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Several RV parks surround Melrose, Minnesota, providing convenient options for motorhome travelers. Westrich RV Park offers full hookup sites with 50-amp service, spacious pull-through spots, and big rig accessibility. Just 30 miles east, St. Cloud Campground & RV Park operates from May through October with complete hookups and level gravel pads suitable for larger rigs. Camp S'more Campground in Long Prairie features 35 sites with both 30-amp and 50-amp electrical options, water, and sewer connections, operating seasonally from May 1 to October 15. RiversEdge RV Park stands out with its concrete patios and crushed granite drives, making it particularly appealing for larger motorhomes. "This was such a great spot! The campground is so nice and quiet with large wooded lots, most facing the river or wildlife pond. Full hook-ups with 30 or 50 amp service and concrete patios on every lot," noted one RV camper.
Across the region, most RV campgrounds maintain pet-friendly policies with designated walking areas. Dump stations are readily available at all major parks, though Love's RV Hookup in Rockville offers just six sites but provides convenient highway access for overnight stays. Cell service remains strong throughout the area, particularly at parks closer to St. Cloud. Seasonal availability varies, with most parks operating from May through mid-October, though Lakes Area Motel and RV Park in Alexandria remains open year-round for winter travelers. Propane refill services can be found at several locations, including nearby gas stations and some campground offices. Advance reservations are strongly recommended during summer weekends and fall color season when occupancy rates peak. Many parks offer online reservation systems, while others require phone calls for booking.
"There were some walking paths right behind our site, which was great for those of us with dogs! There is a playground, pool, volleyball area, basketball court, and shower/bath house."
"I love that Love's has RV spots that are big rig friendly! These are a great option for a stop halfway through a trip."
"Stayed here kind of last minute on my way home and wanted electric hook ups. Still open in the winter! Convenient location right off I94 and HWY 23. Close to Waite Park for entertainment and food."
from $29 / night
Check Availability"No lake but a pool. More like an RV Park although they do have rustic sites."
"On the outskirts of St Cloud, this campground was very well maintained and clean."
from $75 / night
Check Availability"Shaded lot, much quieter than other sites I’ve been too. Many lots seem to be seasonal owners, but all were very well kept."
"Friendly staff, quiet during the week and busy on the weekends. Nice pool, laundry facility, nice restrooms with showers. Stayed for a little more than a month after selling my house."
"Surprisingly quiet in the evening given how many people were there. Facilities were clean. Will stay there again for sure."
"Stayed here for one night...All lots, (lots of lots), were level and had water & electric. Super easy check in... Would definitely stay again.."
"The sites are very large and it is nicely wooded. They have a few areas where the sites are more in the open but not many. The owners are very nice and were great to work with."
from $56 - $64 / night
Check Availability"The campground is so nice and quiet! Located 50 Miles NW of Minneapolis, and only 15 Miles from St. Cloud, MN."
"The facilities are top-notch, with brand-new, spacious bathrooms and showers that were really nice and clean!"
"It has outstanding trails that they use in the winter time for cross-country skiing with tons of outdoor activities. Brand new restroom and shower facilities with laundry."
from $45 - $125 / night
Check Availability"Crop dusters zoom off from nearby airport. Over air TV has 60+ channels including cable channels."
"This is a quiet and fairly small but impeccably maintained campground located near the town of Long Prairie. It would be a nice family friendly destination for an easy lical get away."
"Also, they're gathering a list of local attractions so guests have a list of things to do in the area. If you stop somewhere, be sure to see if it's on her list and add it if it isn't!"
from $15 - $40 / night
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LegendWide and long pull through sites that are big rig friendly with a picnic table and fire ring at each site. Restrooms with showers in the campground as well as a laundry facility. There is also a swimming pool and playground. Dump station is also provided for registered campers. Additionally, there are horseshoe pits, paddle boats, and hiking/biking trails.
TravelerFirst the negatives. No internet, medium phone signal. The campsites are too small and too crowded. The adults let their young kids drive their cold carts and atvs back and forth from the campground to the beach all day long. I counted one particular one make 34 trips in less than 6 hours. I used to golf and I occasionally used a cart but usually I walked. Kids and young parents are way too lazy now, because it's a small campground and short walk to the beach from the farthest site. I think they do it for 2 reasons, they are bored, and they can. There is only one road in and out so there is constant traffic, and the road is gravel so prepare to eat dust. The sites aren't paved or even gravel, you park on the grass. Now for the positives. Some sites have 50 amp, most just 30 amp or less. Water hookups at most. No full hookups or dump site. There is a beach and swim area on Skunk Creek. A playground by the bathroom and showers. That building is clean, showers are free. Lots of shade from all the trees. Mosquitoes are few, flies plentiful. It is a quiet park after 10pm, but although they say closed after 8pm there was traffic all night long. Ask for a site in the back to avoid headlights shining on you all night long. Rates are $40/night for the pull through site we had w50 amp service. It has a few seasonal sites, all located at the rear. There is a golf course right next door across the creek. That is where the office is located. The town is small, only a gas station and small grocery store, so bring what you need. A Subway and nice drive-in are close by. Oh, the water is in me/my dogs opinion not for drinking. I wouldn't suggest weekends here unless you're into hearing every conversation your neighbors have or want to sleep in. Maybe the week days are better? They do allow leashed pets.
