Top Tent Camping near North Shore, MN

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Best Tent Sites Near North Shore, MN (22)

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258 Reviews of 22 North Shore Campgrounds


  • J
    Camper-submitted photo from Games Lake County Park
    Oct. 14, 2024

    Games Lake County Park

    Great Land, best place to relax and play my fav video game

    Really happy to be able to see some pictures of this lovely place, enjoying with family and pet is one of the most entertaining experience in life. Also have had a good time playing with the D2R items of my favourite video game. Will come back in this zone in the future.

  • SThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Sauk River City Park
    Sep. 21, 2024

    Sauk River City Park

    Lovely, new, accommodations in small town

    Rolled up in the middle of the night. $10 cash in the box for a tent site. Clean bathroom with shower. Felt safe and fell asleep quickly with the sound of the creek next to our site. Would definitely stay again.

  • Maria H.
    Camper-submitted photo from Games Lake County Park
    Aug. 23, 2024

    Games Lake County Park

    Nice Place Very Interesting

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  • SThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Charles Lindbergh State Park
    Aug. 6, 2024

    Charles Lindbergh State Park

    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.

  • Mukesh A.
    Camper-submitted photo from Games Lake County Park
    Aug. 1, 2024

    Games Lake County Park

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  • Clarence C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Alexandria Shooting Park and RV Campground
    Jun. 26, 2024

    Alexandria Shooting Park and RV Campground

    Stayed during State Trap Shoot

    We stayed for a few nights during the State High School Trap Shoot. Crowds were expected and it was a busy area. Surprisingly quiet in the evening given how many people were there. Facilities were clean. Will stay there again for sure.

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

    Crow Wing State Park

    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.

  • K
    Camper-submitted photo from Sauk River City Park
    Jun. 4, 2024

    Sauk River City Park

    Exposed

    We arrived, checked it out and decided to leave. The grassy sites had recently been mowed, but were very muddy and right on top of each other. Lots of people fishing. We just felt exposed. Drive to Birch Lake State Forest instead.

  • Willis M.
    Camper-submitted photo from Lake Carlos State Park
    Jun. 4, 2024

    Lake Carlos State Park

    Bougie "camping". More like a living room with no roof...

    This is a great state park. Group camping comes with its own bathroom building and shelter building with wood stove. The water is quite clean. Also there's even hot water in the bathroom.

  • Emelia O.
    Camper-submitted photo from Crow Wing State Park
    Jun. 1, 2024

    Crow Wing State Park

    Semi Secluded Site

    The campsite was pretty wooded on most sides. I visited in the late spring so there were quite a few mosquitos since the campground is near the river. Bathrooms/showers were cleanish, water was mid from the outdoor taps but not horrible

  • W
    Camper-submitted photo from Games Lake County Park
    May. 21, 2024

    Games Lake County Park

    A great place with numerous facilities

    A great place with numerous facilities, including reliable Wi-Fi  Wave Executor and strong mobile service(Verizon). The office staff is very pleasant, making the experience even more enjoyable.

  • J
    Camper-submitted photo from Games Lake County Park
    Apr. 28, 2024

    Games Lake County Park

    Games Lake County Park Experience!

    Nice to get it here. I know a little bit about this 'Games Lake County Park which is located on the east shore of Games Lake. Basically it is part of the “Norway chain of lakes,” which total 2,800 acres, and provides an excellent fish population. I'm sure that someone will enjoy this place a lot like playing boku casino games.

  • BThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Sauk River City Park
    Apr. 11, 2024

    Sauk River City Park

    Update of website needed

    The linked website says this is a year round park. Called to make sure payment could be done after 5, which is when I found out that it’s in fact not open year round, even without hookups.

  • Brad J.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Sauk River City Park
    Oct. 12, 2023

    Sauk River City Park

    Brand new facilities, beautiful river.

    Very cute friendly town, laundromat within a few blocks away. Shower and bathroom facilities are brand new. Power at each site.

  • Roger B.
    Camper-submitted photo from Alexandria Shooting Park and RV Campground
    Oct. 4, 2023

    Alexandria Shooting Park and RV Campground

    Great place for the night

    Stayed here for one night...All lots, (lots of lots), were level and had water & electric. Super easy check in... Would definitely stay again..

