County-managed Old Wadena County Park charges $15 per night for camping without hookups along the river. The campground accommodates both tents and RVs, though water access comes through an old-fashioned hand pump that requires buckets rather than direct hose connections. Campers can launch canoes and kayaks directly from the site.
The park allows pets and campfires, with drinking water, toilets, and trash service provided. Sites include picnic tables and cell service remains available. For additional camping options in the area, see campgrounds around Staples. Bring water containers since the manual pump cannot accommodate standard RV hoses.
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Location
Public CampgroundOld Wadena County Park is located in Minnesota
Coordinates
46.42400022 N
94.83100018 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage
VerizonLTESome Coverage- AT&TNo Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Phone Service
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
Drive Time
- 1 hr 26 min from St. Cloud, MN
- 1 hr 51 min from Fargo, ND
- 2 hrs 19 min from Minneapolis, MN
- 2 hrs 39 min from Duluth, MN
