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Camping in Minnesota

Discover 87 state parks offering camping in Minnesota

🏕️ Camping in Minnesota State Parks at a Glance

Book ahead 120 days
Nightly fee $15–$35
Max stay 14 nights per single camping reservation (lodging max 7 nights)
Booking system US eDirect / ReserveMN
  • Reservation fee: $8 online / $10 by phone (non-refundable); no fee for same-day reservations
  • RV hookups: Electric hookups available at many state-park campgrounds (+$10/night); some sites also offer water; modern facilities include showers/flush toilets
  • Pets: Pets welcome on a leash 6 feet or shorter (or in a portable enclosure); must be personally attended at all times
  • Firewood: Buy firewood near where you'll burn it, buy certified firewood, or gather on-site where permitted; only approved firewood allowed (explicit out-of-state import ban language not confirmed on official rules page)
  • Good to know: Same-day reservations are free of the transaction fee; on the first day a date opens (120 days out), bookings cannot be made before 8 a.m.
Reserve Minnesota State Park Campsites →

Official agency: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR)

Booking windows, fees and rules shown as of June 2026 and change periodically — always confirm current details on the official reservation portal above before booking.

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Minnesota State Parks with Camping

Afton State Park (Minnesota)

Afton State Park

+9 Picnicking Horseback Riding Cross Country Skiing Snowshoeing Kayaking Paddling Canoeing RV Biking
Hero image for Banning State Park

Banning State Park

+7 Wildlife Watching Photography Picnicking Snowmobiling Kayaking Paddling Biking
Bear Head Lake State Park Minnesota

Bear Head Lake State Park

+7 Mountain Biking Bird Watching Stargazing Snowshoeing Kayaking Canoeing Biking
Beaver Creek Valley State Park Minnesota

Beaver Creek Valley State Park

+7 Bird Watching Stargazing Snowshoeing Hunting Kayaking Canoeing Biking
Big Bog State Recreation Area

Big Bog State Recreation Area

+7 Mountain Biking Bird Watching Stargazing Snowshoeing Kayaking Canoeing Biking
Lake Superior waves in a cove at Tettegouche State Park

Big Fork State Forest

+7 Mountain Biking Bird Watching Stargazing Snowshoeing Kayaking Canoeing Biking
Blue Mounds State Park (Minnesota)

Blue Mounds State Park

+8 Picnicking Mountain Biking Bird Watching Stargazing Snowshoeing Scenic Overlooks RV Biking
Buffalo River State Park (Minnesota)

Buffalo River State Park

+1 Snowshoeing
C.R. Magney State Park (Minnesota)

C.R. Magney State Park

+7 Mountain Biking Bird Watching Stargazing Snowshoeing Kayaking Canoeing Biking
Camden State Park river Minnesota

Camden State Park

+9 Mountain Biking Horseback Riding Snowshoeing Paddleboarding Kayaking Canoeing RV Winter Sports Biking
trees beginning to bud over a river in a state park near rochester mn

Carley State Park

+6 Bird Watching Stargazing Snowshoeing Kayaking Canoeing Biking
Cascade River State Park (Minnesota)

Cascade River State Park

+7 Photography Picnicking Snowshoeing Scenic Overlooks Hunting Waterfall Viewing RV
Charles A. Lindbergh State Park (Minnesota)

Charles A. Lindbergh State Park

+6 Bird Watching Stargazing Snowshoeing Kayaking Canoeing Biking
Crosby Manitou State Park (Minnesota)

Crosby Manitou State Park

+7 Mountain Biking Bird Watching Stargazing Snowshoeing Kayaking Canoeing Biking
Crow Wing State Park (Minnesota)

Crow Wing State Park

+6 Bird Watching Stargazing Snowshoeing Kayaking Canoeing Biking
Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area (Minnesota)

Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area

+7 Bird Watching Stargazing Snowshoeing Scuba Diving Kayaking Canoeing Biking
Panoramic fall view from Great River Bluffs overlooking Mississippi River Valley with eagle

