Lake Carlos Campground

The Great Outdoors

A spot to check out when you book an RV in Douglas County is Glacial Lakes State Park. Similar to Carlos Lake in that glaciers created it, this state park sits where prairie lands of the west transition into hardwood forests to the east. Enjoy rare native species, including Indian grass, prairie clover, coneflowers, goldenrods, and others. If you visit during the winter, you can partake in cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. During the warmer months, the park offers camping, hiking trails, and canoe, kayak, and SUP rentals.If you're traveling with children, be sure to swing by the amusement park near Alexandria. This family-friendly destination has long been a local attraction and features bumper boats, go-carts, miniature golf, batting cages, arcade games, and more. The park also offers various kinds of concessions and a picnic area.Chippewa Park, just north of Brandon, Minnesota, is a 40-acre park situated between two lakes. At the park, you can camp, enjoy a picnic, go for a swim at the beach, or grill out. There are also showers, playgrounds, and other amenities.

Exploring the City

To learn more about the area, check out the Runestone Museum. In downtown Alexandria, the museum has been open since 1958 and includes the Kensington Rune Stone and artifacts related to Middle-Age Nordic explorers found in the local area. You can also check out the Climax fire steel found in Climax, Minnesota. If you're traveling with children when you park your rental motorhome at Lake Carlos Campground, they'll likely get a kick out of the museum's Children Discovery Room. Here, they'll get the chance to play games, dress up, design a Viking shield, learn the Rune alphabet, and load up a wagon, much like the homesteaders would have several centuries ago. The museum also boasts a 40-foot Viking trading ship replica, several historic buildings, and other exhibits that history, heritage, and natural science enthusiasts are sure to enjoy.If you enjoy an occasional glass of wine, check out one of the area's finest wineries in Alexandria, Minnesota. While here, you can embark on a self-guided tour of the winery, which includes a peek inside the wine cave and history of the winery. You could also do a wine tasting and sample over 20 locally crafted wines. Once you're done, swing by the shop and purchase a few bottles for your collection.Who says the fun has to end when it gets cold outside? Not the indoor waterpark in Alexandria! This huge indoor waterpark covers 38,000 square feet and features four-story waterslides, a lazy river, and a whirlpool spa. There's also a lily pad water walk, a 500-gallon splash bucket, water blasters, and geysers. Children and grownups alike will enjoy the thrills, food, and refreshments at the indoor waterpark. There's even an arcade.Lake Carlos Campground is the perfect place to camp and enjoy all that central Minnesota has to offer. Centrally located, you'll be within driving distance to some of the area's finest attractions. Whether you prefer spending time outdoors, exploring local museums, or just enjoying a freshly brewed coffee at a local cafe, you're bound to find something suitable when you book an RV rental near Lake Carlos Campground.