The best river, stream, or creek campgrounds near Park Rapids, Minnesota

Looking to camp near Park Rapids, Minnesota and enjoy the scenic beauty of a river? Look no further than Hipcamp! With over 30 options available in the area, you're sure to find the perfect campsite that meets your needs. Check out top-rated campsites like Rusty Star Ranch Riverview (48 reviews), Cuyuna/Mississippi River Land (47 reviews), and The Country School (29 reviews) for a memorable camping experience. Enjoy popular amenities like potable water, campfires, and pet-friendly sites, while indulging in activities such as off-roading, wildlife watching, and wind sports. With an average price per night of $30 and options as low as $15, camping near Park Rapids, Minnesota has never been more affordable. Happy camping!

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Top-rated campgrounds near Park Rapids

Looking to camp near Park Rapids, Minnesota and enjoy the scenic beauty of a river? Look no further than Hipcamp! With over 30 options available in the area, you're sure to find the perfect campsite that meets your needs. Check out top-rated campsites like Rusty Star Ranch Riverview (48 reviews), Cuyuna/Mississippi River Land (47 reviews), and The Country School (29 reviews) for a memorable camping experience. Enjoy popular amenities like potable water, campfires, and pet-friendly sites, while indulging in activities such as off-roading, wildlife watching, and wind sports. With an average price per night of $30 and options as low as $15, camping near Park Rapids, Minnesota has never been more affordable. Happy camping!

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Top-rated campgrounds near Park Rapids

1. Toad Creek Camping

22mi from Park Rapids · 5 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging

A century farm located in the heart of Minnesota lakes country. The property features a hobby farm, abundant wildlife, woods, fields, pastures, and ponds. Conveniently located near area lakes and trails, about 20 miles from the nearest town.

2. Sunset Pines MN

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26mi from Park Rapids · 71 sites · RVs, Lodging

Mike and Loellen discovered Ruttger’s Camping Resort in the winter of 2005 while driving around the area and scanning websites for trailers. We bought a trailer on a seasonal site and have thoroughly enjoyed our summers here ever since! Our sons grew up on the lake, boating and fishing and exploring the area and we have developed a wonderful lake-family. We have watched Bill and Candy Ruttger build the resort into the beautiful property that it is today and feel privileged to have the opportunity to now share it with you. Under our new ownership and with a new name, Sunset Pines MN in January 2023, we are eager to carry on the legacy created by our friends and mentors. We welcome you to enjoy our piece of “Up North” Minnesota lake-life with your family and friends, and don’t forget to enjoy a sunset or two! Mike & Loellen

3. Lake Placid Family Reunion Camp

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49mi from Park Rapids · 8 sites · Tents, RVs

Beautiful 8 acre campground on Lake Placid 10 miles west of Brainerd MN. The Campground has 4 full RV hook ups with power, water and sewer. 1 RV site with power and water. The water comes from a low flow well that has been tested and is potable. It is great to fill your RV tanks. There is also several level areas for tents. There are 2 fire rings for camp fires a propane and charcoal grill. The campground has a dock to access the lake and Crow Wing river. There is approximately 25 steps down the bank to the dock. The steps are newer but steep, If you choose to use them you do so at your own risk.

4. Huntersville State Forest

78 sites · Nimrod, Minnesota

Discover the natural allure of Huntersville State Forest.

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5. Two Inlets State Forest

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14 sites · Osage, Minnesota

Discover the natural charm of Two Inlets State Forest.

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6. AN UNEXPECTED GREEN ISLAND

33mi from Park Rapids · 1 site · Tent

Green Island is an unexpected pine forest located actually inside a small town in northcentral Minnesota. The camping area is incredibly private and surrounds a small pond. It is primitive with minimal amenities beyond an outhouse and hand pump for water. Accessibility is only for tenting or truly tiny camper vehicles. The campground is a huge semi-shaded space for up to 20 tents, still, we prefer 1 or 2 at a time. However, larger group retreats are possible. We are serious environmentalists and we offer this opportunity just for true nature lovers as singles or couples, who totally take care of themselves, leave absolutely no trace, and are solid environmental stewards. In other words, its no place for a party. Separate from the campground there are: apple orchards, outdoor sculptures, wildlife, a meditation kuti, and perfect spaces for forest therapy. Yet almost unbelieveably, you can walk to a Pizza Hut or Walmart in 5 minutes. This is an excellent staging point for outdoors people en route to Itasca State Park, The Lost Fourty, and the state and national forests of the north.

7. Itasca State Park

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239 sites · Lake George, Minnesota

Explore the wild headwaters of the Mississippi River at Minnesota’s oldest state park.

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8. La Salle Lake State Recreation Area

39 sites · Solway, Minnesota

Discover La Salle Lake State Recreation Area's natural splendor.

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9. 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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Public campgrounds near Park Rapids

Shell City Landing Campground

10mi from Park Rapids · 19 sites · Tents, RVs · in Huntersville State Forest

Shell City Horse Campground

10mi from Park Rapids · 35 sites · in Huntersville State Forest

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Hungryman Lake Campground

11mi from Park Rapids · 14 sites · in Two Inlets State Forest

Huntersville Forest Landing Campground

20mi from Park Rapids · 24 sites · Tents, RVs · in Huntersville State Forest

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Pine Ridge Campground

23mi from Park Rapids · 158 sites · Tents, RVs · in Itasca State Park

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Bear Paw Campground

24mi from Park Rapids · 81 sites · Tents, RVs · in Itasca State Park

LaSalle Lake Campground

30mi from Park Rapids · 39 sites · Tents, RVs · in La Salle Lake State Recreation Area

Stony Point Campground

32mi from Park Rapids · 43 sites · Tents, RVs · in Chippewa National Forest

South Pike Bay Campground

36mi from Park Rapids · 22 sites · Tents, RVs · in Chippewa National Forest

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Cass Lake Loop Campground

41mi from Park Rapids · 20 sites · Tents, RVs · in Chippewa National Forest

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Star Island Trail

41mi from Park Rapids · 1 site · in Chippewa National Forest

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Norway Beach Loop Campground

41mi from Park Rapids · 29 sites · Tents, RVs · in Chippewa National Forest

Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community

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Jennifer

September 2025

30 ft Class A

With kids

Weekend Trip to Lake Placid Family Reunion Camp

We lived camping on Randy’s land. It was so spacious and made the 4 campers plus the tents have plenty of space and kids loved fishing off the docks all day long. Tons of grass areas for the dogs to run and play.

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Melissa

August 2025

33 ft travel trailer

With pets

3 nights at Lake Placid Family Reunion Camp

Randy’s land was the perfect spot for our group of 8 adults, 5 kids and 2 dogs! All 3 campers had full hook ups which was amazing! We put in our boat and were able to keep it in the water all weekend at the dock. We also enjoyed paddle boarding and fishing off the dock. Randy was incredibly kind and accommodating. 10/10 experience and we hope to stay here again someday