Established Camping
Olson City Park
Olson City Park near Worthington, MN, features flat terrain with grassy areas and scattered trees. The region experiences temperatures ranging from 10°F in winter to 85°F in summer. Nearby, campers can explore Lake Okabena and the Worthington Windsurfing Regatta and Music Festival.
Description
Olson Park and Campground was named after industrialist E.O. Olson and his wife, Bella H. Olson, who in April, 1945 donated 55.1 acres of land to the city, for use as park property. The area was officially named Olson Park in January, 1950. In October, 1956 approximately 10 acres, along County Road #59 was purchased for $3,000.00, from Genevieve E. Peters for future park site or possible well development purposes. Two additional purchases, totaling 2.498 acres, along County Road #59 were made in 1956 and 1966, from Agnes and Alvina Haack, with a small portion occupied by Welt Site #20. These additions have become known as park of Olson Park. Comments: Off street parking in designated sections. Electrical outlets in shelter house and at 63 camping spurs. Water at shelter house, dump station, and one central hydrant. Five camping sites are designated for tenting. The dredge site area, of Sunset Park, is actually part of the Olson Park property. Playground equipment installed in 2001. Wild Flower Native Prairie area located on southerly property entrance. Dog Park located at southerly property entrance. Installed security lighting 2005. Restrooms are handicap accessible. The campground has and continues to attempt to accommodate all persons with disabilities. Wireless Internet added in 2016, for more information contact the park attendant or check the park bulletin board.
Fee Info
Olson Park Campground offers a quiet, friendly camping atmosphere. Open from April 1st to October 31st. Prices are as follows: $22.00 per day for non-electric, $28.00 per day for electric with the exception of sites 1-12 along the bay which are $33.00 per day. We also offer a weekly rate of $195.00 and a monthly rate of $500.00.
Location
Olson City Park is located in Minnesota
Address
951 Crailsheim Drive
Worthington, MN 56187
Coordinates
43.60800027 N
95.63500075 W
Connectivity
T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage- Verizon5GExcellent Coverage
- AT&T5GExcellent Coverage
Detours Nearby
Sandy Point Park
23 min away
Voss Park City Campground
47 min away
Drive Time
- 56 min from Sioux Falls
- 1 hr 27 min from Sioux City
- 1 hr 34 min from Mankato
- 3 hrs 21 min from Ames
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage
- Verizon5GExcellent Coverage
- AT&T5GExcellent Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
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
- Pull-Through Sites
- 50 Amp Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