    It is an active gun range so if shooting bothers you, may not be your place..

  • Daniel H.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Charles Lindbergh State Park
    Aug. 19, 2023

    Charles Lindbergh State Park

    Windy roads in but nice wooded sites.

    I stayed here as a boy,  I stayed here with my kids. Now in a Class A RV it was bit tight getting in but still a nice heavily tree canopy.  No room for starlink.  Site are averagely spaced but blocked mostly by brush and trees. Its just minutes seconds from town and has access to the museum and L house across the street.  Lots look like they might be muddy during a rain.  tents would be an issue, though maybe better sites for tents I didn't see.

  • leanne G.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Canary Beach Resort
    Aug. 12, 2023

    Canary Beach Resort

    Beautiful park

    So many activities and clean shower and restrooms. Folks working here we very pleasant and personable. Only 4 stars we we stayed in their overflow which was asked for but it’s down the road outside of the park. It is within walking distance. It’s a little confusing as you park in grass behind some private houses. It was after they close and they left us a map and phone number for the manager if we had any questions.

  • A
    Camper-submitted photo from Oak Ridge Campground — Sibley State Park
    Jul. 31, 2023

    Oak Ridge Campground — Sibley State Park

    Nice campsites, great amenities and beautiful park

    Camped in site 81 in the Oak Ridge campground - this site was big enough for three tents, was nicely shaded and had great access to water and a bathroom w/shower. Was perfect for our group of 4. Saw a polite racoon that wandered into our campsite and then promptly left once we got it in our headlamps, we saw no evidence of its return once we turned in for the night.

    Bugs at the camp site were minimal, a little heavier on the trail but nothing bug spray couldn't handle. Heard sites were very close at Lakeview so chose Oak Ride, but felt they were still pretty close and had many vehicles traveling on the one way drive from 10p until midnight. If you're a light sleeper or early to bed might be a challenge at this state park. 

    It was a short walk to the interpretive center and the Mt Tom trail. Beautiful views of the oak savannahs from the Mt Tom overlook and the big blue stem was just starting to fill out in the surrounding prairies. Swimming at Lake Andrew was fantastic and the beach was full of people enjoying the lake. 

    Overall a great park to spend a weekend at!

  • JoAnn E.
    Camper-submitted photo from Cedar Lake Memorial Park
    Jul. 26, 2023

    Cedar Lake Memorial Park

    Nice relaxing

    We stayed at the campground during the week, it was so relaxing and not a lot of campers out felt like we had the park to ourselves. Had a nice park area with playground, clear lake swimming area. We had a dog with so limited areas that pets can go. It was very enjoyable. Would recommend

  • N
    Camper-submitted photo from St. Cloud-Clearwater RV Park
    Jul. 25, 2023

    St. Cloud-Clearwater RV Park

    If you have children STAY AWAY

    We haven’t met a single person living full time at any site that hasn’t felt like family UNTIL TODAY. This is the face of a little boy who got screamed at by a grown man for riding a bike WE RENTED through a puddle. That’s right he SCREAMED at our five year old and took the bike away because - he’s the owner and he “can talk and act however he wants!” There is so much more to this I’m not even ready to get into but moments before this we got hit with a TERRIBLE storm with nickel to quarter size hail, the hail ended up busting out our roof vent covers and likely will need roof repairs. We came outside to asses damages and instead of the park owner checking on us he belligerently screamed at my children( he seemed drunk to me but that’s just my opinion) This is a screen shot during a recording my husband took for our protection because of how the man was acting. We were only there for a short time and quickly left after this. I didn’t not feel safe and would never stay here!

  • Mark
    Camper-submitted photo from Sinclair Lewis City Campground
    Jun. 25, 2023

    Sinclair Lewis City Campground

    Family friendly

    We are a husband and wife with three kids, ages 14 11 and 10. We are earning our Boy Scouts bicycling merit badge. Direct access to the bike trail, tons to do for the kids when mom and dad were worn out. Bathrooms were beyond clean and modern. Amazing for a city camp. Lake is clean and warm. Perfect 10!!

