Best Campgrounds near Foldahl, MN

Campgrounds near Foldahl, Minnesota range from state parks to city-operated facilities, with most offering both tent and RV camping options. Old Mill State Park Campground provides electric hookups, drinking water, and shower facilities in a historical setting with trails and a beach area. Lake Bronson State Park Campground, located north of Foldahl, features lakeside sites, boat rentals, and year-round accessibility with both drive-in and walk-in camping areas. Several small-town campgrounds like Holiday City Park in Warren and Karlstad Moose Park Campground offer full hookup options for travelers passing through the region.

The camping season in northwestern Minnesota typically runs from May through October, with most developed campgrounds closing for winter. "Campsites are nicely spread out and everyone is friendly," noted one visitor to Old Mill State Park. Weather conditions can change rapidly in this northern region, with summer temperatures occasionally reaching the 90s and significant seasonal variations affecting camping comfort. Ticks are prevalent in warmer months, particularly in grassy areas near tree lines, with one Lake Bronson camper reporting "our campsite was CRAWLING with ticks" during a June visit. Most campgrounds in the area require reservations during peak summer weekends, though some smaller city parks operate on a first-come, first-served basis with limited amenities.

Waterfront camping represents a significant draw in the region, with Lake Bronson State Park offering popular lakeside sites and an island campsite accessible by canoe. A camper described the island site as ideal "if you're like me and hate camping 10 feet from a million campers in a crowded campground." Several city-operated campgrounds like Thief River Falls Tourist Park feature riverside locations with walking trails and mature trees providing shade. Campers frequently mention the well-maintained facilities at these municipal parks, though proximity to highways, train tracks, or industrial areas can create noise issues at some locations. The Red River State Recreation Area in East Grand Forks stands out for its urban accessibility combined with natural setting, described by one visitor as "a delightful place to stay" with "large crescent shaped pull thru sites" and "plenty of trees and green spaces in between."

Best Camping Sites Near Foldahl, Minnesota (46)

    1. Old Mill State Park Campground

    9 Reviews
    Foldahl, MN
    2 miles
    Website
    +1 (218) 437-8174

    "Nice little campground with a shower and toilet very clean quick walk to a great lake to swim and enjoy not crowded nice people."

    "Many trails to walk on and there’s a beach area for those who like to swim. Campsites are nicely spread out and everyone is friendly."

    2. Holiday City Park

    2 Reviews
    Foldahl, MN
    13 miles
    +1 (218) 745-5343

    "However, the location and quality of the campground would make it pretty good for family camping at non-Fair times as well."

    "I am now going to digress for a minute---how many pet owners know that when they cross the borders, they MUST have a dog passport with them with strict rules and regulations to follow? "

    3. Marshall County Park at Florian

    1 Review
    Foldahl, MN
    8 miles
    Website
    +1 (218) 478-3658

    4. Newfolden City Park Camping

    1 Review
    Foldahl, MN
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (218) 874-7135

    "It would be a good option for a stop if travelling through the area, or wanting a smaller quieter option than the busy campground at nearby Lake Bronson."

    5. Northwest Acres

    1 Review
    Foldahl, MN
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (218) 478-3614

    6. Lake Bronson State Park Campground

    12 Reviews
    Foldahl, MN
    27 miles
    Website
    +1 (218) 754-2200

    "Camped at Lake Bronson the first weekend of June at site 47 beside the lake. "

    "Stayed on the lake side of the park. Very many campsites. Stayed in site 8, which had an electric option. Was tucked in the corner so the wind out of the west wasn’t much of an issue."

    7. Karlstad Moose Park Campground

    1 Review
    Foldahl, MN
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (218) 436-2178

    "This is a community campground in the city park of a small farming town near the Canadian border."

    8. Thief River Falls Tourist Park

    5 Reviews
    Foldahl, MN
    23 miles
    Website
    +1 (218) 681-2519

    "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."

    "Excellent location. Lots to walk too. FHUs. I stayed here while doing a workamping job for nearly 2 months. They keep the restrooms very clean. Good wifi and cell reception."

    9. Middle River Park

    1 Review
    Foldahl, MN
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (218) 222-3511

    10. Red River State Recreation Area

    18 Reviews
    Grand Forks, MN
    35 miles
    Website
    +1 (218) 773-4950

    "We stayed here for 2 nights on the way north to Canada and another night after crossing the border again. "

    "Also it's right on the River trails so if you're a biker it's fun to do the loop that goes from both the North Dakota and the Minnesota side."

