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Best Campgrounds near Vermillion, MN

690 Reviews

Camping opportunities around Vermillion, Minnesota range from developed campgrounds to camper cabins with shoreline access. Lake Byllesby Regional Park in Cannon Falls, approximately 15 miles southwest of Vermillion, offers waterfront sites with electric and water hookups. Other notable options include Lebanon Hills Regional Park in Eagan and Whitetail Woods Camper Cabins, providing a mix of tent camping, RV sites, and cabin accommodations throughout the region.

The camping season typically runs from April through October for most campgrounds in the area, with some sites like Afton State Park Campground remaining open year-round. "The campgrounds were beautiful and well kept. The bathrooms were immaculate," noted one visitor about Lake Byllesby Regional Park. Reservations are highly recommended, particularly for weekend stays during summer months. Many campgrounds feature paved RV pads and electric hookups, though amenities vary between locations. Most established campgrounds provide drinking water, showers, and toilet facilities, with sanitary dump stations available for RVs at several locations including Lake Byllesby and Lebanon Hills.

Waterfront sites at Lake Byllesby Regional Park receive consistently high ratings, though they tend to be narrower than the more spacious inland sites. Visitors appreciate the paved trails for walking and biking, with one camper noting, "The paved trail around the area is really nice for walking the pups. Very clean and well kept campground." The Whitetail Woods Camper Cabins offer a popular alternative to traditional camping, featuring heated cabins with bunk beds that accommodate four people. These cabins are in high demand, with reviewers recommending booking 120 days in advance when reservations open. Family-friendly amenities like playgrounds are common at many campgrounds in the area, making them suitable for campers with children. Most campgrounds in the region provide fire rings and picnic tables at each site, with firewood often available for purchase.

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Best Camping Sites Near Vermillion, Minnesota (111)

    1. Lebanon Hills Regional Park

    43 Reviews
    Apple Valley, MN
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (651) 480-7773

    $24 - $42 / night

    "Professional built mtn bike trails for adventure. Camping in Minnesota suburbs. Miles of hiking, horseback riding, cross country ski trails. . perfect for my family's weekend Stay-cation"

    "We live about 15 mins. away from this campground. We stayed in the East Loop which is for smaller RVs and tents. it has electricity but no water hookups, however there are water pumps."

    2. Afton State Park Campground

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

    "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."

    3. St. Croix Bluffs Regional Park

    20 Reviews
    Denmark, MN
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (651) 430-8240

    "Minnesota is beautiful and there is so much to do here. The bathrooms are spotless and everything is new here."

    "Washington County, which manages campgrounds at both the Lake Elmo Park Reserve and St Croix Bluffs Regional Park, does a great job of maintaining campgrounds, trails, and bathroom facilities at both parks"

    4. Lake Elmo County Park Reserve

    37 Reviews
    Lake Elmo, MN
    21 miles
    Website
    +1 (651) 430-8370

    $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."

    5. Lake Byllesby Regional Park

    12 Reviews
    Cannon Falls, MN
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (507) 263-4447

    "Near lake and excellent bike path. Great brewery and winery close by."

    "Lakeside 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."

    6. Willow River State Park Campground

    62 Reviews
    Hudson, WI
    27 miles
    Website
    +1 (715) 386-5931

    "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."

    7. Whitetail Woods Camper Cabins

    4 Reviews
    Empire, MN
    6 miles
    Website
    +1 (952) 891-7000

    $85 / night

    "There is a fire ring outside of each cabin, along with a table. No cooking is allowed inside the cabins, which can make things rough if the weather isn't cooperating. "

    "There is no cooking inside the cabin so you have to use the fire ring outside. Shower facilities are really nice and match the cabins. Plan ahead as these are hard to come by."

    8. Lake Byllesby Campground

    7 Reviews
    Cannon Falls, MN
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (651) 480-7770

    $39 - $60 / night

    "We didn’t get to swim at the lake because it was shut down due to a chemical spill at the time, but we did walk over and check it out. The views are great! We stayed in a RV spot next to the lake."

    "Sites were so easy and the bike trails were awesome! Lots of nature paths too."

