RV Rental Mankato, MN

Minneopa State Park was established in 1905 by the state government to protect the increasingly popular park while simultaneously allowing public access. The name “Minneopa” means “water falling twice” in the Dakota language, a reference to Minneopa Creek's waterfalls. The park is home to a wide variety of bird and mammal species; guests in the park near sunset may have the opportunity to hear the coyotes howling in the distance. The park is hilly and wooded to the south and consists of prairie intermixed with marshes, lakes, and streams in the north. There are trails for hiking and biking in the summer, snowshoeing in the winter, and picnic areas, among other things.

Seven Mile Creek County Park was created in 1967 by Nicollet County. It consists of wooded slopes baring sandstone that may be up to 500 million years old. Guests can hike the trails that lead through the woods or use the park shelters and picnic areas. There are two volleyball courts, a baseball diamond, and a playground for younger children. Keep your Mankato camper rental nearby, and you can combine your outdoor activities with the creature comforts of home, enjoying the best of both.

Watona Park is a cultivated recreational area providing the public with opportunities to fish or canoe on the river or enjoy the playground, volleyball courts, or disc golf course. Visitors can camp in the park and have access to full hookups for RVs and tent camping sites. In the winter, the park is an excellent place to enjoy cross-country skiing and snowmobiling.

There are numerous RV parks and campgrounds near Mankato, and some of them may have mobile homes. Your Mankato campervan rental is all you will need to guarantee an enjoyable and relaxing vacation.

Sawmill Campground is a family-owned open RV campground with restrooms and showers and laundry facilities. Individual sites have full hookups and picnic tables; some sites have pull-through access. The sites can be rented by the day, week, or month. Ice and firewood are available, and pets are welcome. There are some rental cabins and tent camping sites.

There are lots of things to see and do near Mankato. There is a park zoo with a garden, gazebo, and koi fish pond; visitors can feed the animals which include smaller species such as prairie dogs. A local children's museum has lots of hands-on exhibits for kids to get up close and personal with, and an old library is now home to an art gallery with a wide variety of exhibits and a gift shop. Some of the artwork on display can be purchased. One historical site worth seeing is the RD Hubbard House, an example of Victorian style architecture. Don't forget to take your Mankato motorhome rental for a spin around the countryside. RV vacations are unique, unlike anything you've experienced before.

When it is time for dinner, Mankato rings the bell. The restaurants are almost exclusively locally owned and operated, and the prices generally reasonable. One of the Chinese restaurants is open for lunch and dinner; the service is canteen-style, you order at a window and collect your meal when it is ready. They have takeout service, and the portions are very generous. Those looking for a quiet meal can order the takeout and head back to their Mankato luxury RV rental to enjoy a meal under an open sky.