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Recent Reviews near Foldahl, MN

70 Reviews of 46 Foldahl Campgrounds


  • J
    Jul. 29, 2025

    Old Crossing Treaty Park

    It's Alright...

    Got here around noon and it was quiet with shady spots to park. Only ONE picnic table and ONE fire "ring". Looks like this place used to be taken care of and used more judging by previous reviews. Next to a county road so there's been plenty of cars passing by, and a handful of cars driving directly through the park for some reason. Very annoying. Not as secluded as I was hoping it would be. Bugs aren't bad- but the flies are out for blood!

  • J
    May. 14, 2025

    Thief River Falls Tourist Park

    Poor MGMT

    False advertising on amenities. Not all sites have room for a vehicle, or two as they state. Not all sites have benches and fire rings. First 5 days here were spent with no water, no restroom/shower access, no trash access, and no wifi. Host unavailable so no refunds either.

  • David T.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 25, 2024

    Red River State Recreation Area

    Perfect for the month of October!

    I'm always looking for a campsite late in the afternoon. And this one turned out to be perfect. I pulled into East Grand forks. Got out my phone and started looking, and I said oh, there's a state campground right near here. Here. Right in town in fact. I'm traveling with the dog on this trip so I'm always looking for places that I can run the dog, if possible off leash in the morning. Well, technically you're not supposed to have docs off leash here, there's plenty of space down along the river and trails that go away from the campground where the dog can have a little bit of a free exercise. Because it's October, the place is almost empty. And I got one of the no hookup sites, so it was reasonably priced.

  • 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.

  • Buck G.
    Oct. 1, 2024

    Northwest Acres

    Simple and easy

    Small quiet camping

  • B
    Sep. 29, 2024

    Leistikow City Park

    Park is beautiful but utility hookups are horrendous!

    Good: green, lots of trees, big dog park, adjacent city park and trail, cute town. Bad: hook-ups are awful—they are behind your RV spot, shared with the RV behind you; shared power pedestals so only one gets 50amp, whoever gets there first; the 20amp breaker was useless; sewer connections are 90° angle and 1/2” off ground so almost impossible to use sewer elbow and they have sewer flies; water is a pex tube coming out of the ground, shared, and had a unremovable fitting that did not allow me to connect my pressure regulator. Some sites have utilities on the COMPLETE OPPOSITE side of standard RV connections requiring two additional sewer hoses and extra power cord. Ridiculous.

  • C
    Sep. 25, 2024

    Red River State Recreation Area

    Nice campground

    We spent a 3-day weekend here as a shake-down cruise for our new camper. It was nice to have full water, electric, and sewer hookups. The sites are well prepared, mostly level and pull-through. We enjoyed being able to bike the greenway on both sides of the river and downtown is just a couple blocks away.

  • JThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 11, 2024

    Red River State Recreation Area

    A delightful place to stay

    We stayed here for 2 nights on the way north to Canada and another night after crossing the border again.  It is a lovely park with large crescent shaped pull thru sites (There are some back-ins as well). Sites are well spaced with plenty of trees and green spaces in between.  Super walking trails, great playground, walking distance to restaurants and downtown.

    We would stay here again.


Guide to Foldahl

Camping sites near Foldahl, Minnesota feature diverse landscapes from prairie grasses to lakeside environments across Marshall and Kittson counties. The region sits at a relatively flat elevation between 850-1,100 feet above sea level with distinctly seasonal weather patterns. Summer evenings often drop below 60°F even after hot days, requiring campers to pack additional layers regardless of season.

What to do

Explore historical exhibits: Old Mill State Park Campground features preserved structures including a settler's cabin and mill. "Our favorite part was checking out the Old Mill & settler's cabin," writes one visitor who noted that while the bridge and swimming pond were closed during their stay, the historical elements made the visit worthwhile.

Disc golf opportunities: Several parks in the region offer disc golf courses as recreational options. Holiday City Park in Warren provides "a beautiful city park, which is treed and shady, and is complete with nice swimming pool, beautiful playgrounds, well kept picnic shelters, an enjoyable disk golf course," according to a camper who appreciated the comprehensive recreational options.

Bird watching excursions: The Karlstad Moose Park Campground area connects to broader regional nature experiences. A visitor notes it's "a stop on the Pine to Prairie Birding Trail, just as the nearby Twin Lakes WMA nature preserve is a seasonal stop for migratory birds and waterfowl."

