Campgrounds and RV parks near Kerkhoven, MN

Kerkhoven sits in west-central Minnesota's Kandiyohi County, surrounded by the prairie-pothole lakes and glacial hills that define this stretch of the state. RV travelers typically base out of nearby state parks, all within roughly a 30 to 45 minute drive of town. The closest option is Monson Lake State Park, a small, quiet park on Monson Lake near Sunburg with a compact campground and boat access. About 20 minutes south, Sibley State Park is one of the region's larger destinations, with over 200 avian species recorded across roughly 3,000 acres of wooded hills, grasslands, and wetlands near New London, where Lakeview and Oak Ridge campgrounds serve RV travelers. To the northwest, Glacial Lakes State Park sits about 140 miles from Minneapolis, south of Starbuck, offering the Lower and Oak Ridge campgrounds on Signalness Lake, set among rolling glacial hills. Private options round out the mix. WestRich RV Park and Campground serves travelers who want a straightforward RV site with hookups rather than a state park stay. Together these campgrounds cover a range of styles, from small and rustic to full-service, family-oriented parks.

All campsites in Minnesota state parks and recreation areas require a reservation before they may be occupied, year-round, and all lodging and campsites are 100% reservable. Campers can reserve sites online at mndnr.gov/reservations or by phone at 866-857-2757. Online reservations can be made up to 120 days in advance, and popular weekends at Sibley State Park fill quickly, so booking a month or two ahead is smart for summer holidays. Overnight guests need a state park vehicle permit in addition to a camping or lodging reservation, which can be purchased at the time of reservation, online, or on arrival. Private campgrounds like WestRich RV Park and Campground are booked directly with the operator. Firewood can be purchased from the park office since the state won't permit visitors to bring their own.