The best river, stream, or creek campgrounds near Alexandria, Minnesota

Welcome to Hipcamp, your go-to website for camping in the United States! If you're looking for a camping experience near Alexandria, Minnesota with a beautiful river setting, we've got you covered. With over 70 options to choose from, you're sure to find the perfect spot to pitch your tent or park your RV. Looking for campsites with great reviews? Check out Pearsons Century Farm (73 reviews), The Camps at the Vineyard (66 reviews), and Rusty Star Ranch Riverview (48 reviews). Plus, with popular amenities like toilets, campfires, and pet-friendly options, your camping trip will be a breeze. And if you're into wind sports, off-roading, or boating, you'll find plenty of exciting activities to enjoy. So pack your bags and get ready for an unforgettable camping adventure!

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Top-rated campgrounds near Alexandria

Welcome to Hipcamp, your go-to website for camping in the United States! If you're looking for a camping experience near Alexandria, Minnesota with a beautiful river setting, we've got you covered. With over 70 options to choose from, you're sure to find the perfect spot to pitch your tent or park your RV. Looking for campsites with great reviews? Check out Pearsons Century Farm (73 reviews), The Camps at the Vineyard (66 reviews), and Rusty Star Ranch Riverview (48 reviews). Plus, with popular amenities like toilets, campfires, and pet-friendly options, your camping trip will be a breeze. And if you're into wind sports, off-roading, or boating, you'll find plenty of exciting activities to enjoy. So pack your bags and get ready for an unforgettable camping adventure!

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Top-rated campgrounds near Alexandria

1. Swift Falls County Park

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33mi from Alexandria · 23 sites · Tents, RVs

The Swift Falls County Park is located on the banks of the Chippewa River in the village of Swift Falls, Minnesota. The park is open for camping from May to October and online registration is available below. Swift Falls Park is a great place to hike, fish, or enjoy the playground. Pets are allowed. Need Firewood? Firewood can be purchased from the white building across the river (over the bridge) by the dam.

2. AN UNEXPECTED GREEN ISLAND

41mi from Alexandria · 1 site · Tent

Green Island is an unexpected pine forest located actually inside a small town in northcentral Minnesota. The camping area is incredibly private and surrounds a small pond. It is primitive with minimal amenities beyond an outhouse and hand pump for water. Accessibility is only for tenting or truly tiny camper vehicles. The campground is a huge semi-shaded space for up to 20 tents, still, we prefer 1 or 2 at a time. However, larger group retreats are possible. We are serious environmentalists and we offer this opportunity just for true nature lovers as singles or couples, who totally take care of themselves, leave absolutely no trace, and are solid environmental stewards. In other words, its no place for a party. Separate from the campground there are: apple orchards, outdoor sculptures, wildlife, a meditation kuti, and perfect spaces for forest therapy. Yet almost unbelieveably, you can walk to a Pizza Hut or Walmart in 5 minutes. This is an excellent staging point for outdoors people en route to Itasca State Park, The Lost Fourty, and the state and national forests of the north.

3. Lake Placid Family Reunion Camp

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50mi from Alexandria · 8 sites · Tents, RVs

Beautiful 8 acre campground on Lake Placid 10 miles west of Brainerd MN. The Campground has 4 full RV hook ups with power, water and sewer. 1 RV site with power and water. The water comes from a low flow well that has been tested and is potable. It is great to fill your RV tanks. There is also several level areas for tents. There are 2 fire rings for camp fires a propane and charcoal grill. The campground has a dock to access the lake and Crow Wing river. There is approximately 25 steps down the bank to the dock. The steps are newer but steep, If you choose to use them you do so at your own risk.

4. Birch Lakes State Forest

30 sites · Grey Eagle, Minnesota

Discover the natural splendor of Birch Lakes State Forest.

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Toilets

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5. Charles A. Lindbergh State Park

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39 sites · Little Falls, Minnesota

Discover the natural charm of Charles A. Lindbergh State Park.

Pets

Electrical hookup

Toilets

Public campgrounds near Alexandria

Birch Lakes Campground

30mi from Alexandria · 30 sites · Tents, RVs · in Birch Lakes State Forest

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Lindbergh Campground

48mi from Alexandria · 39 sites · Tents, RVs · in Charles A. Lindbergh State Park

Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community

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Jennifer

September 2025

30 ft Class A

With kids

Weekend Trip to Lake Placid Family Reunion Camp

We lived camping on Randy’s land. It was so spacious and made the 4 campers plus the tents have plenty of space and kids loved fishing off the docks all day long. Tons of grass areas for the dogs to run and play.

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Danny

August 2025

12 ft travel trailer

Weekend Trip to Swift Falls County Park

Except for the rain it was fabulous! I don't think there's a bad spot in the campground! The river is really high kids need to be aware of fast moving water.

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Melissa

August 2025

33 ft travel trailer

With pets

3 nights at Lake Placid Family Reunion Camp

Randy’s land was the perfect spot for our group of 8 adults, 5 kids and 2 dogs! All 3 campers had full hook ups which was amazing! We put in our boat and were able to keep it in the water all weekend at the dock. We also enjoyed paddle boarding and fishing off the dock. Randy was incredibly kind and accommodating. 10/10 experience and we hope to stay here again someday

JoAnn

July 2025

20 ft travel trailer

With pets

Weekend Trip to Swift Falls County Park

Nice and Level spot. There is water and Electric. The water looks to be shared with Pole B site, which didn't effect us due to also having family on that space. A little of a jog to the shower/restrooms. We enjoyed our stay.

JoAnn

July 2025

20 ft travel trailer

With pets

Weekend Trip to Swift Falls County Park

Pretty level site. The furthest away from the shower/restrooms.

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Sue

July 2025

Tent

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Swift Falls County Park

I loved the private island and area. We enjoyed our stay as we had our own privacy and could fish right by our tent. One thing that we didn't like was that the campground is right next to a graveyard and gave off spooky vibe. Other than that, very nice place.

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Troy

July 2025

Tent

With pets

5 nights at Swift Falls County Park

Gorgeous site. Grounds are kept up pretty decent. Nice to have access to a warm shower when tent camping.

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Junior

July 2025

25 ft travel trailer

With kids

3 nights at Lake Placid Family Reunion Camp

Excellent camping spot. The sites are pretty big and full hook up available. Dump station also onsite. Definitely will be back.

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Ronald

June 2025

15 ft travel trailer

With pets

3 nights at Lake Placid Family Reunion Camp

Quiet, peaceful, beautiful view of the lake. Well maintained campsites and very private. Thank you for a wonderful stay!

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June 2025

Tent

1 night at Swift Falls County Park

We loved it. It's a great little spot for a, quick one or maybe two day get away for some R&R. There's a river that runs thru it, wildlife along the shores. Nice fire pits at the sites. I'd stop here again if we took the same route in the future.