Best RV Parks & Resorts near Ranier, MN
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Best RV Sites Near Ranier, MN (26)
1. Arnold's Campground
International Falls, Minnesota5 Reviews•2 Photos•4 Saves- Pets
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2. Headquarters RV Park
Crane Lake, Minnesota6 Reviews•31 Photos•36 SavesHeadquarters RV Park is located near Voyagers National Park and in the heart of the Voyager Country ATV trail system. We are a quiet, family owned, pet friendly RV Park. Our address is 7070 Crane Lake Road in Crane Lake Minnesota. You can drive your ATV from our place to the ATV trails. We have some walking tails in the park as well as trails you can take your pets on. There is a playground, horseshoe pit as well as a place to play bocce ball.
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$45 - $60 / night
3. The Pines of Kabetogama Resort
Voyageurs National Park, Minnesota7 Reviews•24 Photos•57 SavesPlan your escape to The Pines of Kabetogama Resort. An impressive expanse of the Northwoods with an exquisite collection of recently remodeled cabins and spacious RV campsites nestled in the towering pines on the shoreline of Lake Kabetogama. Owned by world travelers dedicated to showcasing Voyageurs National Park and surrounding waterways.
At The Pines of Kabetogama Resort, we are committed to showcasing the beautiful “land of sky blue water”. The Pines of Kabetogama Resort is proud to be featured in “Where Should We Camp Next? A 50-State Guide to Amazing Campgrounds and Other Unique Accommodations’’. The author selected our resort as "Best in State" in Minnesota, and we received their "Glamping" badge for our luxury accommodations. In addition The Pines of Kabetogama has been named the Best Place Stay in Minnesota with Your RV by MSN.com!
Choose from six well-appointed cabins perfect for enjoying the National Park and vast waterways. Interiors are impeccably decorated in Northwoods’ theme with local knotty pine and granite. No need to sacrifice luxury at the lake: housekeeping; high-quality linens and towels are included; luxurious sundries; Keurig Coffee machine; high definition LED television with Direct TV satellite connection; complimentary Wi-Fi; and outdoor dining table and chairs on the large deck with charcoal grill. All cabins are air-conditioned, and there is an onsite coin-operated laundry facility.
Large RV sites are located throughout the 54-acre estate. Several sites have a breathtaking view of Lake Kabetogama. RV sites have 30 & 50 amp electric, water, and sewer hook-ups, and complimentary Wi-Fi. There is a new restroom/shower facility, coin-operated laundry located on lake level, and there is also a small general store. We do offer golf cart rentals or take pleasure in our many walking trails.
Our marina offers dock space, gas, ice, and live bait. Electric and water connections are also available at the dock. There is a designated area for fish cleaning. Boat rentals are available to resort guests: Pontoon, Lund fishing, kayaks, and paddleboards. Our angler’s retreat, located on the shore of Lake Kabetogama, accesses the historical chain of lakes – including Namakan, Sand Point, Rainy and Crane Lakes, Sullivan’s Bay, and Ash River. Our resort offers incredible fishing, including but not limited to walleye, sauger, northern, largemouth and smallmouth bass, and crappie.
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6. Big Falls City
Bigfork, Minnesota7 Reviews•12 Photos•18 Saves- Pets
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- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
$20 - $30 / night
7. Echo Lake (minn)
Crane Lake, Minnesota6 Reviews•17 Photos•93 SavesOverview
Echo Lake is located on the west end of the Echo Trail, a remote country road that traverses through the heart of the Western Superior National Forest. This quiet campground, where the sounds of birds and the wind are often heard, is a peaceful alternative to the hustle and bustle of the area's resort scene. A variety of campsites, activities and amenities offer a comfortable stay for RV, trailer and tent campers. Superior National Forest, located in northeastern Minnesota's arrowhead region, is comprised of three million acres. The forest spans 150 miles along the United States-Canada border. Visitors can find recreation opportunities year-round, including travel in the famous Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.
