Best RV Parks & Resorts near St. Francis, MN

Country Camping RV Park near Isanti offers full hookup sites with 50-amp service, 15 miles northwest of St. Francis. The park features pull-through RV pads accommodating larger motorhomes and operates seasonally from May through October. St. Cloud-Clearwater RV Park provides similar amenities with concrete pads for big rig access and operates from early May to mid-October. RiversEdge RV Park includes concrete patios on every lot with crushed granite streets and drives for easier motorhome positioning. "Large wooded lots, most facing the river or wildlife pond with full hook-ups and 30 or 50 amp service make this a great spot for RVers."

Advance reservations are essential during summer weekends when local RV parks reach capacity. The campgrounds in this region maintain clean facilities with most offering sanitary dump stations, showers, and laundry services. Electric golf carts are permitted at some locations, providing convenient transportation around larger properties. Water and sewer connections remain available until the seasonal closing dates, typically in October when freezing temperatures begin. Pet policies vary between parks, though most accommodate animals with specific restrictions. Several visitors noted the quality of pad surfaces, with one camper mentioning, "RV pads are gravel, but shower facilities are very nice" at parks in the region.

Best RV Sites Near St. Francis, Minnesota (77)

    1. Country Camping Tent & RV Park on the Rum River

    7 Reviews
    Cambridge, MN
    7 miles
    Website
    +1 (763) 444-9626

    $40 - $75 / night

    "It’s has a heated pool, splash pad area, BIG playground area, indoor game room, HUGE sites! You can either relax in the pool or even take a ride down the rum river in a rented canoe,tube, or kayak."

    "Nice campground with amenities, pool and water play area for kids. Nice on-site store for any needs."

    2. Country Camping RV Park

    2 Reviews
    Cambridge, MN
    7 miles
    Website
    +1 (763) 444-9626

    "Close to the Twin Cities, right on the Rum River. Great tent sites right on the river.

    Tubing! They have a bus that takes you into town float back to the campground, love it."

    "Floating on the Rum River, swimming pool with splash pad, little camp store, Golf cart rentals! Our grandkids love it too!"

    3. St. Cloud-Clearwater RV Park

    8 Reviews
    Clearwater, MN
    33 miles
    Website
    +1 (320) 558-2876

    "Shaded lot, much quieter than other sites I’ve been too. Many lots seem to be seasonal owners, but all were very well kept."

    "Friendly staff, quiet during the week and busy on the weekends. Nice pool, laundry facility, nice restrooms with showers. Stayed for a little more than a month after selling my house."

    4. RiversEdge RV Park

    1 Review
    Becker, MN
    25 miles
    Website
    +1 (763) 262-3440

    "The campground is so nice and quiet! Located 50 Miles NW of Minneapolis, and only 15 Miles from St. Cloud, MN."

    5. St. Cloud Campground & RV Park

    8 Reviews
    Saint Cloud, MN
    37 miles
    Website
    +1 (320) 251-4463

    $75 / night

    "No lake but a pool. More like an RV Park although they do have rustic sites."

    "On the outskirts of St Cloud, this campground was very well maintained and clean."

    6. Mississippi Riverwood RV Park

    3 Reviews
    Elk River, MN
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (612) 281-5021

    "This hidden gem is a PRIVATE RV Park where each lot is individually owned and most owners live South in the winter."

    7. Grand Casino RV Resort

    7 Reviews
    Hinckley, MN
    48 miles
    Website
    +1 (800) 468-3517

    "We booked our stay at the RV Resort so we wouldn't have to drive two and a half hours back and forth during the two day Grand RockTember Music Festival."

    "Best maintained RV resort ever! Adjacent to a large casino with hotels and restaurants. Less than two miles from I35."

    8. Boulder Woods RV Park

    1 Review
    Mora, MN
    35 miles

    "Boulder Woods is mostly seasonal camping but does have RV sites for overnight and weekly camping. The park is well maintained with power and water at all sites."

    9. Love's RV Hookup-Rockville MN 842

    3 Reviews
    Waite Park, MN
    44 miles
    Website
    +1 (320) 443-0150

    $29 / night

    "I love that Love's has RV spots that are big rig friendly! These are a great option for a stop halfway through a trip."

