RV sites near Saint Croix National Scenic River vary from wooded retreats to open parkland settings. Located in eastern Minnesota with sections extending into Wisconsin, the river corridor spans 252 miles through landscapes transitioning from northwoods to prairie. Summer temperatures typically range from 70-85°F with higher humidity levels compared to surrounding regions due to the river's influence.
What to do
Tubing adventures: Country Camping RV Park offers popular tubing experiences on the nearby Rum River. "Love this place... Tubing! They have a bus that takes you into town float back to the campground, love it," notes one visitor. The campground provides transportation to launch points, making for a convenient day on the water.
Golf getaways: Several campgrounds feature on-site or nearby golf opportunities. Pokegama Lake RV Park And Golf combines camping with golfing access. "They have golf, a pool, lake nearby, and seasonal camping," explains one reviewer. The course accommodates various skill levels with reasonable greens fees.
State park exploration: Banning RV Park and Campground provides easy access to nearby Banning State Park's natural features. "Great proximity to Banning State Park. Enjoyed a great day of hiking around this state park and enjoying the water and ruins of old buildings," shares one camper. The campground sits at a higher elevation than the state park, resulting in "remarkably less buggy" conditions.
What campers like
Dog-friendly amenities: Pet owners particularly appreciate the thoughtful dog facilities at several parks. "We absolutely loved the dog park. It was not just some small dog area it was top of the line dog park," shares a camper about Country Quiet RV Park and Campground. Banning RV Park features "a huge dog walking and play area that was grassy and beautifully clean—and, of special interest, included a complete 'dog playground' with all the standards elements of a dog agility course!"
Pool and splash pad options: Several campgrounds offer water recreation beyond the river. Wildwood RV Park & Campground provides "clean and nice" pool facilities, while Country Camping RV Park features "swimming pool with splash pad" that "even nice for adults."
Site spacing and layout: Campers frequently comment on the generous spacing between sites at certain parks. "Our site was a fairly level pull through, full hook up site," notes one visitor to Banning RV Park. Country Quiet RV Park offers "fairly spread out" sites with "easy loop system makes this campground very easy to navigate through."
What you should know
Varying water hookup setups: Some campgrounds have unique water connection arrangements. At Banning RV Park, water hookups are "shared with other sites and required 'y' connections at the spigots." One camper reported their "source ended up being 75' plus from our RV. Thankfully I just happened to be carrying the extra hose for several years but never had to use it before."
Highway noise considerations: While most campgrounds offer peaceful settings, proximity to major roadways can impact some locations. Banning RV Park "is not far from nearby Highway 35, so there is a fair amount of road noise despite a barrier of pines planted as a buffer."
Site navigation challenges: Grand Casino RV Resort presents some specific layout challenges for larger rigs. "The designers of this park have clearly never spent a night in an RV. Virtually every site in the park is a blind back in from the driver seat. You're trying to back your trailer into a site on the right side without being able to see anything over there."
Tips for camping with families
Activity variety: Campgrounds offer various family-friendly amenities. "Fun Fun Fun... Great variety of things to do for everyone. Group sites, tent sites, covered wagon sites! Floating on the Rum River, swimming pool with splash pad, little camp store, Golf cart rentals! Our grandkids love it too!" reports a visitor to Country Camping RV Park.
Adventure options: Boulder Woods RV Park offers a "mature trees and park like setting" with "power and water at all sites" in a well-maintained environment. While it has a view of Ann Lake, the park "does not have access to the lake" directly, so plan water activities accordingly.
Biking access: Families appreciate campgrounds with trail access. Wildwood RV Park visitors mention "The kids tried the bike trail that they could access right from the campground." The location offers "having so much to do on and off-site" with staff described as "very nice" in a "family-oriented park."
Tips from RVers
Parking strategies: RV sites often require specific parking approaches. Wildwood RV Park offers both "RV sites" and "tent sites" for groups camping together. Grand Casino RV Resort presents challenges as "the site number pedestals for each site are right against the corner of the driveway where you have to back around them without being able to see them."
Sewer connection design: Some RV parks have sewer connection designs that create challenges. At Grand Casino RV Resort, "all of the sewer connections are cut off about 12 inches above the ground. This means that even in a relatively tall fifth wheel, you are going to be trying to make shit filled water flow uphill."
Leveling considerations: Site conditions can impact RV leveling. Banning RV Park sites were described as "grass that was a little long and rutted from what seemed from previous tenants. This made getting leveling a little difficult and out fold out stairs touched the ground before fully being deployed."
