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    Birch Coulee County Park in Morton features electric hookups and water access with a no-restriction pet policy for campers at any of its seven sites. Four-legged companions can splash with their owners in the creek while camping at this historical location, with several visitors noting their pets enjoyed playing in the water. The picturesque setting provides natural shade from mature trees, clean facilities with maintained pit toilets, and pet waste disposal options. Jackpot Junction Casino Campground also welcomes pets with designated walking areas adjacent to level, well-maintained RV sites that include full hookups. The campground areas stay quiet enough for peaceful walks even during peak season, with pets allowed at no additional charge as long as they remain leashed in common areas.

    Fort Ridgely State Park Campground permits dogs throughout its campground loops and trail system, though pets must remain leashed on the 6+ miles of hiking paths. The creek running through the campground provides cooling opportunities for dogs during summer months, with several shallow crossing areas perfect for pets to wade. During July, the prairie trails showcase wildflowers in full bloom, making for scenic pet walks with drinking fountains conveniently located throughout the park, even on remote trails. Alexander Ramsey Park offers additional pet-friendly camping with a small zoo nearby, though pet owners should keep dogs leashed and away from the animal exhibits. Both parks maintain clean grounds with regular waste collection and provide accessible water sources for pets during warm weather camping.

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      1. Fort Ridgely State Park Campground

      4.1(12)14mi from Morton48 sitesRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "It's a great park in an area of Minnesota that is not well traveled. There's also a lot of history here with an interesting museum on the U.S.-Dakota Conflict of 1862."

      "I arrived close to evening and drove through the site. There was not another soul in site. The building on the hill was closed so, I figured I better just find my campsite for the night."

      from $24 - $85 / night

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      2. Alexander Ramsey Park

      4.3(4)7mi from MortonRVs, Tents, Glamping

      "Nice campground with lots of hiking trails that take you along the river and a few falls."

      "Great people and walking trails are some of the best around deer you can walk right up to and the water fall is beautiful."

      from $25 / night

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      3. Beaver Falls County Park

      4.3(3)4mi from MortonTents

      "Off the beaten path..so lots of peace & quiet to enjoy..beautiful rustic camping spots throughout the park..picnic table & fIrepit at each spot & bathrooms nearby..can camp right next to the"

      "The kids and dog did lots of swimming and floating in the creek. We also did a handful of different hiking trails and each one gave us a different beautiful and experience."

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      4. Birch Coulee County Park

      4.0(2)2mi from MortonTents

      from $20 - $25 / night

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      5. Jackpot Junction Casino Campground

      3.0(1)2mi from MortonRVs, Tents
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      6. Mack Lake County Park

      5.0(1)11mi from MortonRVs, Tents

      "county parks manager is friendly and knowledgeable if you need to call during business hours. plenty of wood to forage (allowed) also some nice wood at registration station for a donation. fort ridgley close by"

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      7. Memorial Park

      4.3(3)15mi from MortonRVs, Tents

      from $10 - $20 / night

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      8. Gilfillan Estate

      Be the first to review6mi from MortonRVs, Tents
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      9. Sportsman Park

      5.0(2)21mi from MortonRVs, Tents, Cabins

      "A 5k paves trail that goes around the lake connecting the campground to the park on the other side of the lake, bike rentals (using an app on your phone), the lake to fish/kayak/boat, a beach on the opposite"

      "Perfect close to home campground. The lake provides plenty of opportunities for fishing and recreational water sports. Has a free bike rental on site and paved trails."

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      10. Flandrau State Park Campground

      4.0(16)31mi from Morton75 sitesRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "Campsites were close together but that is to be expected at some state parks with drive-ins."

      "There were nice walking/hiking trails. If you are there in the summer there is a sand bottom pool that looked nice. Bathrooms and showers were nice and clean."

      from $22 - $85 / night

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    • j
      Jul. 11, 2022

      Voss Park City Campground

      Welcoming

      Host was very welcoming! Easy to set up. Has electic and water hook ups. Tent spots available . Nice path around lake for a walk, jog, or bike. Has Showers. pets welcome.

    • 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!!

    • Allison K.
      Aug. 1, 2019

      Yellow Medicine River Campground — Upper Sioux Agency State Park - PERMANENTLY CLOSED

      Amazing Tipi Camping!!!

      If you’re looking for some unique camping look no further than the Upper Sioux Agency State Park outside of Granite Falls Minnesota. This park is one of three parks in Minnesota that is home to Tipi camping. Yes I said Tipi!! And not even a Tipi that you need to supply one that’s already set up for you with the wood platform and everything perfect for you to have an amazing experience!

