Minnesota · Camping

Nerstrand Big Woods Campground

51
sites
Yes
fee
Apr–Oct
best months
  • 51 sitesReservable on Recreation.gov
  • At 1,189 ft
  • Nerstrand Big Woods State Park

Nerstrand Big Woods Campground is a campground in Minnesota at about 1,189 feet, with 51 sites. It is managed by the state park agency.

  • Best time to go · Apr–Oct

    Best time to visit Nerstrand Big Woods Campground

    Best months: April–October. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      23° / 5°

      7 wet · 5 snow

    2. Feb

      28° / 8°

      6 wet · 4 snow

    3. Mar

      40° / 20°

      7 wet · 3 snow

    4. Apr

      55° / 33°

      10 wet · 1 snow

    5. May

      68° / 45°

      12 wet

    6. Jun

      78° / 57°

      12 wet

    7. Jul

      82° / 61°

      11 wet

    8. Aug

      80° / 58°

      10 wet

    9. Sep

      73° / 50°

      9 wet

    10. Oct

      59° / 36°

      8 wet

    11. Nov

      42° / 24°

      6 wet · 2 snow

    12. Dec

      29° / 13°

      7 wet · 5 snow

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Faribault, MN, 8.4 mi away at 970 ft. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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