The best river, stream, or creek campgrounds near Walnut Grove, Minnesota

Looking for a camping adventure near Walnut Grove, Minnesota? Look no further than Hipcamp! With over 100 options in the area, you're sure to find the perfect campsite to suit your needs. Whether you prefer a cozy cabin, a spot by a private lake, or a sanctuary in the Minnesota River Valley, there's something for everyone. Check out some of our top campsites with rave reviews: Daniel's Cabin Retreat (108 reviews), Camping on private lake (83 reviews), and Mn River Valley Sanctuary (37 reviews). With popular amenities like trash, showers, and campfires, and activities such as wildlife watching, horseback riding, and whitewater paddling, your camping experience is bound to be unforgettable. Plus, with prices starting as low as $10 per night and an average price of $30 per night, camping has never been more affordable. So pack your bags and get ready for an amazing outdoor getaway!

97% (62) • 12 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Walnut Grove

Mn River Valley Sanctuary

1. Mn River Valley Sanctuary

97%

(75)

38mi from Walnut Grove · 6 sites · Tents, RVs

Welcome, we have a small flock of waterfowl and chickens and a herd of goats to interact with, volunteer some time in our organic garden, peer up into endless night skies or use us a s a base camp to go exploring the several county and state parks, Natural and Scientific areas, hiking trails and local communities. We are located about 5 miles from either Franklin or Fairfax and less than 20 minutes to Redwood Falls, Jackpot Junction and New Ulm.

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Electrical hookup

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from

$13

/ night

Camden State Park

2. Camden State Park

100%

(7)

93 sites · Russell, Minnesota

Discover Camden State Park's natural beauty and outdoor activities.

Upper Sioux Agency State Park

3. Upper Sioux Agency State Park

100%

(1)

73 sites · Sacred Heart, Minnesota

Discover the natural splendor of Upper Sioux Agency State Park.

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Electrical hookup

Toilets

Kilen Woods State Park

4. Kilen Woods State Park

37 sites · Lakefield, Minnesota

Discover Kilen Woods State Park's natural beauty and outdoor activities.

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Electrical hookup

Toilets

Fort Ridgely State Park

5. Fort Ridgely State Park

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(2)

22 sites · Fairfax, Minnesota

Discover Fort Ridgely State Park's rich history and scenic landscapes.

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Flandrau State Park

6. Flandrau State Park

92 sites · New Ulm, Minnesota

Discover Flandrau State Park's natural beauty and outdoor activities.

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Toilets

Campfires

Split Rock Creek State Park

7. Split Rock Creek State Park

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(4)

35 sites · Ihlen, Minnesota

Discover Split Rock Creek State Park's natural splendor.

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Toilets

Campfires

Blue Mounds State Park

8. Blue Mounds State Park

100%

(7)

88 sites · Luverne, Minnesota

Discover quartzite cliffs, bison herds, and wildflower-blanketed prairies.

Pets

Electrical hookup

Toilets

Looking for a camping adventure near Walnut Grove, Minnesota? Look no further than Hipcamp! With over 100 options in the area, you're sure to find the perfect campsite to suit your needs. Whether you prefer a cozy cabin, a spot by a private lake, or a sanctuary in the Minnesota River Valley, there's something for everyone. Check out some of our top campsites with rave reviews: Daniel's Cabin Retreat (108 reviews), Camping on private lake (83 reviews), and Mn River Valley Sanctuary (37 reviews). With popular amenities like trash, showers, and campfires, and activities such as wildlife watching, horseback riding, and whitewater paddling, your camping experience is bound to be unforgettable. Plus, with prices starting as low as $10 per night and an average price of $30 per night, camping has never been more affordable. So pack your bags and get ready for an amazing outdoor getaway!

97% (62) • 12 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Walnut Grove

Mn River Valley Sanctuary

1. Mn River Valley Sanctuary

97%

(75)

38mi from Walnut Grove · 6 sites · Tents, RVs

Welcome, we have a small flock of waterfowl and chickens and a herd of goats to interact with, volunteer some time in our organic garden, peer up into endless night skies or use us a s a base camp to go exploring the several county and state parks, Natural and Scientific areas, hiking trails and local communities. We are located about 5 miles from either Franklin or Fairfax and less than 20 minutes to Redwood Falls, Jackpot Junction and New Ulm.

Pets

Electrical hookup

Toilets

from

$13

/ night

Camden State Park

2. Camden State Park

100%

(7)

93 sites · Russell, Minnesota

Discover Camden State Park's natural beauty and outdoor activities.

Upper Sioux Agency State Park

3. Upper Sioux Agency State Park

100%

(1)

73 sites · Sacred Heart, Minnesota

Discover the natural splendor of Upper Sioux Agency State Park.

Pets

Electrical hookup

Toilets

Kilen Woods State Park

4. Kilen Woods State Park

37 sites · Lakefield, Minnesota

Discover Kilen Woods State Park's natural beauty and outdoor activities.

Pets

Electrical hookup

Toilets

Fort Ridgely State Park

5. Fort Ridgely State Park

100%

(2)

22 sites · Fairfax, Minnesota

Discover Fort Ridgely State Park's rich history and scenic landscapes.

Pets

Electrical hookup

Toilets

Flandrau State Park

6. Flandrau State Park

92 sites · New Ulm, Minnesota

Discover Flandrau State Park's natural beauty and outdoor activities.

Pets

Toilets

Campfires

Split Rock Creek State Park

7. Split Rock Creek State Park

100%

(4)

35 sites · Ihlen, Minnesota

Discover Split Rock Creek State Park's natural splendor.

Pets

Toilets

Campfires

Blue Mounds State Park

8. Blue Mounds State Park

100%

(7)

88 sites · Luverne, Minnesota

Discover quartzite cliffs, bison herds, and wildflower-blanketed prairies.

Pets

Electrical hookup

Toilets

Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community

J

Joe

June 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Mn River Valley Sanctuary

Super relaxing place. If you don't mind the roosters. Lots of area to pitch a tent. The property is super funky and the owners are super people. We have camped there 2 times and we will be back. Thank you Ed for sharing your place.