The best dog-friendly campgrounds near Pillager, Minnesota

Bringing your dog along to Pillager? You’re in luck—this area has over 900 pet-friendly camping options, with sites tucked along lakes, rivers, and pine forests. Expect nightly rates averaging $55, with spots as low as $20 if you want to stretch your dollar. Campfires are allowed, and you’ll find showers and toilets at most places. snow sports, hiking, and fishing keep both humans and pups busy year-round. For tried-and-tested stays, check out Cuyuna/Mississippi River Land (84 reviews), Harvest Loon Camp (71 reviews), or Wise Woods on Fool Lake (50 reviews). Locals swear by early morning walks—deer sightings aren’t rare, and loons call across the water at sunset.

89% (582) • 174 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Pillager

Sunset Pines MN

1. Sunset Pines MN

100%

(6)

32mi from Pillager · 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

Toilets

Campfires

Full hookups

from

$55

/ night

TriBirches Resort And Campground

2. TriBirches Resort And Campground

38mi from Pillager · 2 sites

Set along a quiet Minnesota lakeshore, our family-owned resort blends classic Up North cabin stays with light agrotourism and wide-open space to explore. Guests can choose from cozy cabins, tent sites, or RV sites, then spend their days swimming and fishing from the dock, paddling the lake with complimentary kayaks and pedal boats, or renting a boat for a longer adventure. Wander the grounds, gather around evening campfires, and visit the working barn, where chickens, sheep, and goats are part of daily life—an authentic farm presence that adds charm without feeling like a petting zoo. When you’re ready to mix in some play, enjoy our game room, indoor golf simulator, or a friendly match on the outdoor giant chess board. Mornings start slow with coffee and birdsong, days unfold with water time and wandering, and nights end under star-filled skies—perfect for travelers seeking nature, comfort, and a genuine rural experience.

Campfires

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$63

/ night

Big Birch Slice Of Pie

3. Big Birch Slice Of Pie

40mi from Pillager · 2 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging

A slice of heaven all for your viewing pleasure! Connected to another 1.25 acres with cabins is a 3 acre wide open space with 360 views of the lake and a RV hookup. Patios to sit and view and no neighbours make this the most sought after heavenly space! Game room on property fun for all types with pool table and shuffleboard, darts and air hockey. Great for rainy days too!

Electrical hookup

Toilets

Campfires

from

$315

/ night

Bringing your dog along to Pillager? You’re in luck—this area has over 900 pet-friendly camping options, with sites tucked along lakes, rivers, and pine forests. Expect nightly rates averaging $55, with spots as low as $20 if you want to stretch your dollar. Campfires are allowed, and you’ll find showers and toilets at most places. snow sports, hiking, and fishing keep both humans and pups busy year-round. For tried-and-tested stays, check out Cuyuna/Mississippi River Land (84 reviews), Harvest Loon Camp (71 reviews), or Wise Woods on Fool Lake (50 reviews). Locals swear by early morning walks—deer sightings aren’t rare, and loons call across the water at sunset.

89% (582) • 174 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Pillager

Sunset Pines MN

1. Sunset Pines MN

100%

(6)

32mi from Pillager · 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

Toilets

Campfires

Full hookups

from

$55

/ night

TriBirches Resort And Campground

2. TriBirches Resort And Campground

38mi from Pillager · 2 sites

Set along a quiet Minnesota lakeshore, our family-owned resort blends classic Up North cabin stays with light agrotourism and wide-open space to explore. Guests can choose from cozy cabins, tent sites, or RV sites, then spend their days swimming and fishing from the dock, paddling the lake with complimentary kayaks and pedal boats, or renting a boat for a longer adventure. Wander the grounds, gather around evening campfires, and visit the working barn, where chickens, sheep, and goats are part of daily life—an authentic farm presence that adds charm without feeling like a petting zoo. When you’re ready to mix in some play, enjoy our game room, indoor golf simulator, or a friendly match on the outdoor giant chess board. Mornings start slow with coffee and birdsong, days unfold with water time and wandering, and nights end under star-filled skies—perfect for travelers seeking nature, comfort, and a genuine rural experience.

Campfires

Toilets

Potable water

from

$63

/ night

Big Birch Slice Of Pie

3. Big Birch Slice Of Pie

40mi from Pillager · 2 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging

A slice of heaven all for your viewing pleasure! Connected to another 1.25 acres with cabins is a 3 acre wide open space with 360 views of the lake and a RV hookup. Patios to sit and view and no neighbours make this the most sought after heavenly space! Game room on property fun for all types with pool table and shuffleboard, darts and air hockey. Great for rainy days too!

Electrical hookup

Toilets

Campfires

from

$315

/ night

Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community

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Steve

October 2025

With pets

3 nights at Sunset Pines MN

I noticed their website said they were already closed for the season but HipCamp still let me book it. I was half-expecting a call back and a refund but instead, they were more than welcoming of my stay and even sort of apologetic that some of the amenities were no longer available this late in the year. On top of that, I got held up in traffic and didn’t arrive until almost 8:30pm which they did not seem the least bit bothered by. One day, as I was returning from the trails with my dog, they offered her treats and an adorable Sunset Pines scarf! I was only in town for a wedding but will definitely make the trip again in the future, maybe even get myself a seasonal RV lot someday!

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carmen

June 2025

25 ft travel trailer

With pets

3 nights at Sunset Pines MN

Easy check in, nice level site near the pool, camp store with a nice view of the lake while enjoying the shade

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Tara

May 2025

20 ft travel trailer

With pets

Weekend Trip to Sunset Pines MN

This is a place that is perfect for families. We enjoyed reading quietly in our RV site and listening to the kids pal around and have the time of their lives. The manager was very friendly and really accommodating when we had to stay part of a day longer because our camper awning got stuck in the open position. The facilities including bathrooms are clean and well kept. And it's free to use the kayaks and canoe. They also have fishing boats for rent.