    "Stayed here kind of last minute on my way home and wanted electric hook ups. Still open in the winter! Convenient location right off I94 and HWY 23. Close to Waite Park for entertainment and food."

    10. Cokato Lake RV Resort Cooperative Association

    3 Reviews
    Dassel, MN
    42 miles
    +1 (320) 583-9711

    $60 / night

    "RV resort and some lot rentals, Heated pool, lake with beach, boat launch area just block away, tennis/pickle ball, mini golf, resort store with ice cream, goat park, paved roads and much more)!"

    "Impressed with the distance to/from the metro (less than an hour on Highway 12 heading west to Cokato)."

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RV Park Reviews near St. Francis, MN

571 Reviews of 77 St. Francis Campgrounds


  • kristin C.
    Aug. 9, 2018

    Ham Lake Resort

    Well Rounded RV Park and Campground

    My partner and I scheduled a 3 day / 2 night stay in a new Vintage Cruiser RV for $39.99, in exchange for attending a presentation on private membership.

    We checked in Wednesday evening, and the nicest staff I've ever met helped us acclimate to RV living. We are new to this game. They patiently described how to utilize the grey and black water tanks, as well as encouraged us to check-out the canoes, row boats, bikes, horseshoes, ladder golf and many other entertainment items - for FREE!

    The map provided was accurate which made locating the cruiser a breeze. There were further instructions inside as well. The RV was immaculate. Provided for our use were all linens (a public very clean bath and shower was just across the road), dish soap, dish towels, paper towels, flat wear, plates, bowls, mugs and pans.

    The campground has a couple of ponds, as well as access to Ham Lake where the watercraft is launched. There is a petting arena with goats, ponies, and a llama who gave my partner the stink eye, but fell in love with me rubbing the fence and giving me all googly eyes!

    The clubhouse sells bundled wood, ice, snacks, cold drinks, ice cream and provides 24-hour fresh coffee. There is also a small resupply area, and gift shop.

    There are pull-through sites, back ups, 50 and 30 amp hook ups, and tent sites, covered pavilions, picnic tables and fire pits.

    The campground itself seems remote, secluded and peaceful, however, you are conveniently located to two well-stocked convenience stores, as well as Wal-Mart about 15 minutes away. It's also only about 45 minutes from the Minnesota Twin Cities.

    One note: We visited in August and needed gallons of bug spray.

    We very much enjoyed our get away!

  • Stephanie L.
    Aug. 9, 2018

    Ann Lake

    Rustic & Family Friendly

    This is a great little rustic campground within an hour's drive of the Twin Cities! It has several potable water sources throughout the campground, but no running water for toilets or showers. There are several vault toilets. Each campsite has a picnic table and a fire ring. You can buy firewood & ice at the Sand Dunes Stop gas station, just a 10 minutes drive away.

    This is a first-come, first-served campground, so no reservations required. This does mean that there is a chance you won't be able to get a site, but I've only had that happen one time when I got there at 6pm on a Saturday. There are usually sites available.

    I love going to this campground - it's family friendly, and there is a swimming beach a quick 3 minute drive away! The hiking trails aren't half bad, either! I love coming here to relax for a weekend, spend some time at the beach, and just enjoy nature. If you go in the early to mid summer, you'll also hear local whip-poor-wills serenade you to sleep.

    Overall, 4 stars. The only downsides are no running water and no ice & firewood at the campground itself.

  • Adrian G.
    Oct. 3, 2023

    Grand Casino RV Resort

    Park’s designers hav never been in an RV

    The designers of this park have clearly never spent a night in an RV. This place pushes all of my buttons for things not to do when building an RV park.

    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. Additionally, 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. Number pedestals for all sites are also right against the road, limiting the amount that you can swing your tow vehicle to the opposite side of the road to back into the site.  I will guarantee that not one person on the design team has ever backed, a travel trailer or fifth wheel into an RV site. The owners should have checked the credentials of the designers they hired. If they did, they were lied to. If they didn’t, then they just didn’t care about their customers. 

