Campgrounds and RV parks near Minnetrista, MN

Minnetrista sits on the western edge of the Twin Cities metro in Hennepin County, wrapping around the north and west shores of Lake Minnetonka. The city itself is largely residential and rural, so most RV travelers base themselves at private parks or state-managed sites within a short drive and use Minnetrista as a launch point for lake time, regional trails, and Minneapolis attractions. The closest full-service RV options are Minneapolis Southwest KOA Holiday in Jordan and Minneapolis Northwest KOA Journey, both within roughly an hour of the lake. Located in the heart of the Minnesota River Valley area, the KOA sits within a short drive of the Mall of America, Valley Fair Amusement Park, Mystic Lake Casino, horse racing at Canterbury Park, and one of the nation's largest Renaissance Festivals. Dakotah Meadows RV Park near Prior Lake and Town and Country Campground and RV Park in the south metro give access to Shakopee and Valleyfair. The Equestrian campground at Minnesota Valley State Recreation Area offers a rustic, horse-friendly alternative along the Minnesota River. Expect a humid continental climate with a defined late-spring through mid-autumn camping season, and a state reservation system that requires booking every site in advance.

State-managed sites, including the Equestrian campground at Minnesota Valley State Recreation Area, are booked through the Minnesota DNR reservation system. Online reservations can be made up to 120 days in advance, 24 hours a day, except for the first day a reservation becomes available, and phone bookings run through the DNR call center at 866-857-2757. All vehicles entering a state park or recreation area must have a Minnesota state park vehicle permit, which is separate from the campsite fee. Private parks, including Minneapolis Southwest KOA Holiday, Minneapolis Northwest KOA Journey, Dakotah Meadows RV Park, and Town and Country Campground and RV Park, take reservations directly through their websites or by phone. KOA RV and tent sites require seven days cancellation notice, called in by 4 p.m., while lodging and accommodations require fourteen days notice by 4 p.m.