Minnesota Campground Fees, Hookups & Reservations
No fee data in the federal directory. We report the reservable-vs-first-come split by agency; nightly fees and hookup specifics live on each campground's Recreation.gov page. Federal coverage only.
Minnesota has 50 federal campgrounds managed by agencies including the National Forest Service and Army Corps of Engineers. Of these, 42 campgrounds accept advance reservations through Recreation.gov, while 8 operate on a first-come, first-served basis. Reservable campgrounds typically allow visitors to book sites weeks or months in advance, though availability and reservation windows vary by location and season.
Fees and RV hookup availability differ significantly among Minnesota's federal campgrounds and cannot be determined from the federal directory alone. Visitors must check each campground's individual Recreation.gov page to confirm current pricing, which may include daily site fees, entrance fees, or other charges. Similarly, hookup availability—including water, electrical, and sewer connections—is facility-specific and should be verified directly before planning an RV trip.
Where fees and hookups actually live
The federal directory tracks who manages a campground, how many sites it has and whether it's reservable — but not nightly fees or RV hookups, which differ site to site. For those, open the campground's Recreation.gov page, where current fees, hookup types and the reservation window are listed.
| Managing agency | Reservable | First-come |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. Forest Service | 34 | 4 |
| U.S. Army Corps of Engineers | 7 | 1 |
| National Park Service | 1 | 3 |
Common questions
Do Minnesota federal campgrounds have RV hookups?
Some do and some don't — hookup availability isn't in the federal directory data, so check each campground's Recreation.gov page for water, electric and sewer details.
How much does it cost to camp?
Fees vary by facility and aren't part of the federal export, so we don't quote a price. Each Recreation.gov facility page shows its current nightly fee.
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Reservable flags from the federal RIDB export, verified June 2026. How we compile this.