Campgrounds and RV parks near Winona, MN

An RV rental in Winona is one of the most affordable ways to experience the Mississippi River bluffs. On RVezy, you'll typically find travel trailers from about $80 to $150 per night, campervan rentals around $125 to $200, and larger Class C motorhome rentals between $175 and $275 nightly, depending on season and amenities. To score a cheap RV rental in Winona, aim for shoulder months like late May or September, book midweek, and use the price filter to sort by budget. Many Winona-area hosts offer multi-night discounts, so a four or five night stay along the Great River Road often costs less per night than a weekend booking.

Good news for first-time renters: a regular driver's license is all you need to rent an RV in Winona. Minnesota's standard Class D license covers any vehicle with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of 26,000 pounds or less, which includes virtually every motorhome, campervan, and travel trailer on RVezy. No special RV endorsement or commercial driver's license (CDL) is required for personal-use rentals. Approved RVezy renters are generally 25 or older, and RVezy verifies your ID right inside the booking flow, so there's no extra paperwork at pickup. Visiting from abroad? Bring an International Driving Permit along with your home-country license and you're set to roll along the Great River Road.

Yes, and this is one of the best reasons to book your Winona RV trip through RVezy. Every booking includes a renter protection plan plus 24/7 roadside assistance, so help is just a phone call away if you get a flat on Highway 61 or need a jump start near John A. Latsch State Park. You choose the level of coverage during checkout, so you can dial in the peace of mind that fits your trip. Protection plans vary by coverage level, giving you real financial protection so you can focus on bluff-top sunsets, not what-ifs.

Yes, you can cancel, and RVezy applies a clear, guest-friendly cancellation policy to every booking, not one set by individual hosts. There's a money-back grace period right after you book, and refund eligibility after that depends on how far out your trip is. If a host cancels, you'll receive a refund or travel credit per RVezy's policy. Book early to lock in your dates and the best bluff-side motorhome rental Winona has available, you can always adjust later within the policy window.

Yes, four-legged co-pilots are welcome on plenty of Winona trips. Use the Pet-Friendly filter on RVezy to see every pet-friendly RV rental Winona hosts have available, and message the host to confirm any size or breed notes. Once you're on the road, your pup will love it here: Great River Bluffs State Park has leashed-dog-friendly hiking trails with panoramic Mississippi views, and the paved Lake Winona trail loop is perfect for a morning walk. Pack a collapsible water bowl, summer humidity in Winona regularly climbs high and bluff hikes can be steeper than dogs expect.

Yes, RV delivery in Winona is one of the easiest ways to skip the driving stress entirely. Many local RVezy hosts will deliver and set up your rental directly at Prairie Island Campground or other nearby parks, so you arrive to a fully leveled rig with the awning out and the fridge already cool. To find delivery-ready listings, flip on the Delivery filter when you search rent an RV in Winona. Delivery fees vary by distance, and many hosts include a set radius around the city before mileage charges apply. It's the most popular choice for first-timers and families who want to start the vacation the moment they get out of the car.

Most Winona hosts include a daily mileage allowance (commonly 100 to 150 miles per day), and some offer RV rental with unlimited mileage, perfect for a bigger loop. From Winona you're about 30 minutes to La Crosse, Wisconsin, roughly 1 hour to Rochester (Mayo Clinic), 2.5 hours to Minneapolis-St. Paul, 3 hours to Madison, WI, and roughly 4 hours to Chicago. A scenic favorite is the Great River Road, which hugs the Mississippi from Winona north to Red Wing (about 1.5 hours of bluff country). Always check the mileage policy on the listing page so your route lines up with your plan.

You have great choices for RV camping in Winona. Top picks include Prairie Island Campground (city-run, right on the Mississippi with full hookups available), Pla-More Campground and Marina just west of town, and Great River Bluffs State Park about 20 minutes south for that iconic top-of-the-bluff view. Want trout streams and rolling farm country? Drive about 45 minutes to Sylvan Park Campground in Lanesboro. Prairie Island Campground books up fast for summer weekends because of its in-town location and beach, reserve early through the City of Winona reservation system.