    9. Nerstrand Big Woods State Park Campground

    35 Reviews
    Nerstrand, MN
    24 miles
    Website
    +1 (507) 333-4840

    "This is a Nice campground middle of Minnesota. Surprising place in the middle of farm country. Very nice campground and lots of walking trails. Great for leaf peeping."

    "To be on the safe side, incase we had issues, we decided to stay close to home so we decided to hit up a new park, Nerstrand Big Woods State Park just outside Northfield, Minnesota."

    10. Cannon Falls Campground

    5 Reviews
    Cannon Falls, MN
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (507) 263-3145

    "Close to the Twin Cities yet out in the country. Mostly grass sites. Beautiful pool. Susan and Brad are wonderful hosts and very accommodating. We took our grandkids and they had a blast!"

    "Nearby are bike trails, a winery, and a brewery."

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  • Lance L.
    Oct. 15, 2025

    Cleary Lake Regional Park

    Large campground with plentyy of activities!

    They have two lots for RV and travel trailer use although the first lot only has two spaces and the second one has a total of five. The five space spot has no water or electric hook up but was a great place for me to test out my new solar set up. Word to the wise, gates ACTUALLY close at 10pm, there's no way to contact anyone and I had to walk about a mile in parked outside the gate 😅. The White Pine lot (5 spaces) has a central bathroom/shower building. The park was jam packed Friday/Saturday but a ghosts town the remains sun/mon/tue I stayed.

  • TThe Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 13, 2025

    Frontenac State Park Campground

    Great hiking trails NICE Bathrooms

    The campground is well maintained, all of the sites are clean and laid out nicely. Some sites are kinda close but there is brush growing between sites.

    There are a LOT of NICE TRAILS at this park. Many nice prairie trails and some fun trails in the bluffs along the Mississippi River too. One trail down along the River can be challenging because of MANY STAIRS.

    Large drive in picnic areas away from the campground that many people drive in to us and had a nice overlook on the Mississippi River. There are 2 nice overlooks that are great to walk to in the dark and watch the calmness and peaceful nature of the river and forest.

    The men’s bathroom and showers are GREAT! There is also very nice large full handicap bathrooms. The SHOWER WATER IS VERY HOT so be careful!

    Dump station is sloped so it makes it easy to drive in either direction to help dump waste water easily. Also fresh water at the dumping station.

    Always Plenty of firewood in the shed next to the office.

  • Joel S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 12, 2025

    Lake Byllesby Regional Park

    Very nice campground

    This is a good campground. Very well kept. Fishing from shore and there is a boat launch. Nice playground for kids. Sites are fairly close. Many have no privacy from others, but some do. No water at the sites and pit toilets are the biggest weaknesses. Nice paths for walking and biking.

  • H
    Oct. 10, 2025

    Baker Campground - Baker Park Reserve

    First time camping!

    For our first time camping, this was a great site! It was very clean, had friendly staff, and was close to a really fun park for our kids. We will be back!

  • Larry K.
    Oct. 9, 2025

    Willow River State Park Campground

    Never again

    Never again, $81 for an electric only site. Come on Wisconsin let's jab the out of .staters. Entry fee to parks, extra for out of staters. The site was secluded but not close to level. Not close to the facilities. I am going back to SD. They don't add fees because you are from out of town, they actually encourage out of state tourists. Last trip to a Wisconsin state park . And the showers were closed for the season, this is 10/9/25. But still full price and just an electric only site. No thanks Wisconsin

  • Maria D.
    Sep. 28, 2025

    Frontenac State Park Campground

    Cleanest Campground Bathrooms Ever!

    Frontenac State Park had some of the nicest campground bathrooms and showers I’ve ever seen—clean, and modern. The ranger station was small and charming, stocked with board games to rent, and it’s clear the staff cares about creating a positive camping experience. I also loved the little free library outside the bathrooms.

    The downsides are that the campsites run small, usually only fitting two tents at most, and there aren’t many trees for hammocking. It’s also a popular park, so it can get pretty loud at times.

    Favorite sites: 37 – Shady and on the edge with just one neighbor (though the main road is on the other side). Decent privacy and potential for hammocking.

