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The best waterside camping near Elk River

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99% (551) • 3 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Elk River

William O'Brien State Park
  • Climbing rocks and taking in the view of the river. Life doesn't get much better than this.
  • Climbing rocks and taking in the view of the river. Life doesn't get much better than this.

1. William O'Brien State Park

94%
(9)
State park 39mi from Elk River · 120 sites
Discover the natural splendor of William O'Brien State Park.
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Interstate State Park

2. Interstate State Park

100%
(4)
State park 44mi from Elk River · 84 sites
Discover the scenic beauty of Interstate State Park and its outdoor adventures.
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Willow River State Park
  • Willow River State Park
  • More lifestyle sneak peeks from our shoot.
  • Willow River State Park

3. Willow River State Park

93%
(14)
State park 49mi from Elk River · 154 sites
Wooded gorges and cascading waterfalls provide a scenic backdrop.
Toilets
Campfires
Showers
99% (551) • 3 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Elk River

William O'Brien State Park
  • Climbing rocks and taking in the view of the river. Life doesn't get much better than this.
  • Climbing rocks and taking in the view of the river. Life doesn't get much better than this.

1. William O'Brien State Park

94%
(9)
State park 39mi from Elk River · 120 sites
Discover the natural splendor of William O'Brien State Park.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
Interstate State Park

2. Interstate State Park

100%
(4)
State park 44mi from Elk River · 84 sites
Discover the scenic beauty of Interstate State Park and its outdoor adventures.
Toilets
Campfires
Showers
Willow River State Park
  • Willow River State Park
  • More lifestyle sneak peeks from our shoot.
  • Willow River State Park

3. Willow River State Park

93%
(14)
State park 49mi from Elk River · 154 sites
Wooded gorges and cascading waterfalls provide a scenic backdrop.
Toilets
Campfires
Showers
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