The best campgrounds near Pillager, Minnesota with horseback riding

Looking to go camping near Pillager, Minnesota? Look no further than Hipcamp! With over 180 available options, you're sure to find the perfect accommodation for your outdoor adventure. Whether you prefer tent camping, RV camping, or cabin rentals, Hipcamp has got you covered. And with an average price per night of $40 and options as low as $10, you can find a campsite that fits your budget. Check out some of the top campsites like The Jubilee Homestead (76 reviews), The Camps at the Vineyard (66 reviews), and Rusty Star Ranch Riverview (48 reviews). Plus, popular amenities like cooking equipment, trash disposal, and showers are available at many of the campsites. Get ready to dive into activities like swimming, boating, and surfing. Start planning your camping trip with Hipcamp today!

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Top-rated campgrounds

Looking to go camping near Pillager, Minnesota? Look no further than Hipcamp! With over 180 available options, you're sure to find the perfect accommodation for your outdoor adventure. Whether you prefer tent camping, RV camping, or cabin rentals, Hipcamp has got you covered. And with an average price per night of $40 and options as low as $10, you can find a campsite that fits your budget. Check out some of the top campsites like The Jubilee Homestead (76 reviews), The Camps at the Vineyard (66 reviews), and Rusty Star Ranch Riverview (48 reviews). Plus, popular amenities like cooking equipment, trash disposal, and showers are available at many of the campsites. Get ready to dive into activities like swimming, boating, and surfing. Start planning your camping trip with Hipcamp today!

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Top-rated campgrounds

1. Harvest Loon Camp

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43mi from Pillager · 1 site · Lodging · Outing, MN

📌Update: Cabin now complete with an indoor shower and toilet. ❄Cabin is now available year-round. 🌲 Picturesque lakeshore property located on 24 acres, with almost 2,000 feet of lake access right in front of the cabin. ⛵Lake public access is located at the end of the cabin driveway. Little Emily Lake Park is located 10.3 miles away from cabin. This park offers excellent swimming and Hiking Trails has public restrooms and a playground for kids - Address is 21517 Papoose Road, Emily, MN 56447 phone # (218) 824-1010 🏕 Serene, peaceful and unrivaled privacy. Water sports and trails for hiking and quads make Harvest Loon Camp the perfect spot to relaxation and fun. 😊Radiant heat, wood stove, air conditioning and fans. 🔥Wood available for use with woodstove and campfires. 🛌 Campers WILL NEED to provide their own bedding depending on their sleeping needs (pillows, linens, blankets). Accommodations include a bunk with two full beds stacked, a twin daybed and trundle (so two twin beds) and another full sized bed. All open concept. Also bring your own towels. 🍳 Kitchen has antique pots, pans, utensils, coffeepot, microwave, toaster, stove and refrigerator for your use. 🌟 Gorgeous furnished porch to watch wildlife. Grocery store within 5 miles. 🦆 This location is also perfect for horseback riding and snowmobiling and ice fishing. George lake is known to have nice sized pan fish.

2. Cuyuna/Mississippi River Land

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29mi from Pillager · 5 sites · Tents · Crosby, MN

21 acres of land with over a half mile of Mississippi River frontage. It's mostly undeveloped and a great place to get back into nature. Close to town and amenities, but far enough into the woods to feel like you're Up North. 200 yards to The Bridge Tavern restaurant and bar 5 miles to Yawkey Unit Mountain Bike trails 5 miles to downtown Crosby shopping and restaurants 5.2 miles to Cuyuna Regional Medical Center 5.9 miles to Cykel Bike Shop in Ironton 6 miles to Cuyuna Recreation Area trailhead in Ironton 6 miles to Super One Foods in Crosby 10.1 miles to Sagamore Unite Mountain Bike Trails

3. Fish Trap Oasis

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9.8mi from Pillager · 1 site · Tent, RV · Cushing, MN

Come relax and restore at a quiet lakeside camp spot on Fish Trap Lake! The property is perfect for any small group fishermen, campers or RVers who want private lake views. The property is next to a government nature preserve and located near various cabins. Fishing, boating, kayaking, canoeing and swimming can all be enjoyed on Fish Trap Lake. We are less than a mile from the boat launch on Lake Alexander which is great for fishing. A dock is also on the property for lake access.

4. Pillsbury State Forest

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123 sites · East Gull Lake, Minnesota

Discover the natural splendor of Pillsbury State Forest.

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5. Huntersville State Forest

78 sites · Nimrod, Minnesota

Discover the natural allure of Huntersville State Forest.

