Stay in an RV, Tent, or Cabin near Backus, Minnesota, United States

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59 campgrounds 673 available sites
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Pokegama Dam Campground

Grand Rapids, MN · 53 mi from Backus

4.4 (611 reviews)

Pokegama Dam Campground, located in northern Minnesota near the Mississippi River, offers a range of recreational activities such as boating, fishing, picnicking, and wildlife viewing. It is a popular destination in the region's lake country.

  • RV sites: 19
  • Tent sites: 21
  • Potable Water
  • Pet friendly
  • Showers
  • River Access
Closed for Season

Cut Foot Horse Campground

Deer River, MN · 55.2 mi from Backus

4.1 (34 reviews)

Cut Foot Sioux Horse Camp, located northeast of Lake Winnibigoshish, offers over 120 mi of forest roads and trails, making it popular for horse campers. The campground operates on a first-come, first-served basis for the entire 2025 season. It is ...

  • Potable Water
  • Pet friendly
Closed for Season

Sandy Lake

McGregor, MN · 56.2 mi from Backus

4.5 (273 reviews)

The Sandy Lake Dam and Recreation Area, located 13 mi north of McGregor, MN, features a historic dam from 1895 and serves as a key part of the Mississippi Headwaters Project. It offers a clean, family-friendly park and campground with access to fi...

  • RV sites: 51
  • Tent sites: 59
  • Dump station on site
  • Playground
Closed for Season

North Star

Grand Rapids, MN · 65.1 mi from Backus

4.0 (4 reviews)

North Star Campground is situated on MN State Highway 38, 4 mi south of Marcell and 25 mi north of Grand Rapids. It features 38 campsites within walking distance of a sandy swimming beach. The lake offers sheltered bays and inlets, making it perfe...

  • RV sites: 17
  • Tent sites: 17
  • Potable Water
  • Beach Access
  • Pet friendly
  • Lake Access

Explore Backus, MN

Population: 291

Nearby city: St. Cloud, MN

Approx. 89 mi away (straight-line distance)

Elevation: 1,342 ft

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Explore Backus, MN

Population: 291

Nearby city: St. Cloud, MN

Approx. 89 mi away (straight-line distance)

Elevation: 1,342 ft

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