The best camping near Blue Mounds State Park

Discover the most magical spots to pitch your tent or park your rig on your next Blue Mounds State Park adventure.

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Discover quartzite cliffs, bison herds, and wildflower-blanketed prairies.

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River Road Campground Luverne

19 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents13 acres · Luverne, MN

This is a new campground to Rock County near Luverne, MN. This property is known as the "boy scouts" by the locals. When we were kids we spent time on this property riding bike, horses, and exploring. We have turned this 13 acre property into 22 site campground that we are excited to share with you. Check out Sweet Retreat a house for rent. Call 605-254-5450 for details. (also available on Airbnb/VRBO) (Sweet Retreat, 5 bedrooms, 2 bath) Nestled in a bed of trees just 2 miles from I-90 and 1/4 mile South of the Luverne City Park. This campground has 12 sites with rural water and 20,30&50 amp electric at every site. Dump Station. 8 Full Hook Up Sites (Sewer, Water, Electric) Two small ponds and shade trees. Wifi. Shower House/Bathrooms. Campers can enjoy the quiet place to relax and enjoy nature and wildlife, a perfect place for bird watching. We also have a paved bike trial that connects to the campground that leads to miles of trials around Luverne and out to the State park.

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Camping on private lake

10 sites · Tents8 acres · Westbrook, MN

This property has 4 camp spots. Sites 1 and 4 have a boat landing. All sites have shades trees that can hold hammocks. All sites are right next to the lake. Site 3 has a dock that all can use. There is excellent swimming with a sandy bottom at the south end of the lake. The lake is stocked with perch in 2024 but has walleye, northern, bass as well. It is also close to many lakes that are good for fishing. I have a 14' fishing boat with trolling motor, a paddle boat, 2 kayaks, and canoe for campers to use for free. Firewood is available for $5/day. There is some hiking on the property and much near by. Biking is also good with small lakes nearby to visit. The camping here is very peaceful with wonderful views and the wildlife is awesome! 120 volt power is at all sites and 220 can reach sites 2 and 3. There is warm showers and flushing toilets. Also all sites are drive through on hard ground grass. Grates are provided for cooking over the fire. There is Wi-Fi internet that reaches sites 1-3

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Edge Hill

4 sites · RVs1 acre · Luverne, MN

We are located on The Lake in the city Luverne with easy access to swimming, fishing and the Luverne Loop 8 mile walking and biking trail system. Full hookup with WiFi available. Access to kayaks, firewood and the man made Lake. Quiet area with quick access to all amenities inside the City of Luverne. An American Flag along with the US Marine Flag and an Eagle will guide your way to our site. We are the smaller 4 site grounds to the West of the Luverne Campground on the same Lake access road.

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The Retreat at Pointer’s Ridge

1 site · Tent21 acres · Baltic, SD

The Retreat at Pointer’s Ridge is located on 21 acres along the Big Sioux River, a place of quiet and natural beauty intended to foster social interaction and creative pursuits between artists and community in SE South Dakota, 10 miles north of Sioux Falls. Property updates at The Retreat happen constantly; we get better and better! The 100′ x 40′ main hall is perfect for larger workshops, concerts, poetry readings, small theatrical productions, classes, and other social gatherings and rentals in April through November. The A-Frame is a unique space for recitals, presentations, meetings, or a sleeping space for up to 6 people. There is a Woodworking Shop; Artist Studio; screened-in outdoor patio; playground; huge bonfire pit; and room to camp or explore. The Retreat is a space to work in quiet solitude or to collaborate on creative projects with others. The setting is inspiring; possibilities for your stay are endless. Learn more about this land: This site is a sandy spot along the Big Sioux River on a ridge well above the water line. View out over the river to a farm on the opposite bank. Spend your time with wild turkeys, geese, and an occasional deer. Site is on the far edge of an artist retreat, but still private. Spend time hiking the river bank or gravel country roads, fish in the river, take part in any Retreat activities if available, photography opportunities, enjoy an evening campfire under the stars.

