- Camping with Snow sport
The best camping near Park Rapids with snow sports
93% (57) • 30 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Park Rapids
Mikko Kamp on the 4th Crow
1. Mikko Kamp on the 4th Crow
97%
(106)
9.6mi from Park Rapids · 2 sites
Very private 4 acre campsite in stand of Norway Pines and Birch overlooking the 4th Crow Wing Lake.
- NOTE: This is now (2023) a single site with two (2) power stands.
Not off grid, but close to it. There is no potable water, just a peaceful Pine and Birch wooded area overlooking the lake. Ideal if you’re camping with friends/family. Pull your RV's in or pitch a tent and stay as long as you like. 8 miles south of Nevis in the Heartland Lakes area. Adjacent 8 acres of 'Common Use' woods and picnic area with dock for fishing. Or bring a canoe/Kayak to launch. 4th Crow is NOT a recreational lake, but great for fishing, waterfowl and wildlife spotting. Fire pit, picnic table and swing on site. 9 miles from Heartland Biking Trail and within 3 miles of OHV/Snowmobile trails access.
Wonderful public swimming beach 3 miles away on Big Stony Lake.
Electrical hookup
Pets
from
$50
/ night
Timberlost at West Crooked
2. Timberlost at West Crooked
12mi from Park Rapids · 1 site
West Crooked Lake Resort offers relaxation and enjoyment for the entire family on 20 acres of seclude woods. You can enjoy sun bathing on the sandy beach, swimming in the clear water, playing on the Rave Water Park, or reading a book in the shade. Listen to the loons calling, watch eagles soar overhead, glide through the clear waters in a canoe or paddleboat, or just bring a book, relax, and catch some rays on the sandy beach.
Many area attractions are just minutes from the resort. Biking/walking trails, golf courses, casinos, challenge course, a local winery, horseback riding, shopping and restaurants are just a few of the attractions you will find. In addition, the Headwaters of the Mississippi in Itasca State Park is just 30 minutes from the resort. ATV riders enjoy hundreds of miles of trails in the Park Rapids Lakes Area, bringing them closer to nature's beauty in remote areas others often don't see. Local clubs maintain two primary trails in our area, which are connected with miles of trails along county highways/byways. Drive your ATV directly to the trails from our resort.
West and Middle Crooked Lakes are part of the famous Mantrap chain of lakes – the very heart of Northern Minnesota’s finest fishing country. Fish to catch in West Crooked Lake include Northern, Walleye, Bass and Panfish. You can fish right off the dock at the resort or venture out to the many inlets on this quiet lake. When on the lake, you will often find yourself enjoying the tranquil beauty of West Crooked Lake with no other boats in sight.
Pets
Toilets
Showers
from
$145
/ night
Strawberry Lake Cabin
3. Strawberry Lake Cabin
100%
(4)
32mi from Park Rapids · 1 site
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
Toilets
Showers
Campfires
from
$180
/ night
Huntersville State Forest
4. Huntersville State Forest
State forest 12mi from Park Rapids · 78 sites
Discover the natural allure of Huntersville State Forest.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
Two Inlets State Forest
5. Two Inlets State Forest
100%
(1)
State forest 12mi from Park Rapids · 14 sites
Discover the natural charm of Two Inlets State Forest.
Pets
Campfires
Toilets
AN UNEXPECTED GREEN ISLAND
6. AN UNEXPECTED GREEN ISLAND
33mi from Park Rapids · 1 site
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.
Pets
Campfires
Toilets
from
$10
/ night
Love Lake Hacienda & Camp
7. Love Lake Hacienda & Camp
90%
(5)
48mi from Park Rapids · 2 sites
Turtle site offers a safe place to lay one's head Semi-secluded campsite with easy access. This is a cleared, raked, and mowed spot behind the shop in the woods on one acre of backland. Hand pump sand well and porta potty. There is a walking trail to the end of the road that leads you to the Sailing Club. Lots of wildlife and chirping birds. Bring your own drinking or cooking water and come with all you need. Leave nothing behind! Ideal for the minimalist.
