Best Campgrounds near Homer, MN

The Mississippi River valley near Homer, Minnesota provides multiple campground options for both tent and RV camping. Great River Bluffs State Park offers established campground facilities just minutes from Homer, while Perrot State Park Campground across the Wisconsin border provides riverside camping experiences. Whitewater State Park, located approximately 20 miles west, features tent sites, RV hookups, and cabin accommodations. Most campgrounds in the region support mixed-use camping with amenities such as picnic tables, fire rings, and access to drinking water, though specific facilities vary between locations.

Reservations are highly recommended for developed campgrounds, particularly during summer weekends and holiday periods when sites fill quickly. "Beautiful place to canoe or kayak. The park does have kayak and canoe rentals available for reasonable prices," notes one Perrot State Park visitor. The camping season generally runs from April through October, with some parks like Great River Bluffs and Perrot remaining open year-round. Campers should be aware that water access points may experience seasonal flooding, particularly in spring when the Mississippi River levels rise. Mosquitoes can be problematic during summer months, especially near water features, so appropriate repellent is advisable.

The surrounding bluff country provides distinctive camping experiences with numerous hiking opportunities. Perrot State Park receives particularly positive reviews for its hiking trails and scenic overlooks of the Mississippi River valley. Several campgrounds in the area feature river access points for paddling and fishing activities. Prairie Island City Campground offers both electric and water hookups for RVs with convenient boat access to the Mississippi. Money Creek Haven provides cabin rentals as an alternative to tent or RV camping. Campers frequently mention the region's natural beauty as a highlight, with one visitor commenting that "Brady's Bluff is not necessarily an easy hike, but the view afterwards is worth it." Mixed-use campgrounds throughout the area generally maintain clean facilities with accessible bathrooms and showers at most developed sites.

Best Camping Sites Near Homer, Minnesota (144)

    1. Perrot State Park Campground

    34 Reviews
    Trempealeau, WI
    5 miles
    Website
    +1 (608) 534-6409

    $39 / night

    "There is a rail line that runs along between the Mississippi and the park edge, campsites are away from this but still can be heard as well as motor boats on the River."

    "The nice little town of trempealeau is close by with a cool old hotel and some fun bars. Highly recommended."

    2. Great River Bluffs State Park Campground

    28 Reviews
    Dakota, MN
    9 miles
    Website
    +1 (507) 643-6849

    "I enjoy camping away from the hub bub of the family campground and opting for the backpack or cart in sites. Luckily, Great River Bluffs has some of the nicest cart ins I have encountered."

    "What a beautiful & peaceful gem of a place in south eastern Minnesota!"

    3. Prairie Island City Campground

    11 Reviews
    Winona, MN
    7 miles
    Website
    +1 (507) 452-4501

    "This campground is a home away from home. We found this campground through this app, and was very happy with our stay. We had one of the primitive sites on the river front, and it was huge!"

    "Clean bath house and convenient outdoor bathroom buildings around the grounds. The road along the river is narrow making it hard to back your camper into the riverfront sites if you have neighbors."

    4. Minneiska Campground — Whitewater State Park

    50 Reviews
    Elba, MN
    24 miles
    Website
    +1 (507) 932-3007

    "Whitewater is by far one of the top state parks in Minnesota. Their camping facilities are clean with running water and free showers. The campsites are quite spacious but not too wooded."

    "Easy access to hiking trails. My site was close in distance to adjacent ones, but was on the edge by the creek, so it was pretty quiet."

    5. Merrick State Park Campground

    13 Reviews
    Fountain City, WI
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (608) 687-4936

    "We always bring the kayaks, so the water access offered is why we stay.   3 Campgrounds:

     - Island sites offer the best-in-park privacy for a campsite, but they are walk in (carts provided for hauling"

    "Really close to the river, as well. Yes… the trains do go by quite a bit, but it really hasn’t bothered us. Beautiful tall trees, clean pit toilets. This park is a gem! We’ll be back."

    6. Frickson Family Farms LLC

    3 Reviews
    Trempealeau, WI
    7 miles
    Website
    +1 (507) 429-0375

    $30 / night

    "Great Harvest Host location super nice family."

    "We pulled in from a long driving day .we were greeted by our host . She was very friendly and explained where the site was . Had a great night sleep . This is a good over night stop ."

    7. Camp Everyday Winona

    1 Review
    Homer, MN
    2 miles
    Website
    +1 (507) 454-2851

    $20 - $67 / night

    "We were visiting our daughter in nearby Winona, MN. This place is also close to La Crosse WI. We stayed here three nights."

    8. Pettibone Resort

    12 Reviews
    La Crescent, MN
    20 miles
    Website
    +1 (608) 782-5858

    $28 - $30 / night

    "We stayed one night on our way to Minnesota. There is plenty of shade. The park streets are asphalt with two concrete strips for your tires in the sites."

    "We stayed one night on our way to Minnesota. There is plenty of shade. The park streets are asphalt with two concrete strips for your tires in the sites."

