Best Camping near Isle, MN

Whether you're a tent camper, an RVer, or just passing through, Isle, MN has a lot to offer. There are tons of hikes and other fun activities to partake in. Experience some of the most stunning views that Minnesota camping has to offer. At The Dyrt, campers like you share their favorite spots, plus tips and photos. No matter where you're headed in Isle, you'll find the best spot for you and your camping crew.

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400 Reviews of 156 Isle Campgrounds


  • Amy G.The Dyrt ADMIN User
    Camper-submitted photo from Mille Lacs Kathio Petaga Campground — Mille Lacs Kathio State Park
    Dec. 17, 2024

    Mille Lacs Kathio Petaga Campground — Mille Lacs Kathio State Park

    Winter camping- very quiet with the electric hookups

    This is one campground in Minnesota that offers a handful of electric hookups for winter camping. The beauty of this campground, is that while the campsites available are in a row, there's plenty of space between sites and some of them are even pulled through. Making it easy for RVs to pull in and hook up.

    The vault toilet is not easy to find from where the electric openings are in the winter. While these spaces are right next door to a shower house with toilets, this is closed in the winter. The vault toilet is several rows over and down, making it hard to find if you don't already know where it is. But it was clean, and it was available.

    The campfire rings seemed clean, and each had a picnic table as well. We loved the pull-through site because then we were a little more protected from the road, although it's not busy this time of year at all. So it was very quiet except for our neighbors, and they didn't make much noise at all.

    There are trails nearby that are easily accessible on foot from the campground, and you can make loops that come back to the campground as well.

    There are two campgrounds at this park, but this is the one that has availability in the winter time. Ironically, they also have a couple of walk-in spots that are also open this time of year. If you're willing to brave the temps without an electric hookup. Not hard to find, not hard to access, but no electric hookups at these sites.

  • Tori K.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Paint Rock Springs Campground — St. Croix State Park
    Nov. 12, 2024

    Paint Rock Springs Campground — St. Croix State Park

    No service

    Felt nice to spend a weekend without cell service about an hour away from home. Forgot to take my usual photos and video of the site all set up but had a few random to share. Nice campground. Each site has a picnic table and fire ring. There are flush toilets and showers and the office has a store for any last minute needs.

  • Tori K.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Pathfinder Village-St Croix
    Nov. 4, 2024

    Pathfinder Village-St Croix

    trees!!

    Lots of tall evergreen trees here that you are nestled in. Have to know a seasonal site holder to camp here. Sites can be a little tricky backing into because of the trees, but ultimately they have enough space even for large rigs(there were three of us there: 2 5th wheels and one longer travel trailer). A picnic table and fire ring was provided at each site. Nice easy road to navigate getting into the campground. Close to Hinckley if you're looking for things to do!

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    Camper-submitted photo from Grand Casino RV Resort
    Oct. 28, 2024

    Grand Casino RV Resort

    best place

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  • TThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Paint Rock Springs Campground — St. Croix State Park
    Oct. 11, 2024

    Paint Rock Springs Campground — St. Croix State Park

    Beautiful, LARGE State Park

    The park is VERY LARGE, 33,000 acres! The prairie was beautiful this fall with all the native grasses and plants.

    There is a flat, brand new 5 mile paved bicycle path that goes from the campground to the beach. Many hiking trails! The trails along the river are beautiful in October.

    The campgrounds, trails, and bathrooms are all well maintained. The men’s bathroom/showers were designed and built well and is very clean. Bath building has a large “family/handicap” bathroom shower room.

    MANY BLACK Squirrels in the park!

  • TThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Moose Lake State Park Campground
    Oct. 7, 2024

    Moose Lake State Park Campground

    Beautiful & Quiet

    Very well laid out campground with large sites. Unbelievable AGATE MUSEUM at the main entrance. Men’s bathroom was very clean and showers worked great. Nice well groomed trails, well maintained campsites and campgrounds. Tall pines trail is beautiful, not real long. Nice picnic area on the trail across the blacktop road.

