Three Minnesota Campsites Shine In National Camping Awards

Amazing news for northern Minnesota, which just made a huge national list for something we know pretty well in our region: camping! This will definitely have you wishing for summer, which you probably were already doing.

Like I said, we love to camp here in our region. It's a super popular activity each summer, and sometimes outside of summer as well. In fact, last summer, one Wisconsin campground was named one of the best in the country.

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Just a few months earlier, another Wisconsin campsite was named one of the best for glamping. I am not going to lie - I think glamping is definitely the way to go. Ha!

Now, some Minnesota campgrounds are getting national attention. After reading this list, you will really want to book your upcoming summer adventures as soon as possible!

Campspot Reveals 2026 Award Winners Of Best Camping Spots

Campspot is the country's leading campground booking platform, and each year they honor the best campgrounds and campsites across both the country and Canada. They take everything into account: glamping, unique campsites, family-friendly spots and more.

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Most campgrounds have at least one thing that separates them from the rest whether that be location or a special amenity. In Minnesota, a lot of our campsites are just downright beautiful, and now they are getting some national attention.

Campspot Crowns 2026 Winners - Minnesota Wins Big!

Campspot just revealed their winners, giving virtual awards in a bunch of different categories, with three Minnesota campsites securing spots near the top of the list. There's even one in northern Minnesota that did so well here!

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Black Beach Campground in Silver Bay just got some national attention, coming at number two in the 'Top Public Campgrounds' category, which is incredible. This category ranks campgrounds based on their access to nature, scenery and facilities.

Even though I have been there a bunch of times, it is so beautiful it never gets old. There's also so much do to around there. Congratulations!

Two other Minnesota campsites also made the cut in a different category. Kamp Dels in Waterville came in second place in the 'Top Campgrounds for Families' category, making it the optimal place for a family vacation this summer.

Two Rivers Campground & Tubing in Royalton snagged third place in the same category, meaning two Minnesota campgrounds make up the top three. How awesome! Summer will be here before you know it - hopefully.