River Terrace Park Campground

The Great Outdoors

The Monticello park system, which you can take full advantage of with your rental motorhome at the River Terrace Park Campground, is outstanding, with 28 parks and miles of trails owned and maintained by the city. Some of the highlights include the Bertram Chain of Lakes Regional Park, the Country Club Park, the Rolling Woods Park, and Sunset Ponds Park. Swan Park features Monticello’s iconic trumpeter swans with a viewing area and an interpretive area. A section of the Mississippi River Trail runs through Monticello. The Great River Trailhead offers an interpretive trail map.Lake Maria State Park is another excellent way to experience the great outdoors when you camp in an RV near Monticello. It was once part of the state’s Big Woods. This park is home to the endangered Blanding’s turtle as well as nesting osprey and eagles. The park is colorful with wildflowers in the spring and changing leaves in the fall. The building at the trail center offers a turtle kiosk, interpretive displays, and restrooms. There is also a nature store with park merchandise, field guides, gifts, and souvenirs. The picnic area provides tables, grills, and drinking water. Recreational opportunities here include hiking, cross-country skiing, and wildlife observation. Special events and naturalist programs for all ages are held throughout the year.The Crow-Hassan Park Reserve is one of the most diverse restored prairie land in Minnesota, and you can spend some time here with your Monticello RV rental. There are almost 100 species of wildflowers in the park as well as sandhill cranes, Henslow’s sparrows, bullsnakes, bald eagles, deer, foxes, and regal fritillary butterflies. There are 18 miles of turf trails and printed maps at the trailhead. Other recreational activities here include boating, paddling, hiking, dog trails, geocaching, snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, and dog sledding. Special events and nature-based programs for all ages are held throughout the year.

Exploring the Area

You can also check out everything that St. Cloud has to offer when you rent a camper near the River Terrace Park Campground in Monticello. Some of the highlights of this city include the Munsinger and Clemens Gardens, the Stearns History Museum, Paramount Center for the Arts, and Quarry Park and Nature Preserve. Special events that take place here every year include St. Cloud Granite City Days, St. Cloud Winter Wonderland and Nights & Lights Festival, and the Minnesota Quilt Show. Visit the St. Cloud Area Convention and Visitors Bureau and Explore Minnesota for the latest news on local happenings and tourism information so that you can prepare for your visit.If you’re ready for the biggest of big-city attractions and amenities, you can direct your Monticello camper rental to Minneapolis. You won’t want to miss the massive Mall of America, the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, the Walker Art Center, the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden, the Mill City Museum, or Lyndale Park Rose Garden. There is also a thriving food and drink scene, as well as plenty of live music and other entertainment venues, both family-friendly and for adults of legal drinking age. Special events here include the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Film Festival, the Minnesota State Fair, the Stone Arch Bridge Festival, the Twin Cities Harvest Festival and Maze, and Rock the Garden. Make sure to check out Meet Minneapolis, Visit Twin Cities, and Minneapolis Northwest Tourism for updated information on area attractions, events, promotions, and visitor guides.When you leave your campsite at the River Terrace Park Campground in search of a good meal, you’ll find plenty of options locally, including cafes, grills, ethnic eateries, and familiar fast-casual chains. You’ll probably also need to refuel the Monticello motorhome rental as well, and there are numerous service stations, truck stops, and convenience stores with both gasoline and diesel fuel within easy reach of the campground.