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Minneiska Campground at Whitewater State Park provides full hookup sites with electric, water, and sewer connections suitable for larger RVs. Nearby, Hidden Meadows RV Park operates April through November with spacious pull-through sites accommodating big rigs, offering 50-amp service, water, and sewer hookups on grassy areas. Autumn Woods RV Park in Rochester features level sites with full hookups for RVs and is conveniently located off Highway 90. Nelson's Landing RV Park in Wisconsin contains approximately 90 sites with water and electric connections on mixed grass and gravel surfaces. "Sites are very long and could accommodate even large-size Class A rigs, though the driveways are a mix of grass and gravel and were not very well defined."
Several RV parks in the region have seasonal operating schedules, typically running from April through October. Dump stations are available at most locations, with some parks offering on-site sewer connections while others provide centralized dumping facilities. Cell service varies by location, with stronger coverage reported at parks closer to Rochester and weaker signals in valley areas. Treasure Island RV Park near Welch provides shuttle service to the adjacent casino and features exceptionally clean bathroom facilities. Pet policies differ between parks, with most allowing pets on leash. According to one visitor, "This is very convenient if you have Mayo Clinic appointments. The campground was nice with grassy sites along with electric and water hook ups, there was a dump station also."
"Easy pull-through and back-in sites. We easily backed in to our site. There was a large open grassy area behind us that our two dogs enjoyed. Brand new fire rings/pits. Beautiful view of the bluffs."
"Walking distance to local restaurants and shops. Just pay online. No worries about checking in."
from $10 - $40 / night
Check Availability"It feels like a true old-school “campground” not an rv resort or even an RV park. The kind of campground you loved as a kid. It is hilly with mature trees, although not every site has shade."
"This campground came to us through Thousand Trails Collection. At first we only had a W/E site and later was able to move to a full hook up site. "
"The RV sites have electricity, water, and sewer, and they are level– we were only staying one night and didn’t even need to unhook our pickup. There is also an RV dump behind the bathrooms."
"The park and campground are right on the trail, so very handy. I was amazed that sewer hookup is included, along with water and electricity, although my sewer hose was not long enough. "
from $30 / night
Check Availability"This is very convenient if you have Mayo Clinic appointments. The campground was nice with grassy sites along with electric and water hook ups, there was a dump station also."
"The lower area of this park is so nice and right near a river. The owners are really nice, bathrooms/showers clean and everybody is friendly."
from $38 - $45 / night
Check Availability"It's a nice stop if you need close to Rochester. Not badly priced. Grill and Bar on site with good food. The store, bath, and laundry are still closed due to Covid."
"Good to use ATV on trails and perfect for RV camping. First come first serve."
"This campground has everything they say: nice spots that are level (pull through and back in), right off Hwy 90, quiet, and friendly staff. Their bathrooms are also well kept."
"Easy backing in, plenty of room. Some hi way noise."
"It also has laundry, which is a nice bonus! Also has two single bathrooms with showers."
"No one around, but it's first come first serve."
RangerThis campground has large private sites, most are shady or partially shaded. Bathrooms are large and well maintained. There’s lots of good hiking trails and the historic town of Forestville was interesting to explore. Absolutely no cell coverage for T-Mobile or AT&T but luckily our site had a good opening in the trees for our Starlink. Would definitely recommend.
TravelerWe tent camped one night, midweek late August. Our site was private, close enough to the shower house but far enough away that we didn't hear any noise from the exhaust fans. Was a lovely quiet night. On a tight schedule so we weren't able to sample any of the hikes. Would stay here again. #33 also looked like a prime tent camp spot.
GuideOctober 12, low of 63° high around 78°.
We arrived here on Sunday around noon and there were maybe 4 other trailers. We self registered and chose one of the many spots and headed to decorah for lunch. When we got back around 5 pm everyone was gone. We enjoyed the creek rushing next to us and the quiet park!
Water was shut off but vault toilets were available.
GuideNice campground sites are smaller & you will need to level. Nice clean flush toilets & showers. Can hear the highway below. Road in is gravel & narrow not for big rigs.
ScoutElectric back in site. No water. Well shaded adequate space
GuideQuiet, beautiful and good facilities. Showers .25 for 5 minutes. We are here midweek in September so even the occupied sites only have people staying there in the weekends.
ScoutI was a little skeptical after a negative review about the regular residents, so I watched for that dynamic. We were camping with another family so we had 8 kids between the two of us and I was worried all those kiddos would upset people. Quite the opposite experience from that review and it motivated me to leave this one to help provide a good picture. I have nothing bad to say about our camping experience. We did go a little out of season (September 12) so a lot of the campsites were empty. Most their sites are flat, and clean. The grass was well mowed and maintained. They had activities for the kids (Halloween). People that drove by were friendly and smiling, and waiving. We had people drop off candy for the kids asking parents first. We had people offer basketballs for our kids to use while they were away from their site. Me and my friend were about to haul ice bags and wood up a huge hill on foot and someone stopped their golf cart and emptied it of what they were carrying to give us a ride to our campsite. The kids tootled about on their bikes being kids with no negative experiences. There were a couple of kids on motor scooters whose engines were kind of obnoxious but that’s going to happen more and more at campgrounds, and it wasn’t during quiet hours. We had sites atop the “full Lakeview” and it was honestly surprising how beautiful it was up there. I think it can be difficult to get a view when you’re camping but those sites had it. We knew the full lake view sites were open so we took the cheaper ones across from them, but still saw the same view. There was a great amount of space between the sites we used. The only possible critique I might offer is in that specific row there weren’t many trees for shade, but the weather was cooler so it didn’t affect us, but if we went in the summer it might have been more uncomfortable without that natural shade. The bath houses and showers were great!!! I feel like a good bath house can make or break a campsite and we’ve been to some smaller ones that were quite lacking but this one was great. Very clean, not many bugs, spacious, real doors on the shower stalls. We did not arrive in season to utilize the pool area but it looked great from the other side of the gate ;) - the parks were well maintained and the kids loved them. there was a set of stairs that went from up the hill down to the office that looked a little sketchy but they were closed off for use. If you didn’t have a golf cart or couldn’t ride a bike, the trek from where we stayed to the office might be a challenge. Overall we loved it and would definitely consider going again. The sites were a little pricey but had on site sewer hookup which is fantastic.
