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Albert Lea-Austin KOA

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Albert Lea-Austin KOA, near Hayward, Minnesota, is a solid choice for travelers looking for a convenient stopover. This campground is right off the expressway, making it easy to pull in for a night without any hassle.

The sites here are spacious and big rig friendly, with some shaded options available. Visitors have noted the clean facilities, including showers and restrooms, which help make your stay comfortable. One camper mentioned, “The staff was welcoming and the grounds were clean,” which speaks to the overall vibe you can expect.

If you’re traveling with kids, there’s a pool area, though it was closed for repairs during one visitor's stay. Still, the campground offers a nice playground and a friendly atmosphere, perfect for unwinding after a long day on the road. Plus, don’t miss the chance to check out the nearby Spam Museum in Austin—it's a quirky little detour that some campers enjoyed.

While the campground is surrounded by corn and bean fields, it provides a peaceful setting to relax. Just keep in mind that activities for kids might be limited, but for a quick stop or a restful night, Albert Lea-Austin KOA fits the bill nicely.

Fee Info

Adults 18+, Kids 13-17, Free 0-12

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Location

Albert Lea-Austin KOA is located in Minnesota

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Directions

From jct I-35 & I-90: Go 8 mi E on I-90 (exit 166), then 1/2 mi NE on CR 46.

Address

84259 County Road 46
Hayward, MN 56043

Coordinates

43.66396663 N
93.18413797 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site

Stay Connected

  • WiFi
    Unknown
  • Verizon
    Unknown
  • AT&T
    Good
  • T-Mobile
    Unknown

Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)
  • Cabins

Features

For Campers

  • Market
  • Trash
  • Picnic Table
  • Firewood Available
  • Phone Service
  • Reservable
  • WiFi
  • Showers
  • Drinking Water
  • Electric Hookups
  • Toilets
  • Alcohol
  • Pets
  • Fires

For Vehicles

  • Sanitary Dump
  • Sewer Hookups
  • Water Hookups
  • Pull-Through Sites
  • 50 Amp Hookups
  • Big Rig Friendly

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Reviewed Jul. 25, 2023

Day 4 of cross country trip

People are nice small campground. Not much for kids to do but if your staying overnight it’s fine for travelers.

Site63
Month of VisitJuly
Reviewed Jun. 19, 2022

Good for one night

Decent, clean campground. We were staying just one night on the way to our final destination. This was right off the expressway, so perfect for that. We didn’t use any of the facilities m, so can’t comment on those.

Site64
Month of VisitJune
Reviewed Jul. 14, 2021

Peaceful

In the middle of corn and bean fields..very peaceful! Open camp sites some shaded and pull through. Big rig friendly. Pool was closed for repair on our visit but looked like nice sized pool. Staff was welcoming and grounds were clean.  Drive over to Austin and visit the Spam Museum...who knew?

Month of VisitJune
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Reviewed Aug. 11, 2020

One night stop

It served it's purpose for a quick night. I really can't give a thorough review as we were only there for 10 hours

Reviewed Aug. 31, 2019

Great Stop Over

We got there right after a major thunderstorm that took out a lot of trees so the place looked ragged but it was a nice place.

The Internet was good.  It was a typical KOA and everything was kept up and clean.

They did have a $1 Sunday when we got there which was fun Ice Cream and topping for $1.  Then that night they had movies which was nice.  A great pool and play area for the kids.

Since we drove through the horrible storm we really did not want to get out and explore the area any more so even though it seemed to be great place to stay I don't know what is around the area.  

I do know the people were friendly and nice and even after a major storm like that they were cleaning up and getting everything back to normal.

We will be coming back here as we cross MN again.

Month of VisitJuly
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Does Albert Lea-Austin KOA have RV hookups?

    According to TheDyrt.com, Albert Lea-Austin KOA has 50 amp electric hookups, water hookups and sewer hookups.

  • What is the max vehicle length at Albert Lea-Austin KOA?

    Albert Lea-Austin KOA allows vehicles up to 50 feet.

  • Are fires allowed at Albert Lea-Austin KOA?

    Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Albert Lea-Austin KOA, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

  • Does Albert Lea-Austin KOA have wifi?

    Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Albert Lea-Austin KOA does have wifi.

  • Is there cell phone reception at Albert Lea-Austin KOA?

    According to campers on TheDyrt.com, Verizon signal is unknown, AT&T is good, and T-Mobile is unknown.