Best RV Parks & Resorts near Mankato, MN
Several RV parks surround Mankato with varying hookup options and site configurations. Red Fox Campground at Minneopa State Park provides electric hookups and accommodates larger fifth wheels in its "B" loop. Crystal Springs RV Resort offers full hookup sites with 50-amp service, water, and sewer connections on level sites, some facing a small lake. Rice County McCullough Park features water and electric sites with crushed asphalt pads long enough for 40-foot fifth wheels plus tow vehicles. Dakotah Meadows RV Park near Prior Lake includes full hookup pull-through sites arranged to face other campers, making it suitable for group camping. "Sites were long enough for our 40ft fifth wheel camper plus the truck and we had a large yard. Sites have crushed asphalt base and are decently level."
Access roads throughout the region are generally well-maintained for RV traffic, though site accessibility varies between parks. Most campgrounds near Mankato remain open from April through October, with Crystal Springs specifically operating May 1 to October 31. Dump stations are available at most parks, including Minneopa State Park and Rice County McCullough Park, while others like Crystal Springs and Dakotah Meadows offer full sewer hookups at individual sites. Cell service ranges from good to spotty depending on location—Verizon users report adequate coverage at Crystal Springs with approximately three bars of service. Pet policies are generally accommodating, though some parks charge additional fees. A visitor noted: "They charge $2 extra per dog if you have them. Nightly rate for the full hookup site I had was $32 with the dog."
