Sandy beach frontage on the lake defines the character of Schroeder County Park, a county-managed campground in Annandale, Minnesota. The sites sit close to the water and give campers direct access to a fishing pier and boat launch. The vibe here leans more toward a lively lakeside neighborhood than a woodsy retreat: sites are not heavily wooded, and the open layout means neighbors are nearby.
Water activity drives most visits. Tubing, water skiing, and swimming are common, and the sandy beach has enough room to spread out. Anglers have options too. As Danny K. notes, "fishing is mostly pan but you can catch large bass and northern on this lake." The boat launch makes it easy to get out on the water quickly, and the fishing pier works well for those without a boat.
Full hookups are available, including electric, water, and sewer, with sites accommodating RVs up to 60 feet. The campground runs from late April through September and accepts reservations, which is worth doing given the lake access and the relatively small size of the park. Pets are allowed. One reviewer flagged that the camp office closes around 6 p.m., so pick up firewood and ice before then. Campers planning a broader Minnesota lake country trip can browse places to camp near Annandale or check out nearby options like Olsons Campground to the northeast or BJ's Bait & Tackle LLC, Castaways campground to the northwest.
Description
This lakeside park features a 50-unit overnight campground with electric hookups and showers, an attractive swimming beach on 837-acre Cedar Lake, a playground, a hiking trail, picnic grounds with a reservable shelter and sand volleyball courts, a boat launch with dock, a fishing pier, fish cleaning facilities, a sanitary dump station, and modern restrooms with showers.
Fee Info
Fees are charged for camping ($29/ night for Residents of Wright County and $33 / night for Non-Residents: plus a $5 reservation fee) and for boat launch ($3 for non-campers). Camping is open from late April through September, and there is an on-site manager for six months from mid-April to mid-October.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsSchroeder County Park is located in Minnesota near Annandale
Directions
9201 Ireland Ave NW Annandale, MN 55302 From Jct of Hwys 55 & 24, N 4.5 mi on Hwy 24 to CR-E 39, E 0.5 mi to Ireland Rd, S 0.25 mi (R)
Address
9201 Ireland Ave. NW
Annandale, MN 55302
Coordinates
45.2840002 N
94.06800067 W
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo CoverageVerified by 3 usersLast on 8/12/26
- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo CoverageVerified by 3 usersLast on 8/12/26
- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&TLTESome 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
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- Pull-Through Sites
- 30 Amp Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 16 min from St. Cloud, MN
- 52 min from Minneapolis, MN
- 1 hr 39 min from Mankato, MN
- 2 hrs 9 min from Rochester, MN