    9. Money Creek Haven Inc

    3 Reviews
    Money Creek, MN
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (507) 896-3544

    "Lots to do in the area, La Crosse is a 30 minutes drive away."

    "The lake is murky And there are a lot of frogs, but that’s camping.  There are chairs And a shaded area available."

    10. Beaver Creek Valley State Park Campground

    21 Reviews
    Caledonia, MN
    25 miles
    Website
    +1 (507) 724-2107

    "The park has a lot of very well maintained trails. The only thing to know is there is no cell reception because of the valley."

    "Water, garbage and recycling (separated) were all close by. There as no cell signal, so we went to town for that. The park has nice trails that are pretty well marked."

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Recent Reviews near Homer, MN

523 Reviews of 144 Homer Campgrounds


  • Ken B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 13, 2025

    Great River Bluffs State Park Campground

    Very nice

    I arrived late in the day and the office was closed but they have all the instructions and QR codes for an online reservation and check in. Very clean including the showers and bathroom. View of the Mississippi is amazing!

  • L
    Sep. 22, 2025

    Holden Park Campground

    Fall Ride in Ocotber

    Our group has been camping at the Holden County Park for 4 years now, this will be our 5th year.

     We are so happy that the shower/restrooms are finally done, its a great plus and we feel that more people will camp there now. 

    We love how quiet it is when we return from our daily rides, its like its our own place as there aren't many if any at all other campers there. This year may be different and if it is we won't mind at all, hopefully they don't either as we do stay up late by the fire but aren't wild crazy loud.

  • Deb M.
    Sep. 1, 2025

    Blackhawk Park

    Another nice COE campground

    Nice mix of sites at this park, many with electric hookups. There’s also lots of unnumbered sites FCFS sites around the park. Only 1 bathroom/shower building, and lots of vault toilets. The west loop sites (where we camped) were a bit close together, but large and level. Even on a busy Labor Day weekend, the campground was quiet and peaceful. AT&T service was good, and T-Mobile service was very spotty. There’s a dump station and potable water on site. We will definitely be back.

  • DThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 1, 2025

    Richard J Dorer Memorial Hardwood Forest Isinours Management Unit

    Lovely space

    There are a few spaces with views you can hike in to but I opted for a spot next to my car. And ideal spot for a one nighter. I stopped here after a 12 hour drive got set up and even walked the trails for a few miles before bed.

  • J
    Aug. 30, 2025

    Reicks Lake Park

    Didn’t stay the night

    Based on picture, we planed to stay at this campsite. It is right in the side of the highway, so too much noise and traffic for us. The picture this site provides is actually the other side of highway, over a hill, so you can’t see it from campsite. but there’s a view of marshlands. It’s $20, have showers and toilets. There’s a small playground for kids. We came across people That said they camp there all the time and love it.

  • Jennifer K.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 28, 2025

    Castle Mound Campground — Black River State Forest

    Really beautiful state campground

    Beautiful, clean, peaceful, wooded campground. Its mid-week and there's only a few other campers here. Most are super respectful with the exception of one group that has the occasional outburst but they were mostly quiet otherwise. We saw some bunnies, birds and raccoons. Heard squirrels, owls and other birds. Vault toilets throughout the campground and one building with showers and flush toilets near the visitor center with plenty of parking. Water fill and dump station located at the front near the visitor station as well. We got here around 6pm yesterday and no one was at the check in so we used the kiosk to get the park pass. A bit steep for out of state visitors @ $16 but they seem to keep the park in great shape so for once it was worth it. Lots of space and shade in all spots. Many sites with electric and some without. Plenty of spots can accommodate mid-large campers. Its about half and half pull-thru or back-in/pull-in. We have a 26 foot travel trailer and had no issues. Mostly level spots as well. A lot of trees are close to the road and made it slightly challenging to maneuver the road but nothing too crazy...just pay attention if you have a larger camper. We dont make it though wisconsin a lot but we'd definitely come back here again. Easy and quick to get to from 94 and less than a mile from Walmart. Plenty of stores/restaurants nearby. Really the only complaint besides the high entrance fee for out of state is that it is close to the town and you can definitely hear traffic. It's not too bad considering the surrounding woods definitely deaden the noise. Wish we could have stayed longer to explore the park better.

  • Cynthia K.
    Aug. 27, 2025

    Rochester-Marion KOA

    In transition

    The direct road to the KOA was all jacked up due to a large construction project that closed the whole road. We got back on the Interstate & got off on exit 224. Took Co Rd 7 to HWY 52. This is a lot easier than the directions the KOA gave.

     This is a small KOA Journey we stayed in 1 night on our way up North. It's an established campground, but well kept. We stayed on the office side of the road. The other side has newer sites & the pool. Our site was a buddy site, which I dislike. It was close to the bathrooms/showers though, which helps out my mobility challenged husband. I can put up with it for 1 night. 

    The bathrooms were clean. The laundry had 2 dryers out of service.

