Brookside Campground

If you are looking for a waterfront, family-friendly campground near the Twin Cities area, Brookside Campground is worth considering. Providing secluded and pet-friendly campsites shaded by mature oak trees, this RV park offers a range of motorhome camping options depending on your needs. Campsites with water, electric, and sewer hookups come in 20/30/50 amp configurations while sites with water and electric hookups come with 30/50 amp service. Modern restrooms with private showers, a laundry room, and a dump station are available for a more comfortable stay.

There is plenty to do here before and after venturing out to town and the wonderful outdoors. Break a sweat at the basketball and volleyball courts. At the end of the day, soothe tired muscles at the heated adult swimming pool. As a family-oriented campground, kids have their own toddler pool and two playground areas. Blooming Prairie campers of all ages will find additional entertainment at the gaga and horseshoe pits, as well as the game room. You may even check out board games and movies. And with wireless internet, you can keep everyone back home updated on your adventures.

Gather everyone for a special celebration at the picnic/group areas and covered pavilion, or take everyone out for a vigorous walk on the hiking trails. With the Cedar River close by, wet a line or gear up for a paddling trip downstream.

Plan your trip around exciting campground events to make your stay at Brookside Campground more fun. Bring the entire family along on Mother's Day and Father's Day events, and the little ones during the "Christmas in July" celebration with Santa. Wagon rides operate from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend on Friday and Saturday evenings. Pancakes are served for Sunday breakfast on Memorial Day and Labor Day too. Come with a potluck for dinners on the second Saturday of each month. Other times of the year, the campground is abuzz with scavenger hunts, crafts for kids (on Saturday mornings), outdoor movie nights, and karaoke singing.