The best lakeside camping near Jackson

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Jackson draws campers looking for lakefront sites—over 500 options here put you right on the water. Expect campsites where you can swim or fish right out your front door, and in winter, snow sports take over the shoreline. The average night runs $40, with some spots starting there. Showers, pet-friendly rules, and open campfires aren’t hard to find. If you want a spot locals talk about, check out Camping on private lake (178 reviews), Stadings Farm & Ranch (22 reviews), or Lutheran Lakeside Camp (19 reviews). You’ll find everything from wooded coves to open shoreline—bring gear for the water and plan to get wet.

98% (285)

Top-rated campgrounds

Beautiful, secluded campsite!

2. Lutheran Lakeside Camp

98%
(21)
17mi from Jackson · 20 sites · Tents, RVs · Spirit Lake, IA
Our mission is to be a place of belonging for all people to find joy and purpose in God's creation. We have a beautiful property with lots of activities and amenities to offer and we want to share it with as many people as possible. All the income we receive through campers and guests goes towards Camp for ALL Kids, where we allow foster children to attend camp at no cost. Learn more about this land:Park your RV and enjoy WiFi, endless activities onsite as well as peace and serenity while only being a few miles from the Okoboji excitement. Back in, hook up to 30 or 50 amp, Dump Station, short walk or drive to the waterfront. All guests get a picnic table and fire ring. Enjoy 3.5 miles of trails, basketball, sand volleyball, gaga ball, human foosball, 9 square, soccer filed, playground, and open fields. 
Pets
Electrical Hookup
Toilets
from 
$50
 / night
Camping on private lake

3. Camping on private lake

99%
(370)
29mi from Jackson · 10 sites · Tents · Westbrook, MN
This property has 4 camp spots. Sites 1 and 4 have a boat landing. All sites have shades trees that can hold hammocks. All sites are right next to the lake. Site 3 has a dock that all can use. There is excellent swimming with a sandy bottom at the south end of the lake. The lake is stocked with perch in 2024 but has walleye, northern, bass as well. It is also close to many lakes that are good for fishing. I have a 14' fishing boat with trolling motor, a paddle boat, 2 kayaks, and canoe for campers to use for free. Firewood is available for $5/day. There is some hiking on the property and much near by. Biking is also good with small lakes nearby to visit. The camping here is very peaceful with wonderful views and the wildlife is awesome! 120 volt power is at all sites and 220 can reach sites 2 and 3. There is warm showers and flushing toilets. Also all sites are drive through on hard ground grass. Grates are provided for cooking over the fire. There is Wi-Fi internet that reaches sites 1-3
Pets
Campfires
Toilets
from 
$40
 / night

Jackson draws campers looking for lakefront sites—over 500 options here put you right on the water. Expect campsites where you can swim or fish right out your front door, and in winter, snow sports take over the shoreline. The average night runs $40, with some spots starting there. Showers, pet-friendly rules, and open campfires aren’t hard to find. If you want a spot locals talk about, check out Camping on private lake (178 reviews), Stadings Farm & Ranch (22 reviews), or Lutheran Lakeside Camp (19 reviews). You’ll find everything from wooded coves to open shoreline—bring gear for the water and plan to get wet.

98% (285)

Top-rated campgrounds

Beautiful, secluded campsite!

2. Lutheran Lakeside Camp

98%
(21)
17mi from Jackson · 20 sites · Tents, RVs · Spirit Lake, IA
Our mission is to be a place of belonging for all people to find joy and purpose in God's creation. We have a beautiful property with lots of activities and amenities to offer and we want to share it with as many people as possible. All the income we receive through campers and guests goes towards Camp for ALL Kids, where we allow foster children to attend camp at no cost. Learn more about this land:Park your RV and enjoy WiFi, endless activities onsite as well as peace and serenity while only being a few miles from the Okoboji excitement. Back in, hook up to 30 or 50 amp, Dump Station, short walk or drive to the waterfront. All guests get a picnic table and fire ring. Enjoy 3.5 miles of trails, basketball, sand volleyball, gaga ball, human foosball, 9 square, soccer filed, playground, and open fields. 
Pets
Electrical Hookup
Toilets
from 
$50
 / night
Camping on private lake

3. Camping on private lake

99%
(370)
29mi from Jackson · 10 sites · Tents · Westbrook, MN
This property has 4 camp spots. Sites 1 and 4 have a boat landing. All sites have shades trees that can hold hammocks. All sites are right next to the lake. Site 3 has a dock that all can use. There is excellent swimming with a sandy bottom at the south end of the lake. The lake is stocked with perch in 2024 but has walleye, northern, bass as well. It is also close to many lakes that are good for fishing. I have a 14' fishing boat with trolling motor, a paddle boat, 2 kayaks, and canoe for campers to use for free. Firewood is available for $5/day. There is some hiking on the property and much near by. Biking is also good with small lakes nearby to visit. The camping here is very peaceful with wonderful views and the wildlife is awesome! 120 volt power is at all sites and 220 can reach sites 2 and 3. There is warm showers and flushing toilets. Also all sites are drive through on hard ground grass. Grates are provided for cooking over the fire. There is Wi-Fi internet that reaches sites 1-3
Pets
Campfires
Toilets
from 
$40
 / night

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