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.

Best RV Sites Near North Mankato, Minnesota (63)

    1. Crystal Springs RV Resort

    5 Reviews
    Hayward, MN
    44 miles
    Website
    +1 (507) 398-3297

    "Nice, quiet 50+ campground. Everything is nice and well kept. We are looking for a long term site and I can see us staying here."

    "We had requested site 40, where we had stayed two years ago, but they gave us back-in site 41 instead on the little lake."

    2. Red Fox Campground — Minneopa State Park

    33 Reviews
    Skyline, MN
    3 miles
    Website
    +1 (507) 386-3910

    $24 - $34 / night

    "Quiet during the off-season. The spots are plentiful here given its the off-season, but keep in mind, if you come, the only camping spots available are the ones that have power."

    "Other highlights about this section of the park are the views of the magnificent Minnesota river, an old windmill(the blades are gone), and the campground is also situated here."

    3. Sawmill Campground

    3 Reviews
    North Mankato, MN
    3 miles
    Website
    +1 (507) 947-3735

    "Great golf course right next to it. Nice large sites and great price. 27.00 for pull through and full hook-up. We have always had friendly people staying next to us."

    "Very nice little quiet campground on the outside edge of Mankato. Very nice people and easy to work with. Not really up do date with technology for booking and such but over all great place."

    4. Dakotah Meadows RV Park

    13 Reviews
    Prior Lake, MN
    47 miles
    Website
    +1 (952) 445-8800

    $40 - $50 / night

    "Many pull through sites available - most of which you pull through to face another site - great if you are camping with friends and want to share the area. Full hook up sites at a reasonable rate."

    "We last stayed in side 25, a back in up on the hill.  We have also stayed in the pull through sites, but not really a fan of those. "

    5. Shady Oaks Campground

    4 Reviews
    Skyline, MN
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (507) 546-3986

    "Large sites, clean facilities, and very friendly management."

    "Located in a county park grounds, Shady Oaks is a quiet, no frills RV park. Sites have electric and water. The spaces are nicely spread out, not to crammed in together. A river runs by one side."

    6. Peaceful Valley Campground

    6 Reviews
    Henderson, MN
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (507) 665-2297

    "Well-maintained campground with basic amenities. Newer electrical and water hookups (30&50amp) with each site. Small playground. Easy to get on and off Hwy 169 for close-by attractions."

    "pretty grungy, more than you’d expect from a campground bathroom—the shower wasn’t super clean and had rust stains, needed small repairs on the walls and ceiling, etc. but to be fair, we are in the full hookup"

    7. Bray County Park

    5 Reviews
    Mankato, MN
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (507) 243-3885

    "When we arrived, someone had taken our campsite (site 10) by the lake."

    "Sites in the back loop away from the lake are big, but not much for shade yet. Sites by the lake looked nice. Beach is nice and clean."

    9. Flandrau State Park

    14 Reviews
    New Ulm, MN
    22 miles
    Website
    +1 (507) 233-9800

    "Each site has a picnic table and fire ring. Bathroom and showers are in the campground and there is wood available for purchase. Lot of day use and activity."

    "The campsites have no privacy at all unless you go with one of the hike in sites. we stayed at site 91, which you have about a 500 ft walk to get to."

    10. Sakatah Lake State Park Campground

    24 Reviews
    Waterville, MN
    25 miles
    Website
    +1 (507) 362-4438

    "This is a great campground within an hour's drive of the Twin Cities.  Nice hiking and sites well spaced out.  Beautiful in the fall! "

    "Great place to camp and get away from the cities without a long drive. Firewood is available at the office and a fire ring is at each site as well as picnic table."

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RV Park Reviews near North Mankato, MN

264 Reviews of 63 North Mankato Campgrounds


  • SThe Dyrt PRO User
    Mar. 27, 2024

    Land of Memories Campground

    Large park and campground with much to do!

    The park here has a Frisbee golf course as well as soccer fields and a trail system that wraps the campground and park. In the campground, the spots are plentiful, especially if you winter camp like I do. There are accommodations for any size camper, including pull through locations for big rigs. This campground offers electric and non electric sites. The spots with the most privacy are here by the river. Other spots inside the park are more exposed. If you kayak, there's also a boat ramp! I'd recommend that anyone looking to visit minneopa come here if you have a large rig. The logistics are far easier here, and you're still close to the bison.