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Downhome Country Farm

7 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents10 acres · Lennox, SD

Downhome Country Farm is 10 acres of woods and prairie with a large garden, chickens, guinea fowl, mules, horses, a dog, and bee hives in the pasture. We have two restored vintage campers that sleep 4 people and multiple tent sites. The bathroom and solar shower are shared by all guests. There are 2 sites for self-contained RV's with 20A electric available and water at some sites. 2 tent sites are available until the hay season then the pasture is wide open tent camping. Horse boarding and camping available too. Each site can request individual fire rings. We have an outdoor community area that has a large fire pit, covered shelter and a woodfired pizza oven that will be in use on some weekends and by request. Local musicians are known to provide pop up private concerts some weekends and impromptu jam sessions. On occasion, we have outdoor movies and morning yoga along with great activities in the surrounding community too. Or just hang out in the hammocks and soak in that downhome country feeling. Come and enjoy the great outdoors on our farm!

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The Larson Campground

8 sites · Lodging, Tents13 acres · Garretson, SD

Welcome to the Larson Homestead! Our 13.5 acres has a lovely view of the pasture, creek, and surrounding farms. We have pet goats, cows, chickens, dogs, cats, and kittens! Depending on when you come you could witness baby chicks hatching or baby goats being born or bottled. The goats are super friendly and love to be petted or fed. You can wander around the pasture and creek during your stay. There are many RV spots with the power along with a pool! Firewood is available on site. We reserve the right to prohibit fires if we feel it’s too dry or windy. A picnic shelter is available to use for assistance if extra bedding or space is needed. The picnic shelter is equipped with a loft along with refrigeration, stove, oven, microwave, soon, shower, and a toilet. Next to the picnic shelter is a large area to have a bonfire where you can grill food or just relax around and enjoy the scenery! Along with your stay, we provide being big boards and bags for your entertainment along with a stereo for music. If your family is traveling with four wheelers or dirt bikes we have a large area to explore along with a man-made track that is on the edge of the yard. We are located 11 miles north off of interstate 90. We are 15 miles from Sioux Falls And 6 miles from Garretson (where you have the opportunity to visit Devils Gulch, Split Rock Park, or Palisades State Park!) We have a large area for children to run and play including three different places in the sandbox. Our animals would love to meet you!

The best camping near Blue Mounds State Park guide

Overview

About

The towering 100-foot Sioux quartzite cliffs that preside over Blue Mounds State Park might be more pink than blue, but whatever the hue, they provide a dramatic backdrop for hikers. Fifteen miles of hiking trails lead the way to cliff-top viewpoints where you watch wild bison grazing on the prairies or gaze out over fields of wildflowers, and the rocky landscapes also harbor some challenging mountain biking and rock-climbing trails. When it’s time to set up camp, choose from drive-in or cart-in sites at Blue Mounds Campground, some with electric hookups, or snag one of the two seasonal tipis.

Tips for snagging a campsite

You can reserve one of the park’s 87 campsites (40 with electric hookups) or tipis in advance via the Minnesota State Parks website.
Campsite reservations open 120 days in advance, and same-day bookings are possible.
Campsites, and especially tipis, book up as fast for summer and holiday weekends. Book your spot at least three months in advance to avoid disappointment.

When to go

Whether hiking and biking through summer, or snowshoeing and cross-country skiing in winter, Blue Mounds welcomes adventurers through all four seasons. Come in spring to spot bison calves or in late summer to admire the prairie wildflowers at their most colorful. High season runs from April through the end of October, and some campsites and amenities may be unavailable through the low season.

Know before you go

Blue Mounds State Park is located 65 miles southwest of Marshall or about a 1-hour 10-minute drive. The park entrance is on County Road 20, about a mile from Minnesota Highway 75.
Vehicle permits are required for all Minnesota state parks, in addition to camping reservation fees. Permits can be purchased in advance via the Minnesota State Parks website.
Facilities at Blue Mounds State Park include a Park Office with a gift shop (firewood and ice also available in season), restrooms (flush toilets only in season), a picnic area with a playground, and a sanitary dump station. There’s wifi available at the campground in season.
Prickly pear cactus blooms in June and July, so make sure to stick to the trails.
Pets are welcome at the park but must be kept on a six-foot leash.
There are accessible campsites, restrooms, trails, and picnic areas at Blue Mounds State Park.