      We paid $55 a night and were able to stay at this awesome Tipi campsite. The only downside to the campsite that we stayed in was that it was right on the corner of the main road. Other than that we are absolutely in love with the campsite and the staff at the park. Each day the park rangers would come through and ask if you needed firewood charge you for it and bring it straight to your campsite. This is a pretty good option for buying firewood since the park office was a few miles away from the actual campsite.

      It was a really nice shower and bathroom facility along with vault toilets just off the main road. The campground is pretty open but still secluded enough for us to feel like we were there alone. There was a river close to the campsite so that we could fish if we wanted to. And just a short walk or drive or bike ride you could get to the picnic area right off the river and have a really nice day or evening. There were also backpack in camp sites that were really secluded and pretty large. The only problem to those was they were close to the river and the mosquitoes are pretty bad.

      This park also has equestrian camping and it’s really nice because it’s completely separate from the main campground.

      There wasn’t a whole lot to do around the Park in the nearby towns however there was some cute little antique and thrift shops which was right up our alley.

      We would definitely go back and stay in a tipi again!!! What a cool experience!!!

    • Samuel V.
      May. 2, 2026

      Camden State Park Campground

      Easily accessible camp sites. Great ammenities.

      Stayed in a tent in early may. Camp site was easy to access and close to the restrooms/showers. The camp sites along the river have little trails that go down to the water, beautiful river bottom scenery a few yards away. There is a swimming pond near by and miles of beautiful southwest Minnesota scenery. Trails include river bottom, prairie, and woodland.

    • Makayla B.
      Sep. 9, 2019

      Camden State Park Campground

      Nice campground on the prairie

      There are two campgrounds in this park - the upper one is on the prairie while the lower one is situated among trees along the river. We stayed in the lower campground in site 30. The lower campground is close to the playground and swimming pond but it rained the whole time we camped so we didn't use either.

      Sites in the lower campground are fairly close together and we didn't have cell service (Verizon), which wasn't a big deal.

      I brought my fat bike and bike the Bluebird and Dakota Valley trails. Both are mowed paths that go through prairie and wooded areas. The actual mountain bike trail was disappointing, it was overgrown, narrow, and hugged a high ridge.

      Our site, 30, sloped away from the parking pad. You wouldn't be able to set up.chairs under your awning at this site and the picnic table sat in a low spot that got muddy after 2 straight days of rain. There is a river that runs behind the sites in this loop. Our boys played on the rocks and had a great time.

      There are nearby train tracks and trains ran by several times a day, though luckily they don't blow the horn so we didn't notice them much.

    • Tori K.The Dyrt PRO User
      Nov. 19, 2022

      Lake Ripley County Park Campground

      Lakefront sites

      Most of the sites here are lakefront. They have you park your vehicle behind a row of bushes to help keep the view clear for everybody. Anderson flower gardens are a short walk away. Sites come with a picnic table and fire pit. There are bathrooms and showers. There is also a fish cleaning shed. Campground is dog friendly and dogs must be leashed.

    • Tori K.The Dyrt PRO User
      Mar. 31, 2024

      Westrich RV Park

      Group sites

      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! There is a playground, pool, volleyball area, basketball court, and shower/bath house. The owners are onsite and very friendly people. Road through the campground is dirt.

    • J
      May. 16, 2018

      Sunrise Campground — Lake Shetek State Park

      Fantastic campground

      Our party consisted of two adults, and three children under 12. The cabin consisted of bunk beds with double beds on bottom and twin bed on top. With our gear for four days we found the cabin had just enough room for our party. Any longer or more kids and the cabin would be too small.

      The cabins are close to the lake. In early October the leaves are mostly fallen and you have an unobstructed view of the lake and surrounding hills. During the day take in the great vistas across the lake, at night look up and see stars that can only be seen in the wilderness.

      The area has several good hikes of 3 - 7 miles in length. If you are looking for heavy wooded off trail hikes you can forge your own way otherwise we found the trails great for family hikes, and a morning run.

      Bathrooms, and showers are clean and better than I have experienced at other state parks.

    • TThe Dyrt PRO User
      Jun. 7, 2025

      Sunrise Campground — Lake Shetek State Park

      Beautiful well maintained MN State Park

      Beautiful lake setting. LARGE well maintained walking trails, most are flatter so easy to walk.

      Easy access to fishing, kayaking and canoeing.

      3 different campgrounds in the park. Sunrise campground is newer, electric, water and sewer hookups. Sites are very level, open with newer smaller trees. Sites are spaced apart really nicely. Oakwoods campground is nicely shaded underneath many large oaks.

