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  3. Fort Ridgely State Park

Camping at Fort Ridgely State Park near Fairfax

State park · Fairfax · 47 campsites · 1 group

A forested campground near trout fishing, hiking, and mountain biking. RV fit varies by site.

About this campground

Fort Ridgely State Park sits on the bluffs of the Minnesota River Valley. Named for the frontier military post (1853 to 1872), Fort Ridgely is the fourth oldest state park, established in 1911.

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At a glance

  • RV sites up to 65 ft

    Length limits vary by campsite.

  • Electric hookups
  • Pets welcome
  • Showers
OverviewCampsitesAmenities & locationPlan your stay

0 available sites

0 open of 47 sites
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We checked every night of your stay on Minnesota State Parks: no site is open for all 2 nights. Some sites are open on some nights.

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Availability on UseDirect. Showing 40 of 48 sites.

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No site is open for every night of your stay

You book directly on Minnesota State Parks. Rates and availability can change until reserved. Campground page on Minnesota State Parks ↗

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Amenities & location

  • Accessible
  • Air Conditioning
  • Bathroom
  • Electric Hookup
  • Heating
  • Pets Allowed
  • Picnic Table
  • Shower
  • Waterfront
Pets
Pets welcome

Hookups (individual campsites): 25 electric individual sites · group sites listed separately.

Location

72158 County Road 30
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Fort Ridgely State Park: questions answered

What is the maximum RV length at Fort Ridgely State Park?
No RV sites listed (per the listing)
Does Fort Ridgely State Park have RV hookups?
25 electric individual sites · group sites listed separately (per the listing)
How do I reserve a site at Fort Ridgely State Park?
Reservable on reservemn.usedirect.com (per the listing)
Are pets allowed at Fort Ridgely State Park?
Pets allowed (per the listing)
Sources and details

At a glance

Official facts link to their source; “Listing” facts come from the reservemn.usedirect.com listing. Anything we can't source says so.

Max rig length
Listing No RV sites listed
Hookups & power
Listing 25 electric individual sites · group sites listed separately
Pull-through / back-in
Listing 0 pull-through, 46 back-in
Pets
Listing Pets allowed
Shade
Listing 1 of 34 sites that report shade are listed as shaded
Booking
Listing Reservable on reservemn.usedirect.com
Getting there
Listing 72158 County Road 30 (map in Location below)
Road & site access · Generators · Quiet hours · Cell signal · Starlink / satellite · Water · Price · Stay limits
Not listed — check with campground
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W3
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H1
equestrian campground
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20
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30E
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31E
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32E
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34E
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XX$34
19E
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XX$34
21E
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XX$34
26E
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XX$34
27E
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XX$34
H9E
equestrian campground
XX$34
H10E
equestrian campground
XX$34
H6E
equestrian campground
XX$34
H11E
equestrian campground
XX$34
H12E
equestrian campground
XX$34
23E
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XX$34
24E
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XX$34
29E
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XX$34
28E
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XX$34
36E
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XX$34
H8E
equestrian campground
XX$34

✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released

Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights7 sites open for every night

Flandrau State Park

16.9 mi from Fort Ridgely State Park (straight-line)
Sites from $24/night
$48 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Minnesota State Parks · you book on their site
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Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights1 site open for every night

Stadings Farm & Ranch

27.5 mi from Fort Ridgely State Park (straight-line)
Sites from $45/night
$90 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Hipcamp · you book on their site
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Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights3 sites open for every night

Kuhar Park Campground

30.5 mi from Fort Ridgely State Park (straight-line)
Sites from $12/night
$24 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Campspot · you book on their site
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Trip idea

Ideas for your stay

An idea to start from, built from this campground's listing and real tours nearby. Times, openings and prices change, so check each before you go.

