The best campgrounds near Effie, Minnesota with swimming

If you're looking for camping near Effie, Minnesota, Hipcamp has over 79 options to choose from. With prices averaging at $30 per night and options as low as $13, you're sure to find something that fits your budget. Some of the top campsites in the area include 16 Squared Cabin (42 reviews), Willow Acres an RV Resort (10 reviews), and Odessa :. (9 reviews). Popular amenities at these campsites include campfires, toilets, and potable water. And if you're into whitewater paddling, biking, or horseback riding, you'll find plenty of opportunities for those activities as well.

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Top-rated campgrounds

If you're looking for camping near Effie, Minnesota, Hipcamp has over 79 options to choose from. With prices averaging at $30 per night and options as low as $13, you're sure to find something that fits your budget. Some of the top campsites in the area include 16 Squared Cabin (42 reviews), Willow Acres an RV Resort (10 reviews), and Odessa :. (9 reviews). Popular amenities at these campsites include campfires, toilets, and potable water. And if you're into whitewater paddling, biking, or horseback riding, you'll find plenty of opportunities for those activities as well.

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Top-rated campgrounds

1. Cook's Country Connection

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44mi from Effie · 5 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Cook, MN

This land was homesteaded by my great grandparents in 1900 as part of the Homestead Act of 1862. After losing my store to fire in 2013, I took the leap, and decided to open the farm to the public. I have a menagerie of animals, many rescued or adopted, that love all the attention. My friends' kids love camping in the pasture with the animals and when I saw an ad for Hipcamp, I thought maybe others would want the experience, too!Learn more about this land:Yoga with goats meets camping with alpacas! We offer camping in the small animal pasture of our family petting farm. (We also offer campsites away from the critters if your not too sure about sharing your space with livestock!). The options are limitless!

2. Wildlife Orchard

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50mi from Effie · 4 sites · Tents, RVs · Grand Rapids, MN

Come stay at our peaceful farm in the forest! We are passionate about the natural world and cultivating our own food. Our farm is focused on a diversity of crops and animals while maintaining the beautiful wild setting we live in. We want to share the knowledge we are gaining as well as welcome interested people to experience the beauty of Northern Minnesota's woods, wilderness, and waters. Come to explore, relax, have fun, and recharge in a quiet natural setting. Learn more about this land: Rural old growth forest campsite connected to 7,287 acre state forest with hiking, mountain biking and cross-country skiing trails. Small diverse farm to visit- chickens, sheep and bees. Orchards and gardens with countless flowers, fruit trees and bushes, and vegetables. Greenhouse to tour. Beach 5 miles away- large beautiful lake for swimming. 6 person sauna, outhouse, fire pit, and walking trails on property.

3. Tent Camping getaway

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37mi from Effie · 8 sites · Tents, RVs · Sturgeon, MN

Learn more about this land:Looking for a place close to the ATV trail to pitch a tent? Primitive or group campsite(s) available, on our 40 acre property. 6 miles N of the Taconite trail between Hwy 73 and Co Rd 25. Single night stays available Sun-Thurs, 2 night minimum stay required on the weekend. 2 miles of Onsite hiking/biking/ATV riding trails as well as a pond to splash around in. Call/text 218-398-4678

4. Scenic State Park

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91 sites · Bigfork, Minnesota

Discover Scenic State Park's natural beauty and outdoor adventures.

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5. George Washington State Forest

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178 sites · Bigfork, Minnesota

Discover George Washington State Forest's natural splendor and outdoor activities.

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6. Adventure Awaits

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37mi from Effie · 8 sites · Tents, RVs · Angora, MN

7. My Lake Home and Tree House

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34mi from Effie · 3 sites · Squaw Lake, MN

We are previous resort owners and bought this property because of its remote and quiet setting. We built unique rentals into and around our round home. Complimentary kayaks, paddleboat, gas grill and firewood. Guests enjoy our art gardens, tree people, mushroom, and flower gardens.

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8. Chippewa National Forest

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537 sites · Cass Lake, Minnesota

The Chippewa National Forest could easily be renamed to Chippewa National Lakes! The serene waters produce more wetlands and lakes than any other National Forest in the country. The Chippewa is a place of baptismal beauty and has been heralded in folk song classics for decades. Meander rivers, hike over 290 miles of trails, and cast away for a chance at muskie, walleye, northern pike, bass or sunfish. Rough-it-out in style at over 20 campgrounds that are located on lakeshores. At the end your day raise a cold one to Minnesota, she never disappoints!

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9. McCarthy Beach State Park

62 sites · Chisholm, Minnesota

Discover the serene beauty of McCarthy Beach State Park.

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10. Bowstring State Forest

21 sites · Bena, Minnesota

Discover Bowstring State Forest's natural beauty and outdoor activities.

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11. Big Bog State Recreation Area

31 sites · Ponemah, Minnesota

Discover Big Bog State Recreation Area's natural splendor.

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12. Kabetogama State Forest

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100 sites · Orr, Minnesota

Discover Kabetogama State Forest's natural beauty and outdoor activities.

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Public campgrounds near Effie

Lodge Campground

8.9mi from Effie · 51 sites · Tents, RVs · in Scenic State Park

The view from our campsite at the canoe/hike in location. I was able to grab the fog rolling across the lake early in the morning.

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Chase Point Campground

9.4mi from Effie · 40 sites · Tents, RVs · in Scenic State Park

Larson Lake Campground

11mi from Effie · 12 sites · Tents, RVs · in George Washington State Forest

Lost Lake Campground

15mi from Effie · 15 sites · Tents, RVs · in George Washington State Forest

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Owen Lake Campground

16mi from Effie · 20 sites · Tents, RVs · in George Washington State Forest

Button Box Lake Campground

16mi from Effie · 25 sites · Tents, RVs · in George Washington State Forest

Clubhouse Lake Campground

16mi from Effie · 28 sites · Tents, RVs · in Chippewa National Forest

Noma Lake Campground

16mi from Effie · 14 sites · Tents, RVs · in Chippewa National Forest

Togo Horse Campground

19mi from Effie · 12 sites · in George Washington State Forest

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North Star Campground

20mi from Effie · 38 sites · Tents, RVs · in Chippewa National Forest

Stony Brook Horse Campground

27mi from Effie · 17 sites · in George Washington State Forest

Beatrice Lake Campground

28mi from Effie · 3 sites · in McCarthy Beach State Park

Stories from the community

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Darrin

October 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Adventure Awaits

Beautiful place to get away from the daily grind and do some star gazing and watch the meteors streak across the night skies. I'll definitely make the return trek. We'll worthbthen9 hour drive.

Timothy

August 2025

17 ft pop-up camper

Weekend Trip to Cook's Country Connection

Loved the visit from the goats. Clean bathroom. We had a great stay.

Picnic table, fire ring w/ firewood, and a couple chairs to relax in.

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Crystal

August 2025

Tent

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Cook's Country Connection

We loved our camping experience on Lois's Farm. The children loved seeing the goats visit us from the petting zoo. We were there all weekend and not once did the kids say they were bored. We love camping here!

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John

August 2025

Tent

4 nights at Wildlife Orchard

It was a very beautiful place. Very quiet and a hosts were very, very gracious and helpful.

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Abby

June 2025

Tent

1 night at Cook's Country Connection

10/10 experience, the animals are adorable and Lois is very helpful. I would highly recommend camping on the land.

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Bryan

June 2025

Tent

Group trip

1 night at Cook's Country Connection

Another wonderful stay at the farm! As always, the host and the animals could not have been more welcoming and we thoroughly enjoyed visiting with both.