We stayed at Red Fox Campground in Minneopa State Park in Mankato, Minnesota for three nights. The campground consists of two loops: A Loop has 34 sites and B Loop also has 34, six with electric hookups. The campground itself is very primitive, offering few amenities. However, the sites are very private, as you are in a heavily wooded area. We stayed here because we were visiting family in Mankato and there weren’t a lot of options in the area. We stayed from May 29 – June 1 and both the mosquitos and ticks were out in full force. When reserving online, there’s a $10 reservation fee in addition to the $29/night rate, plus a daily $7 park entrance fee (unless you have a MN State Parks pass). We paid a total of $118, or $39.33/night, which is too much for what you get, especially since we couldn’t enjoy being outside due to the bugs.
Address: 54497 Gadwall Road, Mankato, MN 56001
Phone: (507) 389-5464
Amenities:
- 68 sites
- Six sites with electric
- A Loop has a restroom with showers
- B Loop has one cabin for rent
- Water fill is available in both loops
- Dump station, though not within the campground
The park is small and in two parts. One area has the park office, a picnic area, and the Minneopa Falls waterfall. The other area is home to a bison enclosure (which you can drive through), the historic Seppmann Mill sandstone windmill, and the campground. There is a hiking trail near the Falls, but it’s currently closed because it’s washed out. There seemed to be some hiking trails throughout the park, but because of previously mentioned mosquitos and ticks, we didn’t take advantage of them. We did a very quick exploration of the park (because, mosquitos) including driving through the buffalo enclosure (we saw them from a distance), a drive by of the windmill, and a visit to the Falls.
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