Lindstrom and surrounding areas in east-central Minnesota offer RV camping options near lakes and rivers at elevations around 900 feet. Summer temperatures typically range from 60-85°F, with spring and fall bringing cooler weather between 40-65°F. Most campgrounds in the area close between October and April, except for Grand Casino RV Resort which offers year-round access.
What to do
River adventures: Float trips on the Rum River are popular at Country Camping Tent & RV Park. "Great tubing and canoeing," notes Rory T., while David G. mentions "the river is very clean and sandy bottom," making it perfect for swimming.
Outdoor recreation: Mini golf and pool time at several Lindstrom area RV parks provide on-site entertainment. At Wildwood RV Park & Campground, visitors enjoy "mini golf course, and an outdoor pool," though Jaime N. notes the pool is "closed for the fall."
Urban exploration: Walking distance to towns from select campsites allows for shopping and dining without driving. Camp Waub-O-Jeeg campers appreciate the proximity to urban amenities: "Taylors Falls is two miles away where you will find cute shops, ice cream and good dining. St. Croix Falls is right over the river where you have more restaurants, a grocery store, Menards and a Walmart."
What campers like
Recreational water features: Sandy riverbed at Country Camping gets high marks from families. David G. observed that "the river is very clean and sandy bottom," making it ideal for both tubing and swimming activities.
Extra amenities: Heated pool and splash pad at Country Camping RV Park impress visitors. "Great variety of things to do for everyone. Group sites, tent sites, covered wagon sites! Floating on the Rum River, swimming pool with splash pad, little camp store, Golf cart rentals!" writes Carol H.
Natural surroundings: Wooded sites at several Lindstrom area parks provide shade and atmosphere. Susan M. from Camp Waub-O-Jeeg appreciates that "the camp is rustic, in a good way. Lots of trees, nice sites with water and electric and a dump station (that's not stinky!)"
Event accommodations: Music festival access makes some parks practical for concert-goers. TyAnn J. explains: "We booked our stay at the RV Resort so we wouldn't have to drive two and a half hours back and forth during the two day Grand RockTember Music Festival."
What you should know
Reservation timing: Summer booking requirements vary by location. At Wildwood, weekends fill quickly, particularly for river access sites. The shuttle service for water activities operates directly from their main office.
Road conditions: Terrain challenges exist at some campgrounds. At Camp Waub-O-Jeeg, Krista T. noted, "The roads are rough in spots...The road to the sites named after birds was rough and I was nervous that I would bottom out going up the hill."
Noise levels: After-hours activity differs between parks. Susan M. reports, "For the most part, people are respectful of the 10pm quiet hours. If people are loud, the campground owners have asked that you call them no matter how late so they can take care of it."
Internet connectivity: Variable Wi-Fi performance across Lindstrom area RV parks affects remote workers. At Wildwood, one camper observed "Wifi only works near office" and "cellular data here was spotty. I spent this time right outside the office."
Tips for camping with families
Playground facilities: Multiple play areas keep children entertained. At Country Camping Tent & RV Park, Beasty B. enjoyed "fantastic great playground and heated pool the spaces were well kept and spaced apart 10-10 would most defiantly go again! A ton for the kids to do!"
Child-friendly water activities: Age-appropriate paddling opportunities exist on local rivers. At Wildwood, dominick C. shared that "the kayaking/canoeing was an amazing adventure that everyone should try. It was even great for kids 3 and 6."
Social opportunities: Inter-campsite friendships commonly form at some parks. Susan M. observed at Camp Waub-O-Jeeg: "I often see kids meeting each other from different sites and then hanging out and playing games together. There are nice playgrounds on both the A and B hill."
Tips from RVers
Backing challenges: Site angles create difficulties at Grand Casino RV Resort. Cathleen V. found that "Back-in site was 90 degrees to the road - if the bathhouse parking lot wasn't across from it, wouldn't have been able to swing in on a 24' travel trailer."
Site spacing: Privacy varies considerably between Lindstrom area RV parks. North Park RV Campground offers "easy in & out" sites according to Dave T., while TyAnn J. notes Grand Casino RV Resort has "sites are very close together with little to no privacy."
Utility placement: Hookup positioning affects setup ease. "Water pressure was low," reports Cathleen V. about Grand Casino's utilities, while Country Camping features "large sites" with more accessible connections according to Rory T.
