The sound of children playing drifts across this privately-owned campground where full-time residents and overnight visitors share the grounds near Owatonna. Hope Oak Knoll operates from mid-April through mid-October on open terrain close to a river, accommodating RVs up to 65 feet with full hookups including electric, water, and sewer connections.
Campers find clean restroom and shower facilities alongside amenities like WiFi and a dump station. The campground accepts walk-ins when space allows, though reservations ensure a spot during busier periods. Leanne G. noted the site was "very peaceful with the sound of laughter in the background from kids playing" despite the mix of short-term and long-term residents. Good Sam discounts apply, and the staff provides personal site assistance for hookup alignment.
The location puts campers within reach of campgrounds near Owatonna while maintaining proximity to Interstate access. Sites near the restroom facilities tend to fill first, and cellular coverage runs strong for AT&T users. Pets are welcome throughout the grounds, and the seasonal rate structure makes extended stays feasible for those needing a base camp in the area.
Description
A family-run campground originally designed to give I-35 construction workers a place to call home back in 1976 has transformed into a home away from home for many as they venture out for weekend getaways, cross country travels, and participate in numerous sporting events in the area.
We are open April 15-October 15, weather permitting, as Mother Nature decides on the last and first hard freeze of the winter, not us. Originally an old dairy farm homesteaded in 1853, remnants of the big woods from Laura Ingalls Wilder tales and organic cornfields surround the grounds, giving plenty of space for lightning bugs to play and incredible views of the Milky Way at night.
Full-service hookups available, a playground for the kids, a small convenience store and the Historic Straight River Bridge Pavilion can be found here. Fishing, boating, bird watching, hiking and more are all close by.
An hour south of the Twin Cities(Mall of America, Prince and Charles Schultz Museums, etc.), 15 minutes from Medford Outlet Mall, and ten minutes north of Owatonna, you will find us at Exit 32, just across the freeway from Hope, MN, which happens to be home of the best better in the world.
RV Road Trip Guides
Location
RV ParkHope Oak Knoll Camp Ground is located in Minnesota
Directions
From jct I-35 (exit 32) & CR 4: Go 1/2 mi E on CR 4, then 1/4 mi S on CR 3.
Address
9545 County Road 3
Owatonna, MN 55060
Coordinates
43.95439422 N
93.24594528 W
Connectivity
T-Mobile is introducing T-Satellite to extend coverage in the outdoors
T-MobileNo Coverage
VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 3 usersLast on 5/1/26
AT&T5GExcellent Coverage
Connectivity
T-Mobile is introducing T-Satellite to extend coverage in the outdoors- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 3 usersLast on 5/1/26
- AT&T5GExcellent Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
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
Drive Time
- 40 min from Mankato, MN
- 43 min from Rochester, MN
- 1 hr 1 min from Minneapolis, MN
- 1 hr 46 min from La Crosse, WI
