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  3. Nerstrand Big Woods State Park

Camping at Nerstrand Big Woods State Park

State park · Nerstrand · 60 campsites

A forested campground near trout fishing, and hiking. RV fit varies by site.

About this campground

Enjoy this park, any season of the year-- In the spring, the forest floor is a spectacular wildflower garden where many plants like hepatica, bloodroot, Dutchman's breeches, and the rare dwarf trout lily bloom. Relax by Hidden Falls or take a peaceful hike in the summer.

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At a glance

  • RV sites up to 70 ft

    Length limits vary by campsite.

  • Electric hookups
  • Pets welcome
  • Public land
OverviewCampsitesAmenities & locationPlan your stay

0 available sites

0 open of 60 sites
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We checked every night of your stay on Minnesota State Parks: no site is open for all 2 nights. Some sites are open on some nights.

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Availability on UseDirect. Showing 40 of 60 sites.

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Price
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nerstrand campground
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nerstrand campground
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nerstrand campground
XX$24
No site is open for every night of your stay

You book directly on Minnesota State Parks. Rates and availability can change until reserved. Campground page on Minnesota State Parks ↗

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Amenities & location

  • Accessible
  • Electric Hookup
  • Pets Allowed
  • Picnic Table
Pets
Pets welcome
Maximum stay
14 nights

Hookups (individual campsites): 26 electric individual sites.

Location

9700 170th Street East
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Nerstrand Big Woods State Park: questions answered

What is the maximum RV length at Nerstrand Big Woods State Park?
No RV sites listed (per the listing)
Does Nerstrand Big Woods State Park have RV hookups?
26 electric individual sites (per the listing)
How do I reserve a site at Nerstrand Big Woods State Park?
Reservable on reservemn.usedirect.com (per the listing)
Are pets allowed at Nerstrand Big Woods State Park?
Pets allowed (per the listing)
Sources and details

At a glance

Official facts link to their source; “Listing” facts come from the reservemn.usedirect.com listing. Anything we can't source says so.

Max rig length
Listing No RV sites listed
Hookups & power
Listing 26 electric individual sites
Pull-through / back-in
Listing 1 pull-through, 53 back-in
Pets
Listing Pets allowed
Shade
Listing 0 of 51 sites that report shade are listed as shaded
Booking
Listing Reservable on reservemn.usedirect.com
Stay limits
Listing 14 nights max
Getting there
Listing 9700 170th Street East (map in Location below)
Road & site access · Generators · Quiet hours · Cell signal · Starlink / satellite · Water · Price
Not listed — check with campground
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Guides for this trip

  • Camping with dogs
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$24
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6
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12
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XX$24
14
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XX$24
18
nerstrand campground
XX$24
20
nerstrand campground
XX$24
W1
walk in campsites
XX$24
W2
walk in campsites
XX$24
W3
walk in campsites
XX$24
W4
walk in campsites
XX$24
4
nerstrand campground
XX$24
16
nerstrand campground
XX$24
8
nerstrand campground
XX$24
35
nerstrand campground
XX$24
34
nerstrand campground
XX$24
10
nerstrand campground
XX$24
24
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XX$24
26
nerstrand campground
XX$24
C1
cart-in campsites
XX$24
C2
cart-in campsites
XX$24
C3
cart-in campsites
XX$24
C4
cart-in campsites
XX$24
C5
cart-in campsites
XX$24
C6
cart-in campsites
XX$24
3E
nerstrand campground
XX$34
5E
nerstrand campground
XX$34
7E
nerstrand campground
XX$34
9E
nerstrand campground
XX$34
13E
nerstrand campground
XX$34
15E
nerstrand campground
XX$34

✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released

Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights3 sites open for every night

Champion Valley

24.4 mi from Nerstrand Big Woods State Park (straight-line)
Sites from $26/night
$51 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Hipcamp · you book on their site
View Campsites
First come, first served

Rice Lake State Park

17.1 mi from Nerstrand Big Woods State Park (straight-line)
No reservations, so no live availability
Rates & availability from Minnesota State Parks · you book on their site
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First come, first served

Sakatah Lake State Park

23.4 mi from Nerstrand Big Woods State Park (straight-line)
No reservations, so no live availability
Rates & availability from Minnesota State Parks · you book on their site
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Trip idea

Ideas for your stay

An idea to start from, built from this campground's listing and real tours nearby. Times, openings and prices change, so check each before you go.

