Campgrounds and RV parks near Rice, MN

Rice sits in Benton County in central Minnesota, on the Mississippi River corridor between St. Cloud and Little Falls. The area is a practical base for RV travelers exploring the upper Mississippi region, with a mix of private resort-style parks, a state park campground, and rural options within a short drive. Charles A Lindbergh State Park, on the outskirts of Little Falls, is the nearest state-run option and offers a wooded campground on the Mississippi River with hiking trails and access to the Charles Lindbergh House and Museum. Two Rivers Campground and Tubing, on the Platte River in Royalton, and St Cloud Campground and RV Park to the south, are the two closest full-service private parks with pools and family programming. El Rancho Manana Campground, west near Richmond, sits within the Horseshoe Chain of Lakes and adds horseback riding and a swimming beach. Pierz Golf Course & Campground rounds out the area for RVers who want a quieter, small-town stay east of the river.

Charles A Lindbergh State Park uses the Minnesota state park reservation system, ReserveMN, operated by the Department of Natural Resources. Sites can be booked online 24 hours a day or by phone through the state's central reservation line at 866-857-2757. A vehicle permit, either daily or annual, is required in addition to the campsite fee. Private parks in the area each handle reservations directly. Two Rivers Campground and Tubing books through Campspot and by phone, while El Rancho Manana Campground and St Cloud Campground and RV Park take reservations by phone or through their own websites. For summer weekends, aim to reserve several weeks out at minimum, and earlier for holidays or themed event weekends. Confirm cancellation windows at booking, as private-park policies vary.