Cuyuna State Park

+7 Bird Watching Stargazing Snowshoeing Scuba Diving Kayaking Canoeing Biking
Father Hennepin State Park (Minnesota)

Father Hennepin State Park

+6 Bird Watching Stargazing Snowshoeing Kayaking Canoeing Biking
Flandrau State Park (Minnesota)

Flandrau State Park

+6 Bird Watching Stargazing Snowshoeing Kayaking Canoeing Biking
Forestville / Mystery Cave State Park (Minnesota)

Forestville / Mystery Cave State Park

+9 Mountain Biking Horseback Riding Bird Watching Stargazing Snowshoeing Kayaking Canoeing Cave Tours Biking
Fort Ridgely State Park landscape Minnesota

Fort Ridgely State Park

+1 Biking
Fort Snelling State Park (Minnesota)

Fort Snelling State Park

+6 Bird Watching Stargazing Snowshoeing Kayaking Canoeing Biking
Franz Jevne State Park (Minnesota)

Franz Jevne State Park

+7 Mountain Biking Bird Watching Stargazing Snowshoeing Kayaking Canoeing Biking
Frontenac State Park

Frontenac State Park

+2 Water Skiing RV

Garden Island State Recreation Area

+1 Ice Fishing
George H. Crosby Manitou State Park (Minnesota)

George H. Crosby Manitou State Park

+7 Mountain Biking Bird Watching Stargazing Snowshoeing Kayaking Canoeing Biking
Glacial Lakes State Park (Minnesota)

Glacial Lakes State Park

+6 Bird Watching Stargazing Snowshoeing Kayaking Canoeing Biking
Dead tree in water against sunset at Lake Arrowhead State Park

Glacier Lakes Trail

+6 Bird Watching Stargazing Snowshoeing Kayaking Canoeing Biking
A State Park bridge over a river with trees on either side.

Glendalough State Park

+6 Bird Watching Stargazing Snowshoeing Kayaking Canoeing Biking
Gooseberry Falls State Park (Minnesota)

Gooseberry Falls State Park

+3 Waterfall Viewing RV Biking
Grand Portage State Park (Minnesota)

Grand Portage State Park
Great River Bluffs State Park (Minnesota)

Great River Bluffs State Park

+2 Hunting Biking
Hayes Lake State Park (Minnesota)

Hayes Lake State Park

+8 Mountain Biking Bird Watching Stargazing Snowshoeing Snowmobiling Kayaking Canoeing Biking
Hill Annex Mine State Park (Minnesota)

Hill Annex Mine State Park

+9 Bird Watching Stargazing Snowshoeing Hunting Kayaking Canoeing Tours Sightseeing Biking
Hinckley Fire State Monument (Minnesota)

Hinckley Fire State Monument

+6 Bird Watching Stargazing Snowshoeing Kayaking Canoeing Biking
Interstate State Park (Minnesota)

Interstate State Park

+6 Bird Watching Stargazing Snowshoeing Kayaking Canoeing Biking
Iron Range Off-Highway Vehicle State Recreation Area (Minnesota)

Iron Range Off-Highway Vehicle State Recreation Area
River at Itasca State Park on a clear day

Itasca State Park

+7 Snowshoeing Snowmobiling Scenic Overlooks Kayaking Canoeing RV Biking
St. Louis River rapids in Carlton, Minnesota during the colorful Autumn season at Jay Cooke State Park

Jay Cooke State Park

+4 Picnicking Scenic Overlooks RV Biking
John A. Latsch State Park (Minnesota)

John A. Latsch State Park

+6 Bird Watching Stargazing Snowshoeing Kayaking Canoeing Biking
Judge C. R. Magney State Park (Minnesota)

Judge C. R. Magney State Park

+1 Bird Watching
Kilen Woods State Park (Minnesota)

