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Make your way to the Red River Valley in northwestern Minnesota on a motorhome camping trip to Red River State Recreation Area this summer. Located in the city of East Grand Forks, the state recreation area is spread out on the banks of the Red Lake River and the Red River of the North. Not too far from here lies the state of North Dakota and the cities of Grand Forks and Grafton. The area came into being after a terrible flood in the area prompted drastic changes that finally led to the creation of a 1200-acre greenway that we now know as Red River State Recreation Area. 

Known for attracting visitors from around the state for fishing, boating, and other outdoor recreation, you’ll find that renting an RV is a convenient way of getting around the Red River State Recreation Area. For visitors without their rig, RV rentals in Polk County make it easy to explore surrounding areas. With a range of outdoor recreation opportunities available, camping at Red River State Recreation Area is worthwhile. 

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Getting Outdoors

Camping with an RV at Red River State Recreation Area is a delight for anglers. With access to two rivers, fishing is promising here with an abundance of channel catfish, lake sturgeon, walleye, and Northern pike, among other species. Boat ramps provide access to boats headed into the river for fishing. A wheelchair-accessible fishing pier is available too if you’d rather fish from land. 

Boating is popular at the Red River State Recreation Area too. Boating ramps provide easy access to the rivers. Canoes, kayaks, fishing boats, and pontoon boats are a common sight. 

Put on your hiking boots and set out to explore hiking trails that meander through different areas of the Red River State Recreation Area. Seven miles of trails along Red River provide a fun hiking experience. These trails connect to trails outside the park as well, if you want a longer hike. The same trails are used for biking too. 

When hiking through the trails keep a lookout for animals like raccoons, white-tailed deer, river otters, and gray and red squirrels. Bird watchers will enjoy bird watching around the river; catch glimpses of several bird species including songbirds, bald eagles, hawks, great blue herons, owls, song sparrows, and dark-eyed juncos. Migratory birds flock to the rivers during the season, and if you’re lucky, you’ll get to see green warblers, American redstart, scarlet tanager, and swamp sparrow. 

RV camping at Red River State Recreation Area during summer months gives you access to naturalist programs that are run in the park. 

Camping at Red River State Recreation Area

Park your RV rental at Red River State Recreation Area to enjoy easy access to several recreational opportunities in the park. With a total of 113 campsites, amenities include pull-thru sites, big rig access, tent camping, full hookups, 20, 30, and 50 amp electric service, water, sewer, central water spigot, WiFi, and cell phone coverage. Campers have access to restrooms, shower stalls, and picnic shelters. Let the kids run about in the playground and make use of the recreation room. Enjoy fishing, boating, biking, and horseshoes around the campground. Bring your furry friends along to this pet-friendly campground. 

When you’re looking for a place to camp in an RV near Red River State Recreation Area, drive to Grand Forks Campground in neighboring Grand Forks. The campground has 124 campsites equipped with a range of amenities. There are pull-thru sites, big rig access, tent camping, full hookups, 20, 30, and 50 amp electric service, water, sewer, central water spigot, WiFi, and limited cell phone coverage. Make use of restrooms, showers, and laundry facilities. There’s a playground for the kids to run around in. This is a pet-friendly campground. 

Exploring the Area

Drive-in your Polk County camper rental to the city of Crookston, MN, located about 25 miles from the Red River State Recreation Area. As the county seat of Polk County, Crookston has several attractions to explore. 

The Polk County Historical Museum takes you back in time to the pioneer days where exhibits outline the pioneer past of the county. The museum is made up of a total of 11 buildings that take you through the county’s history. 

Spend an afternoon amid beautiful flowers, plants, and butterflies at the Floral and Shave Butterfly Gardens located within the University of Minnesota, Crookston. 

Tee off at the Minakwa Golf Course and Driving Range; the challenging 9-hole golf course has a pro shop, well-stocked bar, and dining facilities as well. 

Polk County campers get to enjoy the vastness of the Glacial Ridge National Wildlife Refuge. Covering over 24,000 acres of land, the refuge is home to a varied habitat of flora and fauna. 

In the mood for some sporting action? Head to Highland Complex and Skate Park O-13; it offers grounds for baseball, softball, tennis, and horseshoes, along with a skating park for skaters. 

Crookston offers a range of dining options, including several Minnesota favorites like wild rice, Minnesota-style pizza, and Tater Tot Hotdish. Choose from fast food joints, family-run eateries, fine dining restaurants, bakeries, and multi-cuisine restaurants, too, if you’re in the mood for Pho or Chinese noodle soup!

Pick up supplies for the road from a convenience store, and fill up your rental RV at a gas station before you hit the highway to your next destination. 

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