Lagoon Park Campground

Lagoon Park Campground lies on the western edge of the small town of Montevideo, Minnesota, near where the Chippewa River flows into the larger Minnesota River. This little farming community is about two hours' drive west of Minneapolis, near the North Dakota border. The nearest interstate highway is over an hour's drive away, making it a very peaceful place to get an RV rental if you’re proficient at entertaining yourself.

The RV campground is quite small, with just several sites that include water and electrical (50-amp capacity) hookups. There’s no dump station at the campground, and your closest option will be one of the trucks stops located on Highway 212. There's a set of flush toilet bathrooms that offer shower facilities for guests of the campground. It’s also one of the most pet-friendly campgrounds in western Minnesota, so feel free to bring your four-legged pals along for the trip.

One of the best things about getting a campsite at Lagoon Park Campground is its proximity to outdoor recreation and urban amenities. The Chippewa River flows right through the park and offers some excellent swimming holes. Boat rental shops are few and far between in this part of the state, though, so you’ll need to bring your own equipment if you’re going to paddle the Chippewa. A couple of hiking trails branch off from the campsites to explore the campground and a nearby municipal park.

Just as important, though, is that most of Montevideo's restaurants and attractions are within walking distance of the campground. In less than 15 minutes, you can walk from your campervan rental through the town’s central commercial district on 1st Street. This is almost unheard of and makes Montevideo one of the most convenient locations for motorhome camping.