LegendNice large grass pads, easily accessible for big rigs! Close to the lake(mom and I went for some bike rides around the lake) and public boat access. Each site had a picnic table and a fire ring provided. All sites have power, water, and sewer hook ups.
GuideEnd of October, Stopped for just one night, probably about a 20ish minute drive from 94. Was able to purchase firewood after closing, and the campsite were easy to find after (7$)entry to the park. Campsites are reserved through an online system. We found the top campsite completely empty and plenty of sites had good tree coverage for privacy/ way no protection. Nice level sites with soft ground. Each site had a fire ring and picnic table. The only bathroom in walking distance to the upper campsites was a vault toilet located amongst the cabins. Seems like a great place to stay any season.
ScoutRecommended!
We had a full hookups with 50 amp service. Our site was next to US-12 and had no noise issues. The Chippewa river flows next to the camp and the adjoining river bank is woodlands. We had no insect issues. There is a super dog park and grocery just east on US-12. Found great coffee and scones in Benson at Go Set Ready Coffee.
Our site had a great camp fire pit made from a half sphere about 40 inches in diameter. Looked like the bottom of a buoy or end of a 250 lbs propane tank. The proprietor is an arborist and sold us a large bundle of hard wood that made great smores.
We picked Benson because of its close location to Glacial Lake state park and the Glacial Ridge Trail. Just take MN-29 north. The topology change in terrain from the farm lands around Benson to the rolling hills and lakes north on MN-29 is great. Continue on MN-29 to Starbuck for a sizable lake. Take some time and explore the back roads on and around the Glacial Ridge Trail. There are many hills, forests and lakes you can explore east up to New London.
We had an encounter with a pair of swans on the side of the road next to a lake. These are large beautiful birds! We stopped in the car, kept our distance, watched from inside of the car and enjoyed them before the slipped back into the lake.
LegendThis is a well kept and well run campground tucked in between the Mississippi River and the outlet of the Platte River. The emphasis is on RV camping, and a large percentage of the sites are for full season May to October rentals. However there are nightly and weekly rates with both full and partial hookups, and some basic tent sites in a nice location right on the river. Daily and weekly campsite rentals are a bit expensive, however the campground offers many resort amenities that arent part of usual campgrounds such as a full service lodge, large beautiful pool as well as a beach on the river, mini golf, canoes and kayaks, and their specialty: river tubing. The pluses at this location include nice river setting, great amenties, secure family-friendly grounds, and a variety of on site services. The monthly RV site rental is about $800 a month for a bluff side site which might be a nice retreat for families or retirees. The minuses are primarily that the nightly rental is not cheap, especially if you want to tent camp, but fir some folks the amenities might be worthwhile. Summer is peak season if course, it is quieter and cheaper in the fall and spring.
LegendCrow Wing State Park is a good choice if you are looking for something close to the Twin Cities metro area in Minnesota. with this park being just under two hours away from the Twin Cities metro area it’s an easy choice for a nice weekend getaway. If you’re looking to stay for a long extended time it’s also a good choice as it offers electric and water. The electric sites are pretty open and close together so if you like to be secluded and not see other campers from your campsite I wouldn’t use this park. The electric sites are really on top of each other and don't feel like you are camping to me. The non-electric sites are pretty nice and secluded from each other which would make this park a park I would bring my tent to instead of my travel trailer. There is also a group camp That is separate from the main camping area.
The park office offers ice and firewood for sale. Firewood is 6$ a bundle at the park office. The only firewood you can use is the approved firewood in the local area or scrap lumber. See the Minnesota Firewood law. Canoe rentals are offered at the park office for $15 for a half-day and $25 for a full day. There is also a water fill station and a dump station for your travel trailer or RV. This is a good park for hiking and exploring.
If you wanna stay close to the Twin Cities metro area this is a good park for you!
LegendThis is a quiet and fairly small but impeccably maintained campground located near the town of Long Prairie. It would be a nice family friendly destination for an easy lical get away. There are weekly, monthly and seasonal site rentals with RV hookups, plus they do have a fully furnished on-site RV available to rent for those who dont have their own. The owners clearly take pride in maintaining the campground and in building a friendly camp community for families
Legendfull hookup sites with picnic table and fire ring. Pool, playground, sand volleyball court, basketball court, shuffleboard, horseshoes. Showers and flush toilets in campground. Office has firewood, ice cream, candy, and other miscellaneous items for sale.
