RV parks around Becker, Minnesota offer seasonal camping with varied terrain along waterways including the Elk and Rum Rivers. Winter temperatures average between 5-25°F, while summer months range from 60-85°F with higher humidity. The region features prairie landscapes transitioning to hardwood forests with elevation changes between 950-1,100 feet above sea level.
What to do
River recreation: Country Camping Tent & RV Park on the Rum River provides tubing opportunities with shuttle service. "You can either relax in the pool or even take a ride down the rum river in a rented canoe, tube, or kayak," notes one visitor. The Rum River has a "very clean and sandy bottom" making it ideal for water activities.
Mini golf and games: Several RV parks near Becker offer recreational amenities beyond camping. "It has a 9 hole mini golf, shuffleboard, salt water pool, and a lobby/gift shop. They also offer a nice seating area for those hot or raining days with free arcade," explains a camper about St. Cloud-Clearwater RV Park.
Hiking opportunities: Bertram Chain of Lakes Regional Park Campground features extensive trail networks. "TONS of hiking trails with significant trees & shade. Really beautiful," reports a camper. These trails serve dual purpose as cross-country ski routes during winter months.
What campers like
Family-focused amenities: Country Camping RV Park receives praise for its variety of accommodation options. "Group sites, tent sites, covered wagon sites! Floating on the Rum River, swimming pool with splash pad, little camp store, Golf cart rentals! Our grandkids love it too!" shares one regular visitor.
Mature landscaping: Many RV parks feature established trees providing natural shade. "Absolutely beautiful campground with mature trees. Cedars, white oaks, hickorys and more. The birds are singing and so are the kids because this place has so much to do for them," explains a camper about St. Cloud-Clearwater RV Park.
Wildlife viewing: The natural setting around Becker attracts various wildlife. At Bertram Chain of Lakes, one camper noted "so many deer! It's like they were camping with us." This provides opportunities for nature observation during stays.
What you should know
Seasonal operation: Most RV parks around Becker operate between May and October with specific opening dates. St. Cloud Campground & RV Park runs from "May 1 to Oct 10" according to their listing, with similar timeframes at other facilities.
Variable connectivity: Internet access varies significantly between parks. One camper at St. Cloud Campground noted "It was the worst wifi of about 15 campgrounds we've been to on our trip this year. They warned us it was slow, but we couldn't even connect to it from our site."
Bathroom restrictions: Some facilities have usage limitations. At St. Cloud-Clearwater RV Park, a visitor noted "from a sign posted, they wanted the restrooms to be used by those in pop-ups or tent camping only."
Site spacing differences: Site configurations vary within the same park. "We were in a pull through at the north end of the campground and the site itself was nice and had decent spacing between sites, but I noticed some of the other sites were quite close," observed a camper at St. Cloud Campground.
Tips for camping with families
Pool amenities: Cokato Lake RV Resort Cooperative Association offers "Inground, heated swimming pool; mini golf; pickleball; tennis; arcade room attached to the office." A different camper confirms "heated pool, splash pad area, BIG playground area, indoor game room" at another location.
Kid-friendly food options: Some parks provide convenient food services. "Ice cream shop has 8 flavors of hand-dipped yum! Freezer pizzas can be cooked at the store or bring one home for later," mentions a visitor to Cokato Lake RV Resort.
Entertainment variety: Parks offer different activity options for various age groups. "Pool was nice and clean. Splash pad was even nice for adults," notes one camper, showing amenities can serve multiple age ranges.
Local delivery options: Food delivery reaches some campgrounds. One camper mentioned "You can even get pizza delivered by the local Chanticlear Pizza!" providing convenient meal options for families.
Tips from RVers
Winter availability: Love's RV Hookup operates year-round near Becker. "Still open in the winter! Convenient location right off I94 and HWY 23. Close to Waite Park for entertainment and food," notes a winter camper. This provides options when most seasonal parks have closed.
Site surfaces: Surface materials affect leveling and comfort. RiversEdge RV Park provides "Concrete Patios on every lot" and "Crushed granite streets and drives" according to a visitor, making for stable parking surfaces.
Big rig accommodations: Several parks accommodate larger RVs with appropriate hookups. "I love that Love's has RV spots that are big rig friendly! These are a great option for a stop halfway through a trip," mentions one RVer about the convenience.
Electrical capacity concerns: During peak usage periods, some parks experience power issues. "Had one issue with power dropping so we had to pull the surge protector off. It was fine. Also very hot and humid so everyone was running AC to the max," noted one camper, suggesting bringing surge protection equipment.
