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Camping close to Minneapolis, MN

chrizg
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Explorer
I am looking for a spot as close as possible to Minneapolis next week Sun-Sun. I know this is short notice and it will be limited since I need to stay the weekend, but looking for any advice. I have called most of the places I can find on google maps. Any hidden places that can take a big rig ? Any places that have spots that are non reserve I can get in on Sunday ?

Lebanon Hills - Full
koa North - Nothing avail
Baker Campground - Full
Town and Country RV - Full
Dakotah Meadows - On Waiting list
Rice Creek and Bunker Hill - Full
23 Rockwood 2608BS
22 Dodge 3500 Crew SRW
Old
16 365 Landmark Charleston
06 Dodge 3500 Mega Cab 4X2 DRW B&W
16 Dodge 3500 Crew Limited DRW B&W Aisin 4.10
16 REPLIES 16

chrizg
Explorer
Explorer
This is my list so far I am going to call in the morning

State Fairgrounds 651-642-2379
Krestwood Mobile Home Park
Ham Lake
Running aces casino
23 Rockwood 2608BS
22 Dodge 3500 Crew SRW
Old
16 365 Landmark Charleston
06 Dodge 3500 Mega Cab 4X2 DRW B&W
16 Dodge 3500 Crew Limited DRW B&W Aisin 4.10

jeffcarp
Explorer
Explorer
Have you called Ham Lake Campground in Andover, MN? It's 24 miles from downtown directly north.
2011 Born Free 22' Class C Rear Side Kitchen

chrizg
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Explorer
Does anyone know if the fairgrounds camping area is open during the year ?
23 Rockwood 2608BS
22 Dodge 3500 Crew SRW
Old
16 365 Landmark Charleston
06 Dodge 3500 Mega Cab 4X2 DRW B&W
16 Dodge 3500 Crew Limited DRW B&W Aisin 4.10

chrizg
Explorer
Explorer
jeffcarp wrote:
The KOA Northwest Minneapolis is well regarded as well and shows some back-in availability for your dates.


I called and asked them and they said my camper is to long (43') for what they have open. Online says

Your rig's length is not compatible with these sites. Change your site details to try again. Or call 800-562-0261 for more help.
23 Rockwood 2608BS
22 Dodge 3500 Crew SRW
Old
16 365 Landmark Charleston
06 Dodge 3500 Mega Cab 4X2 DRW B&W
16 Dodge 3500 Crew Limited DRW B&W Aisin 4.10

jeffcarp
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Explorer
The KOA Northwest Minneapolis is well regarded as well and shows some back-in availability for your dates.
2011 Born Free 22' Class C Rear Side Kitchen

Us_out_West
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Explorer
Couple years ago on our way to WI we stayed at a KOA in Jordan, MN about 25 miles SW of the Mall of America in Bloomington, MN.

Perfect for us.
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2009 Silverado 3500HD 4X4 (View)
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chrizg
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Explorer
Lebanon - 2 sites avail during the time frame (June 19th-26th) I will be there and both sites are short and the host said I have to park the truck in my site since they have super limited overflow parking. Not sure if they have any non reserve sites, and may call them back tomorrow to double check

Dakota Meadows - Does not have anything available over the weekend, but I am on a waiting list in case someone cancels.

Town and country RV Park - No openings
23 Rockwood 2608BS
22 Dodge 3500 Crew SRW
Old
16 365 Landmark Charleston
06 Dodge 3500 Mega Cab 4X2 DRW B&W
16 Dodge 3500 Crew Limited DRW B&W Aisin 4.10

rr2254545
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Explorer
Not real helpful that several do not read original post - Dah they mention that some are full
2012 Winnebago Journey 36M Cummins 360
2014 Jeep Cherokee
492 Campgrounds,107K miles driven in our Winnebago motor homes and 2360 nights camping since we retired in July 2009, 41 National Parks

jeffcarp
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Explorer
We loved Lebanon Hills. Great campground.
2011 Born Free 22' Class C Rear Side Kitchen

Wadcutter
Nomad
Nomad
Lebanon Hills Regional Park, Apple Valley, MN
Very close to Mall of America. Very nice. Full hook ups.
Camped in every state

Paul_G_
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Explorer
Dakota Meadows 800 653 camp

Swell1
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Explorer
Have you tried

Lebanon Hills 651 688 1376
Dakota Meadows 800 653 camp
Town and country RV Park 952 445 1756
2017 SportTrek 271 VRB
2016 F150 Eco boost with max tow package

chrizg
Explorer
Explorer
Thanks for the help so far, please keep it coming. I will be in Minneapolis daily working so need to be within 30-45 minutes.
23 Rockwood 2608BS
22 Dodge 3500 Crew SRW
Old
16 365 Landmark Charleston
06 Dodge 3500 Mega Cab 4X2 DRW B&W
16 Dodge 3500 Crew Limited DRW B&W Aisin 4.10

kknowlton
Explorer II
Explorer II
Lake Wissota SP in Wisconsin is another possibility, if memory serves.
We also stayed at the Minneapolis NW KOA in Maple Grove one year. It was fine.
2020 Toyota Tundra CrewMax 5.7L V8 w/ tow pkg, Equal-i-zer
2020 Lance 2375