Free Camping

In Minnesota there are dozens of free campsites for you and your family to visit on vacation. Free campsites save you money and are an economical way to get out and see the wilderness. Before planning your next trip, review our list of free campsites in Minnesota, and as always, visit traditioncreek.com for the lowest price on quality camping equipment and supplies.

For more information on these free sites, google the sites, or email info@traditioncreek.com

Free Camping Operated By the United States Forest Service

Chippewa National Forest – Several entry points including the Cass Lake Loop
Voyagers National Park – Several entry points, visitor center near Orr
Superior National Forest – Several entry points

Free Camping Operated By the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources

Primitive Campsites Only – Meaning few to no amenities

Beltrami Island State Forest – West of International Falls
Two Inlets State Forest – Northwest of Park Rapids
St. Croix State Forest – Near Hinckley, off Highway 48
Savanna State Forest – Northeast of Big Sandy Lake
Sand Dunes State Forest – Near Zimmerman
R.J.D. Memorial Hardwood State Forest – Near Red Wing
Pine Island State Forest – Near Big Falls
Pillsbury State Forest – Near East Gull Lake
Paul Bunyan State Forest – Northwest of Walker
Pat Bayle State Park – Northwest of Grand Marais
Northwest Angle State Forest – North of Warroad
Nemadji State Forest – Near Willow River
Mississippi Headwaters State Forest – Southwest of Bemidji
Land O' Lakes State Forest – North of Emily
Kabetogama State Forest – Near Orr, off Highway 53
Huntersville State Forest – Near Huntersville
George Washington State Forest – Northeast of Bemidji
General Andrews State Forest – Near Willow River, Off of Highway 61
Finland State Forest – Near Silver Bay
Crow Wing State Forest – North of Brainerd
Cloquet Valley State Forest – Northwest of Two Harbors
Chengwatana State Forest – Near Pine City
Bowstring State Forest – Northeast of Cass Lake
Birch Lakes State Forest – Northeast of Sauk Centre
Big Fork State Forest – West of Big Fork
Bear Island State Forest – South of Ely

Free Camping Operated By City & County Governments

Check local regulations regarding duration and other policies

Barnum City Park – Off Highway 35
Buhl City Park
Faribault County Campgrounds
Grand Meadow City Park
Nelson Campground
Memorial Park
Pine River City Park – Near Highway 371
Trumann City Park
Anderson-Berger Park
Lagoon Park
Norwegian Creek County Park

Free Camping Operated By Associations or Businesses

Policies and Regulations Vary

The Superior Hiking Trail – Several entry points along Highway 61
Tradition Creek Tree Preserve – On Highway 53, Near Orr – Open to customers of TC