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Fosston City Campground

Road noise from nearby traffic reaches this municipal campground, but campers consistently report the setting remains notably quiet for an in-town location. Fosston City Campground operates within the city's municipal yard, offering both pull-through and back-in sites for RVs and designated tent areas at budget-friendly rates of $5 for tents and $16 for RVs with electric hookups.

The campground functions on a self-check-in system using exact change deposited in an envelope dropbox at the main gate. Sites lack individual driveways and designated tent pads, allowing campers to select from available flat spots along the back fence where site numbers can be difficult to spot after dark. A single bathroom facility houses a flush toilet and sink, while a separate shower room provides basic washing facilities that reviewers consistently describe as clean and well-maintained.

Electric hookups serve RV campers, and a dump station operates at the campground's end alongside potable water access. Torey H. found the spacing "had nicely spaced trees for hanging a hammock." A picnic shelter with multiple tables sits near the camping area, and a dumpster handles waste disposal. Nearby Spring Lake Park provides additional camping options for those exploring the region.

Train horns from passing locomotives create periodic noise, particularly noticeable at night. Cell service runs slow but remains functional for both AT&T and T-Mobile users.

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Fosston City Campground is located in Minnesota

Coordinates

47.5740367 N
95.75456775 W

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Access

Drive-In
Park next to your site
Walk-In
Park in a lot, walk to your site.
Boat-In
Sites accessible by watercraft.

Site Types

Tent Sites
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Group
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Features

For Campers

ADA Access
Trash
Picnic Table
Phone Service
Reservable
Showers
Drinking Water
Electric Hookups
Toilets
Pets

For Vehicles

Sanitary Dump
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Drive Time

1 hr 13 min from Grand Forks, ND
1 hr 40 min from Fargo, ND
3 hrs 11 min from St. Cloud, MN
3 hrs 11 min from Duluth, MN

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Many campers appreciated this basic municipal campground for overnight stays, highlighting clean facilities and affordable rates. Some road and train noise noted, but most found it surprisingly quiet for an in-town location.

H. K.

Traveler

Reviewed Jun. 27, 2022

Great to stop over for the night

This is a campground within a city municipal yard.

We just needed a place to crash for the night. We came in pretty late. There were 2 other campers.

The site numbers are along the back of the fence and were difficult to see at night. There aren't really individual driveways, tent pads, picnic tables, etc.

We just chose an empty spot and set up camp.

It was nice and flat for our tent. There was electricity though we didn't use it. There was a dumpster and a shelter with many picnic tables near by.

There's one flush toilet and shower and they were nice and clean.

I was pleasantly surprised by this little campground. One downside was that there was a railroad nearby so the passing trains' horns we're really loud. But it wasn't all night.

Month of VisitJune

Torey H.

Guide

Reviewed Jun. 30, 2021

Great City Campground

Stayed here one night while on a work trip, trying to maximize summer fun. Remarkably quiet considering it’s right in town. There is a single bathroom with flush toilet and sink, and a single shower room. Both were clean. My site had nicely spaced trees for hanging a hammock and an electric hookup. Pull through and back in sites available for either tent ($5 per night) or RV ($16 per night) camping. Bring exact change as payment is done via an envelope in a dropbox mounted on the main gate.

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Month of VisitJune

Kristi P.

Guide

Reviewed Jun. 2, 2021

City park

Nice quiet park, very reasonable price. Level drive through or back in sites.

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Month of VisitJune

SmallRVLifestyle V.

Ranger

Reviewed Sep. 7, 2020

It's In A Small Town, Perfect For A Night

I was driving this way and I needed a place to stay overnight. I found this campground on Google, and added to Dyrt. It's in a small town called Fosston.

Nothing special about this, it's not a place to stay for multiple nights but it's great for an overnight.

There is a self-check-in, electric hookups and there is a dumpsite and water at the end of the campground. The price in 2020 September is $5 for a tent and $16 for RVs.

It's quiet enough but you will hear road noise.

I don't use public showers or toilettes but there was one.

AT&T and T-mobile reception both slow but manageable.

Month of VisitSeptember

Janet R.

Legend

Reviewed Jul. 6, 2018

Basic facilities in Fosston

This campground provides a basic spot to pitch a tent or park an RV. It is not a destination for a great camping vacation , but provides a simple and inexpensive place to stay the night if on a road trip through the area, or if coming to town for a sporting event or to visit someone in town. A few campsites are provided in the town park next to the picnic shelter and alongside the town highway department buildings. Bathrooms are provided in those buildings. The setting is very basic, but clean and provides necessities. A few shops and cafes nearby, recreation options include an inexpensive golf course nearby, and within driving distance to several National wildlife refuges