96% (104) • 9 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Brainerd
East Lake Ranch
1. East Lake Ranch
96%
(57)
38mi from Brainerd · 5 sites · Tents, RVs
Our land is very special with positive energy vibes.
If you're looking for a relaxing place to watch the diamonds dance on the lake, listen to the birds sing and watch the butterflies flutter about in the meadow, you'll instantly start to relax.
Learn more about this land:
We offer TWO campsites, Meadow and Oak which you drive right up to!
Meadow is in an open meadow hill alongside forest and wetland, situated next to West Lake with dock access. Paddle to Waukenabo Lake through the channel. View the eagle's nest. Campfire ring in this site.
Oak is secluded and right on West Lake. Campfire ring in this site.
From Meadow and OAK, you have easy access [5-minute walk] to the outhouse called the "Scheissplatz" known as the cleanest and cutest in Aitkin County. Fresh well water available to all campers. Bring your container sto fill up. Wood can be gathered from the forest floor or any dead tree branches. No cutting of live trees. Do NOT peel the birch bark from live trees! You may bring your own wood as long as you burn it all up.
You can walk to the our pole shed, "Steinbeck" and pet the animals. We have a horse "Buddy", donkey "Archer", two goats "Frank and Randy", five sheep "Lorraine, Mabel, and Princess Mary Margaret just to name a few! We have 9 egg laying hens named "The Ladies", and our Brittany Spaniel dog., "Benji." You can hike through the woods. We are situated in 174 acres and adjacent to state forest land. The loons call in the evening and life is good relaxing at East Lake Ranch. Great first time experience for kids.
Learn about our protected shoreline by clicking: https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/woodlands/harvesting-wild-rice.html
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
$45
/ night
RV There Yet Campground
2. RV There Yet Campground
98%
(29)
45mi from Brainerd · 19 sites
The 80-acre property is carved out of a Norway pine plantation. Sites are approximately 10,000 square ft. in size with about 50 ft. of trees between each site for semi-privacy. We have tried to maintain a balance of nature while making the sites as RV friendly as possible. Although the property is located in the country, it is located along a state highway for easy access and there are three towns and many amenities and recreational venues within 15 minutes drive. Currently no hook-ups, but there is a yard hydrant and dump station. There are also portable restrooms on site.
Pets
from
$20
/ night
96% (104) • 9 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Brainerd
East Lake Ranch
1. East Lake Ranch
96%
(57)
38mi from Brainerd · 5 sites · Tents, RVs
Our land is very special with positive energy vibes.
If you're looking for a relaxing place to watch the diamonds dance on the lake, listen to the birds sing and watch the butterflies flutter about in the meadow, you'll instantly start to relax.
Learn more about this land:
We offer TWO campsites, Meadow and Oak which you drive right up to!
Meadow is in an open meadow hill alongside forest and wetland, situated next to West Lake with dock access. Paddle to Waukenabo Lake through the channel. View the eagle's nest. Campfire ring in this site.
Oak is secluded and right on West Lake. Campfire ring in this site.
From Meadow and OAK, you have easy access [5-minute walk] to the outhouse called the "Scheissplatz" known as the cleanest and cutest in Aitkin County. Fresh well water available to all campers. Bring your container sto fill up. Wood can be gathered from the forest floor or any dead tree branches. No cutting of live trees. Do NOT peel the birch bark from live trees! You may bring your own wood as long as you burn it all up.
You can walk to the our pole shed, "Steinbeck" and pet the animals. We have a horse "Buddy", donkey "Archer", two goats "Frank and Randy", five sheep "Lorraine, Mabel, and Princess Mary Margaret just to name a few! We have 9 egg laying hens named "The Ladies", and our Brittany Spaniel dog., "Benji." You can hike through the woods. We are situated in 174 acres and adjacent to state forest land. The loons call in the evening and life is good relaxing at East Lake Ranch. Great first time experience for kids.
Learn about our protected shoreline by clicking: https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/woodlands/harvesting-wild-rice.html
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
$45
/ night
RV There Yet Campground
2. RV There Yet Campground
98%
(29)
45mi from Brainerd · 19 sites
The 80-acre property is carved out of a Norway pine plantation. Sites are approximately 10,000 square ft. in size with about 50 ft. of trees between each site for semi-privacy. We have tried to maintain a balance of nature while making the sites as RV friendly as possible. Although the property is located in the country, it is located along a state highway for easy access and there are three towns and many amenities and recreational venues within 15 minutes drive. Currently no hook-ups, but there is a yard hydrant and dump station. There are also portable restrooms on site.
