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The best waterside camping near Lake Elmo

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94% (1.4K) • 4 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Lake Elmo

Willow River State Park
  • Willow River State Park
  • More lifestyle sneak peeks from our shoot.
  • Willow River State Park

1. Willow River State Park

93%
(14)
State park 11mi from Lake Elmo · 154 sites
Wooded gorges and cascading waterfalls provide a scenic backdrop.
Toilets
Campfires
Showers
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.

2. William O'Brien State Park

94%
(9)
State park 17mi from Lake Elmo · 120 sites
Discover the natural splendor of William O'Brien State Park.
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Toilets
Campfires
Interstate State Park

3. Interstate State Park

100%
(4)
State park 30mi from Lake Elmo · 84 sites
Discover the scenic beauty of Interstate State Park and its outdoor adventures.
Toilets
Campfires
Showers
Eau Galle Recreation Area
  • Eau Galle Recreation Area
  • Eau Galle Recreation Area
  • Eau Galle Recreation Area

4. Eau Galle Recreation Area

100%
(1)
Park 34mi from Lake Elmo · 57 sites
Discover Eau Galle Recreation Area's serene trails and year-round fishing.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
94% (1.4K) • 4 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Lake Elmo

Willow River State Park
  • Willow River State Park
  • More lifestyle sneak peeks from our shoot.
  • Willow River State Park

1. Willow River State Park

93%
(14)
State park 11mi from Lake Elmo · 154 sites
Wooded gorges and cascading waterfalls provide a scenic backdrop.
Toilets
Campfires
Showers
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.

2. William O'Brien State Park

94%
(9)
State park 17mi from Lake Elmo · 120 sites
Discover the natural splendor of William O'Brien State Park.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
Interstate State Park

3. Interstate State Park

100%
(4)
State park 30mi from Lake Elmo · 84 sites
Discover the scenic beauty of Interstate State Park and its outdoor adventures.
Toilets
Campfires
Showers
Eau Galle Recreation Area
  • Eau Galle Recreation Area
  • Eau Galle Recreation Area
  • Eau Galle Recreation Area

4. Eau Galle Recreation Area

100%
(1)
Park 34mi from Lake Elmo · 57 sites
Discover Eau Galle Recreation Area's serene trails and year-round fishing.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Value Prop
Value Prop
Happy farmer sitting in a truck in a grassy field
Happy farmer sitting in a truck in a grassy field

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