8 campgrounds with availability this weekend
Hole in the Mountain County Park maintains a pet-friendly environment with electric hookups, showers, and toilets, catering to both tent and RV campers. Sites spread throughout the campground provide adequate space for pets to settle alongside their owners. The park operates from May 15 to October 1, offering a seasonal option for pet owners camping near Lake Benton. Pets must remain leashed at all times when outside vehicles or tents. Small, quiet with great meeting rooms and bathrooms that serve the campground well.
Camden State Park Campground welcomes pets throughout its varied accommodation options, including tent sites, RV spots, cabins, yurts, and glamping facilities. The campground provides year-round access via boat, drive-in, or walk-in approaches, making it versatile for different camping styles with pets. The park features multiple camping areas—the upper park offers more seclusion while the lower campground sits among trees along the river with sites relatively close together. Great hiking and biking trails accommodate dogs on leashes, with the Camden Regional Trail extending 14 miles between the park and Marshall on paved surfaces ideal for dog walking. Water access includes the Redwood River running behind several campsites and a swimming pond, though recent reviews note the pond has become overgrown and less appealing than in previous years.
"Camp site was easy to access and close to the restrooms/showers. The camp sites along the river have little trails that go down to the water, beautiful river bottom scenery a few yards away."
"Great hiking and biking trails, swimming pond and right on the redwood river. The Camden Regional trail is 14 miles of paved trails between Camden State Park and Marshall, MN."
Available this weekend
from $24 - $75 / night
"Neighbors had to move their table away from my septic hook up unfortunately. Very nice people but spots are close together. Each spot has a fire pit and some have tables."
"the owners are attentive, the facility is clean, neighbors are friendly, and it’s located close to restaurants, shopping, and anything else you could need or want! We’ll definitely be back!"
from $18 - $42 / night
"Park has nice trails and bluffs. Bison are within the park but did not see. Rangers and staff very friendly. Would be great for overnighter."
"Quiet place with nice bike and walking paths. Electric only 30amp water close by. Full dump station."
Available this weekend
from $24 - $50 / night
"Nice little lake with clean bathrooms"
"Campground was nearly full of local campers but the kids played great together. Decent pool & showers, fun activities like bags tournaments and a potluck."
from $20 - $25 / night
"Playground nearby. The campground is right off the hiking club trail for that doing that. Site 22 had nice trees for hanging hammocks. Firewood is available at the office."
"A small lake with 5 docks and a swimming beach. A few small hiking trails and a park for the kiddos."
Available this weekend
from $24 - $34 / night
"Driving from far north down south, stopped for an overnight that we had reservations for."
GuideIn the King's area, the camp sites are very spacious and even have fancy Fire Pits with Cooking area @ Every Sight! Cutting my 7 day stay down to 4 🤟👋 off to the Next Great Campground 🤙
GuideHigh use but nicely maintained.
GuideThe Ranger at the desk polite and full of information. The only thing we did not like is the cold room where the showers are. Loads of hot water.
RangerNice showers, sites online can be a bit deceiving. We thought we were getting a more remote site but it ended up being right in the middle of everyone with a direct view of the trashes. Because we were so close to said trash the flies were terrible and got into our camper and stayed in it for days. But showers and bathrooms were clean and overall a cute site with a nice trail nearby!
TravelerI spent one night at Split Rock on my trip back to Colorado from Minnesota. I had a spot right on the river. The views and scenery were amazing. This is an oasis on the plains. There is an active train track that runs behind the campground that did cause a few wake-ups during the night but overall I had a great stay.
GuideThis is a wonderful city park. It has electricity only at most of the sites. There's a choice of fifty amp or thirty amp. No water , except from a community pipe , which you can reach with a hose to fill your r v or camper from the road as you drive in. No dump station here in the park , but just two blocks outside of the park is a free one. Lovely shade trees lots of birds. For powered site , it's $20 a night , so much more affordable than the r v parks! Garretson's website has reservation details. There's also a boat , ramp and a lovely children's playground.