    Finally, one of my all-time favorites, 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. These things need to be cut off just an inch or two above the ground level  so that your sewage can flow downhill. 

    If you were here to spend an evening gambling at the casino, the place is roomy and well maintained. If you just want to spend the night, and not spend half of it trying to get into your site and set up, there’s got to be someplace close that would be better to go. We won’t be back.

  • J
    Aug. 7, 2022

    Lebanon Hills Regional Park

    Friendly staff & quiet

    Great location for easy access to mountain bike trails. Friendly staff. Clean facilities. Nice trail within the campground. Some sites are more shaded than others in the east loop so look at photos if you want shade. Sites that back up to the green space are very sunny. 87 is a great site! Plenty of space for a trailer or tent with a private “nook” for the fire pit.

  • Steph H.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 26, 2017

    Lake Elmo County Park Reserve

    Great for the kiddos

    For a County Park, Lake Elmo has an impressive list of amenities. Before we even get to the campsite let's mention the filtered swimming pond. This man made pond is a sandy bottom and surrounded by a nice sand beach. Large built in umbrellas are available for sun coverage and there is a concession stand and bathrooms with showers. And yes, as I mentioned the water is filtered! No gross goose poop or green algae to deal with! Next to the swim pond is a giant playground with fun for the big and little kids. Other amenities include archery, horse trails, paved and grass trails, camper spots, rustic spots and hike in camping spots. In winter the xc ski trails are lit for evening skiing. Or let's be honest early afternoon. It is Minnesota and the suns down by 4 In the Winter! They also have a newer Nordic center that's open all year round and includes a locker room with showers. The hike in camp spot we chose was on a small lake so it had a nice breeze and made it easy to bring a kayak or paddleboard and hop right in. There is also a boat launch for your larger toys! The trails in the park are quite impressive for its size. We enjoyed a 5 mile loop off the Nordic center and right past the camp spot. A picnic table and fire pit as well as nice flat tent pad were provided. If you're coming in from out of town then you're just a 5 minute drive from Woodbury and all the amenities you'd ever need but the park feels miles away from it all.

  • David E.
    Jul. 30, 2022

    Minneapolis Northwest KOA

    Good Campground but Close Sites

    Sites are close to each other, but easy access, clean grounds and facilities, friendly staff, and a K9 fenced area for a pet friendly campground.

  • 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.

  • S
    Aug. 23, 2020

    Lebanon Hills Regional Park

    Spacious!!

    My family and I took our second trip with our travel trailer to Lebanon Hills Campground locates here in the Apple Valley. It is located on the fringe of a nature reserve with miles of hiking and biking trails. We stayed in the west loop and all the sites are full hook up back in spots. Each site has well groomed grass and plenty of space between campers. Site also came with a XL picnic table and fire ring w/grill grate. The East Loop provides campers with more rustic accommodations. Also in the East Loop is a nice play ground and trails. In between the different loops is a nice pond with groomed trails that go all the way around. About a half mile from the campground is Skills Park which contains over 10 miles of mountain bike trails! One down side is that if you want to swim you have to travel about 4 miles to Lebanon Hills Visitor Center where there is a beach. They do rent paddles boards and kayaks there. All in all, beautiful place and a great trip!!

  • Tori K.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 19, 2025

    Hatfield City Park

    Close to hwy

    Close to 64 which is quite busy most of the time so you will hear road noise! Otherwise nice place with large RV sites!! Really enjoyed our 1 night here on our way further north! Very big rig friendly!!


Guide to St. Francis

Camping around St. Francis, Minnesota offers seasonal RV accommodations with nearby rivers and recreational facilities. Most campgrounds in this area are situated within 20 miles of St. Francis, with the Rum River providing water recreation opportunities for campers. Local RV parks typically operate from May through October with varying site sizes and terrain.

What to do

River activities: Country Camping Tent & RV Park on the Rum River provides tubing, canoeing, and kayaking options. "Great tubing and canoeing," notes Rory T., while David G. adds, "The river is very clean and sandy bottom."

Swimming options: Country Camping Tent & RV Park on the Rum River features a heated pool with splash pad area. Beasty B. reports, "It was fantastic great playground and heated pool the spaces were well kept and spaced apart 10-10 would most defiantly go again!"