RV parks near Melrose, Minnesota offer camping options in central Minnesota's agricultural heartland. The area sits at 1,204 feet above sea level with mostly level terrain punctuated by smaller lakes and wooded areas. Summer temperatures typically range from 60°F-85°F with moderate rainfall making for comfortable camping conditions from May through September.
Visit Long Prairie: Camp S'more Campground serves as a convenient base for exploring Long Prairie. "The owners are very friendly and attentive to the people staying there! The new owners have been working on making additions to the grounds to make your experience here better! Also, they're gathering a list of local attractions so guests have a list of things to do in the area," notes one camper at Camp S'more Campground.
Winter sports: While most parks close for winter, some remain open. "Stayed here kind of last minute on my way home and wanted electric hook ups. Still open in the winter! Convenient location right off I94 and HWY 23. Close to Waite Park for entertainment and food," reports a guest at Love's RV Hookup.
Visit Andes RV Park: For multi-season activities, this park offers varied recreation. "The park offers a fantastic range of activities, including golf cart rentals, volleyball, horseshoes, disc golf, pickle ball, etc…and in winter, cross-country skiing and tubing—there's something for everyone!"
Spacious lots: Campers appreciate generously sized sites at several Melrose area RV parks. "We stayed here with a large group of family and had a site big enough for all of our rigs. We brought our own firepits due to the size of the site we had. I cannot remember if any are provided. There were some walking paths right behind our site, which was great for those of us with dogs!" shares a visitor at Westrich RV Park.
Well-maintained facilities: Many campgrounds around Melrose prioritize cleanliness. "The campground was nice, but there were a few things that could be done to make it better. We were in a pull through at the north end of the campground and the site itself was nice and had decent spacing between sites... The laundry was clean, but the machines were pretty old," notes a camper from St. Cloud Campground & RV Park.
Recreational amenities: Pools and activities enhance camping experiences. "This a nice family campground. It has a 9 hole mini golf, shuffleboard, salt water pool, and a lobby/gift shop. They also offer a nice seating area for those hot or raining days with free arcade. Verizon cell coverage is good here and OTA TV has a few channels," reports a visitor to St. Cloud-Clearwater RV Park.
Winter availability: Most RV parks near Melrose operate seasonally, but alternatives exist. "Made last minute reservation through website?? Pick your own site. No sign of bathhouse. Good hookups though. Crop dusters zoom off from nearby airport. Over air TV has 60+ channels including cable channels," notes a camper at Lakes Area Motel and RV Park, which remains open year-round.
Shooting range proximity: Some campgrounds have unique features. "Stayed here for one night...All lots, (lots of lots), were level and had water & electric. Super easy check in... Would definitely stay again.. It is an active gun range so if shooting bothers you, may not be your place," warns a camper about Alexandria Shooting Park.
Insects in summer: Bug protection is essential. "If coming in summer make sure to bring plenty of bug spray!!!" cautions a camper at Andes RV Park, reflecting Minnesota's notorious mosquito season from June through August.
Check pool availability: Family-friendly amenities vary by season and campground. "We stayed here Memorial Day weekend and it was their first weekend open. The sites are very large and it is nicely wooded. They have a few areas where the sites are more in the open but not many. The owners are very nice and were great to work with. They even delivered firewood to our site. The pool wasn't ready yet but it is very large," notes a visitor at Hardy's Lake in the Woods RV Resort.
Consider seasonal ownership: Several RV parks offer longer-stay options. "Just stayed for the weekend and we had a wonderful time. Shaded lot, much quieter than other sites I've been too. Many lots seem to be seasonal owners, but all were very well kept. Would definitely return in the future and even consider a seasonal spot some day," shares one camper about St. Cloud-Clearwater RV Park.
Local attractions: Drive-in theaters provide family entertainment. "The owners were very personable and helpful. Nice grassy sites beautiful trees. Full hookups, Very clean restrooms and shower. (ADA accessible) A nice quiet campground. We'll be back! And it's less than 1/8 mile from the Long Drive in. A great family experience and one of the few left in the state," notes a Camp S'more visitor.
Check lot construction: Surface types matter for different RV types. "We stopped here for one night. But the campground was nice and the staff was very friendly," says a visitor to St. Cloud Campground & RV Park, while another notes, "Nice, new rv park. Not far off I 94. Spent 1 night, but slept well due to no noise. Golf cart rentals, and trails from the park."
Highway proximity: Several RV parks near Melrose provide convenient overnight stops. "I love that Love's has RV spots that are big rig friendly! These are a great option for a stop halfway through a trip. You have clean bathrooms in Love's, Hardee's for food, Love's for snacks and drinks, and gas is right there so you can fill up before you head out on for the rest of your travels!"
Check power options: Verify electrical service meets your needs. "Good overnight stay. We could not log in to WiFi or access Tv and for us that wasn't a big issue. But the office did say when the park is full that can sometimes be an issue for WiFi. The site was level and easy to get into to."
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