GuideThere were lots of sites available and the women in the office was really helpful. Showers were clean but push button and temp wasn't adjustable.
ScoutHot shower, clean bathroom, playground, close to town and I 90
Guide$20/night, no sewer hookup but there is a dump site nearby. Nice trees.
Camping options near Lake Benton, Minnesota center around the flat prairie landscape of Lincoln County, where elevations range from 1,700 to 1,950 feet. Located in the southwestern corner of Minnesota, this area experiences hot summers and cold winters with seasonal camping typically running from May through October. Fall brings cooler temperatures and fewer insects, making it a preferred season for tent campers.
Fishing opportunities: Split Rock Creek State Park Campground offers multiple fishing docks and a small lake. "Nice peaceful campground with large sites nicely spaced apart for privacy. We stayed in #6 (non-electric but there are lots of electric sites)," notes Janet K.
Prairie hiking: At Blue Mounds State Park Campground, trails provide unique prairie experiences. "A lot of trails to go on. Lots of sun so bring your sunscreen," shares Maritza R. The park features natural prairie landscapes and opportunities to view the resident bison herd.
Swimming options: Despite some conditions changing over time, several parks maintain swimming areas. "Campground is right off the hiking club trail for that doing that. Site 22 had nice trees for hanging hammocks," reports Tori K. about Split Rock Creek State Park.
Clean facilities: Pipestone RV Campground receives praise for its maintenance. "Decent pool & showers, fun activities like bags tournaments and a potluck. We had a pull thru spot, leveling was tricky," notes camper S G.
Spacing between sites: Campers appreciate parks with adequate room between campsites. "Super easy access and close to Pipestone National Monument. On a nice little lake with prairie views," reports Sheila H. about Split Rock Creek State Park Campground.
Local attractions: The proximity to regional points of interest enhances the camping experience. "We spent a long weekend in May camping here with family! This campground is a great example of what camping really is," shares Lucas P. about Pipestone RV Campground.
Water quality concerns: Some campgrounds in the region have experienced water issues. At Split Rock Creek State Park Campground, recent improvements have addressed previous concerns. "The shower houses were super clean (not even a spiderweb), the park rangers were nice and helpful," notes Mary Jo S.
Site limitations: Certain campgrounds have restrictions on RV size. "Don't recommend for larger rigs. We struggled with our 44ft 5th wheel, only one site could fit us and it was tight to get in and out," warns Sheila H. about Split Rock Creek.
Seasonal operation: Most campgrounds in the area operate from May through October. "Awesome weekends are busy clean shower house and bathrooms kayak/canoe rentals firewood and ice at office," notes William B., who stayed at Split Rock Creek for 14 nights.
Kid-friendly activities: Lake Hendricks Park provides water recreation options. "Nice little campground a little wad away from the lake," notes Thomas D. The park offers year-round access with electric hookups and shower facilities.
Playground access: Several campgrounds feature play areas for children. "Really big sights with plenty of space between them. A small lake with 5 docks and a swimming beach. A few small hiking trails and a park for the kiddos," shares Mary Jo S. about Split Rock Creek.
Pet friendly options: For families camping with pets near Lake Benton, Minnesota, most campgrounds welcome dogs but require them to be leashed. Swensons Park permits pets and offers clean facilities. "Nice little lake with clean bathrooms," reports Thomas D.
Electric hookups: Swensons Park provides electric sites for RVs. The park operates from mid-April to mid-October and includes amenities such as drinking water and toilet facilities, though it lacks sewer hookups.
Leveling challenges: Some sites require additional effort to level RVs. "We had a pull thru spot, leveling was tricky. They let us put up a tent for no additional cost. I think it was around $25 night for full hookup," notes S G. about Pipestone Family Campground.
Dump station access: Pet friendly camping near Lake Benton, Minnesota typically includes access to sanitary dump stations. "It was raining super hard and this is an easy place to check in very friendly swimming pool kids. Able to camp in a quiet spot by the cornfield," shares Tammy Rae S. about Pipestone RV Campground.
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