Fort Ridgely Campground

Want an all-inclusive RV camping vacation with accommodations, amenities, and proximity to external attractions? Then Fort Ridgely Campground is precisely what you're looking for. This RV campground is located in Fort Ridgely State Park. It is open seasonally from the beginning of April until mid to late October. The state park began as the original Fort Ridgely, built on the outskirts of the Dakota Reservation, and is historically significant for its participation in the U.S.-Dakota War of 1862. The area was later cultivated for logging, farming, grazing, and urban development, but today, it is an open space with a variety of meadows. Some of the meadows have tree stands, others tall prairie grass or non-native plant species.

Some of the campsites at Fort Ridgely Campground have pull-through access, but most are back-in; roughly half of the campsites have electrical hookups, and all sites have an RV length limit of approximately 60 feet. The campground has an area designated as a horse camp, and this is where you'll find showers and flush toilets; there are vault toilets located throughout the park and a dump station where you can empty your RV tanks. Rental cabins are available, and there are a handful of walk-in (tent camping) sites a short distance away. If you need supplies or just want to take a break and relax, the town of Fairfax is a few minutes' drive away.