Best RV Parks & Resorts near North Mankato, MN
Several RV parks near North Mankato accommodate various motorhome sizes with full hookup options. Red Fox Campground at Minneopa State Park offers electric sites suitable for RVs, while Shady Oaks Campground in Garden City provides water and electric hookups, operating from April through October. Crystal Springs RV Resort features full hookup sites with fifty-amp service, many positioned around a small lake. Dakotah Meadows RV Park includes both back-in and pull-through sites with water, sewer, and electric connections. Peaceful Valley Campground offers big-rig friendly sites with full hookups on level gravel pads. "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," noted one camper about Rice County McCullough Park.
During summer months, reservations are recommended as popular parks fill quickly, especially on weekends. Most campgrounds in the area remain open from May through October, with limited winter availability. Cell service varies by location, with reviewers reporting good Verizon coverage at Crystal Springs and adequate service at most other parks. Dump stations are available at nearly all developed campgrounds, though not all sites offer sewer hookups at the pad. For RVs requiring propane, services can be found in nearby towns rather than at the campgrounds themselves. Many parks feature pull-through sites that can accommodate larger rigs, though some back-in sites require careful maneuvering. Pet policies generally allow dogs with standard restrictions, and most parks maintain paved or well-maintained gravel interior roads suitable for larger motorhomes.
