Best Tent Camping near Prior Lake, MN

Whether you're an RVer or tent camper, Prior Lake, MN is a great place to post up for the weekend—or longer. Enjoy the scenic camping, fun activities, and sights and sounds of Prior Lake. Find the best campgrounds near Prior Lake, plus reviews and photos from other campers like you.

Best Tent Sites Near Prior Lake, Minnesota (16)

    1. Tony’s Backyard

    1 Review
    Bloomington, MN
    12 miles
    +1 (612) 751-0908

    $45 - $60 / night

    "Tony's Backyard is new to the Dyrt and looking to share a camping spot with others.  Check them out and share your experience on the Dyrt!"

    2. Nerstrand Big Woods State Park Campground

    33 Reviews
    Nerstrand, MN
    31 miles
    Website
    +1 (507) 333-4840

    "It's just a bit of a walk from the main campground and opposite of some very beautiful walk-in sites. The group campground has an open space to play games as well as wooded areas all around."

    "There are four “walk in” sites, and you can see one another from all of them. Sites 1 and 3 require a walk about three car lengths to the tent pad, and 4 is not much farther."

    3. Afton State Park Campground

    36 Reviews
    Denmark, MN
    33 miles
    Website
    +1 (651) 436-5391

    "Backpacking to the top hill sites has gotten easier as the park has curved the new wide groomed and wood chipped trail to spiral around the hill instead of a straight climb."

    "We did the backpack site so you hike in almost a mile and you go up on the ridge that's open in the middle but each site is heavily forested and some overlook the river."

    4. Camp Sacajawea Retreat Center

    2 Reviews
    Apple Valley, MN
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (952) 891-7000

    $50 / night

    5. Lake Maria State Park Campground

    33 Reviews
    Silver Creek, MN
    47 miles
    Website
    +1 (763) 878-2325

    "Campsite included: 2 tent pads, a few areas to hammock, fire ring w/large grill, small bench, picnic table, bear box and latrine.

    I don’t think I would change a thing about the campsite."

    "Backpack sites only. Love this park as it offers many backpacking sites with some being very short hikes in and some being longer hikes. Some are lake front and some are more woodsy sites."

    6. Lake Rebecca Park Reserve

    3 Reviews
    Rockford, MN
    28 miles
    Website

    "This newly developed trail is 13.25 miles long, so a nice option close to the city for those who are inclined to adventurous biking. Different loops are available for varying skill levels. "

    "Great for birding and walking trails! One of my favorite places to go near home😁"

    8. Cannon River Wilderness Area

    2 Reviews
    Faribault, MN
    27 miles
    Website

    "We found a site tucked away from people which is what we like. We set up hammocks right next to the river."

    9. Roberds Lake Resort and Campground

    1 Review
    Faribault, MN
    28 miles
    Website
    +1 (507) 332-8978

    10. Crow Hassan Park Reserve

    3 Reviews
    St. Michael, MN
    33 miles
    Website

    $15 / night

    "During these COVID times everyone wants to get out and about more, which means that the main parking lot for the park that used to be mostly designated for horse trailer parking is now overrun with family"

    "Do a 180 on the trail and she is happy to trot away from the trailer."

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Which is the most popular tent campsite near Prior Lake, MN?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Prior Lake, MN is Tony’s Backyard with a 5-star rating from 1 review.

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