Best RV Parks & Resorts near Fertile, MN

Cannon Park in Fertile provides electric hookups for RVs but lacks water connections and other amenities. Within 20 miles, several developed RV campgrounds offer more complete services. Bagley City Park features electric and water hookups with sites available from May through October. "The RV sites are pretty close together but the management is friendly and getting in to the campsites near the circle drive area is a little difficult," according to visitor feedback. Shooting Star RV Park and Casino in Mahnomen offers full hookup sites with 50-amp service from mid-May to mid-October, making it popular with larger motorhomes requiring higher electrical capacity.

Most RV parks in the region require advance reservations during summer weekends and fall color season. Dump stations are available at Bagley City Park and Shooting Star, though many smaller parks like McIntosh City Park provide electric hookups without sewer connections. Cell service is generally reliable throughout the area's developed campgrounds, with visitors reporting 2-3 bars on Verizon at most locations. A traveler noted that Shooting Star costs "about $25 per night, definitely a great deal for full hookups" with picnic tables at each site. Pet policies vary between parks, with most allowing leashed pets but enforcing strict cleanup rules.

Best RV Sites Near Fertile, Minnesota (28)

    1. Shooting Star RV Park and Casino

    1 Review
    Midway, MN
    22 miles
    Website
    +1 (218) 935-2701

    "There are quite a few RV sites at Shooting Star Casino in Mahnomen and they offer full hookups!  We stayed at site 19, shown in the photo. "

    2. Gonvick RV

    1 Review
    Bagley, MN
    39 miles
    Website
    +1 (218) 508-7350

    $30 - $50 / night

    "Located next to a gas station, this is a perfect stopover. Let’s help them out and leave some reviews!"

    3. Hillsboro Campground and RV Park

    2 Reviews
    Hillsboro, ND
    37 miles
    Website
    +1 (701) 636-5205

    4. Fosston City Campground

    5 Reviews
    Bagley, MN
    25 miles
    Website
    +1 (218) 435-1959

    $5 - $16 / night

    "Remarkably quiet considering it’s right in town. There is a single bathroom with flush toilet and sink, and a single shower room. Both were clean."

    "Nice quiet park, very reasonable price. Level drive through or back in sites."

    5. Buffalo River State Park Campground

    42 Reviews
    Glyndon, MN
    47 miles
    Website
    +1 (218) 498-2124

    $24 - $34 / night

    "Because it was a Tuesday during the off-season, the check-in gate was not open, so we proceeded back to site 24, which was electric only(50/30/20 AMP) for our two-night stay."

    "Level sites, though some close together. Beautiful quiet peaceful place. Dump station, electric hookups."

    6. Bagley City Park

    5 Reviews
    Bagley, MN
    42 miles
    Website
    +1 (218) 694-2865

    $15 - $25 / night

    "The campground has either electric or water or just electric sites for RVs and there are also tent-only sites.  The tent sites are located across from and adjacent to the RV sites. "

    "Great family friendly park worth lots of amenities for kids. Multiple playgrounds and very clean beach. 42 rv sites with many tent sites also available"

    7. Heiberg Park

    2 Reviews
    Fertile, MN
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (218) 584-5254

    "Heiberg Park near Twin Valley, Minnesota, is a gem for anyone seeking a peaceful and well-maintained spot to unwind."

    "There is a cross-country ski trail from this park on the south side of the creek."

    8. Cannon Park

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    Fertile, MN
    1 mile
    Website
    +1 (218) 945-3136

    9. Long Lake County Campground

    5 Reviews
    Shevlin, MN
    49 miles
    Website
    +1 (218) 657-2275

    "The lake is a spring fed lake so the water is pretty cold. I usually float on a air mattress. This campsite can get pretty busy and some parent don’t supervise their kids very closely."

    "Lake is beautiful and good fishing. Has a boat dock and parking. Site we were in is kinda smaller but we made it work. Facilities are clean and well taken care of."

