Crow Wing Campground

Star4.03
16 reviews
3124 State Park Rd, Brainerd, MN 56401

Quick Facts

Price

$8 - $10/night

Booking

Reservable

Sites

Varies

Season

Year-round

Cell

No Service

Pets

No Pets

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February 2026

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February 2026
Crow Wing Campground
$8.00 - $10.00 / night
Campsite Fees
A non-refundable reservation processing fee is charged for each advance reservation: $10 for call center reservations and $8 for web reservations....
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Standard Site Fee$0.00
Hookup Site Fee$0.00
Premium Site Fee$0.00
Hike and Bike Site Fee$0.00
Group Site Fee$0.00
Food Storage Locker Fee$0.00

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Provider
866-857-2757 (State Parks reservations); 888-646-6367, 651-296-6157 (DNR contacts)
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What Campers Say

4.03

Satisfactory

Based on 16 reviews

14 Google reviews

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"Overall user sentiment is largely positive: reviewers praise cleanliness, quiet settings, trails and river access. A minority of reviews report issues (bugs, cramped inner-loop sites, dump station problems and occasional noise)."

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Campground Map

3124 State Park Rd, Brainerd, MN 56401
No map location available

Best Time to Camp at Crow Wing Campground

Each season brings its own magic to Crow Wing, with opening and closing dates that shift with Minnesota's changing weather patterns. Summer transforms the campground into a riverside paradise, ideal for swimming, paddling, and warm evenings around the fire. As autumn arrives, the scattered trees burst into brilliant colors, creating a stunning contrast against the golden prairie grasses. Always check ParkFinder or the campground's webpage for current seasonal dates to ensure your chosen dates align with when your favorite sites are open.

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Summer(Jun-Aug)
4.0 / 5

Shaded sites and river sandbars for cooling make summer appealing.

Fall(Sep-Nov)
3.5 / 5

Prairie viewing is a highlight; fall grasses likely attractive though not detailed.

Spring(Mar-May)
3.0 / 5

Spring likely pleasant for prairie regrowth, but no specifics provided.

Winter(Dec-Feb)
2.0 / 5

No winter info; Minnesota winters likely limit typical camping comfort.

Planning Tips

    About Crow Wing Campground

    At Crow Wing Campground, your perfect camping adventure awaits under the stars. Gather around crackling campfires, join fascinating evening naturalist programs, or explore moonlit trails that wind through prairie and woodland. All campsites require reservations, so be sure to check availability and seasonal dates on ParkFinder before planning your visit.
    Campground supports tent camping and sites with electrical service (used by RVs/camper vans); other site-type details unavailable.
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    Amenities available

    Showers
    Electricity hookups
    Flush toilets
    Dump station

    Activities you can enjoy

    Campground is a base for short hikes, river access and prairie viewing; it also connects to regional bike trails.
    HikingMultiple trails are available including a short Hiking Club Trail (~2.5 miles) and riverside trails that lead to sandbars.
    SwimmingVisitors use the nearby river and sandbars for cooling off and river access is a highlighted feature.
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    Policies & Safety

    Hazards & AlertsInsect pests such as mosquitoes and ticks are commonly reported. Visitors have reported holes in campground areas at night and occasional loud training noise from nearby military activity; follow posted safety guidance and ranger instructions.
    No Potable WaterThis campground does not have potable water on-site. Bring all the water you need for drinking, cooking, and cleaning.
    No Cell ServiceCell phone service is not available at this campground. Plan accordingly for emergencies and download offline maps before arriving.

    Weather at Crow Wing Campground

    Reviews

    4.0
    16 reviews
    Satisfactory
    Satisfactory
    Crow Wing Campground is satisfactory, placing it in the bottom 60% of campgrounds based on reviews
    Overall user sentiment is largely positive: reviewers praise cleanliness, quiet settings, trails and river access. A minority of reviews report issues (bugs, cramped inner-loop sites, dump station problems and occasional noise).
    Review Summaries
    Based on 16 reviews

    What Campers Love

    Clean bathrooms and showers; quiet, family-friendly atmosphere; shady campsites; good short hikes and easy river access; proximity to long-distance bike trails.
    Based on 16 reviews

    Pro Tips & Recommendations

    Select outer/less-cramped sites when possible (users cite sites such as 6 and 18E as desirable), bring insect repellent, check dump-station availability, and expect good river access for...
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    Based on 16 reviews

    Camper Quotes

    “Very nice campground. Bathrooms were older but clean.” — “Great quiet little place to camp!” — “Our campsite (#30) was really big and nice... Lots of mosquitoes though.”
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    Last updated February 17, 2026
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