Recreation
Echo Lake is a popular fishing spot for walleye, northern pike, panfish, black crappie, white sucker and yellow perch also living in the lake. The surrounding national forest offers a wide variety of recreational opportunities, including hiking in secluded woodlands and canoeing in pristine lakes and rivers. View recreation guides and maps of hiking trails and canoe routes in the national forest.
Natural Features
This campground is on the south shore of the 1,222-acre Echo Lake and is surrounded by a mix of aspen, balsam, spruce, maple and pine trees, which provide ample shade.
Nearby Attractions
Possible day trips from the campground include Voyageurs National Park, Crane Lake, Vermillion Falls, Echo Lake Trail (1.5 miles) and Echo Lake Hunters Walking Trail (10 miles). Numerous outdoor recreation opportunities lie within Superior National Forest's 77 lake accesses, 13 fishing piers, 10 swimming beaches and 22 picnic areas. The forest is also home to three scenic byways and the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. Additional sites of interest
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$12 - $20 / night
8. Boondocks
Voyageurs National Park, Minnesota2 Reviews•3 Photos•6 Saves- Pets
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- Reservable
- ADA Access
$35 / night
9. Arrowhead Lodge
Voyageurs National Park, Minnesota1 Review•29 Photos•4 Saves- Pets
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- Reservable
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$39 / night
10. Rainy Lake Group Campsite
Voyageurs National Park, Minnesota1 Review•7 Photos•9 SavesRainy Lake Group Campsite is located on the shores of its beautiful namesake lake in Voyageurs National Park in northern Minnesota. Voyageurs is a mosaic of land and water, an environment of great beauty, exceptional natural and cultural resources and abundant recreational opportunities. The parks complex system of waterways includes an important segment of the transcontinental highway traversed by French-Canadian voyageurs during the late 1700s and early 1800s. Visitors must park their car and take to the water to fully experience the lakes, islands, and shorelines of the park. Today, motorboats, houseboats, canoes, and kayaks are all used here. Natural Features: Voyageurs is a place where the southern tip of the boreal forest meets and mixes with the northern edge of the hardwood forest. The area is comprised of fire-dependent forests, hardwood forests, peat lands, fens, marshes, rocky outcrops and lakeshore environments. The rocks of Voyageurs tell a great story of mountain building, volcanic activity and glaciation. In fact, the rocks in the park are some of the oldest exposed rock in the world. Wildlife is abundant in the region. Eastern timber wolves, bald eagles, moose and black bears can be seen in the park. Recreation: Exploring Voyageurs extensive waterways is the parks most popular activity. Visitors enjoy canoeing, kayaking, sailing, boating and water skiing. The park boasts numerous hiking trails ranging in length from a short, 1/4-mile loop to an all-day, 9.5 mile trek. Guided boat tours and naturalist programs are offered in the park during the summer months, primarily June through August. Programs take place throughout the park, departing from the Rainy Lake and Kabetogama Lake Visitor Centers. Facilities: This peaceful group campsite can be reached by boat only, and is 9 miles from the Rainy Lake Visitor Center by boat. This site is accessible and a wheelchair lift is available upon request. Within the facility are picnic tables, 2 fire rings, 7 tent pads, 4 food storage lockers, a vault toilet and dock space for 8-10 boats. ACTIVITIES Boating: Kayaking Historic & Cultural Site: Cultural Activities Interpretive Programs: Educational Programs Fishing Hiking Water Sports: Water Skiing Wildlife Viewing Swimming Site
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Recent RV Reviews in Ranier
72 Reviews of 26 Ranier Campgrounds
Tori K.
Legend
Woodenfrog Campground
Quiet and stunning
no showers. Outhouses and potable water spickets throughout the campground. All sites are offered on a first come first served basis and the entrance has envelopes to pay by check or you can pay online at your arrival. Sites that are occupied will have a small white card clipped to the site number marker sign, just pick an open one, pay, and fill our your place holder card. Fire ring and picnic table at each site. Most were flat, but some were a little hilly. Might be harder to navigate the roads in the campground and back in if you have a larger rig.
Amy S.