  1. Day 1 · Arrive and settle in

    • Check in and set up camp.
  2. Day 2 · Get out and explore

    • The Escape Game: Epic 60-Minute Adventures at the Mall of America Minneapolis-Saint Paul area · 1.3 hr · from $47/person
    • Narrated Scenic Tour on the Minneapolis Trolley Minneapolis-Saint Paul area · 1.3 hr · from $49/person
  3. Day 3 · One more stop, then head home

    • #1 Ghost Tour in the Midwest : Candlelight Trolley Tour Minneapolis-Saint Paul area · 1 hr · from $49/person
Ways to stay

Have an RV waiting

    Need an RV for your stay?

    Rentals that may deliver here and whose listed length fits sites up to 70 ft. Delivery may be available — confirm fees and dates with the owner before you book.

    Mohs RV Rental - The Hedgehog, Smokefree, (Hablamos Español)
    Mohs RV Rental - The Hedgehog, Smokefree, (Hablamos Español)

    Travel trailer · 22 ft · sleeps 6 · 28 mi from campground

    $99/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available

    View rental
    2021 Keystone RV Passport SL
    2021 Keystone RV Passport SL

    Travel trailer · 30 ft · sleeps 10 · 30 mi from campground

    $131/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available

    View rental
    2022 Thor Miramar
    2022 Thor Miramar

    Class A motorhome · 39 ft · sleeps 7 · 32 mi from campground

    $387/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available

    View rental
    Things to do

    Activities near Nerstrand Big Woods State Park

    Bookable tours nearby

    Paid experiences on Viator. Distances are from this campground when the tour lists its own start point.

    The Escape Game: Epic 60-Minute Adventures at the Mall of America
    The Escape Game: Epic 60-Minute Adventures at the Mall of America

    Minneapolis-Saint Paul area · 1.3 hr · from $47/person

    Narrated Scenic Tour on the Minneapolis Trolley
    Narrated Scenic Tour on the Minneapolis Trolley

    Minneapolis-Saint Paul area · 1.3 hr · from $49/person

    #1 Ghost Tour in the Midwest : Candlelight Trolley Tour
    #1 Ghost Tour in the Midwest : Candlelight Trolley Tour

    Minneapolis-Saint Paul area · 1 hr · from $49/person

    See 6 more bookable tours
    St. Paul Historic Cave Tour
    St. Paul Historic Cave Tour
    Best time to go

    Seasons, rates and how booked it gets

    stays up to 14 nights (Minnesota State Parks rules).

    Share of site-nights open, booked and closed on Minnesota State Parks for the next months, checked Nov 7. Months further out may not be released for booking yet.

    MonthOpenBookedClosed
    Nov 20260%0%0%
    Dec 20260%0%0%
    Jan 20270%0%0%
    Feb 20270%0%0%
    Mar 20270%0%0%
    Compare site types

    60 individual reservable campsites from Minnesota State Parks, checked Nov 7. Rates are the listed nightly rates.

    Other sites

    60 sites · $34, $24/night

    Loops: Nerstrand Campground (50), Cart-In Campsites loop (6), Walk In Campsites loop (4)

    0 open Nov 13–Nov 15

    Minneapolis-Saint Paul area · 1 hr · from $20/person

    St Paul Ghost Tours: Sinister Sins & Shadows Ghost Tour
    St Paul Ghost Tours: Sinister Sins & Shadows Ghost Tour

    Minneapolis-Saint Paul area · 1 hr · from $26/person

    Minneapolis Local Food Tour
    Minneapolis Local Food Tour

    Minneapolis-Saint Paul area · 2 hr · from $90/person

    Minneapolis Skyway Walking Tour
    Minneapolis Skyway Walking Tour

    Minneapolis-Saint Paul area · 2.3 hr · from $79/person

    Minneapolis Past and Present Walking Tour
    Minneapolis Past and Present Walking Tour

    Minneapolis-Saint Paul area · 2 hr · from $60/person

    Minneapolis Riverwalk Food Tour
    Minneapolis Riverwalk Food Tour

    Minneapolis-Saint Paul area · 3 hr · from $92/person