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Camping near Fairmont, Minnesota spans rolling farmland and lake country in the southern part of the state, with options ranging from full-hookup RV campgrounds to basic tent sites at county parks. Campgrounds such as Flying Goose Campground & Resort offer tent, RV, and cabin accommodations with electric hookups, sanitary dump stations, and showers. Within a 30-mile radius, campers find options at Everett Park in Welcome, Bright Lake County Park in Ceylon, and Blue Earth City Campground, providing varying levels of development from basic tent sites to full RV hookups with 50-amp service. Most developed campgrounds in the region operate seasonally from spring through fall, typically April through October.
Road conditions and accessibility remain consistent throughout the camping season, with most campgrounds featuring gravel or paved access roads suitable for standard vehicles. "Many sites are spacious, the bathrooms are clean, and the price is right," noted one camper about nearby lake access campgrounds. Summer temperatures average 75-85°F during the day, dropping to 55-65°F overnight, while spring and fall bring cooler conditions with occasional rain. Most campgrounds in the Martin County area require reservations during peak summer weekends, particularly those with water access. Cell service is generally available at developed sites, though coverage may diminish in more remote county parks. Winter camping is limited, as most facilities close between November and April.
Several visitors mentioned proximity to lakes and rivers as significant advantages when camping near Fairmont. Cedar Hanson County Park and Perch Lake Park both provide water access for fishing and boating, attracting families seeking recreational opportunities. Campgrounds in the area typically feature spacious sites with fire rings and picnic tables, though privacy varies considerably between locations. One camper observed that "the grounds are beautiful" but recommended bringing an extension cord as "electric hookups are really far from the pad" at some sites. Wildlife viewing includes local birds, small mammals, and occasional deer in the less developed county parks. Noise levels remain generally low at most campgrounds, though train tracks near some facilities can create periodic disruptions, particularly at campgrounds closer to town.
Best Campgrounds near Fairmont (76)
1. Flying Goose Campground & Resort
"Set along the shores of Lake Imogene, which comes out of nowhere surrounded by farm land, and you can’t even see it from the road."
"There is a lake you can fish,swim,rent kayaks and canoe. Laundry and showers."
2. Everett Park
"Right by a lake. The staff is attentive, kind and welcoming. Have not been able to have a greater look of the surroundings because just staying for a night and leaving early morning."
"Beautiful spot, close to the lake. Water fill station, 30A power, washroom & shower if needed. Great price $25 per night (20 if tenting)."
from $15 - $20 / night
Check Availability3. Korte's Checkers Welcome Campground
4. Blue Earth City Campground
"This place is a gem…immaculately maintained and tucked into a county fairground in rural Small-town Minnesota. Host Jim is friendly, hard-working and helpful. I’ll be back , God willin’. Earl"
"It is clean with nice space around and a bike/walking path comes right through the camping area. "
from $25 - $35 / night
Check Availability5. Iowa Lake Co Campground
"It is right in a lake, has water, and a nice vault toilet. Unlike the other reviewer I was literally the only one there. That’s always a bit odd but in this case it didn’t bother me at all."
6. Bright Lake Co Park
"Really nice spot almost overlooking the lake (Through the trees), had fire ring, picnic tables and room for quite a lot of tents! For me and my family it was perfect!"
7. Burt Lake County Park
"The lower level is at the lake. About 6 spots w electric but very unlevel. Very nice lake. Stayed here in a 27' B+ 8.26.20. I definitely would stay here again. 1 bar of 4g at&t."
9. Cedar Hanson Co Park
"This camp ground is surrounded by farm land including our own. The only down side is the lake is shallow so fishing is best early early camping season."
"Large grassy sites with big trees overlooking lake. Bathroom with showers. Can hear train whistle but no cars."
10. Tuttle Lake Park
Drive Time
- 55 min from Mankato, MN
- 1 hr 40 min from Rochester, MN
- 1 hr 42 min from Sioux Falls, SD
- 2 hrs 4 min from Minneapolis, MN
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Recent Reviews near Fairmont, MN
218 Reviews of 76 Fairmont Campgrounds
- EEarl M.Scout
Blue Earth City Campground
A beautiful city-owned RV park
This place is a gem…immaculately maintained and tucked into a county fairground in rural Small-town Minnesota. Host Jim is friendly, hard-working and helpful. I’ll be back , God willin’. Earl
Heather C.