ScoutWoodenfrog Campground
Beautiful and safe campground
Stayed here for 2 nights after season in early October. There were plenty of spots and the vault toilets are clean and accessible. There are multiple trails and some beautiful vistas. The water was turned off for the season but there were multiple access points for the time of year when it is turned on. It’s quite close to the southern visitor centers of voyageurs, about 1 hour from rainy lake visitor center. Very easily accessible. As a solo female traveler I felt very safe. Definitely would recommend. No other facilities available other than vault toilets though so come prepared to not shower!
- KKristenScout
The Pines of Kabetogama Resort
Beautiful RV Resort
Beautiful location right on Lake Kabetogama. Lake views and full hookups. Prettier than pictures show.
- sshannonScout
Kab-Ash Trail Dispersed Campsites
Quiet and secluded
Maybe 3 sites. Right off main road. Close to Ash River Visitor Center.
- Douglas O.Scout
Aspen Resort & Campground
Nice location
Camp ground right on a large lake, family owned and well maintained.
- MMariajesserene A.Scout
Pine Acres Resort and Campground
MUST STAY LOCATION
Great primitive campsite to hit on the way to Voyaguers National Park. Everyone says stay at Woodenfrog or Ash because it’s close to the park but those parks are very primitive. If you do not have a portable shower or don’t mind using a “hole-on-the-ground” toilet then Pine Acres is a great primitive campsite. There are portable potty’s around the campsite, out houses but they also have full functioning bathrooms and showers. There is a train that goes through across the lake but it stops around 10pm so horns aren’t going off while you’re sleeping. Wonderful staff very friendly. My go-to-place when I come back up here.
- CCraig S.
Traveler
Ash River Campground
Good one nite site
This is a grass surface campground. Suited for car camping, smaller trailers & 25’ RV’s. Sites have picnic table & fire pit and an outhouse on site.
Teresa T.
Ranger
Franz Jevne State Park Campground
Adorable
I kind of got to talk out of coming to this park and I wish I hadn't. I think it's great. The campsites are private. You have great cell phone service so you could work from here. And there's more trails than it implies if you just look at the maps, online. The river is flowing very, very fast, so no paddling around on it today, but during a lower summer, I think you could paddle across to canada. So yeah, it's a lot more interesting of a park than was implied.
Fred S.LegendWoodenfrog Campground
Primitive Camping in State Forest
Camped here Oct 18-19, 2023 at site 43. Large primitive state forest campground. There were very few campers here during our stay. Our site, as well as others, was large and wooded. Spacing and privacy between sites were quite good. The site was level with a dirt/gravel surface. Site had metal fire ring and table. A nice patch of woods behind our site. Clean vault toilet a short walk away. Short trail to lake and boat dock nearby. Did not see a camp host. Hiking trail along lake was really nice. Really loved camping here.
- Fred S.Legend
Franz Jevne State Park Campground
Primitive Camping along the Border
Camped here on Oct 17, 2023. Small wooded state park campground along the Rainy River and the Canadian border. Sites were back-in and had tent pads. I don't recommend anything larger than a truck camper. Some sites were small and not level. Campground host was friendly and helpful. Some hiking trails. Fished on the Rainy River and caught a northern pike. Hand water pump. Clean vault toilet with tp. Our site had a covered picnic table, lattern pole and metal fire ring. The site was wedged inside the gravel campground loop road. I really liked this campground.
Roger W.LegendWoodenfrog Campground
Wooded with lake views
Woodenfrog MN State Forest: (Scale 1- bad, 5-Very good (70 yr olds in 17’ trailer) Overall Rating: 4.5 Price 2023: $17 Usage during visit: 50 - 70% Site Privacy: Very private sites are offered Site Spacing: Most are very good Site surface: lightly graveled Reservations: No. First come, first serve Campground Noise: Some inconsiderate groups here during part of our time. I think the hosts were on top of this. Road Noise: None Through Traffic in campground: No Electric Hookup: No Sewer Hookup: No Dump Station: No Potable Water Available: Yes, scattered spigots . Generators: Allowed Bathroom: Pit toilet, moderately maintained. Showers: Out of luck here . Pull Throughs: Most, if not all are back ins. Cell Service (AT&T): Good Setting: Densely wooded
Weather: Hot and humid, bearable Dfor with screened shelter Bugs: Mosquitoes. Solar: No, forest is too dense. Host: Yes, but never saw them. Rig size: 25, is about the largest I saw. The sites are large enough for a large RV, but driving through the campground may be the issue. If you have a large rig, check the website. No problem with our 17’ trailer.