  • gary W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Isanti County Fairgrounds
    Sep. 8, 2024

    Isanti County Fairgrounds

    Fun at the fairgrounds.

    Very nice clean well kept grounds. Always things going at the fairgrounds,we missed the flea market by 1 day. Great places to eat in the area. We were visiting family nearby and they could come visit us for picnics with no problems and no extra cost. Very friendly grounds keepers. Will be back again when in the area. We had a nice view of the little lake.

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    Camper-submitted photo from Wilderness of MN Campground
    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
    Camper-submitted photo from Minnesota National RV Park
    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.

  • Maggie W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from The Jubilee Homestead
    Aug. 23, 2024

    The Jubilee Homestead

    Lovely place and people!

    We are excited to go back to the Farm! Wonderful atmosphere and if there are any hiccups the hosts are super reasonable and kind, great communication. They gave a warm welcoming and tour right away then left us to our peace. All animals who were out and about were friendly. The grounds were kept very tidy and well put together by any farm standard! I felt very safe letting my 5yr old run around with the other campers and be around the animals.

  • Denny K.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Crosslake Campground
    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

  • 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.

  • Lindsay T.
    Camper-submitted photo from Savanna Portage State Park Campground
    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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    Camper-submitted photo from Rum River State Forest Dispersed
    Jul. 28, 2024

    Rum River State Forest Dispersed

    Secluded, Quiet, Good Cell Coverage, Bugd

    There are many different sites (most just pull offs) in this area! I did see one that was pull through further down game refuge road. The cell service with Verizon is good enough to stream videos and work on your laptop with ease. There aren't too many people in the area, even on a Sunday in July. The bugs are not great but that's just what you're going to get in an area like this one. Overall I would definitely stay here again.

  • David G.
    Camper-submitted photo from Country Camping Tent & RV Park on the Rum River
    Jul. 28, 2024

    Country Camping Tent & RV Park on the Rum River

    Fun place

    The campground is nice and clean. Good size spaces. The tubing is a plus. Had one issue with power dropping so we had to pull the surge protector off the. It was fine. Also very hot and humid so everyone was running AC to the max. Pool was small but nice. Splash pad was even nice for adults I recommend this campground. Key thing is the river is very clean and sandy bottom.

  • Joslyn H.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Sandrock Cliffs — Saint Croix National Scenic Riverway
    Jul. 21, 2024

    Sandrock Cliffs — Saint Croix National Scenic Riverway

    Trashed, No peace or quiet.

    This campsite is about an hour away from where I live. The listing here on The Dyrt seemed promising, and I hoped that by getting out there early I would find a nice spot. I first went to the National Park Service Scenic Riverway Visitor Center in St. Croix Falls to obtain a permit and learned that I don't need one for Sandrock Cliffs, I was already there so I got one anyway. About 40 minutes later I arrived at Sandrock Cliffs. The campsites all have a fire ring and are decently spaced apart, but most of the sites were full of trash and broken tent poles. There was a large group of kids that arrived by canoe/kayak just after I did. Soon the parking lot was also full of cars of some shady looking people who appeared to be looking for a spot to party. The kids seemed to have deterred these people from staying. I set up my camp and started to read a book. The kids began running through my campsite and upset my dog. After 3 times of them running through my campsite I just packed up and went home. Since this spot is accessible by road I'm assuming that its best not to visit in the summer, it seems to be a place that gets abused by the locals as a party area. I may consider visiting again in the fall when it is hopefully less busy.

  • 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.

  • Emelia O.
    Camper-submitted photo from Banning State Park Campground
    Jun. 15, 2024

    Banning State Park Campground

    Average State Park

    Nice campground well maintained. The water and subsequently bathrooms were not available but this information was available ahead of time of the state park website. The vault toilets were in great shape

  • TThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Crow Wing State Park Campground
    Jun. 10, 2024

    Crow Wing State Park Campground

    Beautiful trails, easy to walk

    Nice trails along the Mississippi River, easy to walk, good signage on trails, and good information signs with history of each site along the trail.

    Very Clean men’s bathroom. One shower needs a new shower head.