  • Not My Name H.
    Oct. 11, 2021

    Fish Lake Acres Campground

    Quiet, Lake Views

    This campground is great especially when compared with state park camping. Full hookups available, quite a few pull through lots and close to the twin cities! No wifi, so make sure you've got decent cell service and hotspot if you need internet/wifi. Verizon gets ok coverage here, T-Mobile does too. Showers/bathhouses are clean and the hot water runs forever and not coin operated or push button like some others I've been to! Bonus! Good toilet paper in the bathrooms not the cheap stuff. The lake is literally out your door and they do have a small swimming beach and boat launch. MN Horse and Hunt club is about a mile or so up a trail access that is Almosy directly across from the camp entrance. There is an ATM there along with a bar and restaurant. Be prepared to hear gunshots regularly but it's not really bothersome unless you aren't prepared for it. The trail to the club is safe to walk though. The campground ONLY accepts cash so be sure to hit the ATM before you get here. They also charge $2 extra per dog if you have them. Nightly rate for the full hookup site I had was $32 with the dog. They charge .50 c per log for firewood. Each site has a picnic table and fire ring. The staff are really nice and laid back. It's a really nice little campground!

  • D
    Jun. 11, 2023

    Korte's Checkers Welcome Campground

    Worth a Stop

    Very polite staff. Roads are nice. Facilities are clean. Sites are pull through but are set up with utilities for back in sites. $40 a night. It looked like some campers were extended stays. Good Verizon signal and right off Interstate 90.

  • Larry K.
    Sep. 24, 2020

    Perch Lake Park

    Very nice. Clean .

    showerhouse with 2 showers. Camp host. Firewood. Water and 50 amp at sites. At&t service. $22 with electricity. $12 w/o. Stayed here in a 26' B+. Big rigs ok here. All back in. Larryneedstogocamping will be back. Only issues. Would like more night lighting and lake access.

  • Lance L.
    Aug. 28, 2025

    Fish Lake Acres Campground

    Cozy Lakeside Sitr

    Great pricing and friendly staff. Nice beach. A few spots are pull through which is nice for larger RVs and travel trailers.

  • E
    Aug. 17, 2022

    River View Campground

    Our LGBT family wouldn't stay here again

    First of all, the good - we appreciated the campground being able to accommodate our last-minute reservation. The bathrooms and showers were small but nice, and my kids liked the playground. Full hookups. They also have a camp store that seemed well-stocked, and an activity room for weekly Bingo, etc.

    The bad - while the long term sites were pretty, level, and relatively private, our site was definitely none of those. Very unlevel gravel and mud and very close to our neighbors. We were excited for the laundry room but they had to shut it down because of a leak, and the clothes we did wash didn't seem to come out clean. Finally, our LGBTQ family didn't feel very comfortable because of the amount of conservative paraphernalia displayed by both the owners/staff and some of the other visitors.

    Overall, our family wouldn't stay here again.

  • Cory S.
    Aug. 21, 2020

    Voss Park City Campground

    Great holiday campaite

    Park is privately owned and operated but shares a park with the city. Big events during holidays. Sites are well spaced for campers and renters alike. Has 50 amp, 30 amp and 20 amp services as well as boondocks sites. Dump station at park with blue tote available from the office. Kids love the park and lake!

  • T
    Jun. 20, 2023

    Dakotah Meadows RV Park

    Nice modern campground

    Many pull through sites available - most of which you pull through to face another site - great if you are camping with friends and want to share the area. Full hook up sites at a reasonable rate. Secure shower/bathhouses and a large play park for kids. There is an RV wash station and fuel pumps on-site. Shuttle bus comes through the camp if you want to go to the casino and play- it’s also within walking distance.

  • Tonya B.
    Aug. 29, 2023

    Rice County McCullough Park

    Quiet Campground on Nice Lake

    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. Grounds are well maintained. Two boat/fishing docks, playground, pavilion, and hiking trails for things to do. Price is very reasonable for water and electric hookup. Just be prepared for the bugs!


Guide to North Mankato

Minnesota State Parks and campgrounds near North Mankato provide camping options for both tents and RVs in south-central Minnesota. Located in Blue Earth County, North Mankato sits on the west bank of the Minnesota River at approximately 800 feet elevation. Weather conditions typically allow for camping from April through October, with most facilities closing during winter months when temperatures frequently drop below freezing.

