Lac qui Parle County Park sits on bluffs above Lac qui Parle lake in western Minnesota, operated by the county as a free camping destination. The upper campground area lacks mature trees, which creates open views across the water and allows breezes to reduce insect activity. Campers with larger RVs can access the sites, with one reviewer successfully camping in a 26-foot travel trailer.
The park provides basic amenities including drinking water, restrooms, and picnic tables, with firewood available for purchase. Cell coverage reaches the campground, with T-Mobile 5G service reported at two bars. For campers wanting more developed facilities, Lac qui Parle Upper Campground — Lac qui Parle State Park operates northeast of here with additional services.
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Location
Public CampgroundLac qui Parle County Park is located in Minnesota
Coordinates
44.99655416416162 N
95.975757586505 W
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo CoverageVerified by 1 user
- VerizonNo CoverageVerified by 2 users
- AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 2 users
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo CoverageVerified by 1 user
- VerizonNo CoverageVerified by 2 users
- AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 2 users
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
- Tent Cabin
- Yurts
- Equestrian
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Big Rig Friendly
FREE established camping
Enjoy camping on government land. Limited or no services at this camping area.
PERMIT might be REQUIRED
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Drive Time
- 1 hr 50 min from St. Cloud, MN
- 2 hrs 5 min from Sioux Falls, SD
- 2 hrs 23 min from Mankato, MN
- 2 hrs 31 min from Minneapolis, MN