    10. McIntosh City Park

    1 Review
    Fertile, MN
    20 miles
    Website
    +1 (218) 563-3043
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RV Park Reviews near Fertile, MN

97 Reviews of 28 Fertile Campgrounds


  • Glenda D.
    Apr. 8, 2021

    Bagley City Park

    Nice campground inside the town of Bagley

    The campground has either electric or water or just electric sites for RVs and there are also tent-only sites.  The tent sites are located across from and adjacent to the RV sites.  The RV sites are pretty close together but, we were there in the middle of the summer and there were a couple of open tent sites on one side of us.  The campground is pet friendly and the management is friendly.  The campground is close to Itasca State Park as well.  Others have mentioned that getting in to the campsites near the circle drive area (closest to the lake parking lot) are a little difficult to get into & this is very true.  We have an 8x17 Ice Castle/RV that we pull behind the truck and backing into our spot without disturbing other campers was not an easy task.  The circle drive is right where the last couple of RV sites are sitting and there is a tree at the point of the circle drive so you have to avoid the tree and maneuver around it when backing in.  The sites that are closer to the entrance & the playground that do not have a good view of the lake are easier to get in to.  We used the dump station which is nicely situated on a slope just outside the entrance so it's easy to completely pump out a tank that might sit lower on your unit.  There was a picnic table and campfire ring at each site.

  • Lisa M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 3, 2024

    Thief River Falls Tourist Park

    Nice variety of camp spots

    Spent one night here with a pull through with electric only and was $30. You can get full hook ups for I think 35 or $40. The restrooms were clean and showers nice and hot. Town has lots to offer as far as shopping and places to eat. Seem to be several permanent campers here but nice and quiet. Only gave four stars because it is in the middle of town and quite a bit of traffic noise. Also no dump station but we pulled into a full hook up spot to do that.

  • Glenda D.
    Apr. 8, 2021

    Shooting Star RV Park and Casino

    Nice way to stay for less when going to the casino

    There are quite a few RV sites at Shooting Star Casino in Mahnomen and they offer full hookups!  We stayed at site 19, shown in the photo.  Although the sites are close together, there were quite a few empty sites so we felt like it was semi-private.  The cost was about $25 per night so definitely a great deal for full hookups.  There is a picnic table at each site and the RV park is pet friendly.  We spent a lot of our time in the casino while we were here so our time in the camper was limited but while we slept, we didn't here much noise.

  • D
    Jul. 21, 2019

    Red River State Recreation Area

    Very Nice Campground

    This is an in the city campground that is clean and well maintained. Showers are free and seem to last forever on one push of the button. It’s walking distance close to restaurants, a movie theater and other stores/shops. It’s also set along the Greater Grand Forks greenway with miles of paved bike/walking/jogging paths on both sides of the river. Sites are pretty large and open some more shaded than others but it really seems to be used most by larger motor homes, 5th wheels and travel trailers. If you are a tenter you can camp but you are not going to be out in the secluded woods , you will see your fellow campers and their rigs. The campground is quiet for an in city campground and there is some car/road noise but it’s more like white background noise that really did not intrude on our 3 night stay. If you want a nice campground to spend a few day this is a great spot, if you need privacy and seclusion and miles of wide open wilderness pass it by. Oh and for the kids and young at heart there ice cream truck that travels through a couple times a day/evening...

  • MickandKarla W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 1, 2024

    Red River State Recreation Area

    Highly Recommend

    We followed the instructions on the confirmation email across the bridge from Grand Forks to East Grand Forks, MN to check into the campground (CG). After going through the Avenue of Flags and near the Blue Moose Bar& Grill there’s RV parking in front of the little check-in cabin. Check-in was easy and as disabled veterans, we got a free Minnesota State Park Vehicle Pass. We then proceeded to the Sherlock CG, which is the camping area and site 106E. Site 106E is a long pull through with FHUs. Pulling in was super easy and utilities are placed in the middle of the long pad. The utilities worked great with water pressure at about 50 psi. We got two bars on Verizon. There are trees in and around the sites, but we were able to get a clear north shot for Starlink. The sites in our area were well spaced apart, which we really liked. We were on the back row where the cement walking/bike trail is located far enough away that you still have privacy. There are a lot of sites in this CG mostly pull throughs but there are back-ins. They are serious about the vehicle permits and you cannot just lay the pass on your dashboard. It must be adhered to the windshield. We went to the office to clear our ticket, which didn’t cost us anything as we were prompt to respond. The office also has t-shirts, which we purchased. There was not a formal dog park, but plenty of areas to walk. Red River is one of the better CGs we have stayed at in our 5 years of“Most Timing.”

