The best forest campgrounds near Fertile, Minnesota

Looking to go camping near Fertile, Minnesota? Hipcamp has got you covered with over 70 camping options in the area. With prices averaging at $45 per night and options as low as $8, there's something for every budget. Check out some of the top campsites with glowing reviews: Eagle Ridge (13 reviews), Willow Acres an RV Resort (10 reviews), The Heart of Paul Bunyan Forest (7 reviews). Trash, potable water, and cooking equipment are popular amenities, while wildlife watching, wind sports, and surfing are popular activities. So, grab your gear and get ready for an unforgettable camping experience!

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Top-rated campgrounds

Looking to go camping near Fertile, Minnesota? Hipcamp has got you covered with over 70 camping options in the area. With prices averaging at $45 per night and options as low as $8, there's something for every budget. Check out some of the top campsites with glowing reviews: Eagle Ridge (13 reviews), Willow Acres an RV Resort (10 reviews), The Heart of Paul Bunyan Forest (7 reviews). Trash, potable water, and cooking equipment are popular amenities, while wildlife watching, wind sports, and surfing are popular activities. So, grab your gear and get ready for an unforgettable camping experience!

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Top-rated campgrounds

1. Doubting Thomas Farms

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41mi from Fertile · 2 sites · RVs · Moorhead, MN

We just rebooted since 2022! Call or txt us at arrival time as we are a real working farm. Dry camping. We are a sixth-generation family farm, deeply rooted in the land and home to a wide variety of wildlife. Certified in both water quality and organic practices, we are committed to sustainability through cover cropping and regenerative farming methods. Our farm grows rare tribal seeds, Row 7 seed varieties, and specialty grains sought after by some of the nation’s top award-winning chefs. We supply grains for artisan bread, bagel shops, and even the Japanese market. In addition, we offer consumer-ready pancake mixes, flours, and rolled oats. Our work has been featured on the Food Network and in national publications. Noreen, our lead farmer, was honored as the first woman to receive the University of Minnesota’s prestigious Siehl Lifetime Achievement Award. Come learn more about our land: This is a working organic farm with chickens, vegetables, and grains. You'll find wide open spaces, vibrant sunsets, a clear view of the stars at night, and a peaceful river nearby. Lots of area to walk, and fish or see the night sky. We also very close to Fargo, Nd and Moorhead, Mn about 12 miles. Lots to do there as well and we can share our favorite places.

2. Strawberry Lake Cabin

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43mi from Fertile · 1 site · Lodging · Ogema, MN

Winter Wonderland in a Classic, Cozy Cabin - Strawberry Lake Cabin Here Up North, we know about winter. How to get cozy, enjoy good company, and, of course, how to deeply appreciate the downy white blanket of snow that envelops us for several months of the year. With our winter smarts and fondness for the season, we created what we think is the ideal wintertime getaway here at Strawberry Lake Cabin. Built in 2013 by local Minnesota craftsmen, our cabin wall and floors boast radiant heat (great for defrosting your toes after a snowy hike), its comfy indoor spaces are great for long conversations and warm drinks, and its spotless kitchen encourages you to prepare some snowed-in comfort food together. Or, maybe you'd like to be pampered and treated to a local homemade catered breakfast, lunch or dinner - we can help make that happen. Not to mention the world of winter activities waiting just outside the cabin. Watch thick snowflakes drift to the snow-blanketed ground and frozen lake through the prism of the cabin’s cathedral windows, which reach from the living area to the lofted bedroom. Then venture out to explore the glittering, snowbound landscape for yourself! A RETREAT FOR COUPLES, FRIENDS & FAMILIES; MOREOVER, A PLACE TO REUNITE WHERE EVERYONE CAN SPREAD OUT Experience the easy romance of tucking into nature together and shaking off the stresses of everyday life. From the cozy, lofted bedroom, views of an unpolluted Minnesota sky full of stars will lull you into a deep sleep, and a winter wonderland will greet you in the morning. When you and your sweetheart are ready to venture out, a whole slew of winter activities await. From ice fishing, ice skating at a local pond, to traversing 250 miles of snowmobiling trails and snowshoeing across beautiful landscapes…including at lovely Pine Lake in the Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge, just 3 miles from the cabin, or consider the nearby winter-sports haven Maplelag Resort, which offers cross-country skiing, fat tire biking and skate skiing. If you’d like to capture the essence of that “feeling of premium” – we’d love to have you here to experience our version of paradise at Strawberry Lake! Kind regards, Don (& Cheryl) Aamodt, Owners