Pets
from
$20
/ night
Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
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Michael
November 2025
21 ft travel trailer
With pets
The campground has really nice and private spots. Really enjoyed our stay!
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Cheryl
October 2025
Tent
It was a beautiful site, well kept and the entire ranch was beautiful. The land owners were welcoming and kind, and it was just phenomenal.
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steve
October 2025
35 ft fifth wheel
It's quiet at this location, and it feels remote -- even though you don't have to rough it to get there. We come here with a 35' 5th wheel; not a problem. Great view of an almost private lake, and great access. Jake and Amy are super friendly, but they never get in your hair. Love the farm animals. Fun to call them by their names and get close to them. We've been here before and will probably return.
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Duane
September 2025
45 ft travel trailer
With pets
Always looking for secluded camps near water where our 2 dogs can run and this place checks all the boxes!! Oak site is tucked into the trees and leaves you feeling like you are living on the frontier. (Note-best for camper vans/teardrop trailers. Larger trailers have to back down hill and then doors are facing away from lake). Meadow site best for larger rigs, not shaded but has better breezes and lake views. Great stargazing site, Milky Way was visible during our visit. Highly recommend a stay-several days at least just to unwind. ATT-2 bars if you can’t live without your phone
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Sloane
September 2025
12 ft travel trailer
We camped with our teardrop camper and this was the perfect spot for us! It was so peaceful and beautiful with access to the lake, fire pit, and being visited by the donkey and horse throughout our stay :) we will definitely be back!
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Mike
August 2025
Tent
Secluded and peaceful camping spot with a little bit of magic. I hope to return next year.
Hosts were great! Good conversations and very helpful with my plans. Thank you Jake and Amy.
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Morgan
August 2025
Tent
Group trip
We tent camped in the meadow at East Lake Ranch. There was so much room, the property was so clean and well taken care of. One of the better parts was the abundance of animals not only with their small farm but the eagles on the property as well. One mega plus for me, was the fresh COLD well water. It was convenient and delicious. We are definitely considering booking a second trip. It would be so fun to book out both campsites with family and friends as they are separate but different and close enough to enjoy each others company!
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Katie
August 2025
Tent
With kids
Great campsite overall. The Oak site has great shade and privacy and is very spacious. It's a short (2-3 min) walk over to the dock if you're going to go out on the lake, but you do have a beautiful view of the lake from your spot, too. Biggest downfall is how far the walk is to the outhouse. Mostly manageable but I think would be more difficult with young kids or any issues. We were able to use downed branches and logs for our fires without issue. Definitely would recommend!
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Canon
July 2025
19 ft travel trailer
Perfect for boondocking! There is water at the rv dump as well as clean portables dotted throughout the acreage. Importantly, there is plenty of space for a relatively private stay.
We were in site 101 and could hear the road quite clearly but didn’t mind, you may want to choose a deeper site.
The tree plantation was perfect for a hammock!
Thank you Allen and we look forward to another stay.
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Keithia
June 2025
25 ft pop-up camper
With pets
Hosts truly want you to experience and enjoy the features of their property! Both sites offer quick and easy access to the dock and provided kayaks, mowed walking path which has wonderful flower aroma and perfect view of the Eagle nest and a variety of butterflies. The animals were definitely a bonus, my daughter loved feeding the pigs! Meadow site doesn't have shade except down by the dock, but has views and open play space, where as the other site is more private and tree covered, but smaller area. All directions and descriptions given by owners were 💯 clear and accurate.
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Sedona
June 2025
Tent
With pets
Despite the rain, we were still able to enjoy the fresh air! We decided to stay an extra night this time around and now think we may have to stay 4 nights to do all we wanna do! The eagles and juveniles were fun to watch, as well as the other bird species in the area. Saw a hawk or falcon of some sort but it flew off before we were able to identify it. All in all, we had an amazing time and my dog got to meet all the animals which was extra cool. We also learned very quickly that the fish loved biting at the worms!
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David
June 2025
16 ft car
With pets
Fantastic spot and hosts! Can’t wait to go back!!!
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DeAnn
June 2025
25 ft fifth wheel
With pets
Rented 2 spots and had the family up, it was so peaceful and the sites a very nice sized and easy to maneuver around plus a lot to explore. I would definitely recommend! Alan is very nice and helpful, great host And hope to go again later in the summer.
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Vance
November 2024
24 ft travel trailer
We loved the spacious sites, very private.
The pine trees are beautiful.
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Michael
November 2024
24 ft travel trailer
We loved camping on Allen’s land. We enjoyed how quiet and to yourself you are in this camp ground. We highly recommend this if you like outdoors and nature.
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