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    Blue Mounds State Park Campground accommodates campers with dogs throughout its pet-friendly sites. Located just outside Luverne, Minnesota, the park offers electric hookups, tent sites, RV spots, and tipis that all welcome pets. Campsites feature picnic tables and fire rings with pets allowed in all accommodation areas. The newer cart-in sites provide more seclusion for those camping with dogs, though they require a short walk from the parking area. Most campsites are fairly open with limited privacy between them, but the cart-in section offers better tree coverage and separation. Leashed dogs are welcome on all hiking trails, though pets must be attended at all times. The campground provides trash receptacles throughout for pet waste disposal, and drinking water is available on-site. During hot summer months, the prairie setting offers limited shade in the main campground area, making the tree-covered cart-in sites preferable for dogs sensitive to heat.

    The park's hiking trails provide excellent opportunities for dog walking, though the prairie landscape means limited shade during summer hikes. Many visitors report the wide-open trails are less buggy than typical Minnesota woodland camping, creating a more pleasant experience for dogs and their owners. Bison are maintained in a separate fenced area of the park, ensuring dogs cannot disturb the wildlife. The nearby town of Luverne offers veterinary services and pet supplies if needed during your stay. When planning summer visits with pets, early morning or evening hikes are recommended to avoid prairie heat. Visitors should note that while the park is beautiful for hiking with dogs, the campground can become quite active with families and other pets, particularly during weekends and holidays. Sites situated deeper in the campground loops generally provide more privacy for campers with reactive dogs.

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      1. Blue Mounds State Park Campground

      4.4(53)5mi from Luverne88 sitesRVs, Glamping

      "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."

      "Even though it's just adjacent, 13 had a nice little secluded area for our tent, and a *private* riverside walk out to the cliffs overlooking the river!"

      from $24 - $50 / night

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      2. Palisades State Park Campground

      4.4(32)15mi from LuverneRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "We camped here over the weekend with our dogs. The campground is within 10 miles off of I90.
      The park is not very big so there are not many campsites."

      "This is a sweet little tucked away oasis near Sioux Falls featuring trails, bluffs and climbing options. Great views and clean camp sites."

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      3. Big Sioux Recreation Area — Big Sioux

      4.5(39)20mi from LuverneRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "They have nice long paved trails for walking and biking. We got to walk our dogs on it to avoid tick contact from the grassy trails. There was a cool suspension bridge that was fun to walk on."

      "We had a tent site, number 24, and it was tucked into the woods but still close to the parking lot!"

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      4. Magnolia City Campground

      4.1(7)7mi from LuverneRVs, Tents, Glamping

      "Follow the gps location on the app. Don’t use the address off of the city’s web site. Plus there are signs for camping that will lead you right to it."

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      5. Sioux Falls Yogi Bear

      4.5(24)22mi from LuverneRVs, Tents, Cabins

      "The place is very well kept, the staff are friendly and helpful, all the amenities like propane, dump station, ice, firewood, good little camp store, off leash dog run, heated pool, and lots to do for"

      "At the time of our visit I-90 was being rebuilt nearby so access from the interstate was more difficult, but this isn’t the fault of the campground."

      from $40 - $200 / night

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      6. Split Rock Park

      3.9(10)15mi from LuverneRVs, Tents

      "There was a really nice dump station outside of the park near entrance to Devil’s Gultch."

      "Dog friendly. Trees for the hammock. We have 3 kids 5 and under. They like it too, but there are cliffs and water, so plan accordingly. Also, trains."

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      7. Adrian City Park

      4.3(8)14mi from LuverneRVs, Tents

      "Nice Grassy site, dogs had a wonderful time. Loads of things for kids to do. In fact other site’s kids were up and playing far past 10 pm. Loudly enough we had to turn our ac on in order to sleep."

      "Its near the highway so there is road noise but nothing that kept me from sleeping. I booked by emailing and they emailed back to confirm."

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      8. Island Park - Rock Rapids

      4.4(8)15mi from LuverneRVs, Tents, Cabins

      "The campground is nearby the City Rock Rapids .You can walk and bicycle ride around the Campground. You need not a reservation. Come and drive in ."

