Lagoon Park Campground

The Great Outdoors

There’s plenty of nature to enjoy just outside your campsite at Lagoon Park Campground, though, if you’re looking for a bigger adventure while renting an RV in the area, there are a few more options within a short drive. Lac qui Parle State Park is about 15 minutes' drive to the north on Highway 59 and is an excellent place for a short hike if you’re hoping to spot some wildflowers. There’s also a small lake for swimming, but the stagnant water can get a little scummy during the hotter months. Lac qui Parle is close by, though, and a much better option for watersports and swimming.Another idea is to head towards the center of the state, where most of its famous 10,000 lakes are located. Monson Lake State Park is relatively accessible; it's only an hour's drive away, and there are hundreds of lakes to choose from in the nearby area. To really get out the water, look for a boat rental in Paynesville.While Minnesota has an abundance of lakes and rivers to choose from, finding a good hiking trail can be a little more complicated. The Big Stone National Wildlife Refuge is a good place to start, though, with beautiful green tallgrass prairie lands that are packed with native fauna. During the spring and summer, this is a popular location for enjoying the state’s wildflowers.

Exploring the City

Montevideo has all the essentials you’ll need for a great RV camping trip with gas stations, several bars and diners, a brewery, and a couple of shops along 1st Street. However, it’s not a place where you’ll be overwhelmed with things to do and see.Most of Montevideo’s sights are of a historical nature and one of the biggest attractions is the Historic Chippewa City, a collection of several buildings dating back to Minnesota’s pioneer days. Interesting exhibits include an authentic dugout canoe, a 19th-century schoolhouse, and a blacksmith’s shop. If you’re interested in Native American history, this should be your first stop.Just down the street is the Milwaukee Road Heritage Center, a small railroading museum dedicated to the Milwaukee Road rail line that extended from Chicago to the Pacific coast. You can take a self-guided tour through the main building (which has a model railroad that is sure to delight the kids) before stepping outside to explore the historic railcars sitting on a disused set of tracks.If you want to experience some of the town’s history for yourself, head down to Heritage Hill when you book an RV in Chippewa County. It’s a great place to take the family, with threshing shows, steam engine demonstrations, and exciting tractor pulls. The kids will love all the interactive exhibits, and they’ll definitely learn a lot in the process.