3. Buffalo River State Park

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45 sites · Glyndon, Minnesota

Discover Buffalo River State Park's natural beauty and outdoor activities.

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Public campgrounds near Fertile

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Buffalo River Campground

47mi from Fertile · 45 sites · Tents, RVs · in Buffalo River State Park

Stories from the community

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Michael

3 weeks ago

24 ft Class C

1 night at Doubting Thomas Farms

Great host, accomodating to our needs and arrival after dark. Sit was easy to navigate and park with minimal light. Noreen was incredibly sweet and super helpful for the next day forecast and best routes to navigate the next couple of days. Wonderful bread and eggs, perfect for a quick breakfast as we left at the crack of day for our RV service. Also wonderful nice dogs, was my morning walk around entertainment before driving off.

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William

November 2025

19 ft Class B

Weekend Trip to Doubting Thomas Farms

Noreen is a fabulous hostess and an interesting and socially committed individual. Her farm is beautiful and peaceful. We had a special and memorable stay!

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Ned

July 2025

16 ft car

1 night at Doubting Thomas Farms

this is a great place to stop on a long drive! very pretty. porta potty available. quiet.

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David

July 2025

18 ft travel trailer

With pets

1 night at Doubting Thomas Farms

Noreen is an amazing woman and host! We had a lovely stay at her farm and had great conversations with her. The property was well shaded and included an outhouse. We will definitely stay again if we pass back through the area!

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Helen

July 2025

16 ft car

1 night at Doubting Thomas Farms

We loved our experience at Doubting Thomas! Noreen was an excellent host, very welcoming and super engaging. We really enjoyed hearing about her work and the farm and got excellent recommendations for fun things to do during our visit to Fargo. The spot is beautiful, excellent star-gazing at night, and fun to see the chickens running around. We will definitely be back on our next trip up there!

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Julianne

June 2025

23 ft Class C

1 night at Doubting Thomas Farms

Beautiful! Gracious host. Wanted to see the stars but we had thunderstorms so…. I guess … I’ll have to go back 😊. Noreen so kind —-farm fresh eggs. Even told us about a door to the basement just in case storms were severe. And we learned some things about plants. Going home to plant red clover. Thx

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Donnie

June 2025

16 ft car

With pets

Weekend Trip to Doubting Thomas Farms

Noreen was a WONDERFUL host! She welcomed us with a dozen eggs accompanied by her guardian dog, Max (who is super friendly as well!). She helped us get settled, had a clean Porto potty, educated some on her farming practices, and pointed us in a good direction to stretch our legs after the long drive. Definitely recommend!

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Diane

June 2025

32 ft Class C

2 nights at Doubting Thomas Farms

Noreen was an amazing hostess. The area is a beautiful working farm with a friendly farm dog and chickens running around. Nice shaded area. Amazingly quiet and with a nice sky at night. Noreen even brought us fresh eggs and homemade bread.

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Emma

June 2025

18 ft travel trailer

1 night at Doubting Thomas Farms

Such a lovely stay! Beautiful farm lands and felt very safe. Noreen was such a sweet host that went above and beyond with welcoming us, showing us around the farm, and giving us some delicious fresh home baked bread with organic farm fresh eggs for breakfast. What a treat this stay was. Highly recommend!