Kilen Woods State Park

+7 Mountain Biking Bird Watching Stargazing Snowshoeing Kayaking Canoeing Biking
La Salle Lake State Recreation Area (Minnesota)

La Salle Lake State Recreation Area

+6 Bird Watching Stargazing Snowshoeing Kayaking Canoeing Biking
Lac Qui Parle State Park (Minnesota)

Lac Qui Parle State Park

+1 RV
Lake Bemidji State Park (Minnesota)

Lake Bemidji State Park

+6 Bird Watching Stargazing Snowshoeing Kayaking Canoeing Biking
Lake Bronson State Park (Minnesota)

Lake Bronson State Park

+7 Mountain Biking Bird Watching Stargazing Snowshoeing Kayaking Canoeing Biking
Lake Carlos sandy beach with canoe and forest Minnesota

Lake Carlos State Park

+13 Photography Picnicking Horseback Riding Bird Watching Stargazing Cross Country Skiing Snowshoeing Ice Fishing Sledding Scenic Overlooks Kayaking Canoeing RV
Byers Lake reflection in Denali

Lake Louise State Park

+1 Biking
Lake Maria State Park (Minnesota)

Lake Maria State Park

+6 Bird Watching Stargazing Snowshoeing Kayaking Canoeing Biking
Lake Shetek State Park (Minnesota)

Lake Shetek State Park

+6 Bird Watching Stargazing Snowshoeing Kayaking Canoeing Biking
Soudan Mine headframe with Lake Vermilion and fall colors Minnesota

Lake Vermilion-Soudan State Park

+8 Photography Picnicking Stargazing Snowshoeing Snowmobiling Kayaking Canoeing Biking
Partial panorama from Madison Lake State Park

Lake Vermilion-Soudan Underground Mine State Park

+6 Bird Watching Stargazing Snowshoeing Kayaking Canoeing Biking

Little Elbow Lake State Park

+2 Ice Fishing Canoeing
Maplewood State Park (Minnesota)

Maplewood State Park

+6 Bird Watching Stargazing Snowshoeing Kayaking Canoeing Biking
McCarthy Beach State Park (Minnesota)

McCarthy Beach State Park

+7 Mountain Biking Bird Watching Stargazing Snowshoeing Kayaking Canoeing Biking
cattails along the shore of a lake in a state park near nisswa minnesota

Mille Lacs Kathio State Park

+6 Bird Watching Stargazing Snowshoeing Kayaking Canoeing Biking
Minneopa State Park (Minnesota)

Minneopa State Park

+3 Scenic Overlooks Waterfall Viewing RV
Minnesota Valley State Recreation Area (Minnesota)

Minnesota Valley State Recreation Area

+6 Bird Watching Stargazing Snowshoeing Kayaking Canoeing Biking
Monson Lake State Park pelicans Minnesota

Monson Lake State Park

+2 Paddling Canoeing
Moose Lake State Park (Minnesota)

Moose Lake State Park

+8 Mountain Biking Bird Watching Stargazing Snowshoeing Hunting Kayaking Canoeing Biking
sunset over the lake at a state park near rochester mn

Myre-Big Island State Park

+10 Wildlife Watching Bird Watching Stargazing Snowshoeing Ice Fishing Kayaking Paddling Canoeing RV Biking
waterfall at nerstrand big woods state park

Nerstrand Big Woods State Park

+9 Picnicking Mountain Biking Bird Watching Stargazing Cross Country Skiing Snowshoeing Kayaking Canoeing Biking
Old Mill State Park (Minnesota)

Old Mill State Park

+7 Mountain Biking Bird Watching Stargazing Snowshoeing Kayaking Canoeing Biking
Paul Bunyan State Trail (Minnesota)

Paul Bunyan State Trail

+3 Picnicking Snowmobiling Biking

Pine Tree State Park
Underground cave pool reflecting stalactites and stalagmites at Forestville Mystery Cave State Park Minnesota

