Best Tent Camping near Midway, MN

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Best Tent Sites Near Midway, MN (28)

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256 Reviews of 28 Midway Campgrounds


  • MThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Bear Den Landing Canoe Camp
    Aug. 30, 2024

    Bear Den Landing Canoe Camp

    Hidden spots a plenty along road

    The coordinates go to bear landing boat ramp culdesac. Nice views and about one good spot there, but may have someone pulling up to check out if the spot is taken or fish or use ramp. But it was a Fri night for me and just one car of two hunters came checking the spot for birds then left after a few minutes. Calm quiet crisp late Aug night. I honestly recommend take the first spot on right after turn in from main road its about 100 yards from main road. Its private there or theres other small dirt openings along road while going toward culdesac. Obviously if you go to far off bear landing rd you may hit on private property though so watch for signs.

  • MThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Grant Creek Horse Camp
    Aug. 29, 2024

    Grant Creek Horse Camp

    A nice camp depending on timing

    A free county camp very well maintained grass with nice toilet, clean well water, firepit, benches all well cared for. I was alone all day mid week in summer until a big rig pulled up at 10pm and took half the other spots about a dozen horses. It seemed cool for one night as a tenter but a clicky type of horse owners environment where they may not want folks without horses. A nice creek near by with space and a interesting place for my dogs to soak in all the smells even if its just one night.

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    Camper-submitted photo from Vagabond Village Campground
    Aug. 24, 2024

    Vagabond Village Campground

    Clean, lots to do

    Lots of amenities, $60+ /night, guest fees. More open with less “trees and camping” feel so not for everyone but we liked it.

  • Micheal S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Lake Bemidji State Park Campground
    Aug. 21, 2024

    Lake Bemidji State Park Campground

    Nice State Park

    This was an overnight stopover our way west. The site was spacious compared to some state parks. There were plenty of trees and a bit of terrain changes that made them more appealing. The lake was large and inviting (except for current swimmer's itch breakout). The bathrooms and showers were clean and the park staff was pleasant.

  • Andrew F.
    Camper-submitted photo from Heiberg Park
    Aug. 17, 2024

    Heiberg Park

    Clean, quiet, well maintained

    Heiberg Park near Twin Valley, Minnesota, is a gem for anyone seeking a peaceful and well-maintained spot to unwind. The park offers a few modern pieces of playground equipment, making it a great place for families with children. 

    One of its highlights is the serene stream that runs through the park, adding to its tranquil atmosphere. The park also has a picnic shelter that’s perfect for gatherings; it’s just a roofed area without walls, designed to provide shade for those enjoying a meal outdoors. The lawn is always kept in top shape, with the grass trimmed neatly, and you’ll rarely, if ever, find trash littering the ground, which speaks volumes about the care taken to maintain this space. 

    For those interested in fishing, the park borders the Wild Rice River, and while some have good luck with their catch, my experience hasn’t been as successful—but that hasn’t diminished my enjoyment of the setting. 

    The park is a quiet retreat, perfect for anyone looking to escape the hustle and bustle for a while. Whether you’re there for a picnic, some playtime with the kids, or just to enjoy the outdoors, Heiberg Park is a lovely choice.

  • Bjoern C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Camp Itasca
    Aug. 7, 2024

    Camp Itasca

    Nice place to explore itasca state park

    The primitive campsites were very spaces but surrounded by poison ivy. An outhouse was nearby and water accesses well. Shows were clean and staff extremely friendly.

  • MThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Breeze Campgrounds
    Aug. 3, 2024

    Breeze Campgrounds

    Great place!

    We were scheduled for 5 nights, but extended to 8 because it was such a great spot. Don and his wife were very nice, and super helpful. We checked in late, and Don even helped us set up camp. Nice pool too. Showers and bathrooms are very clean. Laundry is nice. Highly recommend if you can snag a spot.

  • SThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Gulch Lake
    Aug. 3, 2024

    Gulch Lake

    Not thrilled with this spot

    This campsite was a bit confusing for me to find and I still wonder if I’m at the right place. It’d be a peaceful night if it weren’t for the generator running all night across from me 😤 The mosquitoes are terrible, but that’s expected. I also thought it’d be on the water but it’s not… The road can also be pretty tough so be prepared if your pulling a trailer. I don’t think this was what I expected

  • HThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from DeSoto Lake Backpacking Sites — Itasca State Park
    Jul. 29, 2024

    DeSoto Lake Backpacking Sites — Itasca State Park

    Great hike-in sites

    I recently camped at BP4, on Desoto Lake. They have maybe recently added bear boxes to these two sites (3&4), I didn't see that mentioned in any reviews or the MN park website. The trail was a bit swampy and horrible with mosquitoes but the camp sites themselves were not bad at all. A very nice spot, secluded and beautiful.