Urban-adjacent trail systems: The Red River State Recreation Area offers extensive connected pathways. "We enjoyed being able to bike the greenway on both sides of the river and downtown is just a couple blocks away," writes one camper who tested their new equipment there during a weekend stay.

What campers like

Campsite privacy levels: Lake Bronson State Park Campground offers varying degrees of seclusion. "We went in the non-electric side and had the place to ourselves. The electric sites do get busy and seemed to be used by families. Our site was nicely wooded for shade and there was good vegetation between sites for privacy," reports one visitor.

Unique camping opportunities: Lake Bronson features a rare island camping option. "How would you like to camp on your own private island? Reserve the single canoe-in site and make your dreams come true! We had such an excellent time hanging out on our little island and using it as a home base for combined canoeing and hiking day trips," shares an enthusiastic camper.

Smaller park advantages: Old Mill State Park Campground offers a more intimate experience than larger state facilities. "This park and campground are both pretty small but still a great stay," notes a camper who visited early in the season and experienced some trail flooding issues but still enjoyed their stay.

Urban convenience: Thief River Falls Tourist Park combines accessibility with nature. "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," according to a visitor who stayed for several months.

What you should know

Weather preparedness: Northwestern Minnesota experiences rapid weather fluctuations. "The campground is tiny but there are showers, bathrooms and water readily available and I think it is a lightly used park. Good trails, nice exhibits and a surprising amount of wildlife. The river was very high and overall very wet summer so far but green," reports a 2024 visitor to Old Mill State Park.

Seasonal limitations: Many campgrounds have restricted operating seasons. The Thief River Falls Tourist Park operates from May through October, with one visitor noting 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."

Local event timing: Several smaller community campgrounds serve specific local festivals. At Middle River Park, a visitor notes it provides "great fun around Goose fest. A standard city camper site for a night stay or for the festival."

Reservation systems: Campground booking procedures vary significantly. Marshall County Park at Florian operates informally according to one visitor: "The campground is really nice. It's full of regular repeat campers every week. Not really a place, I would come and stop for a night or two... I think most of the people here are people that are here every weekend."

Tips for camping with families

Playground access: Several campgrounds feature dedicated play areas for children. At Newfolden City Park Camping, "much of the park facilities have been renovated in recent years, providing a beautiful picnic shelter, gardens and play areas. Bathrooms are provided. It would be a great place for a family reunion or other group gathering for folks from the area."

Swimming options: Lake Bronson State Park Campground offers water recreation suitable for children. "Beautiful beach! Alot of nice hiking paths," writes one visitor who gave the park four stars for its family-friendly amenities.

Wildlife viewing opportunities: Children often appreciate animal sightings which are common in the region. A visitor to Old Mill State Park reports the "scenic prairie trail with tons of wild life to watch like butterflies, frogs, chipmunks, grasshoppers, and caterpillars. Wild Raspberries grow along the trail as well."

Seasonal bug considerations: Insect preparation is crucial when camping with kids. "Nice little campgrounds... LOTS of mosquitos when we visited - bring bug spray & extra bug spray! Great little self serve firewood spot in the campsite," advises a family that visited Old Mill State Park.

Tips from RVers

Site selection strategy: At Lake Bronson State Park Campground, RVers should consider specific sites for best experiences. "Site 42 is on the lake and is a long, breezy spot. However, there is little shade during the morning and afternoon. •Picnic table •Fire ring with grate •Flat site •No hammock trees," details one RVer who appreciated the lakeside location despite limited shade.

Hookup variations: Camping near Foldahl offers diverse utility options. A Northwest Acres visitor simply noted their "small quiet camping" experience with a five-star rating, while Holiday City Park receives praise for its comprehensive hookups despite sites being "pretty close together."

Urban RV advantages: Red River State Recreation Area provides unusual urban access. One RVer described it as "perfect for the month of October! I pulled into East Grand forks... I said oh, there's a state campground right near here. Right in town in fact," highlighting the convenience of city-adjacent RV camping during shoulder seasons.

Dumping station locations: RVers should note the variability in sanitation facilities. At Thief River Falls Tourist Park, a visitor explained there's "no dump station but we pulled into a full hook up spot to do that," demonstrating the need to plan for waste management when traveling through the region.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the most popular campground near Foldahl, MN?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Foldahl, MN is Old Mill State Park Campground with a 4.1-star rating from 9 reviews.