What to do

Swimming and water recreation: Flandrau State Park features a sand-bottom swimming pool that's popular during summer months. "Didn't get in till late evening so had to do our initial exploring at night with our handy dandy headlamps! Still fun, peaceful and even better we had the whole park to ourselves," reports camper Alison O.

Fishing opportunities: At Rice County McCullough Park, anglers can use two fishing docks on the lake. According to reviewer Tonya B., the park has "two boat/fishing docks, playground, pavilion, and hiking trails for things to do."

Wildlife viewing: Several parks offer chances to see local wildlife. At Flandrau State Park, one camper experienced "tons of peaceful animal visitors including herds of white tail deer walking through our camp ground! Owls and coyotes singing in the distance."

Visit regional attractions: While staying at Crystal Springs RV Resort, consider visiting nearby points of interest. "Check out the Spam Museum in Austin, MN. We thought the museum would be cheesy, but it was a nice facility and a great experience," suggests reviewer MickandKarla W.

What campers like

Spacious sites: Many rv parks near North Mankato offer generous camping spaces. At Rice County McCullough Park, one reviewer noted, "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."

Clean facilities: Peaceful Valley Campground receives praise for its maintenance. "Large sites, well kept, super clean bathrooms. My wife actually wanted to take a shower in them," shares Justin J., while another camper mentions "Newer electrical and water hookups (30&50amp) with each site."

Quiet surroundings: Despite proximity to highways, several campgrounds maintain peaceful atmospheres. At Crystal Springs RV Resort, Grant B. observed, "I can't remember but I believe this was the best campground for low road noise of our entire trip!"

Well-maintained grounds: Campers frequently mention the upkeep at North Mankato area campgrounds. At Peaceful Valley, visitors report that it's "Quiet and clean" with "relatively new water and electrical hookups," and note that "the owners were very accommodating with our changing situation during the weekend we stayed."

What you should know

Reservation requirements: At popular campgrounds like Bray County Park, timing matters. "I admit the website where you reserve your campsite is wonky. Despite that, I give this campground 5 stars!" reports Jamee H.

Operating hours: Some parks have strict gate policies. At Bray County Park, "gates in and out lock every night at 10pm and don't open again until 8am. So our first night we got locked out and had to sleep in the vehicle," warns Cody.

Site privacy varies: Campground layouts differ significantly across the region. At Flandrau State Park, "The campsites have no privacy at all unless you go with one of the hike in sites," notes Jen H., who stayed at "site 91, which you have about a 500 ft walk to get to."

Seasonal considerations: Most campgrounds in the North Mankato area have limited operating seasons. Shady Oaks Campground runs from April 1 to October 31, while Crystal Springs RV Resort operates from May 1 to October 31.

Tips for camping with families

Playground access: Shady Oaks Campground provides recreation space for children. According to Alec S., "This campground is located at the blue earth county fair grounds. We stayed early in the season and there was only 3 or 4 other families camping at the time. Plenty of space for the kids to run and a small local park."

Child-friendly swimming: For families with children, Flandrau State Park offers supervised swimming. "Took my friends young girls there and the pool was well taken care of and clear clear clear!" reports Jacqueline K.

Bug preparation: Insect protection is essential, particularly after rainfall. At Rice County McCullough Park, one camper advised, "Price is very reasonable for water and electric hookup. Just be prepared for the bugs!"

Rustic site selection: For families wanting more privacy, consider walk-in sites. At Flandrau State Park, "The campsite was very secluded (you can hear noise from all of the other campsites though) and large. Hiking trails are well groomed and take you through both woods and prairie," according to one reviewer.

Tips from RVers

Access considerations: Many rv campgrounds North Mankato provide easy highway access. At Crystal Springs RV Resort, "As the campground is right off the interstate, it was easy to get to. Our check-in package was ready when we arrived at the little self-registration building at the entrance," reports MickandKarla W.

Utility placement: Check site layouts before booking. "The utilities are in the middle of the site and worked well with water pressure near 45 psi. The sites are decently spaced for this type of CG," notes a Crystal Springs reviewer.

Connectivity options: Cell service and Wi-Fi vary by location. At Crystal Springs, "They have WiFi, but their info packet states it's not good enough for streaming but okay for email, etc. We got 3 bars on Verizon and used our MiFi since we were only here for two nights."

Extended stay options: Some RV parks accommodate longer visits. One camper at Crystal Springs mentioned, "Nice, quiet 50+ campground. Everything is nice and well kept. We are looking for a long term site and I can see us staying here."

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