Sites: 30 to 41 contain sites with a lake view. They are less private than others. A short trail between sites 39 and 41 lead to the boat dock pictured below.
Bob M.RangerThe Pines of Kabetogama Resort
Nicest in the Area
Pricey @$95/night but great location for Voyageurs NP. Staff very helpful. Truly a scenic & peaceful area. Hire a guide to boat you around, it's worth it.
- JJoshua M.Scout
Boondocks
Beautiful New RV Campground
Brand new, well designed RV Campground next to Boondocks Bar & Grill. They have 21 spaces, 50/30 amp electric only sites. Sites 1-14 are good for big rigs. Management is fantastic, we really enjoyed the park and the restaurant. Will come back here in the future.
Scott S.
GuideWoodenfrog Campground
Another Great State Forest Campground
This campground is located just outside Voyageurs National Park on Lake Kabatoga. This is a primitive campground with pit toilets and water. Sites are mostly private with some having a view of the lake. Since most of Voyageurs is a water based park this is a great choice is you done have a boat. A lot of mosquitoes in July.
- Mary D.Guide
Big Falls City
Hidden gem
Wanted a place with hookups close to Voyageurs. This place was great. One of the most beautiful rivers and falls we’ve seen running right beside the campground. New bathhouse with individual showers. Well-maintained and level sites. Really quiet. Camp host was friendly and helpful. Stayed two nights. Bugs are crazy, but then again, where in Northern Minnesota are they not. Super affordable for the location. Just breathtaking.
- RRoseTraveler
Boondocks
Our go to campground for Voyageurs NP
We loved this campground, It is beside the Boondocks Bar and Grill and is owned by the same people. Dez and Kirk were the consummate hosts, friendly and so nice, we could not have asked for better. We cold called them last minute in late April, most of the other campgrounds were not open for the season, but they welcomed us, which saved our butts because we literally would have had to drive hours and completely redo our itinerary. The Bar and Grill is next door and has great food, awesome drinks, friendly locals and bingo on Thursday nights. The campground is easily accessible and the sites are not difficulty to back into, all were graveled and we had minimal leveling, even with the water and mud. I think there are at least 1 or 2 pull throughs but due to the snow and standing water we parked in site #2. They have 30 and 50 amp, potable water (wasn't on throughout the park when we were there due to the weather) and a dump site at the exit. They are pet friendly and there are areas for walking leashed pets behind the park. It is conveniently right off the highway and we did not even notice any traffic noises in the evening. International Falls is approx 20 minutes away, with shopping, laundromat and the Canadian Border. Voyageurs NP, Rainy Lake Visitor Center is approx 30 min. This is now our go to campground when we visit Voyageurs NP.
Lesley R.Legend
Rainy Lake Group Campsite
Best Views Ever
Kayaking, sunsets, stunning natural beauty. Excellent way to spend five days with close friends, especially at these prices. Playing cards around the fire, homemade granola and bladders of wine. We were the loudness things around. Five stars.
- Scott M.Legend
Echo Lake Campground
Nothing Fancy look on
Simple, smaller campground but worth the moments. It is pretty quiet minus the generators. It had a very nice beach but didn't really explore to much as this was just a stopping point for us. Flies and Mosquitos were bad but eventually left us alone.
Whistle P.GuideThe Pines of Kabetogama Resort
This place is overpriced
GETTING UP TO THE CLIFF: reviews talk about how nice it is that they greet you and show you to your site in a golf cart. This is because there’s one giant hill to go in or out and they’re mitigating problems.