  • TThe Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 25, 2025

    Zumbro Bottoms State Forest

    State Forest Dispersed Camping

    This area is off a low maintenance dirt road. It is best to come in from the south as sometimes the gate on the river bridge to the north is closed.

    There is a parking spot near a known dispersed camping site with easy vehicle access next to it. There are hiking trails that pass by this site.


Guide to Homer

The Mississippi River basin offers multiple camping options near Homer, Minnesota where the terrain ranges from 650 to 1,300 feet in elevation across the bluff country. The region features limestone formations with natural springs feeding numerous creeks that flow into the Mississippi River. Water levels fluctuate seasonally, with fall offering drier campsites than spring or early summer.

What to do

Hiking through bluffs: Great River Bluffs State Park Campground offers 7 miles of hiking trails with viewing areas like King's and Queen's Bluff. "The trail system is very well labeled with maps along each trail. The trail system is mostly level and I would label as easy hiking with rolling hills," notes one visitor to Great River Bluffs State Park Campground.

Trout fishing: Beaver Creek Valley State Park Campground provides access to cold, clear streams ideal for beginning anglers. "Small quiet campground with sites that back up to the creek. Very easy walking trail winding through the park and stream. An easy way to trout fish and enjoy the park," writes one camper of their experience at the park.

Water activities: Merrick State Park Campground offers multiple access points for kayaking and canoeing. "We liked having our site right on the river; our dog loved this. The campsites were very open and train tracks were nearby," reports one reviewer. The park includes three camping loops with varying amenities and river proximity.

What campers like

Private campsites: Money Creek Haven offers spacious camping spots with various accommodation options. "Great campsite girlfriend and I stayed here last summer it was great friendly staff and very clean also very spacious," mentions one visitor to Money Creek Haven Inc. The campground includes a man-made lake that's popular with families.

Accessible waterfront: Prairie Island City Campground provides direct river access for boaters and paddlers. "Spacious campsites on the Mississippi River. Nice wooded area allows for shade. Clean bath house and convenient outdoor bathroom buildings around the grounds," notes one camper at Prairie Island City Campground.

Fall colors: Seasonal campers praise the autumn landscape at several area campgrounds. "Stayed here in the fall. Had a site right next to the bathroom big enough for 2 tents and 2 vehicles. Hikes here offer great views of the river and bluffs and the fall colors are gorgeous!!!" shares a visitor to Great River Bluffs.

What you should know

Limited cell coverage: Some campgrounds in the area have poor or no cellular service. "There is no cell reception because of the valley. This is great if you want to get away from it all, but if you're staying a while and need to work, this isn't the place to do it," cautions a camper at Beaver Creek Valley State Park Campground.

Seasonal water quality: Some campgrounds report water issues during certain times of year. "There were signs posted that the drinking water cannot be boiled, nor can it be given to babies or elderly due to high nitrates. But we brought our own water anyways," reports a visitor to Perrot State Park.

Train noise: Several campgrounds near Homer experience railroad disturbances. "Highway noise from the highway running along the river and from I-90 (while not really noticeable during the day) is ridiculously loud at night. Added to this were the half dozen trains that ran through the night (horns going off too)," mentions a camper at Great River Bluffs.

Tips for camping with families

Playground access: Multiple area campgrounds feature play structures for children. "The campground has plenty of playground equipment and some organized activities for children. There was a nice beach," mentions a visitor to Prairie Island City Campground.

Farm experiences: For a unique overnight stay, Frickson Family Farms offers camping with agricultural activities. "Neat to see baby pigs and also grill some tasty steaks from the cool farm store!!" reports a visitor to Frickson Family Farms LLC, which operates as a Harvest Host location.

Educational activities: Some parks provide interpretive programs for young visitors. "The Saturday we were there they had a heritage camp set up to learn about how things were done in the past," notes a camper at Perrot State Park Campground.

Tips from RVers

Site access challenges: Some campgrounds have limitations for larger vehicles. "The road along the river is narrow making it hard to back your camper into the riverfront sites if you have neighbors," cautions a visitor to Prairie Island City Campground.

Electric site availability: Whitewater State Park offers reliable electric hookups year-round. "We visited in winter (February) and while there was snow on the ground, the spaces were kept plowed with easy access to the electric boxes," notes a winter visitor to Minneiska Campground — Whitewater State Park.

Off-season camping: Many campgrounds near Homer remain open with limited services in winter. "As with State Parks in MN, it's best to make the reservation online, especially with office staff being spotty these days. Price is $35 for the space/night with electric, and this time of year, there are no other options besides electric spaces," advises a camper at Whitewater State Park.

Frequently Asked Questions

What camping is available near Homer, MN?

According to TheDyrt.com, Homer, MN offers a wide range of camping options, with 144 campgrounds and RV parks near Homer, MN and 5 free dispersed camping spots.

Which is the most popular campground near Homer, MN?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Homer, MN is Perrot State Park Campground with a 4.5-star rating from 34 reviews.

Where can I find free dispersed camping near Homer, MN?

According to TheDyrt.com, there are 5 free dispersed camping spots near Homer, MN.