The Dyrt is here to help plan your best camping near Marine on St. Croix. 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. Search nearby campsites and find top-rated spots from other campers.
$16 - $250 / night
"Location wise the park itself was super convenient - it was close to the cities, we got there in under an hour from where we live (near Chaska)."
"Most sites are relatively secluded, except mine which was kind of wide open and the location of a firewood drop box (74E)."
"Fun to play in the water, go behind the waterfall and a good hike up 200 steps to view the falls from above!"
"Located 5 miles outside of Hudson, Willow Creek State Park is large park with hiking, camp sites, fishing, canoeing, and the waterfall."
$24 - $34 / night
"This is a state park on the Wisconsin side of the St Croix River, which is mirrored by a comparable but smaller state park in Minnesota on the wrst side of the river, both being part of the wild and scenic"
"Now that I live in Minnesota, I find myself frequenting the Taylors Falls side. Here you have the amazing "Pot Holes" from glacial waters and some pretty spectacular rock climbing."
$23 - $80 / night
"For a County Park, Lake Elmo has an impressive list of amenities. Before we even get to the campsite let's mention the filtered swimming pond."
"Lake Elmo County Park in Washington County Minnesota is a great park for families."
$20 - $75 / night
"Kelly's Bar nearby has a great fish fry on Friday.
The campground is neat and well managed."
"It was very easy to find, close to the twin cities, and clean. There was good access to kindling for a fire in the nice fire pit that has a grill."
$35 / night
"Stayed for two nights at a drive-in double site here and found it ideal for autumn camping."
"We stayed in campsite 29 in the drive in campsite over Labor Day weekend."
$30 - $150 / night
"This this is an amazing Campground with two heated pools one up top and one down below they're also campsites located right alongside the river the campground offers tubing disc golf and many other activities"
"Minnesota State Parks have just started to build Yurts for 3 campgrounds around the state; Afton, Cuyuna and Glendalough State Parks."
"It is also next to Afton Ski resort. This park has a lot of beautiful prairie landscape with some temperate forest features. Wildflowers, shrubs, fungi, evergreens, and deciduous trees."
$20 - $32 / night
"Access to lake is great. Firewood at $7 a bundle doesn't burn, it just smokes. I asked for a refund. Buy firewood elsewhere."
"When Rice Creek Campground opens up again in April I'd highly recommend going there if all you want is a simple camping experience to get away from the city grind."
$20 - $110 / night
"The lake is nice. Good luck catching fish though. Bill the manager is a great guy! Definitely ex military veteran!"
"They have a small bar, small trail, fishing dock, swimming beach, boat dock, boat rental, kayak rental, golf cart rental, game room, parks, showers and bathrooms, pavilion."
TravelerAbout a dozen sites with picnic tables on a grassy large circle. About half or more have electric hookups. Toilets are a short walk past the campground entrance.
Scout30' class C motor home. Some overhanging branches on the road in scrape the top and sides. Campsites are nice, mowed, gravel parking. Fire rings and picnic tables at each site. Sites range from open and flat to secluded and a little hilly. Most sites are fairly private and well spaced. Higher elevation sites for air tv reception. 2 bars of 4g service made it a little difficult to pay online over the phone. No reception in lower elevation sites. Pay immediately or the camp host will nag you even if you have to walk to higher elevation to get signal. Very beautiful and lots of deer on the trails.
RangerI stayed here one night while traveling. The bathrooms seemed fire. I could not find a dumper on site. There is a dump station. Plenty of tent only camping areas. All sites require some leveling. Some of the sites have water hookups. Lots of people use the park during the day. It was very quiet at night.
There is a coffee shop about a 20 minute walk from the park. There is a public swimming beach less than a 10 minute walk from the park.
You might be able to get a large rig into the first few spots. But if you try to drive the loop around to the other sites, you might not make it. But I did not have trouble in my 25 foot motor home.
I had great 5G signals from Verizon and T-mobile here.
ScoutChecking was easy with owner on site. A little steep getting up to x Some of the site. Bathroom and shower house were great
RangerLakeside sites are close together, with W/E hookups, but they’re right in the lake with a wonderful view. The facilities are very clean and well-kept. Cannon Falls is a nice town to explore, and it’s close to home and work. Cell service was good also.
ScoutFacilities are great no complains, the beach is a bit over run my goose so is a little dirty, there is a great spot below the dam to cool off if needed.
ScoutThis hidden gem is a PRIVATE RV Park where each lot is individually owned and most owners live South in the winter. Individual owners can rent their lot with restrictions and those rentals are between the owner and the renter. The owners association is not involved in these rentals or the disputes that sometimes arise. That said, we own a riverside lot and absolutely love it here.
GuideStayed here for an overnight stop through MN. Close to downtown which was nice for us coming through. Water fill stations readily available so we loaded up prior to continuing out west. Easy late check in with campsite hosts. Lots of site options from open gield options to pretty tree covered areas. Fire grates and restrooms ava. Your reservation fee does NOT include the daily parks fee of 7 dollars just FYI. Lots of mosquitoes but it's MN so that's to be expected. Close to a top 10 disc golf course if that's your thing (it's ours)
GuideWe stayed at Site 133 and found it to be fairly spacious. One downside was that there’s a trail running just behind the site, and several campers cut through our area to access it, which disrupted the sense of privacy.
While the walk to the running water bathroom was a bit longer than we preferred, the facilities themselves were clean and nicely updated.
There weren’t many mature trees or good spots for hammocking, but the dense sumac in July offered great natural privacy. We also appreciated being in a no-generator loop, which kept things peaceful—though highway noise was noticeable in the evenings.
Overall, a solid site with a few trade-offs.
Camping near Marine on St. Croix, Minnesota, offers a fantastic escape into nature with beautiful parks and campgrounds. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or an adventure-filled getaway, this area has something for everyone.
Camping near Marine on St. Croix, Minnesota, offers a mix of adventure and relaxation. With beautiful parks and a variety of activities, it’s a great spot for families, RVers, and nature lovers alike.
Frequently Asked Questions
According to TheDyrt.com, Marine on St. Croix, MN offers a wide range of camping options, with 125 campgrounds and RV parks near Marine on St. Croix, MN and 4 free dispersed camping spots.
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Marine on St. Croix, MN is William O'Brien State Park Campground with a 4.3-star rating from 39 reviews.
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 4 free dispersed camping spots near Marine on St. Croix, MN.
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 7 parks near Marine on St. Croix, MN that allow camping, notably Eau Galle Lake and Saint Croix National Scenic River.
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