Love Lake Hacienda and Camp is located in a lake's community with larger lots. Close to several lakes, biking and hiking trails and much more. Turtle camp is just the beginning of a dream to offer more camping sites in the future.
With sustainability and natural environment in mind.
Pets
Campfires
Toilets
from
$24
/ night
Paul Bunyan State Forest
8. Paul Bunyan State Forest
100%
(2)
State forest 21mi from Park Rapids · 46 sites
Discover the rugged beauty of Paul Bunyan State Forest.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
Itasca State Park
9. Itasca State Park
100%
(15)
State park 18mi from Park Rapids · 239 sites
Explore the wild headwaters of the Mississippi River at Minnesota’s oldest state park.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
La Salle Lake State Recreation Area
10. La Salle Lake State Recreation Area
State park 30mi from Park Rapids · 39 sites
Discover La Salle Lake State Recreation Area's natural splendor.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Chippewa National Forest
11. Chippewa National Forest
83%
(6)
National forest 38mi from Park Rapids · 537 sites
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!
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Pillsbury State Forest
12. Pillsbury State Forest
100%
(1)
State forest 45mi from Park Rapids · 123 sites
Discover the natural splendor of Pillsbury State Forest.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
Lake Bemidji State Park
13. Lake Bemidji State Park
100%
(1)
State park 44mi from Park Rapids · 101 sites
Discover the natural charm of Lake Bemidji State Park.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
Maplewood State Park
14. Maplewood State Park
100%
(5)
State park 51mi from Park Rapids · 67 sites
Discover Maplewood State Park's natural beauty and outdoor fun.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Glendalough State Park
15. Glendalough State Park
90%
(5)
State park 50mi from Park Rapids · 26 sites
Discover Glendalough State Park's natural beauty and outdoor activities.
Pets
Campfires
Toilets
93% (57) • 30 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Park Rapids
Mikko Kamp on the 4th Crow
1. Mikko Kamp on the 4th Crow
97%
(106)
9.6mi from Park Rapids · 2 sites
Very private 4 acre campsite in stand of Norway Pines and Birch overlooking the 4th Crow Wing Lake.
- NOTE: This is now (2023) a single site with two (2) power stands.
Not off grid, but close to it. There is no potable water, just a peaceful Pine and Birch wooded area overlooking the lake. Ideal if you’re camping with friends/family. Pull your RV's in or pitch a tent and stay as long as you like. 8 miles south of Nevis in the Heartland Lakes area. Adjacent 8 acres of 'Common Use' woods and picnic area with dock for fishing. Or bring a canoe/Kayak to launch. 4th Crow is NOT a recreational lake, but great for fishing, waterfowl and wildlife spotting. Fire pit, picnic table and swing on site. 9 miles from Heartland Biking Trail and within 3 miles of OHV/Snowmobile trails access.
Wonderful public swimming beach 3 miles away on Big Stony Lake.
Electrical hookup
Pets
from
$50
/ night
Timberlost at West Crooked
2. Timberlost at West Crooked
12mi from Park Rapids · 1 site
West Crooked Lake Resort offers relaxation and enjoyment for the entire family on 20 acres of seclude woods. You can enjoy sun bathing on the sandy beach, swimming in the clear water, playing on the Rave Water Park, or reading a book in the shade. Listen to the loons calling, watch eagles soar overhead, glide through the clear waters in a canoe or paddleboat, or just bring a book, relax, and catch some rays on the sandy beach.
Many area attractions are just minutes from the resort. Biking/walking trails, golf courses, casinos, challenge course, a local winery, horseback riding, shopping and restaurants are just a few of the attractions you will find. In addition, the Headwaters of the Mississippi in Itasca State Park is just 30 minutes from the resort. ATV riders enjoy hundreds of miles of trails in the Park Rapids Lakes Area, bringing them closer to nature's beauty in remote areas others often don't see. Local clubs maintain two primary trails in our area, which are connected with miles of trails along county highways/byways. Drive your ATV directly to the trails from our resort.
West and Middle Crooked Lakes are part of the famous Mantrap chain of lakes – the very heart of Northern Minnesota’s finest fishing country. Fish to catch in West Crooked Lake include Northern, Walleye, Bass and Panfish. You can fish right off the dock at the resort or venture out to the many inlets on this quiet lake. When on the lake, you will often find yourself enjoying the tranquil beauty of West Crooked Lake with no other boats in sight.