Ramsey State Park

+4 Picnicking Scenic Overlooks Waterfall Viewing RV
Red River State Recreation Area (Minnesota)

Red River State Recreation Area
Monson Lake State Park pelicans Minnesota

Rum River State Forest

+7 Mountain Biking Bird Watching Stargazing Snowshoeing Kayaking Canoeing Biking
Sakatah Singing Hills State Trail

Sakatah Lake State Park

+9 Picnicking Bird Watching Snowmobiling Paddleboarding Kayaking Paddling Canoeing RV Biking
Savanna Portage State Park (Minnesota)

Savanna Portage State Park

+7 Mountain Biking Bird Watching Stargazing Snowshoeing Kayaking Canoeing Biking
Scenic State Park (Minnesota)

Scenic State Park

+6 Bird Watching Stargazing Snowshoeing Kayaking Canoeing Biking
Schoolcraft State Park (Minnesota)

Schoolcraft State Park

+6 Bird Watching Stargazing Snowshoeing Kayaking Canoeing Biking
dock on a pond at a state park near nisswa minnesota

Sibley State Park

+6 Horseback Riding Snowshoeing Scenic Overlooks Canoeing RV Biking
Split Rock Creek State Park (Minnesota)

Split Rock Creek State Park

+7 Mountain Biking Bird Watching Stargazing Snowshoeing Kayaking Canoeing Biking
Split Rock Lighthouse State Park (Minnesota)

Split Rock Lighthouse State Park

+5 Scuba Diving Kayaking Waterfall Viewing RV Biking
St. Croix Islands State Recreation Area (Minnesota)

St. Croix Islands State Recreation Area

+2 Paddling Canoeing
fire watchtower in a state park near hinkley minnesota

St. Croix State Park

+6 Horseback Riding Kayaking Paddling Canoeing RV Biking
Taylor Falls Interstate State Park (Minnesota)

Taylor Falls Interstate State Park

+6 Bird Watching Stargazing Snowshoeing Kayaking Canoeing Biking
Temperance River gorge Minnesota

Temperance River State Park

+5 Stargazing Scenic Overlooks Hunting Kayaking Waterfall Viewing
Lake Superior waves in a cove at Tettegouche State Park

Tettegouche State Park

+6 Snowshoeing Scenic Overlooks Kayaking Canoeing Waterfall Viewing RV

Toqua Lakes State Park

+1 Ice Fishing
Upper Sioux Agency State Park (Minnesota)

Upper Sioux Agency State Park

+1 Paddling
Vermilion Falls Trail (Minnesota)

Vermilion Falls Trail

+6 Bird Watching Stargazing Snowshoeing Kayaking Canoeing Biking
whitewater rafting

Whitewater State Park

+2 RV Biking
Wild River State Park (Minnesota)

Wild River State Park

+8 Mountain Biking Bird Watching Cross Country Skiing Snowshoeing Kayaking Paddling Canoeing Biking
William OBrien State Park (Minnesota)

William O’Brien State Park

+6 Bird Watching Stargazing Snowshoeing Kayaking Canoeing Biking
Zippel Bay State Park (Minnesota)

Zippel Bay State Park

+6 Bird Watching Stargazing Snowshoeing Kayaking Canoeing Biking

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❓ Camping in Minnesota — FAQ

How far ahead can I book Minnesota state park campsites?

You can reserve Minnesota state park campsites 120 days in advance via US eDirect / ReserveMN. Booking windows change periodically, so confirm on the official reservation portal before planning. (As of June 2026.)

How much does camping cost in Minnesota state parks?

Nightly campsite fees in Minnesota state parks typically run $15–$35, depending on site type (tent vs. RV/full-hookup), season and residency. Exact rates are shown at booking.

How long can I stay at a Minnesota state park campground?

The maximum stay is 14 nights per single camping reservation (lodging max 7 nights). Confirm current limits with the official agency before your trip.

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