Masonic West River Park sits within the city limits of Hutchinson, Minnesota, along the banks of the river that gives it its name, open to campers from May through October. The campground has two distinct sections: one side features full hookup sites with electric, water, and sewer connections set on wide, level grass, while the other sits closer to the river with water and electric access. Drive-in, walk-in, and boat-in access all work here, which makes it one of the more flexible municipal setups in the region. Anglers and paddlers have used the adjacent waterways for fishing and kayaking, and a paved walking and biking trail runs alongside the lakeview sites.
Ducks and geese are a regular presence, given the wildlife refuge designation nearby. Sites are large enough to accommodate both a tent and a pop-up camper simultaneously, and fire rings with picnic tables are standard at each site. Firewood is sold by a vendor who drives through near dusk since there is no traditional camp office on site. Cleanliness comes up consistently in reviews, though a few campers note the bathrooms are small and, at least in some areas, showers may not be available depending on which section you book.
A few practical notes before arriving: the door code for the shower and bathroom facilities is provided during the reservation process, so read that confirmation carefully. There is no on-site host, and reaching staff can be difficult if an issue comes up. Darya K. describes the location as "right on the river, so it's perfect for kayaking." Campers wanting a more rural setting can look at Piepenburg Park to the north or Lake Marion Co Park to the south as alternatives among the campgrounds near Hutchinson.
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Map & DirectionsMasonic West River Park is located in Minnesota near Hutchinson
Directions
Located just off Highway 7 West, along the scenic Crow River
Coordinates
44.89200071 N
94.38700055 W
Connectivity
T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 7/26/26- Verizon5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 6 usersLast on 7/26/26
- AT&T5GExcellent Coverage
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 7/26/26
- Verizon5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 6 usersLast on 7/26/26
- AT&T5GExcellent Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Dispersed
- Group
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- WiFi
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 50 min from St. Cloud, MN
- 1 hr 4 min from Minneapolis, MN
- 1 hr 8 min from Mankato, MN
- 2 hrs 13 min from Rochester, MN