TravelerEverett Park
One night stay
Perfect for just a relaxed evening after a long day of traveling. We paid $25 for electrical hookup. We arrived about 9pm on a Friday and there were plenty of options for sites. Right on the lake so we had a great sunset. A bit on the buggy side in the evening but the morning was big free. Check in with the camp hosts and pay for your site. It was about 5 miles off of I-90w partly on a dirt road.
Levi S.
GuideRed Fox Campground — Minneopa State Park
Standard State Park Campground
Pretty standard campground. Clean well maintained. Bathrooms are clean. Campground host so really quiet after hours. Site A5 has full shade 24 hours a day. A6 across from us looks like the worst site. Ranger station was suppose to be open until 4. It was closed at 3:45. It's also located a few miles away. Any bike trail is not accessible from here without biking a few milew on hill roads with no shoulder. It's ridiculous there's no access considering the plethora of trails in the area. Stay at Sakata of you're coming to this area to bicycle.
- SSabrina W.Guide
Marble Beach State Recreation Area Campground
Beautiful lake views!!
We camped here in our rv for one night, on our way to WY. Check in was super easy, just go to the site. Our site was not good for our rv, said the space was 37ft, but the site was so un-level that we had trouble with the rv being wobbly. The site overlooked the water, well it would have if the brush was cut down a bit. Our sons found some sturdy steps leading to the water directly behind our campsite, but beware of poison ivy! The lake views are gorgeous as depicted in the photos. There is a swimming area, but we did not go to it. Site 63, in my opinion, would be the best view. No camp store or store nearby, which was slightly inconvenient. Restrooms/ bathhouse was clean and centrally located. Dump station conveniently located just before leaving, if you didn't have full hook ups.
- JJennifer P.Traveler
Everett Park
Quiet and Serene
The spot was stunning, private, and well-maintained. The host was curt and cold. My husband: “What a beautiful spot!” Host: “Yeah. Keep it that way.” So much for hospitality.
Deb M.
RangerFlandrau State Park Campground
Below average State Park
Pros - convenient location in New Ulm, but feels remote. Nice swimming pond in the summer. Cons - the campground (especially the inner loops) is crowded, with sites almost on top of each other. The bathrooms and showers work, but are sadly in need of repairs. (Water was lukewarm at best, some stalls did not have benches, etc.) The whole campground looked like it needs some TLC, not the standard we’re used to for State Parks in MN.
- TTomRanger
Flandrau State Park Campground
Beautiful campground
We camped in the non electric area. All of the sites are easy to back into and fairly flat. Some sites could use more gravel and become very muddy after a hard rain. All sites are good sized, most have vegetation between them for a feeling of more privacy. Sites on outer ring has shaded sites, some sites in the inner ring don’t have much shade.
Has a GREAT swimming pool, sand bottom and maintained.
Bathrooms (men’s) was wall maintained and clean. Showers were also clean, one has a missing bench to sit on. Vault toilets are very clean and had been pumped out recently.
Trails are nice, have some nice views of the park. Some beautiful spring woodland flowers are blooming at the end of May this year.
One trail goes past the Scheels Brewery, second oldest brewery in the country. They give tours and have a gift shop.
The river was flowing fast, had more rain so the level also went up fast. Would be good for an experienced kayaking.
Electric sites are very open and not much privacy, fairly level.
The park also has cabins to rent that were all being used. There is also a STONE CCC cabin that can be rented and looked from the outside to be well maintained and a new roof on it.
Baby turtles were hatching, watch out to not step on them as they slowly make their way to water!
The campground is down in a valley so can get stuffy but usually has a breeze flowing through the campground.
- CCarol B.Guide
Pihls County Park
Great for Overnight
Nice dock to walk out on. We stayed in a tent site close to the dock. We didn't need the hookup as we're in a truck camper but there are hookups available. You can pay online or there's a mailbox by the bathrooms where you can pick up a form to fill out, pay and drop in a locked box. There are flush toilets and shower available. Near the tent sites (which aren't numbered but there is a picnic table and fire ring) there is a vault toilet. There is potable water available at each hookup site and available to others as you enter the campground. When we were there, there were some long term campers camping. They were very nice.