Mini golf and games: St. Cloud-Clearwater RV Park offers a 9-hole mini golf course and other recreational amenities. According to S L., "This a nice family campground. It has a 9 hole mini golf, shuffleboard, salt water pool, and a lobby/gift shop. They also offer a nice seating area for those hot or raining days with free arcade."

Quarry visits: Teresa O. recommends, "We stayed here to visit the nearby quarry park and that was a blast!" Quarry Park offers swimming and hiking opportunities within a short drive from local campgrounds.

What campers like

Spacious sites: Many campers appreciate the roomy lots at Country Camping RV Park. Tom D. notes, "Great tent sites right on the river," and Carol H. adds, "Great variety of things to do for everyone. Group sites, tent sites, covered wagon sites!"

Clean facilities: Heidi H. reports, "Clean bathrooms with hot water, clean laundry room" at St. Cloud-Clearwater RV Park. Similarly, Jody M. shares about St. Cloud Campground & RV Park: "This campground is well maintained. The staff was very friendly and helpful. The shower house was clean."

Shaded sites: The mature trees at many area campgrounds provide welcome relief during summer months. According to Aaron L., St. Cloud-Clearwater RV Park has "absolutely beautiful campground with mature trees. Cedars, white oaks, hickory's and more."

Wildlife viewing: RiversEdge RV Park offers "large wooded lots, most facing the river or wildlife pond" according to Tori K., making it a good option for nature observation.

What you should know

Seasonal operation: Most RV campgrounds near St. Francis, Minnesota close from October through April. Cheri W. notes that St. Cloud-Clearwater RV Park is "quiet during the week and busy on the weekends" and recommends visiting in "End of Aug-Sept."

Reservation requirements: During peak summer months, advance booking is essential. Laura P. notes that Boulder Woods RV Park is "mostly seasonal camping but does have RV sites for overnight and weekly camping."

Ownership structure: Some parks have unique arrangements. Dan O. explains, "Mississippi Riverwood RV Park is a PRIVATE RV Park where each lot is individually owned and most owners live South in the winter. Individual owners can rent their lot with restrictions."

Wi-Fi limitations: Internet connectivity varies significantly between campgrounds. Dave P. reports, "Host stated that the wifi was weak but since there were not a lot of campers we should be alright. We were unable to even get a signal!"

Tips for camping with families

Playground access: St. Cloud Campground & RV Park offers family-friendly amenities. Elizabeth W. notes it has "nice facilities including 2 bathroom facilities, playground, volleyball court, dog walking area, baseball field, a lodge with games and a store."

Kid-friendly water features: Spencer C. recommends Country Camping Tent & RV Park for families: "This campground is great for everyone! It has a heated pool, splash pad area, BIG playground area, indoor game room, HUGE sites!"

Evening activities: Some parks organize regular social events. Barbara B. mentions, "You can even get pizza delivered by the local Chanticlear Pizza!" which can be a convenient dinner option for families.

Entertainment options: The area has indoor alternatives for bad weather. As S L. points out, "They also offer a nice seating area for those hot or raining days with free arcade."

Tips from RVers

Site entry challenges: Adrian G. cautions about Grand Casino RV Resort: "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."

Power requirements: During heat waves, electrical capacity can be strained. David G. notes, "Had one issue with power dropping so we had to pull the surge protector off. It was fine. Also very hot and humid so everyone was running AC to the max."

Convenience stops: For overnight travel breaks, Love's RV Hookup offers practical amenities. Tori K. says, "I love that Love's has RV spots that are big rig friendly! These are a great option for a stop halfway through a trip. You have clean bathrooms in Love's, Hardee's for food."

Seasonal site options: Alan V. notes that Cokato Lake RV Resort offers both temporary and long-term options: "RV resort and some lot rentals, Heated pool, lake with beach, boat launch area just block away, tennis/pickle ball, mini golf, resort store with ice cream."

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the most popular RV campsite near St. Francis, MN?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular RV campground near St. Francis, MN is Country Camping Tent & RV Park on the Rum River with a 4.9-star rating from 7 reviews.

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