RV sites near Midway, Minnesota range from city-operated campgrounds to resort-style facilities with family-oriented amenities. Located in the northern lakes region of Minnesota, many campgrounds remain open from May through September with some closing as late as October. Most sites accommodate various RV sizes with both 30-amp and 50-amp electrical service available at select locations.
What to do
Lake activities at Long Lake County Campground: The spring-fed lake offers trout fishing, swimming, and boating opportunities with boat docks and parking available. "The lake is beautiful and good fishing. Has a boat dock and parking," notes one camper at Long Lake County Campground.
Visit Itasca State Park: Located just minutes from Camp Itasca, visitors can explore the headwaters of the Mississippi River. "Itasca State Park is two minutes away. A great bar for dinner is Lobos which is about three miles away," shares a reviewer from Camp Itasca.
City amenities in Fosston: Combining camping with town conveniences, Fosston City Campground provides easy access to local shops and cafes. "There are a few shops and cafes nearby, recreation options include an inexpensive golf course nearby, and within driving distance to several National wildlife refuges," mentions a camper.
What campers like
Clean facilities: Many campgrounds maintain well-kept restrooms and shower facilities. "Bathrooms were immaculate! Staff helpful and friendly," reports a visitor to Royal Oaks RV Park.
Family-friendly amenities: Bagley City Park offers multiple recreational options for families. "Great family friendly park with lots of amenities for kids. Multiple playgrounds and very clean beach. 42 rv sites with many tent sites also available," notes a reviewer at Bagley City Park.
Casino proximity: Some campers appreciate the convenience of RV sites located near gaming facilities. "We spent a lot of our time in the casino while we were here so our time in the camper was limited but while we slept, we didn't hear much noise," shares a visitor to Shooting Star RV Park and Casino.
What you should know
Seasonal operation: Most RV parks in the region operate between May and October. Big Pines RV Park operates "May 1 to Sep 30," while others like Long Lake County Campground run from "May 8 - Sep 20."
Varied site privacy: Some campgrounds offer more space between sites than others. At Balsam Beach Resort, a camper noted: "We came for the weekend and had a fun time as a family. Yeah, the daily sites are wide open and close together but this seems typical at this style of campground/resort."
Internet connectivity: Cell reception varies by location and carrier. At Camp Itasca, a reviewer reported specific speeds: "AT&T had 2 bars of LTE and Verizon 4 bars of LTE service. AT&T Speedtest: 27.1 Mbps down, 0.64 Mbps up. Verizon Speedtest: 190 kbps down, 12 Mbps up."
Tips for camping with families
Beach access: Look for campgrounds with swimming areas appropriate for children. "The campground has a large sandy beach and beautiful swimming area, store for convenience if forgetful, helpful and friendly staff, huge parking and play area for kids," recommends a visitor to Long Lake Campsite-RV Resort.
Multiple recreation options: Some parks offer various activities beyond swimming. At Bagley City Park, "This clean and well-maintained park features four shelters, two playgrounds, a fishing dock, and two boat docks."
Proximity to playgrounds: Select sites where you can monitor children easily. "You can see the beach and the playground from the camper. Boat launch. Docks. Sandy beach. And if you don't feel like cooking you can get pizza delivered," suggests a regular camper at Bagley City Park.
Tips from RVers
Site access considerations: Some RV sites require careful navigation. "Others have mentioned that getting in to the campsites near the circle drive area (closest to the lake parking lot) are a little difficult to get into & this is very true," cautions a reviewer at Fosston City Campground.
Self-check-in procedures: Several campgrounds utilize self-service registration systems. "There is a self-check-in, electric hookups and there is a dumpsite and water at the end of the campground. The price in 2020 September is $5 for a tent and $16 for RVs," notes a camper at Fosston City Campground.
Dump station locations: Not all parks offer on-site dump stations. "We used the dump station which is nicely situated on a slope just outside the entrance so it's easy to completely pump out a tank that might sit lower on your unit," shares an RVer describing Bagley City Park.