Guide to Fairmont
The Fairmont camping area sits in the heart of southern Minnesota's prairie and lake country, where elevations range between 1,150 to 1,250 feet above sea level. The region features over a dozen lakes within a 20-mile radius, creating diverse fishing opportunities throughout the camping season. Most campgrounds in the area remain open from April through October, with water typically turned off after the first frost.
What to do
Fishing opportunities: Cedar Hanson County Park offers access to a shallow lake that's best for fishing early in the camping season. "The only down side is the lake is shallow so fishing is best early early camping season," notes one camper at Cedar Hanson Co Park.
Mini golf and recreation: Beyond standard camping activities, some Fairmont area campgrounds offer additional recreation. Flying Goose Campground includes "a mini golf course, volleyball, basketball, the works to keep the kids happy and entertained while you relax in a quiet clean setting," according to a visitor.
Walking trails: Several campgrounds connect to walking paths. Blue Earth City Campground features a paved trail that "meanders thru for walking or bicycling, and town is less than 2 miles away," as one camper explains.
What campers like
Affordable rates: Camping sites near Fairmont, Minnesota offer budget-friendly options. At Tuttle Lake Park, sites with electricity cost "$20 I stayed in a 26' B+. Water and dump are separate," notes a reviewer. Burt Lake County Park charges only "$10/night!" according to another camper.
Clean facilities: Many campers mention well-maintained facilities as a highlight. One camper at Blue Earth City Campground observed, "The facility is ran by a very nice and knowledgeable owner—you are greeted right away and given lots of information to make your stay enjoyable. Bathroom/showering area was very clean."
Spacious sites: Campground layouts around Fairmont tend to offer adequate space. At Korte's Checkers Welcome Campground, visitors noted "Large site and we'll spaced out" and "Site size was moderate with some shade, a fire ring, picnic table, on a level gravel pad."
What you should know
Seasonal considerations: Many campgrounds close or limit services in colder months. Flying Goose Campground operates from "May 1 to Oct 31" while Korte's Checkers Welcome Campground runs "April 1 to November 15." Water access may be restricted early or late season.
Reservations and availability: Several campgrounds operate on a first-come basis. At Everett Park, one visitor noted it's "first-come-first-serve. Not sure why it popped up on the map" when filtering for reservable sites. Weekday visits often mean more availability, with one camper at Flying Goose Campground & Resort noting, "We were there for a one night mid-week stay, and it was so quiet and calm because ~70% of the spots are taken by seasonal guests who are primarily at the campgrounds on the weekends."
Utility setups: Electric hookups and water access vary significantly between campgrounds. A visitor at Perch Lake Park observed "Water and 50 amp at sites" while also mentioning "Would like more night lighting and lake access" as issues.
Tips for camping with families
Playground access: Several campgrounds have dedicated play areas for children. Everett Park features "a great playground, plenty of room to run & play. Sites are large and well spaced" according to a recent visitor.
Beach amenities: Families appreciate water access for swimming. Flying Goose Campground has "a boat dock and a sandy swimming beach" with "three playgrounds (one at the swimming beach)" as noted by a visitor who had the beach "entirely to ourselves!"
Night noise considerations: Family campers should note potential noise issues at some locations. At Everett Park, one camper mentioned "Kids screaming and people partying super late" while Cedar Hanson County Park visitors report "you basically have the whole place to yourself" except on holiday weekends.
Tips from RVers
Site leveling challenges: Multiple campgrounds have uneven sites that may require leveling equipment. At Burt Lake County Park, "Lower camp area is on the lakefront and very uneven by the power hookup's" while at Tuttle Lake, "None are very level."
Big rig accommodations: For larger RVs, site selection is important. Blue Earth City Campground can "accommodate tents or up to 50' RVs," while another camper noted some campgrounds have "All sites are back in on grass. Heavy big rigs could sink if wet."
Hookup access: RVers should note hookup locations when selecting sites. Flying Goose Campground has "pull through sites with electric, water and sewage at every site" while some campgrounds like Perch Lake Park offer "Water and 50 amp at sites" but limited lake access.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is the most popular campground near Fairmont, MN?
Which is the most popular campground near Fairmont, MN?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Fairmont, MN is Flying Goose Campground & Resort with a 4.7-star rating from 6 reviews.
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