LOCATION: if your intent is spend all day on the lake boating, fishing and swimming - then return to your camper to eat and spend time with your family, then this place is great. If you desire any other activities that are not lake related (local attractions, breweries, dog parks, hikes) then this place feels a little isolated.
VALUE: If you don’t get the preferred lake view spots, staying on the Cliffside is not worth it. While you can see the lake (through other spots) there are very few trees and some of the fire pits are right on the road. It’s a cliff top parking lot. Maybe if we stayed in the Standard Lake Level RV Site with the docks and grassy area it would’ve been better.
BATHROOMS: A lot of people rave about the bathrooms. Maybe this is for the cabins? The cliffside bathrooms are a trailer restroom, so they’re just like the ones in your camper. Small and easily clogged. The restrooms on lake level have regular toilets but the showers are just as small. Don’t try to bend over.
STAFF: the staff are super nice and help with everything.
Aliza N.LegendWoodenfrog Campground
Great minimal state forest campground
Firstly know that wooden frog is a pretty minimal campground. It is a very typical state forest campground but there are a few sites in the back of the loop (38, 36, 33) that are really nice with lake views and little paths to the water. All sites have a picnic table and a fire ring. Some are not very level and some are TINY so choose carefully. 17$/night. Put toilets and water are available as well. Great jump off point for getting on the water in Voyageur. Several canoe/kayak rental places in the area as well. Lots of deer around, walking right thru our site.
- kkarlGuide
The Pines of Kabetogama Resort
Highly Recommend
Very nice RV resort. Beautiful views of lake at cliff sites. Clean,roomy bathrooms. Good wifi service.
- kkarlGuide
Franz Jevne State Park Campground
Beautiful
Nice, paeceful campground along Rainy River. Small Rvs can navigate also several nice walk in tent sites on river. 2 sites with electric. All sites first come.
James S.Guide
Headquarters RV Park
Beautiful place
Beautiful place. Full hookups. No bathrooms or showers.
rachel B.Traveler
Echo Lake (minn)
Chill, with sawmill alarm
Campsite was beautiful, would recommend going to a site further from the sawmill, it can be quite loud in the AM. But honestly? Excellent alarm for a summer sunrise.
- EElainaTraveler
Woodenfrog Campground
Amazing campsite!
This site is a bit out of the way and private, though a bit of a walk to water and toilet. It has a BEAUTIFUL mossy area behind the campsite that was great to explore with my 8 yo.
Duncan G.LegendWoodenfrog Campground
Closest to Backpacking Yet!
This is a primitive campsite nestled into the boreal forest of Voyageurs NP. Great spacing and a lot of privacy. It is June and at most there are 15 campsites occupied. Mother nature also does a wonderful job with landscape architecture as usual. There are potable water sources and vault toilets(outhouses) conveniently dispersed throughout the campground– nice touch. The sites themselves have not been well maintained. They are definitely on the rustic side!
I managed to find one(#58) with a view to the northern sky so I could use Starlink. There is also a 3-bar Verizon LTE signal– surprising. As a full-timer, these things are important. There is convenient access to water and a boat ramp in the day use area. There is a lot of damage from floods some weeks ago and some of the roads and sites are not accessible. In general, it does not appear that the state puts much effort into maintenance and repair of this gem. There was no dumpsite :-(
- Duncan G.Legend
Cabin O' Pines Resort
Very Pretty Place On Pelican Lake
A really nice place with lots of fun stuff do to right in the campground including a beach and boat ramp on Pelican Lake. There is a nice playground area for kids. The place caters mostly to seasonal folks more than overnight roadies. I stumbled on it by accident when I was heading to Voyageurs NP but just wanted to get off the road for the night.
Some of the seasonal sites have extensive decking and screened porches. The sites for the temp folks had full hookups but were gravel that was not well maintained and not level. The bathrooms were ok, maybe a C+. There was no soap at the men’s bathroom sink. There are only six daily/weekly RV/tent sites. The rest are seasonal rentals. It got 4 stars instead of 3 because it is so pretty and peaceful.
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