      "A good place to camp for the night with gas and groceries nearby. All sites have electricity but only 20/30/60 amps. Water spigots are spread throughout the campground."

      from $5 - $45 / night

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      9. Sioux Falls KOA

      4.2(28)25mi from LuverneRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "We decided to stay at this campground because it was close to Falls Park. It’s 4 miles away from the KOA to Downtown. It wasn’t crowded, very clean, met lots of Texans and the pet areas were awesome!"

      "Also a neat little micro brewery walking distance, across the road. Very nice staff and an RV dealer next door. Very close to I-90 and it’s noise, but that comes with the easy access."

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      10. River Road Campground

      3.0(1)2mi from LuverneRVs

      from $35 / night

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    • Angie G.
      May. 5, 2021

      Sioux Falls KOA

      Awesome pet-friendly stopover

      We decided to stay at this campground because it was close to Falls Park. It’s 4 miles away from the KOA to Downtown. It wasn’t crowded, very clean, met lots of Texans and the pet areas were awesome! In fact, Sioux Falls is a very dog-friendly city and was able to take my dog everywhere! The showers were great if you don’t want to use your own in your camper, but they have laundry and such if you need it. We were close to the showers, pet area and laundry house. Yea, it’s next to a Camping World but you know what, it was a great stay with nice folks and the road noise really isn’t a problem, especially if you just go in your camper and watch tv because you shouldn’t be there for that. 🙃 They just opened for the season so they are still adding some things but I would recommend! We were grateful to stay and not travel during 50mph winds.

    • Joel R.The Dyrt PRO User
      Jun. 16, 2026

      Tower Campground

      Ok for a night

      This is a moderate size rv park. (90-100 sites) Half are on an asphalt lot, half in a shaded grass area. Some are pull through but those in the grassy area are backin. Full hookups. 30/50 amp. Very nice Bathroom/Showers, laundry, (but no bathroom tissue !) Dog park,dump station. We didn’t see anyone from the park during our stay. No one in the office! Very bright obnoxious flood lights all night and lots of road noise made sleeping difficult! If I’m in the area again I would find somewhere else!

    • AThe Dyrt PRO User
      Sep. 17, 2021

      Sioux Falls Yogi Bear

      Great for passing through

      Clean bathrooms and showers and close to Falls Park. Tons of amenities for families with kids. Close to the interstate. Great for a one night stay on the way to bigger and better sights. Stayed with a dog and was glad to see the other campers had their pets leashed at all times.

    • D
      Aug. 6, 2019

      Blue Mounds State Park Campground

      A Fine Park

      Stayed for 3 nights. Very shady, but does not have sewer or water hookup. 30 amp electric service. Grounds are well maintained and the restroom and shower facilities are very up to date but heavily used. Sites are closer than I like. 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. The most irritating thing about the park were the next door neighbors who let their five dogs use our campsite as an area for deification. People with pets need to be respectful of others. I have come to the conclusion that all pets should be banned from public lands.

    • D
      Jul. 19, 2021

      Oak Woods Campground — Lake Shetek State Park

      Little Gem in the Shetek Lake

      Spacious sites and great full hook up sites!! Tons of walking trails and pet friendly!! You’ll see lots of birds and deer... Second time here and love it!!

    • William S.
      Oct. 16, 2021

      Lime Lake Co Park

      Small and tucked away

      Tucked back along a winding road past a cemetery, you'll find this cozy site, a well-groomed park with a handful of drive-in sites, picnic pavilions, and lots of open spaces. There's also an absolutely gorgeous lake and a small footbridge over an artificial dam/waterfall. 

      Lime Lake County Park's drive-in sites feature picnic tables and fire pits, along with electric hook up sites. There's no camp host, so after you drop in your $17/night fee in the strong box, you can settle in for the day, or perhaps launch your boat from the provided dock and ramp. 

      Leashed pets are allowed, and I highly recommend the walk to the back, over the footbridge where you can listen to the relaxing sound of the lake draining into a creek.

      The toilet area features one stall, but it does have plumbing.

