasure

    This is a wonderful new campground, with modern hookups and a lot of north woods privacy. The owners are extremely helpful when you need to reschedule your booking (as I unfortunately had to do twice because of conflicts). My dogs loved exploring the woods. The other campers were fun and social. And, this campground is close to the fun downtown in Crosby and the great bike trails and parks there. The Ironwood spot I was in is also especially private, so highly recommend it!

  • Laura M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Mabel Lake Campground
    Oct. 5, 2023

    Mabel Lake Campground

    Nice standard USFS campground

    Nice basic standard USFS campground in the Chippewa NF.

    $14/night, self pay, no reservations, no host. There’s a vault toilet on site and a pump-handle water faucet. No trash service here, please pack out. Each site has a picnic table and fire ring. 

    Mosquitos were brutal here! 

    Surprised to have ok (not great) verizon and ATT service here. 

    A little ways from the campground is the day use picnic area and boat ramp. You can walk along the main road or take a little connecting trail to it, but just a heads up that the mosquitoes are lying in wait in this trail. We decided to go for it and try out the trail (instead of walking back out to the main road), quickly regretting it and almost running through the whole thing to come out the other side (entrance to trail is near campsite 21). 

    Campsites were decent, not very private, and some were oddly shaped where you just pull onto the grass, with no clear driveway or parking area. But they were fine.



Guide to Hill City

Camping near Hill City, Minnesota, offers a great mix of outdoor fun and relaxation. With beautiful parks and campgrounds, you can enjoy nature while making lasting memories with family and friends.

What to do:

What campers like:

  • Privacy: Many campers appreciate the secluded sites. One happy camper at Crow Wing State Park Campground said, "Sites 40 to 45 are very nice and secluded."
  • Clean Facilities: Clean bathrooms and showers are a big plus. A visitor at Father Hennepin State Park Campground mentioned, "Good connectivity so easy to work from with decent bathrooms."
  • Wildlife: Campers enjoy spotting wildlife. A reviewer at Mille Lacs Kathio State Park shared, "We saw an albino deer on the hiking club trail!"

What you should know:

  • Mosquitoes: Be prepared for bugs, especially in summer. A camper at Savanna Portage State Park Campground warned, "Mosquitoes are brutal here, especially on the hiking club trail."
  • Limited Amenities: Some campgrounds may not have all the amenities. A visitor at Stony Point noted, "They are not mowing the campsites creating a huge mosquito problem."
  • Water Access: Not all sites have water hookups. A camper at Gull Lake Recreation Area reminded others, "There are no water hookups at the sites so be sure to fill up when you arrive."

Tips for camping with families:

  • Choose Secluded Sites: Look for sites that offer privacy. A family at Jay Cooke State Park Campground found, "The campsite was perfectly good: nice and spacious overlooking the river."
  • Pack Bug Spray: Mosquitoes can be a nuisance, so bring bug spray. A camper at Crow Wing State Park Campground advised, "Bring bug spray in the summer!"
  • Plan Activities: Keep kids entertained with planned activities. A visitor at Father Hennepin State Park Campground enjoyed the trails and nearby town with grocery stores.

Tips from RVers:

  • Check Site Size: Make sure your RV fits the site. A reviewer at Leech Lake Recreation Area & Campground said, "My site was spacious for my 28-foot TT."
  • Look for Electric Hookups: Many campgrounds offer electric hookups. A camper at Mille Lacs Kathio State Park appreciated the amenities, stating, "Nice showers, power, and water."
  • Be Mindful of Noise: Some sites can be noisy. A visitor at Scenic State Park Campground mentioned, "The downside to this specific site is that it is close to the group camp so it was pretty noisy."

Camping near Hill City, Minnesota, has something for everyone. Whether you're hiking, fishing, or just enjoying the great outdoors, you'll find plenty to love about this beautiful area.

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