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Sylvan City Park

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Sylvan City Park, near Lanesboro, Minnesota, is a cozy campground that offers a convenient spot for those looking to enjoy the outdoors without straying too far from town. With easy access to the Root River Trail and downtown shops, it’s perfect for a quick getaway or a longer stay.

The campground features RV sites with water and electric hookups, making it a practical choice for travelers. Many visitors appreciate the close proximity to amenities, although some noted that the sites are a bit snug, which can lead to a more communal camping experience. As one camper mentioned, “Convenient spots for a night or two,” highlighting its suitability for short stays.

For those who prefer tent camping, there are several sites available, though they tend to be on a slope near a pond. Campers can enjoy fire rings at their sites, and there are clean restrooms and showers available for a small fee. The nearby park includes a stocked fishing pond, adding to the outdoor fun.

While the campground is close to the city, some noise can be expected, but the strong Verizon signal is a plus for those who need to stay connected. Whether you’re biking through the area or just looking for a place to unwind, Sylvan City Park offers a friendly atmosphere and a solid base for your adventures.

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Location

Sylvan City Park is located in Minnesota

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Directions

Located in the Sylvan Park, just off of Parkway Ave S

Coordinates

43.71800022 N
91.97600075 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site
  • Walk-In
    Park in a lot, walk to your site.
  • Hike-In
    Backcountry sites.

Stay Connected

  • WiFi
    Unknown
  • Verizon
    Unknown
  • AT&T
    Unknown
  • T-Mobile
    Good

Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)
  • Group

Features

For Campers

  • ADA Access
  • Picnic Table
  • Phone Service
  • Showers
  • Drinking Water
  • Electric Hookups
  • Toilets
  • Alcohol
  • Pets
  • Fires

For Vehicles

  • Sanitary Dump
  • Water Hookups
  • Pull-Through Sites
  • 30 Amp Hookups
  • Big Rig Friendly

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4 Reviews

Reviewed May. 23, 2024

Small city park campground right in town

Walking distance to downtown and easy access to Root River Trail. RV sites were close to each other with little privacy. Many tent sites around the perimeter. Short walk to bathhouse. Showers are not free, 4 quarters for 5 minutes. No laundry available. Campground is first come/first serve and doesn’t take reservations or online payment. Payment is made at adjacent city office.
Sites are gravel, fairly level. Water and electric available at rv sites.
Nice park nearby with stocked fishing pond. There is some noise due to the park being tucked into the city. Garbage and dump station free for campers. They ask for a donation for dumping if not camped there. Tight access at dump station might make it difficult for larger rigs. Strong Verizon signal.

Site24
Month of VisitJune
  • Review photo of Sylvan City Park by Renee H., May 23, 2024
  • Review photo of Sylvan City Park by Renee H., May 23, 2024
  • Review photo of Sylvan City Park by Renee H., May 23, 2024
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Reviewed Sep. 21, 2022

Small Community campground

Convenient spots for a night or two. Close to your neighbors though. Watch go falling walnuts in the fall!

Site19
Month of VisitOctober
Reviewed Aug. 20, 2021

Small campground next to city park.

This is a convenient small campground next to a city park. The touristy shops and biking trails are within a few blocks of the campground. The RV campsites have water and electricity. We found the sites to be rather close together. The sites are first come first served (no reservations). There are also numerous tent sites, as this seems to be popular with the bicycling crowd. This really is a beautiful area of southeast MN.

Site5
Month of VisitSeptember
  • Review photo of Sylvan City Park by Peter K., August 20, 2021
  • Review photo of Sylvan City Park by Peter K., August 20, 2021
  • Review photo of Sylvan City Park by Peter K., August 20, 2021
Reviewed Oct. 24, 2017

Close to bike trail and downtown

Stayed here in a tent while on a bicycle camping trip and it was adequate. It is located in a city park within a couple minutes walk of the downtown area. The bike trail crosses the south end of downtown so close to that too. This would not be a good place to camp if you'd like to be out in nature

Biggest gripe is the slope of the tent sites. The majority of the tent sites are on an incline around a pond. There are also a lot of ducks that aren't very afraid of humans. None got into my gear though. There are fire rings at the tent sites. No picnic tables at the individual sites but there are some nearby in the park and there's also a covered picnic shelter. Hammocks would be difficult to impossible as the tent area is a strip of grass between pond and bluff, which has mostly brush or too whimpy of trees to hang from at the base. There are a couple huge oaks but none in pairs.

Quarter showers and clean restrooms are available. $20/night/tent which seemed a bit steep to me considering how slanted the sites were and quarter showers. It is cheaper than the other places within immediate biking distance which were $25/night.

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Month of VisitNovember

Frequently Asked Questions

  • How much does it cost to camp at Sylvan City Park?

    Camping at Sylvan City Park can cost between $17.00 and $30.00 depending on the site.

  • Does Sylvan City Park have RV hookups?

    According to TheDyrt.com, Sylvan City Park has 30 amp electric hookups and water hookups.

  • What is the max vehicle length at Sylvan City Park?

    Sylvan City Park allows vehicles up to 60 feet.

  • Are fires allowed at Sylvan City Park?

    Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Sylvan City Park, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

  • Does Sylvan City Park have wifi?

    No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Sylvan City Park does not have wifi.

  • Is there cell phone reception at Sylvan City Park?

    According to campers on TheDyrt.com, Verizon signal is unknown, AT&T is unknown, and T-Mobile is good.