Established Camping
Kruger Unit - RJD Memorial Hardwood State Forest
Kruger Unit - RJD Memorial Hardwood State Forest is located near Wabasha, MN, featuring a landscape dominated by dense hardwood forests. Temperatures in the area range from lows around 10°F in winter to highs near 85°F in summer. Visitors can explore the nearby Mississippi River and the National Eagle Center, both offering unique natural experiences.
Description
Kruger Management Unit campground is adjacent to the Zumbro River Water Trail. The campsites are considered primitive, designed to furnish only the basic needs of the camper. Each has a cleared area, fire ring, and table. Vault toilets, garbage cans, and drinking water are available. All sites are on a first-come, first-served basis for a fee. Quiet hours are between 10:00 p.m.–8:00 a.m. (this includes no generator use). Please be considerate of others around you.
Highlights: Three nonmotorized marked trails start near the campground and day-use areas.
Trail one is a paved, 0.75-mile Easy Wheeling Nature Trail, accessible to persons with disabilities.
Trail two is a two-mile trail that allows hiking and skis touring and provides a challenging extension of the nature trail.
Trail three is a five-mile traverse of the bluffs and valleys along the Zumbro River. This trail allows mountain biking, horseback riding, and snowshoeing. A horse trailer unloading and parking area are located in the southwestern corner of the unit. No horse camping is allowed in the campground.
Location
Kruger Unit - RJD Memorial Hardwood State Forest is located in Minnesota
Directions
From Wabasha take State Hwy. 60 (W) 5 mi.; then Wabasha Co. 81 (S) 0.5 mi.
Coordinates
44.33950079 N
92.07560067 W
Detours Nearby
Aefintyr
37 min away
Crystal Lake Campground - Strum
1 hr away
Drive Time
- 47 min from Rochester
- 1 hr 4 min from La Crosse
- 1 hr 5 min from Eau Claire
- 1 hr 33 min from Minneapolis
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage
VerizonLTESome Coverage- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Phone Service
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Pets
- Fires