Pets
Toilets
Showers
from
$145
/ night
Strawberry Lake Cabin
3. Strawberry Lake Cabin
100%
(4)
32mi from Park Rapids · 1 site
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
Toilets
Showers
Campfires
from
$180
/ night
Huntersville State Forest
4. Huntersville State Forest
State forest 12mi from Park Rapids · 78 sites
Discover the natural allure of Huntersville State Forest.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
Two Inlets State Forest
5. Two Inlets State Forest
100%
(1)
State forest 12mi from Park Rapids · 14 sites
Discover the natural charm of Two Inlets State Forest.
Pets
Campfires
Toilets
AN UNEXPECTED GREEN ISLAND
6. AN UNEXPECTED GREEN ISLAND
33mi from Park Rapids · 1 site
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.
Pets
Campfires
Toilets
from
$10
/ night
Love Lake Hacienda & Camp
7. Love Lake Hacienda & Camp
90%
(5)
48mi from Park Rapids · 2 sites
Turtle site offers a safe place to lay one's head Semi-secluded campsite with easy access. This is a cleared, raked, and mowed spot behind the shop in the woods on one acre of backland. Hand pump sand well and porta potty. There is a walking trail to the end of the road that leads you to the Sailing Club. Lots of wildlife and chirping birds. Bring your own drinking or cooking water and come with all you need. Leave nothing behind! Ideal for the minimalist.
Love Lake Hacienda and Camp is located in a lake's community with larger lots. Close to several lakes, biking and hiking trails and much more. Turtle camp is just the beginning of a dream to offer more camping sites in the future.
With sustainability and natural environment in mind.
Pets
Campfires
Toilets
from
$24
/ night
Paul Bunyan State Forest
8. Paul Bunyan State Forest
100%
(2)
State forest 21mi from Park Rapids · 46 sites
Discover the rugged beauty of Paul Bunyan State Forest.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
Itasca State Park
9. Itasca State Park
100%
(15)
State park 18mi from Park Rapids · 239 sites
Explore the wild headwaters of the Mississippi River at Minnesota’s oldest state park.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
La Salle Lake State Recreation Area
10. La Salle Lake State Recreation Area
State park 30mi from Park Rapids · 39 sites
Discover La Salle Lake State Recreation Area's natural splendor.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Chippewa National Forest
11. Chippewa National Forest
83%
(6)
National forest 38mi from Park Rapids · 537 sites
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!
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Pillsbury State Forest
12. Pillsbury State Forest
100%
(1)
State forest 45mi from Park Rapids · 123 sites
Discover the natural splendor of Pillsbury State Forest.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
Lake Bemidji State Park
13. Lake Bemidji State Park
100%
(1)
State park 44mi from Park Rapids · 101 sites
Discover the natural charm of Lake Bemidji State Park.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
Maplewood State Park
14. Maplewood State Park
100%
(5)
State park 51mi from Park Rapids · 67 sites
Discover Maplewood State Park's natural beauty and outdoor fun.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Glendalough State Park
15. Glendalough State Park
90%
(5)
State park 50mi from Park Rapids · 26 sites
Discover Glendalough State Park's natural beauty and outdoor activities.
Pets
Campfires
Toilets
Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
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Michael
October 2025
12 ft pop-up camper
With pets
Mike was so accommodating. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Mikko camp. Plenty of room for the dog to run. Everything way beyond expectations.
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Samantha
September 2025
20 ft pop-up camper
With pets
Love this site! Remote enough that the dogs can be off leash, nice trails, firewood is provided. We will definitely be back!
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Troy
September 2025
16 ft car
With kids
This is a great spot. Mike was a wonderful host. We will be back.
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Custet
September 2025
19 ft pop-up camper
This was a great spot for privacy and letting your dog be free. It was awesome to have firwood. Would highly recommend and we are keeping this in mind for a return visit. Host, Mike, was exceptional.
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Derrick
July 2025
25 ft travel trailer
Great spot near Nevis. Definitely returning for another visit!
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