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  4. Minneopa State Park

Camping at Minneopa State Park near Mankato

State park · Mankato · 57 campsites · 4 group

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

About this campground

While at the park, be sure to visit the herd of American Great Plains bison that roam freely within a 325-acre prairie enclosure. Visitors can hike the trail that encircles the bison range and, when open, drive through the enclosure for an unforgettable, up-close experience with these majestic animals from the comfort and safety of their vehicle.

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At a glance

  • RV sites up to 75 ft

    Length limits vary by campsite.

  • Electric hookups
  • Pets welcome
  • Public land
OverviewCampsitesAmenities & locationPlan your stay

0 available sites

0 open of 57 sites
Sold out for Nov 13 – Nov 15.

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 61 sites.

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Price
A15
red fox campground
XX$24
A16
red fox campground
XX$24
A19
red fox campground
XX$24
A20
red fox campground
XX$24
A21
red fox campground
XX$24
A22
red fox campground
XX$24
A25
red fox campground
XX$24
A26
red fox campground
XX$24
A27
red fox campground
XX$24
First come, first served

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

Walk-up only
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Amenities & location

  • Accessible
  • Electric Hookup
  • Fireplace
  • Heating
  • Pets Allowed
  • Picnic Table
Pets
Pets welcome

Hookups (individual campsites): 8 electric individual sites · group sites listed separately.

Location

54497 Gadwall Road
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Minneopa State Park: questions answered

What is the maximum RV length at Minneopa State Park?
No RV sites listed (per the listing)
Does Minneopa State Park have RV hookups?
8 electric individual sites · group sites listed separately (per the listing)
How do I reserve a site at Minneopa State Park?
Reservable on reservemn.usedirect.com (per the listing)
Are pets allowed at Minneopa 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 8 electric individual sites · group sites listed separately
Pull-through / back-in
Listing 1 pull-through, 55 back-in
Pets
Listing Pets allowed
Shade
Listing 0 of 36 sites that report shade are listed as shaded
Booking
Listing Reservable on reservemn.usedirect.com
Getting there
Listing 54497 Gadwall Road (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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  • Camping with dogs
A28
red fox campground
X
X
$24
A30
red fox campground
XX$24
B3
red fox campground
XX$24
B7
red fox campground
XX$24
B9
red fox campground
XX$24
B11
red fox campground
XX$24
B13
red fox campground
XX$24
B14
red fox campground
XX$24
B17
red fox campground
XX$24
B19
red fox campground
XX$24
B21
red fox campground
XX$24
B22
red fox campground
XX$24
B24
red fox campground
XX$24
B26
red fox campground
XX$24
B27
red fox campground
XX$24
B29
red fox campground
XX$24
B30
red fox campground
XX$24
B32
red fox campground
XX$24
B34
red fox campground
XX$24
A1
red fox campground
XX$24
A2
red fox campground
XX$24
A3
red fox campground
XX$24
A4
red fox campground
XX$24
A5
red fox campground
XX$24
A9
red fox campground
XX$24
A12
red fox campground
XX$24
A14
red fox campground
XX$24
A23
red fox campground
XX$24
B1
red fox campground
XX$24
A34
red fox campground
XX$24
A11
red fox campground
XX$24

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

Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights2 sites open for every night

Shady Oaks Campground

8.2 mi from Minneopa State Park (straight-line)
Sites from $29/night
$58 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 nights1 site open for every night

Stadings Farm & Ranch

12.8 mi from Minneopa 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 nights7 sites open for every night

Flandrau State Park

20.6 mi from Minneopa 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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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.
  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 75 ft. Delivery may be available — confirm fees and dates with the owner before you book.

    “Blue Light Special" Well Equipped Pet-Friendly Bunkhouse, Sleeps 5
    “Blue Light Special" Well Equipped Pet-Friendly Bunkhouse, Sleeps 5

    Travel trailer · 22 ft · sleeps 5 · 52 mi from campground

    $119/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available

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    White Lightning! Loves Pets! Bunkhouse, Sleeps 7 Boondocking Machine!
    White Lightning! Loves Pets! Bunkhouse, Sleeps 7 Boondocking Machine!

    Travel trailer · 25 ft · sleeps 7 · 52 mi from campground

    $124/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 · 52 mi from campground

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

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    Things to do

    Activities near Minneopa 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 202620%2%0%
    Dec 202616%1%0%
    Jan 202717%1%0%
    Feb 202717%0%0%
    Mar 202711%0%0%
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    61 individual reservable campsites from Minnesota State Parks, checked Nov 7. Rates are the listed nightly rates.

    Other sites

    61 sites · $50, $85/night

    Loops: Red Fox Campground (56), Group Camp loop (4), Camper Cabin 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