  • Elizabeth D.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Long Lake County Campground
    Jun. 29, 2024

    Long Lake County Campground

    Beautiful Area

    This will be our 4th time up here. Great Place to stay at. Lake is beautiful and good fishing. Has a boat dock and parking. Site we were in is kinda smaller but we made it work. Facilities are clean and well taken care of.

  • Diane R.
    Camper-submitted photo from Deer Park Lake Backcountry Campsite — Itasca State Park
    Jun. 14, 2024

    Deer Park Lake Backcountry Campsite — Itasca State Park

    Remote, beautiful, trumpeter swans, loons and beavers!

    I stayed for 2 nights.  it was beautiful and serene.  There is a bear box which was helpful to store food and supplies since I was Hammocking.  Great trees for Hammock.  I was also able to get internet so I was able to see a big storm coming.  The birds and insects were suddenly silent and the clouds came in fast.  I was able to check weather apps and go to the shelter a mile toward the parking lot and wait out the storm.

  • TThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Bear Paw Campground — Itasca State Park
    Jun. 6, 2024

    Bear Paw Campground — Itasca State Park

    Beautiful LARGE State Park

    Many bike and walking/hiking trails. Well maintained park. Many Campsites are level and we just backed in and set up.

    Men’s bathroom is cleaned twice a day! Showers are clean and water is hot!

    Drinking water is good.

    Great trails to hike. Super nice Visitors Center with great interactive displays to learn about the park.

    View from the fire tower is spectacular! Beautiful wild flowers blooming along the trails. Took many pictures of loons on Mary’s lake.

  • Teresa T.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Lake Bemidji State Park Campground
    May. 28, 2024

    Lake Bemidji State Park Campground

    Great park

    There are a lot of sites and some are relatively close together. A number of them require quite a bit of leveling if you're coming with a camper. The lake is beautiful you can actually walk on the trail down to a relatively nice restaurant for dinner. Well the park was full when we were there it didn't feel packed it was very pretty.

  • Fred S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Hungry Man Forest Campground
    May. 21, 2024

    Hungry Man Forest Campground

    Lakeside Primitive Camping

    Camped at site #7 on Oct 10-11, 2023. Beautiful wooded state forest campground along Hungry Man Lakes. I was able to bank fish right from the campsite. Dirt surface campsite with table and metal fire ring. Trash containers along campground road. Two clean vault toilets with tp & air freshener. Two hand water pumps. Some sites are not level; #7 was level and pretty large. The campground can accomodate a truck camper and smaller; would not recommend larger rigs. A gravel road looped through the campground, offering a pleasant walk through the pine forest. Can not reserve a site here. Had to use the Yodel app to pay. Loved camping here.

  • Tori K.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Gulch Lake
    Mar. 31, 2024

    Gulch Lake

    Views, water access

    Great views here! Stayed right next to the lake! Had easy access for kayaking and had a fun girls weekend! Site 7 was a short hike in from the parking lot and the site was large enough for multiple tents. We had a 3p and 2p backpacking tent. Picnic table and fire ring provided at the site. There is a self pay station and the rates were pretty cheap! we enjoyed a rainy weekend and were even able to rig up an awning with some dead branches in our site and extra rope we brought to help us keep dry. Great location for water access. we had an inflatable kayak, traditional kayak, and inflatable paddleboard between the three of us!

  • MickandKarla W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Buffalo River State Park Campground
    Oct. 15, 2023

    Buffalo River State Park Campground

    Nice Little State Park

    This campground(CG) was easy to find. Because it was a Tuesday during the off-season, the check-in gate was not open, so we proceeded back to site 24, which was electric only(50/30/20 AMP) for our two-night stay. This small state park has many trees, but with the road being wide enough, the trees weren't in the way, and with no ditch this was an easy back-in. The sites here are also nicely spaced. A park ranger came by later and gave us our post and vehicle tags. There was highway and train noise. There are mature trees in the CG, but we were able to get enough north sky for Starlink. On Verizon, we got 3 bars. There is potable water at the dump station, which is at the park entrance. The shower/restroom facility was in good shape and clean. We enjoyed the trails, some interpretative, around this state park. As the nights were cooler, we opened our bedroom windows and noticed that trains ran almost continuously through the night. Overall, we had a good visit and would consider staying here again.