TravelerFHU campground right on the edge of town. Nice level sites. Sprinklers come on every morning and soak the center area. If you come here don’t take a site in the center or you will get sprayed. Grass and weeds are over grown and mosquitos are bad.
GuideGood camper spot right along the river. Clean bathrooms and showers. Hitched a ride to the dam in town and tubes right to our campsite. Direct access to trails that go to town.
Recreational vehicle camping options near Elba, Minnesota sit within the distinctive bluff country of southeastern Minnesota's Driftless Area, where elevations range from 650 to 1,300 feet. The region's unique geology features limestone bedrock carved by spring-fed streams, creating valleys with natural cold-water trout fishing opportunities. Most RV parks in this area close seasonally from late October through April due to Minnesota's winter conditions.
Hiking the bluffs: At Minneiska Campground — Whitewater State Park, trails lead to impressive valley viewpoints. "I hiked up Chimney Rock and then looped back to tackle part of the Dakota trail! The hiking paths were well taken care of. There were plenty of places to stop and rest if you need to," notes Sarah C.
Trout fishing lessons: Whitewater State Park offers educational opportunities for anglers. "We hiked, took trout fishing lesson, sat at the beach and had relaxing evenings by the fire," reports Melissa H., who found multiple activities to fill a holiday weekend.
Biking on paved trails: The Root River bike trail passes directly through Peterson City RV Park. According to Charlie K., "The park and campground are right on the trail, so very handy. The trail is beautiful, shaded, and paved," making it accessible for cyclists of all skill levels.
Privacy between sites: While many rv parks near Elba, Minnesota feature closely spaced sites, some offer more separation. At Peterson City RV Park, Amy E. appreciated that "there is room in the grass behind the sites to hang out," providing additional space beyond the designated camping area.
Clean bathroom facilities: Campers consistently praise well-maintained facilities at some locations. At Neshonoc Lakeside, one visitor found "3-4 private shower/toilet/sink rooms with full locking doors. Everything is brand new and pristinely clean: white subway tile, white walls, white fixtures. Great water pressure and temperature."
Reduced mosquitoes: Whitewater State Park stands out for having fewer insects than typical Minnesota campgrounds. Leda T. points out a unique advantage: "Best part: very few mosquitoes!! The cold, constantly moving water helps keep them away."
Site spacing varies significantly: At Autumn Woods RV Park, Jim L. found "nice spots that are level (pull through and back in)," while other parks feature tighter arrangements. Several reviewers mentioned proximity to neighbors as a consideration when choosing where to stay.
Train noise affects some campgrounds: Nelson's Landing RV Park experiences railroad disruption. One reviewer noted, "Our stay on a Friday in August was quiet except for the loud trains running along the Mississippi. We heard two around 10 pm and either there were no more until the next morning, or we mercifully slept through them!"
Winter camping options: For off-season travelers, Whitewater State Park remains open year-round with specific winter accommodations. "We visited in February and while there was snow on the ground, the spaces were kept plowed with easy access to the electric boxes," reports Amy G., who also mentions that water is available at the visitor center when campground spigots are turned off.
Pool options: Tresure Island RV Park offers clean facilities for families with children. Ashley K. mentions it's "newer and super clean - not a single creepy spider web in any corners," providing comfortable amenities for family campers.
Organized activities: Some larger resorts coordinate programming for younger campers. At Neshonoc Lakeside, Kim L. describes "daily activities, movies, and a full ice cream shop" and mentions special events: "In the evening there was a Glow Parade where the full timers decked out their golf carts and drove around - candy for kids and lots of dancing. Bingo, tie dye, outdoor movies, and other relay races kept the kids happy."
Campground playground access: Several parks feature dedicated children's areas. Charlie K. reports that Peterson City RV Park includes "a nice playground, horse shoes, a shelter, and HUGE open spaces for your badminton, croquet, or other games," providing multiple recreation options beyond standard camping.
Medical appointment convenience: Hidden Meadows RV Park offers practicality for those with healthcare needs. One reviewer explained, "This is very convenient if you have Mayo Clinic appointments," noting its proximity to Rochester medical facilities.
RV site leveling requirements: Prepare for varying site conditions between parks. Brad W. found Green Acres RV Park-Dexter "perfect if you're looking for a place to rest and hookup your rig for a night," while reviews of other parks mention needing to make leveling adjustments.
Hookup locations: Check site layouts before arrival. At Peterson City RV Park, Amy E. advises, "Note that depending on the site and how far you back in, the electric hookup may be a distance," highlighting the importance of bringing adequate-length power cords and hoses.
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