  • J. E. S.
    Jul. 17, 2021

    Thief River Falls Tourist Park

    Quiet city RV park, trees, river, walking trails, everything close by.

    Nicest city-location RV park I've found in the past few years. Very "green" with mature trees, river and city park with walking trails. And, for a city park, especially nice/clean restrooms and showers.

    Both FHU and electric-only sites, 30-amp only. Potable water close by for electric-only sites and free dump location across the street. Weekly pump-out service, if desired.

    The electric-only sites on the park's east side are the nicest, most spacious, and most quiet because they back up to the forest and river (see photo). The FHU sites are more crowded.

    Small town, so everything is very convenient, literally within 3-4 minutes drive -- Walmart, Ace Hardware, Dairy Queen and fast food.

    I stayed at the Thief River Falls Tourist Park for several months while workamping at a walking-distance distribution warehouse. I will certainly stay at the park again if ever in the northwest part of Minnesota. I rated the park only 4-stars because of the electric-only sites and the tight FHU sites. For my style of camping -- mostly boondocking -- it is a 5-star location.

  • MickandKarla W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 15, 2023

    Buffalo River State Park Campground

    Nice Little State Park

    This campground(CG) was easy to find. Because it was a Tuesday during the off-season, the check-in gate was not open, so we proceeded back to site 24, which was electric only(50/30/20 AMP) for our two-night stay. This small state park has many trees, but with the road being wide enough, the trees weren't in the way, and with no ditch this was an easy back-in. The sites here are also nicely spaced. A park ranger came by later and gave us our post and vehicle tags. There was highway and train noise. There are mature trees in the CG, but we were able to get enough north sky for Starlink. On Verizon, we got 3 bars. There is potable water at the dump station, which is at the park entrance. The shower/restroom facility was in good shape and clean. We enjoyed the trails, some interpretative, around this state park. As the nights were cooler, we opened our bedroom windows and noticed that trains ran almost continuously through the night. Overall, we had a good visit and would consider staying here again.

  • DThe Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 2, 2023

    Buffalo River State Park Campground

    Cleanest Bathrooms / showers ever

    Easy access from freeway. Level sites, though some close together. Beautiful quiet peaceful place. Dump station, electric hookups.

  • Laura M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 5, 2023

    Buffalo River State Park Campground

    Everything you need

    Good state park campground with everything you need. You can make your reservations online once you get there, and it’s nice because there’s no online transaction fee. But watch out that you pay the $7 daily state park entry fee as well as the camping fee, because otherwise you'll get a friendly visit from a ranger! 

     There are two loops, one slightly larger one with 50 and 30 amp power (no water or sewer) for $34, and one smaller one with no power for $24. We stayed in a power site because we couldn’t handle the heat anymore, otherwise the smaller one looked a little nicer and quieter and we would have stayed there. 

    Showers were nice and clean and free. Bathrooms were nice. 

    Very nice walking trails all around the campground and throughout the park as a whole. Trash dumpsters here as well as an assortment of segregated recycle bins. Good cell reception with Verizon and ATT. Firewood available at office for $8 and ice for $3. 

    Group camp is off from the main campground a ways, but connected via a little walking trail. There is a dump station and potable water fill at the campground exit. 

    No drinking allowed at any Minnesota State Park campground!


Guide to Fertile

Explore the charm of RV camping near Fertile, Minnesota, where you can enjoy a mix of natural beauty and local attractions.

Big rigs should check out Shooting Star RV Park and Casino

  • Located in Mahnomen, Shooting Star RV Park and Casino offers full hookups and a pet-friendly environment, making it a great choice for larger RVs.
  • With amenities like drinking water and picnic tables, this park ensures a comfortable stay while you enjoy the nearby casino.
  • The park is open from May 15 to October 15, providing ample time for a summer getaway.

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Amenities that enhance your stay

  • Gonvick RV features electric hookups and a sanitary dump, catering to essential RV needs.
  • Enjoy the spacious sites at Hillsboro Campground and RV Park, which are equipped with full hookups for a hassle-free experience.
  • Falls Stay & Play provides a market on-site, ensuring you have easy access to supplies during your stay.

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular RV campground near Fertile, MN is Shooting Star RV Park and Casino with a 4-star rating from 1 review.

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