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6. Goldie The Caboose - Nevis MN

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48mi from Pillager · 1 site · Lodging · Nevis, MN

Goldie is closed for the season - she will reopen again in the spring! Goldie is an original early 1900's wooden caboose that ran on the DMIR railroad. She was re-designed in 1912 to be safer on the railroad (and her length extended so she wouldn't fall over). She ran the tracks of the Iron Range until retirement in 1968. It's been fully renovated with a few modern conveniences. We've re-used as much of the original wood as possible, and repurposed many things into other things so that we could keep the history alive. My husband is the carpenter that brought her to life and I'm the one that gave her some paint and design. Now, she's ready for people again, and to keep telling her story to others. Please...be our guest...and let Goldie be your host. Goldie has a max occupancy of 2 people due to space constraints. She also offers: ~ 1 very generous bundle of firewood included with stay ~ Hot and cold running water ~ A shower ~A/C and heat ~Hot water kettle for coffee, tea and cocoa (or oatmeal, etc) ~Paper dishes, plastic utensils and ceramic mugs ~Microwave ~Mini fridge ~One queen sized memory foam bed ~ Bath Towels, hand towel and wash towels ~Flush Toilet ~Fire ring, picnic table and lake access (kayaks available to use for free) ~Wifi access ** There is no cable TV, but we have a DVD player and some movies to choose from. Also there are some games to play. We do have pets and they do run around the yard freely. There are two dogs that love to romp and say hi (a female Golden Retriever and a female Griffon mix) and a female cat that does the same. They are super friendly, but they will come to visit you at the lake. Our lake is an "environmental lake" so while we keep a small beach area that you are welcome to use, it is not free of lily pads or weeds. It's simple, but fully swimm-able (the Golden Retriever keeps the first 8 feet of water weed free with her swimming!). You are welcome to use the dock and chairs we keep there for breezy evenings or to take a dip to cool off. We are only 2ish miles from town with gas, food, ice cream and a donut shop. There is a paved rail trail just down our street that runs both directions for many miles. Bikes are welcome! (please leave ATVs at home).

7. Mille Lacs Kathio State Park

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63 sites · Vineland, Minnesota

Discover Mille Lacs Kathio State Park's natural beauty and outdoor fun.

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8. Lake Carlos State Park

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129 sites · Carlos, Minnesota

Discover Lake Carlos State Park's natural beauty and outdoor fun.

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Public campgrounds near Pillager

Walter E. Stark Assembly Area and Horse Campground

3.4mi from Pillager · 75 sites · in Pillsbury State Forest

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Rock Lake Campground

6.8mi from Pillager · 48 sites · Tents, RVs · in Pillsbury State Forest

Huntersville Forest Landing Campground

29mi from Pillager · 24 sites · Tents, RVs · in Huntersville State Forest

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Ogechie Campground

36mi from Pillager · 26 sites · Tents, RVs · in Mille Lacs Kathio State Park

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Petaga Campground

37mi from Pillager · 25 sites · Tents, RVs · in Mille Lacs Kathio State Park

Rum River Group Camp

37mi from Pillager · 2 sites · in Mille Lacs Kathio State Park

Horse Campground

38mi from Pillager · 10 sites · in Mille Lacs Kathio State Park

Shell City Horse Campground

39mi from Pillager · 35 sites · in Huntersville State Forest

Shell City Landing Campground

39mi from Pillager · 19 sites · Tents, RVs · in Huntersville State Forest

Horse Riders Campground

47mi from Pillager · 7 sites · in Lake Carlos State Park

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Upper Campground

47mi from Pillager · 48 sites · Tents, RVs · in Lake Carlos State Park

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Lower Campground

47mi from Pillager · 74 sites · Tents, RVs · in Lake Carlos State Park

Stories from the community

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Sara

November 2025

With pets

3 nights at Harvest Loon Camp

It truly is a special place. The cabin, lake, sunrises, the loons and swans and the stars! the wind through the pines and the quiet, I loved it all. The cabin all by itself is extraordinary but add all the rest to it and it was simply magical. I can’t wait to return.

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Cassidy

October 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Cuyuna/Mississippi River Land

Campsite 1 was an awesome camping spot on the River. The road to get there wasn’t bad at all. I was able to drive my fwd sedan down there easily.

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Jordan

October 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Cuyuna/Mississippi River Land

We wanted to find somewhere last minute to camp and it was a really cool spot. Plenty of firewood, nice view of the river. We didn’t face any issues driving to the site, off roading but a clear path. The fire pit was awesome and our fire was still smoking when we woke up!

