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In the southeast corner of Minnesota, near the border that it shares with Wisconsin and Iowa, is Carley State Park. This state park is a wonderful place to visit when you book an RV in Wabasha County, as it provides an easy way to camp with an RV in the area. Carley State Park can trace its natural history to over 450 million years ago, back to when a shallow sea covered large sections of North America.

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Getting Outdoors

Folks who find themselves camping at Carley State Park will discover plenty of exciting activities to keep busy while being entertained. Although the park isn’t huge, there are still over five miles of hiking trails to explore. Some of the hiking trails criss-cross the Whitewater River many times, and hikers who explore the park during the springtime are often greeted by large displays of natural wildflowers.

Camping at Carley State Park

There are only 20 campsites at this state park RV campground, so booking a spot ahead of time after you sort out the details of your RV rental may be necessary. Campsites can be reserved ahead of time online, in person, or by telephone for your convenience. All 20 campsites at Carley State Park are rustic sites, and each site must be backed into and has a max RV length of 30 feet.

Exploring the Area

Plainview, which is just north of the state park, is one of the closest and most convenient towns to visit while staying at Carley State Park. This town is small, but it is home to the Plainview Area History Center, which focuses on both the human and natural history of the greater region. There are a few grocery co-ops in town to pick up food, a variety of gas stations, and even a few restaurants to grab a bite to eat.

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Popular nearby hiking trails and campgrounds

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  • Whitewater River Trail, MNCarley State Park, MN
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  • Zumbro River via High Meadow Trail, MNByron, MN
  • Douglas State Trail: Pine Island to Douglas, MNPine Island, MN

Recent RV rental reviews in Carley State Park

Kay S.

October, 2025

Everything about the experience was great. Angela responded quickly and the camper was clean and well stocked. 🌟
Igor M.

October, 2025

had an amazing experience renting this Trailer. very spacious and extremely comfortable for us our dog and two young kids. Joel was very responsive and setup everything up for us. our original rental fell through and Joel was gracious enough to deliver the trailer the same day late at night.
Shannon S.

September, 2025

This van had everything we needed and more. Lesley gave us a great rundown and made sure we had all the information to make the most of it. It was easy to drive and a joy to camp in, would give more stars if I could!

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