  1. Day 1 · Arrive and settle in

    • Check in and set up camp.
    • fish for trout (per the campground listing)
  2. Day 2 · Get out and explore

    • Riverside Ride UTV and Tubing Experience Wisconsin area · 7 hr–10 hr · from $225/person
    • Historical Downtown Eau Claire: A Self-Guided Walking Tour Wisconsin area · 1.5 hr–2 hr · from $8/person
  3. Optional full-day extension

    Longer tours — plan travel time before and after.

    • Manitowoc Maritime & Lakefront Segway Tour Wisconsin area · 1.6 hr–2 hr · from $101/person
Ways to stay

Have an RV waiting

    Need an RV for your stay?

    Rentals that may deliver here and whose listed length fits sites up to 65 ft. Delivery may be available — confirm fees and dates with the owner before you book.

    2016 American Teardrop Travel Trailer
    2016 American Teardrop Travel Trailer

    Travel trailer · 9 ft · sleeps 2 · 46 mi from campground

    $85/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available

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    2021 Keystone RV Passport SL
    2021 Keystone RV Passport SL

    Travel trailer · 30 ft · sleeps 10 · 69 mi from campground

    $131/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available

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    Heated Teardrop & Thule Rooftop Tent - Sleeps up to 6! EVERYTHING INCLUDED!
    Heated Teardrop & Thule Rooftop Tent - Sleeps up to 6! EVERYTHING INCLUDED!

    Travel trailer · 15 ft · sleeps 5 · 79 mi from campground

    $100/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available

    View rental
    Things to do

    Activities near Fort Ridgely State Park

    Bookable tours nearby

    Paid experiences on Viator. Distances are from this campground when the tour lists its own start point.

    Historical Downtown Eau Claire: A Self-Guided Walking Tour
    Historical Downtown Eau Claire: A Self-Guided Walking Tour

    Wisconsin area · 1.5 hr–2 hr · from $8/person

    Riverside Ride UTV and Tubing Experience
    Riverside Ride UTV and Tubing Experience

    Wisconsin area · 7 hr–10 hr · from $225/person

    Manitowoc Maritime & Lakefront Segway Tour
    Manitowoc Maritime & Lakefront Segway Tour

    Wisconsin area · 1.6 hr–2 hr · from $101/person

    See 6 more bookable tours
    Behind the Scenes Tour at Northern Waters Distillery
    Behind the Scenes Tour at Northern Waters Distillery

    Wisconsin area · 1 hr · from $15/person

    Best time to go

    Seasons, rates and how booked it gets

    Share of site-nights open, booked and closed on Minnesota State Parks for the next months, checked Nov 7. Months further out may not be released for booking yet.

    MonthOpenBookedClosed
    Nov 20260%0%0%
    Dec 20260%0%0%
    Jan 20270%0%0%
    Feb 20270%0%0%
    Mar 20270%0%0%
    Compare site types

    48 individual reservable campsites from Minnesota State Parks, checked Nov 7. Rates are the listed nightly rates.

    Other sites

    48 sites · $34, $24/night

    Loops: Fort Ridgely Campground (33), Equestrian Campground (13), Farm House loop (1), Enhanced Group Camp loop (1)

    0 open Nov 13–Nov 15

    USA, Canada & Mexico Data eSIM : 0.5GB Daily to 10GB-30 Days
    USA, Canada & Mexico Data eSIM : 0.5GB Daily to 10GB-30 Days

    Wisconsin area · 30 days · from $23/person

    Northern Waters Distillery Snapshot Tour with Cocktail Tasting
    Northern Waters Distillery Snapshot Tour with Cocktail Tasting

    Wisconsin area · 30 min · from $12/person

    Northwoods UTV Rentals
    Northwoods UTV Rentals

    Wisconsin area · 8 hr · from $450/person

    Eau Claire Sports History: A Self-Guided Driving Tour
    Eau Claire Sports History: A Self-Guided Driving Tour

    Wisconsin area · 1.3 hr–2 hr · from $8/person

    Northern Wisconsin Snowmobile Rentals
    Northern Wisconsin Snowmobile Rentals

    Wisconsin area · 8 hr · from $354/person