In greater Mankato, you’ll find more than just a comfortable night’s sleep. We have hotels with on-site restaurants; game rooms and swimming pools for energetic children of weary parents; fitness and business facilities where working travelers get in shape and stay in touch and campsite and resort properties for those who need only the stars and sounds of the night.
What better way to celebrate warmer weather than in the great outdoors? Whether you’re hauling a camper, driving an RV or setting up a tent, Greater Mankato has camping options for every traveler. This camping season, check out one of these camp sites for your weekend adventure!
Enjoy an unforgettable camping experience at Land of Memories Park, located at the convergence of the Blue Earth and Minnesota Rivers. Land of Memories Park is the home of many annual Mankato favorites, including Mahkato Annual Traditional Pow-Wow Honoring the 38 Dakota. With its spacious lots, open field for sports, disc golf course and river access for kayaking, canoeing and fishing, this pet-friendly site promises a great camping trip all season long! Make your reservation.
Fall in love with the scenic Minneopa State Park’s campground. With paths looping around the famous Minneopa Falls waterfall and Seppman’s abandoned windmill, this picturesque park is a perfect destination for hiking enthusiasts. The park’s newest residents, a herd of bison descending from those that Lewis and Clark encountered in the 1830s, are not fans of the mid-day heat, so stop by in the morning or late afternoon to see them when they are most active. Find out more about the state park and its campgrounds. Learn more.
Bring your furry companion to the pet-friendly Sawmill Campgrounds in North Mankato. Surrounded by farmland and located right across the road from North Links Golf Course, this RV campsite offers a quiet escape from busy city life. Pull-through sites even include a deck, which is a perfect spot for kicking back on a getaway weekend. Electricity, city water, city sewer and free Wi-Fi are included at each site, and firewood is available for purchase. Learn more.
Located 18 miles from Mankato, Bray Park on Madison Lake offers a relaxing lake getaway. Whether you are in an RV or you pitch a tent, you will love its light walking paths through the woods. Take a dip in the swimming area, or get on the lake with one of the kayaks or paddleboards available for rent. Contact the friendly staff to reserve your site. Learn more.
A short 20-minute drive will transport campers to Shady Oaks Campground in Garden City. This peaceful park, located on the bank of the Watonwan River, is a perfect fishing and canoeing destination. With RV lots surrounded by tent sites and internet available for purchase, this location can accommodate any style of camping. Spend a holiday weekend at Shady Oaks Campground for special activities like bingo, nature walks and other family fun events. Be sure to come back every Friday and Saturday in October to experience the chilling sights of the Northern Frights Haunted Fairgrounds. Get more information. Learn more.
The Sakatah Trail Campground, approximately 20 minutes from Mankato, offers seclusion with convenience for RV campers. This site is located right outside of Madison Lake, giving anglers plenty of fishing options. Many local bars and restaurants, like The Anchor, are within walking distance of the campground. As the name suggests, this campground is stationed on the Sakatah Singing Hills State Trail, which spans 39 miles of paved trail from Mankato to Faribault, making this a great site for cyclists, hikers and nature enthusiasts! Find out more. Learn more.
View Mankato’s Visitor Guide online or request a copy in the mail.
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