    • G
      Sep. 3, 2023

      Blue Mounds State Park Campground

      Site 13

      Stayed at Blue Mounds on one of the hottest weekends this summer! We booked site 12 initially based off of reviews from the Dyrt suggesting riverside sites. Site 11 and 12 were NOT good. There's a dumpster in the middle of the two sites, absolutely no privacy, and no shade. Thankfully, there is good cell service (and free wifi!), and we looked up what other sites were open. 13 was open! And boy did we luck out with this. Even though it's just adjacent, 13 had a nice little secluded area for our tent, and a *private* riverside walk out to the cliffs overlooking the river! No direct river access- it's about a 15 foot drop to the river. The moonrise from this site was gorgeous. Had a spooky visit from the Starlink satellites. We drove in the morning to the bison area and saw about 12 of them roaming near the fence.  Bathrooms were decent. Close by to Luverne for any last minute needs while camping.

    • JThe Dyrt PRO User
      Jul. 14, 2025

      Tower Campground

      Right on the highway, so convenient, but noisy

      A parking lot style campground with nice green areas for pets. Level sites, full hookups. If you are looking for a convenient spot by Sioux Falls, this one fits the bill. Book online as staff is not in the office (or at least were not when we arrived).

    • d
      Jun. 9, 2019

      W.H. Lyon Fairground

      great for the person who wants basic camping with hookups

      this campground is on leash pet friendly.  there are few trees, but it has full hookups, clean restrooms and showers.  pay 6 get 1 free.  however there is a train t

      has no play ground, swimming pool, etc.

      people were very friendly.

      it was exactly what i was looking for.

    Guide to Luverne

    Blue Mounds State Park sits atop a large outcrop of Sioux quartzite rock that rises 100 feet above the surrounding prairie landscape. Located in southwestern Minnesota near Luverne, the park covers 1,830 acres of native prairie ecosystem with limited tree cover outside the cart-in camping areas. Summer temperatures typically range from 75-90°F with cooler nights, creating significant daily temperature fluctuations for campers.

    What to do

    Bison tours: participate in guided prairie tours. At Blue Mounds State Park Campground, visitors can learn about the park's bison herd through organized educational programs. "The prairie tour is interesting and worth the time and the $15. The naturalists here are friendly and knowledgeable, take advantage of programming!" notes Karla J. B. from Blue Mounds State Park Campground.

    Rock climbing: explore quartzite formations. The park offers rock climbing opportunities on its distinctive quartzite cliffs. "Would love to come back and do some rock climbing here now that I learned there are spots!" mentions Tori K. The climbing areas require proper equipment and experience for safety.

    Kayaking: paddle Split Rock Creek. Just 20 miles east in Garretson, South Dakota, visitors can access waterways for kayaking adventures. "Really cool kayaking into Devils Gulch and up the Split Rock Creek," shares Carolyn M. from Split Rock Park. The creek provides calm waters suitable for beginners and experienced paddlers alike.

    What campers like

    Low bug population: enjoy outdoor meals without interruption. Unlike typical Minnesota woodland camping, the prairie setting at Blue Mounds offers fewer insects during summer months. "No bugs in early June. Campsites were very clean and well taken care of," reports Levi S. from Blue Mounds State Park Campground.

    Prairie sunsets: experience unobstructed views. The open landscape provides excellent opportunities for sunset viewing from camp. "Great prairie views and it's always great to see Bison. Didn't love the lack of potable water," mentions Sydney J., highlighting both benefits and practical considerations.

    Clean facilities: access well-maintained shower buildings. Campers consistently mention the cleanliness of park facilities. "Very quiet even on holidays, sites are in the woods so all sites have shade. All types of camping is available, tent, RVs trailers, 5th wheels, Class A, etc. Clean bathrooms and plenty of dumpsters," notes Bruce P. from Blue Mounds State Park.

    What you should know

    Weather considerations: prepare for significant temperature fluctuations. The prairie environment experiences substantial temperature changes between day and night. "Lots of sun so bring your sunscreen," advises Maritza R. from Blue Mounds State Park. The exposed landscape offers limited natural shade in most camping areas.

    Train noise: be aware of nearby railroad tracks. Some campgrounds in the region experience train noise, particularly at night. "Beautiful spot. Easy water access. Only hitch is you're very close to train tracks and the trains tend to be quite loud as they pass," explains ryan W. from Split Rock Park.

    Water availability: check current conditions before arrival. Some parks in the region have experienced water system issues. "From flooding a couple of years ago, they are having some water issues. They give you jugs of drinking water on check in," shares Kara B. Always verify water availability when making reservations.

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