      Bathroom/shower buildings are VERY CLEAN, well maintained and showers work great and have very warm water. The bathroom/showers are in the Oakwood campground.

      FLUSHING toilets in the Sunrise campground!

      Swimming beach was clean and nice sand.

      Park is located at a Historical site, read up about the area before visiting to get a good understanding about the area.

      Nice clean RV DUMP station.

      Nice little restaurant just outside of the park called Trails Edge. Also have LP tank refill. Located right on the Bike Trail

    Guide to Morton

    Fort Ridgely State Park Campground sits in a river valley surrounded by farm fields about 90 minutes southwest of the Twin Cities. The park features a creek running through wooded campsites and offers both electric and non-electric sites. During summer months, temperatures typically range from 70-85°F with occasional thunderstorms that can temporarily raise water levels in the creek.

    What to do

    Historical exploration: Visit the Fort Ridgely historical site which preserves remnants from the U.S.-Dakota War of 1862. "It's a great park in an area of Minnesota that is not well traveled. There's also a lot of history here with an interesting museum on the U.S.-Dakota Conflict of 1862," notes Jason S. from Fort Ridgely State Park Campground.

    Wildlife viewing: Take young campers to see animals at Redwood Falls. "Great people and walking trails are some of the best around deer you can walk right up to and the water fall is beautiful," shares Jamison W. about Alexander Ramsey Park.

    Water play: Let kids splash in the small creeks that flow through several area campgrounds. "Kids had a blast playing in the creek," reports Nicole L., who visited Fort Ridgely in late summer when water levels were lower but still enjoyable for children.

    What campers like

    Peace and quiet: Some campgrounds offer secluded spots away from crowds. "I was there Tuesday through Saturday and I was THE ONLY CAMPER in the whole park Wednesday through Saturday!" shares Tom about Beaver Falls County Park, describing the tranquility during weekday stays.

    River views: Waterfront sites provide both scenery and relaxation. "Campsite 37 is right on a bend in the river and has an amazing view! Most others along the river don't have the view but you can still sleep to the sound of running water," explains Ken F. from Fort Ridgely State Park.

    Well-maintained facilities: Campers appreciate the upkeep at local parks. "Well kept park. Not a lot to do but kids in fun playing in the creek. Water and electric hookups," notes Josh B. about Birch Coulee County Park, highlighting the basic but functional amenities.

    What you should know

    Limited bathroom facilities: Some campgrounds lack modern bathrooms. "Unlike other state park campgrounds I have been to, this one does not have a bathroom/shower house. No flush toilets here. But the vault toilets were cleaned daily," reports Sarah C. about Fort Ridgely State Park.

    Cell service gaps: Mobile coverage is spotty throughout the region. "No cell phone reception so as I headed back to pay my fee I notice a sign on the building stating cell service could be obtained up on the hill where I had stopped earlier," mentions Charyle C., noting the limited connectivity at campgrounds.

    Seasonal flooding: Weather can impact camping conditions. "It's obvious that the park had some heavy flooding earlier in the year. A lot of the waterfront sites became sandy," observes Nicole L., who camped at Fort Ridgely in August after spring floods had altered some sites.

    Tips for camping with families

    Trail hiking: Multiple parks offer family-friendly paths with educational components. "In JULY The Prairie Trails are stunning with all the wild flowers in full bloom. Many trails and nice overlooks too," recommends Tom from Fort Ridgely State Park Campground.

    Water activities: Creeks provide natural play areas for children. "We stayed at Ft. Ridgley horse camp. Very nice horse camp, with electric hookups, and water at every site... and a nice little creek about 50 ft behind our site, that our boys loved playing in!!" shares Cody T. from Memorial Park.

    Bug preparation: Insects can be problematic in summer months. "Mosquitoes were bad, everyone came home covered in bites," warns Nicole L. about her August camping trip, suggesting families bring appropriate repellent and protective clothing.

    Tips from RVers

    Level sites: Most campgrounds offer relatively flat parking. "Clean, level camping with a view of the giant corn statue," notes Natalie S. about Memorial Park in Olivia, just north of Morton.

    Hookup options: RVers can find electric service at several parks. "I decided to boondock in the general parking lot, couldn't see paying $40+ for one night of hookups. No showers, bathrooms etc. so not for me," shares Luckybreak R. about Jackpot Junction Casino Campground, highlighting the option to either use full hookups or dry camp.

    Site selection: Choose carefully based on size requirements. "The non electric sites are very wooded and private. The electric sites are very open and offer little privacy," explains Liz H., noting the tradeoff between hookups and seclusion at Fort Ridgely State Park Campground.

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