  • Laura M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Buffalo River State Park Campground
    Oct. 5, 2023

    Buffalo River State Park Campground

    Everything you need

    Good state park campground with everything you need. You can make your reservations online once you get there, and it’s nice because there’s no online transaction fee. But watch out that you pay the $7 daily state park entry fee as well as the camping fee, because otherwise you'll get a friendly visit from a ranger! 

     There are two loops, one slightly larger one with 50 and 30 amp power (no water or sewer) for $34, and one smaller one with no power for $24. We stayed in a power site because we couldn’t handle the heat anymore, otherwise the smaller one looked a little nicer and quieter and we would have stayed there. 

    Showers were nice and clean and free. Bathrooms were nice. 

    Very nice walking trails all around the campground and throughout the park as a whole. Trash dumpsters here as well as an assortment of segregated recycle bins. Good cell reception with Verizon and ATT. Firewood available at office for $8 and ice for $3. 

    Group camp is off from the main campground a ways, but connected via a little walking trail. There is a dump station and potable water fill at the campground exit. 

    No drinking allowed at any Minnesota State Park campground!

  • Teresa T.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Hungry Man Forest Campground
    Oct. 1, 2023

    Hungry Man Forest Campground

    Nice campground

    Tall trees and beautiful clear water with a dock. Looks like a great lake for a canoe. I also noted that I have terrific cell reception and could work here which would be great. Close to Itasca which was crazy with leaf peepers and yet, here it was quiet.

  • Jane T.
    Camper-submitted photo from Lake Bemidji State Park Campground
    Aug. 23, 2023

    Lake Bemidji State Park Campground

    Cabin

    I stay at Cabin, it's is nice. Got heater, electric , ac, fans, light, water pump nearby, outback toilet near too, ranger is friendly and helpful, have picnic table, fire pit , bugs not too badly. I'll come back to that cabin

  • Alexis R.
    Camper-submitted photo from The Wilds Resort & Campground
    Aug. 3, 2023

    The Wilds Resort & Campground

    such a pretty area with awesome staff!

    Basically have a 24/7 help number, always ready to answer questions, the cutest little gift shop,,,ice cream!! it was perfect and we only stayed a night!!

  • Kristi D.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Buffalo River State Park Campground
    Jul. 7, 2023

    Buffalo River State Park Campground

    Lovely campground

    Nice and clean campground with the best bathrooms we have been too...

    good trail system with a walk through the prairie and/or by the river..the weather was perfect when we came, 75 and a breeze...

    We had an incident with our cat. Cat got loose and everyone worked as a team to get him found. People were walking and looking for him. Posters went up around the grounds. We left our # with two campgrounds and as soon as they saw him 8 hours after he went missing, they called us and kept him contained. We appreciate everyone and their kind acts...



Guide to Midway

Tent camping near Midway, Minnesota offers a chance to immerse yourself in nature while enjoying a variety of scenic locations and amenities.

Tips for tent camping near Midway

  • The Gardner Lake Campsite is a great choice for those seeking a quiet retreat, featuring a fire pit and clear water, perfect for a peaceful camping experience.
  • For a more spacious option, consider the Old Headquarters Campsite, which accommodates small groups and offers plenty of trees for hammock camping.
  • If you're looking for a site with easy access to water, the Flooded Woods Campsite provides a lovely view and is just a short walk from the trail.

Local attractions for tent campers

Tent camping features to enjoy

  • At the Cedar Crest Resort, campers can enjoy beautiful views and a cooler climate, making it a refreshing getaway from the city.
  • The Spring Lake Park features drinking water and is ideal for families looking for a convenient camping experience with easy access to recreational activities.
  • For a rustic experience, the Stumphges Rapids Landing provides a primitive campsite along the Mississippi Headwaters Water Trail, perfect for those who appreciate solitude and natural beauty.

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    According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Midway, MN is Cedar Crest Resort with a 5-star rating from 1 review.

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