  • J
    Camper-submitted photo from Green Lake County Park
    Jun. 11, 2023

    Green Lake County Park

    Always an amazing visit

    Hands down my favorite spot to get away from the hectic week of work, parenting duties, and just all together adulting. It is so peaceful and everyone is so respectful, helpful and kind always every time we stay, which is any chance we get. They have the boat, pontoon and other water toy rentals and the gas/store on the premises that accommodates most needs. The deal sealer for me though is the bathroom/ showers are clean and they have cleaners go in and clean 3 times a day. YES COODOS FOR THAT!!! All around amazing, they never disappoint!

  • Scott S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Crow Wing State Park
    Jun. 9, 2023

    Crow Wing State Park

    Great Campsites

    Nice park on the Mississippi and Crow Wing Rivers. The park encompasses the 1850’s town of Crow Wing. Great hiking trails. A lot of mosquitoes. Bring spray.

  • J
    Camper-submitted photo from Birch Lake
    May. 31, 2023

    Birch Lake

    Quiet, peaceful, few people

    Nice we place to get away from people. $17 per night, dry camping. Fire pits.



Guide to North Shore

Camping near North Shore, Minnesota, offers a fantastic escape into nature with beautiful lakes and plenty of outdoor activities. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or an adventure-filled getaway, there are campgrounds that cater to all types of campers.

What to do:

  • Hiking: Explore the scenic trails around the area. Campers at Lake Carlos State Park Campground enjoy easy access to hiking trails, with one reviewer noting, "Very clean restroom/shower house. Level gravel campsite with metal fire ring and table."
  • Swimming: Enjoy a refreshing dip at local beaches. One visitor at Oak Ridge Campground — Sibley State Park mentioned, "Nice beach for swimming. Shower and bathrooms available in the campground."
  • Fishing: Cast a line in nearby lakes. A camper at Sinclair Lewis City Campground shared, "Clean campsites along Sauk Lake. Fishing pier nearby."

What campers like:

  • Clean Facilities: Many campers appreciate well-maintained restrooms and showers. A review from Charles A. Lindbergh State Park Campground states, "Bathroom is older but decent," highlighting the cleanliness.
  • Spacious Sites: Campers enjoy roomy campsites that provide a sense of privacy. One visitor at Crow Wing Lake Campground said, "What a beautiful, peaceful sight in the woods next to the lake."
  • Friendly Staff: Many campgrounds have helpful staff. A camper at St. Cloud Campground & RV Park noted, "The staff was very friendly and helpful."

What you should know:

  • Reservations Required: Some campgrounds, like Lake Carlos State Park Campground, require online reservations. A reviewer mentioned, "Need to reserve online."
  • Seasonal Closures: Be aware of seasonal closures. A camper at Sinclair Lewis City Campground noted, "The office was closed for the season with the water & electric turned off."
  • Bug Spray is Essential: Mosquitoes can be a nuisance, especially in warmer months. One camper at Charles A. Lindbergh State Park Campground warned, "Mosquitos so thick we had to wear nets over our faces."

Tips for camping with families:

  • Playgrounds: Look for campgrounds with kid-friendly amenities. A review from Lake Koronis Regional Park mentions, "Nice playground with swings, close to a larger park near the lake."
  • Family Activities: Choose campgrounds that offer various activities. A family at Oak Ridge Campground — Sibley State Park enjoyed, "Lots of trails, a very nice beach and picnic area."
  • Spacious Sites: Look for campgrounds with ample space for tents and RVs. A camper at Birch Lake appreciated, "Sites are decent sized, but not pull through."

Tips from RVers:

  • Big Rig Friendly: Many campgrounds accommodate larger RVs. A reviewer at Crow Wing Lake Campground mentioned, "RV site had 30amp with FHU’s."
  • Check Hookups: Ensure your chosen campground has the necessary hookups. A camper at Games Lake County Park noted, "Each site has a table and fire pit."
  • Quiet Evenings: Look for campgrounds that offer a peaceful atmosphere. One visitor at Birch Lake said, "Nice quiet little campground."

Camping near North Shore, Minnesota, is a great way to enjoy the outdoors with family and friends. With a variety of campgrounds to choose from, you can find the perfect spot for your next adventure.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Which is the most popular tent campsite near North Shore, MN?

    According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near North Shore, MN is Linwood Resort & Campgrounds with a 4-star rating from 1 review.

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