Erica

October 2025

With pets

3 nights at Harvest Loon Camp

My husband and I stayed in the Harvest Loon Cabin for three nights for our 10 year wedding anniversary. It was the perfect getaway - the cabin was cozy and the scenery was beautiful. We would love to come stay again in the future!

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Stacey

October 2025

With pets

Weekend Trip to Harvest Loon Camp

This was our second trip and it was just as great as the first! My husband hates camping but he loves this cabin! Perfect blend of rustic outdoors with comfortable, modern amenities. Our 3 kids love it too! It's very peaceful and private. Highly recommend for families or anyone looking to rent a nice cabin!

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Jonathan

October 2025

3 nights at Goldie The Caboose - Nevis MN

Amy’s place was beautiful and peaceful. The caboose sits on a quiet, wooded part of the property and feels totally private — you can’t even see her house from it. There’s a private trail that leads down to the lake, passing a picnic table and a fire pit with a built-in grill. It’s a perfect spot to relax, cook out, or just sit and enjoy the view. The whole setup has a cozy, tucked-away vibe that makes it easy to unwind and enjoy nature.

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Tracy

October 2025

With pets

2 nights at Harvest Loon Camp

Amazing spot! Well-appointed cabin in a beautiful setting and the host is excellent.

Jim

September 2025

2 nights at Goldie The Caboose - Nevis MN

The caboose was a unique experience to actually stay in a renovated railroad caboose with ties to the area. It was very relaxing setting and have campfire coffee and close access to the bike trails. The dogs were always happy to say hello and the yoga platform was a perfect place to watch the clear night sky.

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Isaac

September 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Cuyuna/Mississippi River Land

What a fantastic spot! As the host recommends, definitely plan to walk. We drove out there in a very small AWD car and we got out and in in mostly one piece, but it is very tight. That said, site 3 is stunning. The stars were out and it was the perfect site to stargaze. We managed to get a couple walleye off of the bank in front of the camp. Definitely bring your rod and some heavy lures to get across the wide Mississippi if you like fishing. They are out there! -Tons of wood -good views -well kept -very dog friendly -no bugs (when we went)

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Erin

September 2025

Weekend Trip to Harvest Loon Camp

We had a great time disconnecting from the busy city life. The cabin was so cozy and it was amazing to be able to take a hot shower after a long chilly fall day. We will definitely be back with friends. There was so many places for people to sleep.

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Nick

September 2025

Weekend Trip to Goldie The Caboose - Nevis MN

Detail, very good information and easy to communicate. Gorgeous caboose and very relaxing

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Nicole

September 2025

With pets

4 nights at Harvest Loon Camp

Beautiful views that were quiet and peaceful. Perfect place to get away and worked perfect for traveling with dogs.

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Cay

September 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Cuyuna/Mississippi River Land

My friends and I loved our experience at site #3. The view by the river was beautiful and the bugs weren't bad at all! The host was super easy to contact and quick to get back with any questions we had! Overall, it was the perfect weekend.

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Evan

September 2025

With pets

Weekend Trip to Harvest Loon Camp

Beautiful trees and views. The cabin was great too. Very comfortable. Excellent shower.

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Laura

September 2025

With pets

2 nights at Harvest Loon Camp

Beautiful land and cabin. Bob is accommodating and wonderful to work with!

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Miguel

September 2025

Tent

1 night at Cuyuna/Mississippi River Land

The site was secluded, which we love. Private and virtually quiet, with the occasional car in the far distance. The campsite was right by the river which is a great view early in the morning.

Nicole

September 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Cuyuna/Mississippi River Land

Great view, private and all around lovely spot to camp.

Annie

August 2025

With pets

Weekend Trip to Harvest Loon Camp

We had a wonderful stay at this cozy cabin in the woods. It was spotless, comfortable, and had everything we needed for a relaxing getaway. The atmosphere struck the perfect balance between rustic charm and modern comfort, making it feel like a true escape from the busy everyday routine. The lake view was the highlight—absolutely stunning at sunset. Sitting on the deck with coffee in hand while listening to the sounds of nature was pure peace. It’s the perfect spot to unwind, recharge, and enjoy the beauty of the outdoors. I’d happily return and highly recommend it!

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Noah

August 2025

Tent

3 nights at Cuyuna/Mississippi River Land

It was great tent camping here. The site was well maintained and had an amazing view. They gave amazing instructions for navigating the trails and some recommendations for touring the area. Would love to visit again!