    Sites 40 to 45 are very nice and secluded. Sites 58 and 59 are prime secluded sites.

  • Teresa T.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Snake River Campground
    Jun. 7, 2024

    Snake River Campground

    I think this place is great

    Friday afternoon 5:00 finished out my work day here. I've had great wireless I'm getting 5G Verizon believe it or not. We're the only ones here it is pretty rustic coming in so if your camper is very sensitive you need to take your time. But the river is going past it's lazy it's quiet I hope it stays quiet all nice and it's $20. Hi Summer might be hot most of the park spots are in the sun but if you had a tent you can find a shady spot down by the river. Their are mosquitoes this year and I don't think the four wheeler trails are highly used I was hoping there would be hiking trails we'll probably just stay one night because the limited walking and I won't go in the high grass with the ticks in the mosquitoes. But it's beautiful I'll upload some pictures in a video.

  • Teresa T.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Father Hennepin State Park Campground
    Jun. 2, 2024

    Father Hennepin State Park Campground

    This place is great

    Smaller campsite with less spaces but right on the waters edge which provides a breeze and keeps the bugs down. Wet spring so Kathoy was terrible but works here. Trails, town which has a grocery store, place to wash cloths and a place to trade out the books I've ready for a new set. Good connectivity so easy to work from with decent bathrooms.



Guide to Isle

Camping near Isle, 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

  • Hiking: Explore the scenic trails at Mille Lacs Kathio State Park. One visitor shared, “The hiking trails in the park are wonderful and there's a lot of history to discover within the park.”
  • Fishing: The lakes around Isle are perfect for fishing. A camper at Father Hennepin State Park mentioned, “We saw an albino deer on the hiking club trail!” which hints at the wildlife you might encounter while fishing.
  • Canoeing: Rent a canoe at Crow Wing State Park and paddle along the Mississippi River. One camper noted, “We rented canoes from the park and did the four-hour canoe ride down the St. Croix River which was super fun.”

What campers like

  • Secluded sites: Campers appreciate the privacy at Savanna Portage State Park. A visitor said, “Lovely sites with plenty of trees so most sites are quite private.”
  • Clean facilities: Many campers enjoy the well-maintained bathrooms. A review for Banning State Park stated, “Clean bathrooms, and friendly at the office.”
  • Wildlife sightings: Campers love the chance to see wildlife. One camper at Wild River State Park mentioned, “We spotted three white-tail deer.”

What you should know

  • Mosquitoes can be a nuisance: Be prepared for bugs, especially in the summer. A camper at Lake Maria State Park warned, “The mosquitos were awful.”
  • Limited amenities: Some campgrounds, like Ann Lake, have few amenities. One review noted, “Camping here is primitive with few amenities.”
  • First-come, first-served: Many sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis. A visitor at Boulder Campground mentioned, “We got there around 10 am on a Friday and there were a couple sites taken but the rest were up for grabs.”

Tips for camping with families

  • Choose family-friendly sites: Look for campgrounds with activities for kids. One camper at Banning State Park said, “Great trails that everyone can enjoy.”
  • Pack bug spray: Mosquitoes can be a problem, so bring plenty of bug spray. A camper at Savanna Portage State Park noted, “Mosquitoes are brutal here.”
  • Plan for activities: Make sure to have a list of activities to keep kids entertained. A visitor at Lake Maria State Park mentioned, “Nice lake to hike down to as well.”

Tips from RVers

  • Check site sizes: Some campgrounds have limited space for larger RVs. A camper at Crow Wing State Park said, “The water was high in iron, but the sites were nice and secluded.”
  • Bring your own water: Some campgrounds may have rusty water. A visitor at Banning State Park advised, “BRING DRINKING WATER! The water is VERY RUSTY!”
  • Be prepared for rough roads: Some campgrounds have bumpy access roads. A camper at Ann Lake mentioned, “The road into the campground was a bit bumpy, take it slow.”

Camping near Isle, Minnesota, offers a variety of experiences for everyone. Whether you're hiking, fishing, or just enjoying the great outdoors, there's something for every camper to enjoy.

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