    21 – Nice views, but likely best for just one tent/car.

    22 – Very private, though the ground looked a little uneven.

    Other solid tent sites: 36, 25, 48, 49, 51. Site 57 also looked spacious with no neighbors, but it does border the visitor parking lot.

  • DThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 26, 2025

    Lebanon Hills Regional Park

    Not a bad stay

    Sites are a little close with little to no privacy in most. Fun little trails nearby for an afternoon walk. Reservation system is weird and the sites are much bigger than they say. All rv sites are the listed length plus 16’ for your tow vehicle, which you need to call to find out.

  • L
    Sep. 22, 2025

    Holden Park Campground

    Fall Ride in Ocotber

    Our group has been camping at the Holden County Park for 4 years now, this will be our 5th year.

     We are so happy that the shower/restrooms are finally done, its a great plus and we feel that more people will camp there now. 

    We love how quiet it is when we return from our daily rides, its like its our own place as there aren't many if any at all other campers there. This year may be different and if it is we won't mind at all, hopefully they don't either as we do stay up late by the fire but aren't wild crazy loud.

Guide to Vermillion

Camping near Vermillion, Minnesota, offers a great escape into nature with plenty of options for outdoor fun. From scenic trails to cozy campgrounds, there’s something for everyone looking to enjoy the great outdoors.

What to do

  • Hiking and biking: Explore the trails at Lebanon Hills Regional Park. One visitor mentioned, "Plenty of sites and hiking to do. Very cool area. The falls are awesome!"
  • Fishing and swimming: Head to Lake Byllesby Regional Park for some fishing or a swim. A camper shared, "All spots have a lake view and the beach is within walking distance. We love it here."
  • Wildlife watching: Afton State Park Campground is a great spot for spotting eagles and other wildlife. One reviewer said, "The eagles soar as you swim in the sandy, shallow warm river stream."

What campers like

  • Privacy and space: Campers appreciate the spacious sites at Nerstrand Big Woods State Park Campground. A visitor noted, "Sites are wooded so you don’t have neighbor issues. All have large pea gravel tent pads - very nice."
  • Clean facilities: Many campers rave about the cleanliness of the restrooms and showers. At Frontenac State Park Campground, one camper said, "Bathrooms are VERY CLEAN. Trails are well maintained."
  • Friendly staff: Campers often mention the helpfulness of the staff. A reviewer at Dakotah Meadows RV Park said, "Friendly Staff. Super neat and tidy campsites."

What you should know

  • Reservations are important: Many campgrounds fill up quickly, especially on weekends. A camper at Lake Elmo County Park Reserve advised, "Must reserve months in advance as usually full."
  • Limited amenities: Some campgrounds, like Afton State Park Campground, do not have showers or full hookups. A visitor mentioned, "No showers, toilets, or trash."
  • Wildlife encounters: Be prepared for wildlife, especially at parks like Willow River State Park Campground. One camper noted, "The water itself is ok, lots of geese and algae."

Tips for camping with families

Tips from RVers

  • Check site sizes: Make sure your RV fits the site. A reviewer at Lake Elmo County Park Reserve said, "Nice private sites, great bike trails."
  • Look for full hookups: If you need them, check for campgrounds with full hookups like Dakotah Meadows RV Park. A camper noted, "Full hook up sites at a reasonable rate."
  • Be aware of noise: Some campgrounds can be near busy roads or airports. A visitor at Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Regional Park mentioned, "Close to the Twin Cities it is."

Camping near Vermillion, Minnesota, has a lot to offer, whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or a fun family adventure.

Frequently Asked Questions

What camping is available near Vermillion, MN?

According to TheDyrt.com, Vermillion, MN offers a wide range of camping options, with 111 campgrounds and RV parks near Vermillion, MN and 1 free dispersed camping spot.

Which is the most popular campground near Vermillion, MN?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Vermillion, MN is Lebanon Hills Regional Park with a 4.8-star rating from 43 reviews.

Where can I find free dispersed camping near Vermillion, MN?

According to TheDyrt.com, there is 1 free dispersed camping spot near Vermillion, MN.

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