Campgrounds and RV parks near Adrian, MN

Adrian sits in Nobles County in southwestern Minnesota, close to the Iowa and South Dakota borders and just off Interstate 90. The area is prairie country with a handful of state parks and lake-based campgrounds within an hour's drive, making it a practical base for RV trips that combine hiking, fishing, and short highway travel days. Blue Mounds State Park sits in Rock County near the town of Luverne and protects a bison herd that grazes on one of the state's largest prairie remnants. To the north, Lake Shetek is the largest lake in southwestern Minnesota and Lake Shetek State Park lies on its shore, drawing anglers and families to Valhalla Island Campground - Lake Shetek and the state park's Park Lake Cart-in - Lake Shetek State Park sites. Westward, Split Rock Creek State Park sits south of Pipestone, where Works Progress Administration workers built a dam in the 1930s to create the largest body of water in Pipestone County, an area with few natural lakes. In Worthington itself, Olson Park & Campground offers a municipal option along Lake Okabena for travelers who want in-town services.

Minnesota state parks use a single central reservation system. Online reservations run 24 hours a day at reservemn.usedirect.com, and phone reservations can be made by calling 866-857-2757. Vehicle permits are required for all Minnesota state parks, in addition to camping reservation fees. Campsite reservations open 120 days in advance, and same-day bookings are possible. Summer weekends fill fast at Blue Mounds State Park and Lake Shetek State Park. There are no first-come, first-served campgrounds at Blue Mounds State Park. Campsites, and especially tipis, book up fast for summer and holiday weekends. Private and municipal campgrounds book directly. Olson Park & Campground and Valhalla Island Campground - Lake Shetek accept reservations through their own websites and phone lines, and Olson takes phone bookings through the City of Worthington.