The sweet spot is late May through early October, with peak conditions from mid-June through August when daytime highs sit in the upper 70s to mid-80s°F and the bluffs are lush green. September and early October bring the Mississippi River Valley's famous fall colors, stunning, less crowded, and cooler nights (40s to 60s°F) that are perfect for campfires. Most local campgrounds, including Prairie Island, operate roughly mid-April through mid-October. Winter RV rental in Minnesota is possible but limited; if you want a quieter shoulder-season trip, aim for the first two weeks of June (before peak crowds) or late September for foliage.

You're in great hands. Every RVezy host provides a hands-on walkthrough at pickup (or at delivery, if they're bringing it to your site), covering everything from how to extend the slide-outs to how to dump the tanks. If it's your first time renting an RV, the platform's filters make it easy to start with something forgiving: a Class C motorhome rental or a campervan rental in Winona both drive much like a large van. Local roads cooperate, too, Highway 61 (the Great River Road) is wide and scenic, and there's almost no city-style stop-and-go between Winona and most area campgrounds. Message your host the day before with any questions; Winona hosts are known for being responsive and helpful.

You're never on your own. Every Winona RV rental on RVezy includes 24/7 roadside assistance as part of the protection plan, so whether you have a dead battery at Whitewater State Park, a flat tire on Highway 14, or a propane question late at night, one phone call sets things in motion. RVezy's customer support team is also available before, during, and after your trip for anything that isn't a roadside fix. Your host is usually the fastest first contact for quirks specific to that RV. Save the roadside assistance number to your phone before you leave, Winona's bluff country has reliable cell service, but a few river backwaters can be patchy.

Yes, Winona is perfectly positioned for a multi-state RV road trip. Wisconsin is just across the Mississippi (a short drive over the bridge to Fountain City, WI), Iowa is about an hour south via Highway 61, and many hosts welcome trips throughout the Upper Midwest. Canada travel may be allowed depending on the host, message them through the listing page before booking to confirm. One firm rule: travel into Mexico is not permitted on RVezy rentals because insurance coverage doesn't extend there. Popular cross-border loops include Winona to Door County, WI and Winona to the Iowa Driftless region (under 90 minutes).

Plan smart and fuel won't sneak up on you. Most Class C motorhomes get 8 to 12 mpg, Class B campervans average 16 to 20 mpg, and a pickup towing a travel trailer typically lands around 10 to 14 mpg. Gas prices in Winona usually run near or a bit below the national average; you'll find competitive pumps at the Kwik Trip stations along Highway 61. For a typical 3-night trip staying within an hour of town, budget roughly $80 to $150 in fuel. Top off in Winona before heading into the bluff country south of town, stations get sparser between La Crescent and the Iowa border.

For summer weekends (late June through Labor Day), aim to book 2 to 4 months out, especially for Prairie Island Campground in town and Great River Bluffs State Park on the ridge. Minnesota state park sites open up 120 days before arrival through the official Minnesota DNR reservation system, and popular sites can disappear within minutes of the morning release. Private campgrounds book through their own websites and tend to fill up Memorial Day, Fourth of July, and Steamboat Days weekends first. Midweek availability is wide open even in July, a Tuesday-to-Thursday Winona RV trip is easy to snag last-minute.

Very RV-friendly. Winona sits in a flat river valley with wide arterials and little congestion, the kind of place where even a 30-foot Class C feels manageable. Highway 61 (the Great River Road) and Highway 14 are the main routes, both two-lane scenic highways with generous shoulders. A few things to know: the bluff climbs into Great River Bluffs State Park and Garvin Heights are steep, so take them slow in low gear; summer thunderstorms can pop up in June and July; and in late spring, watch for occasional Mississippi River flooding on low-lying roads near Latsch Island. Avoid downtown 3rd Street during Steamboat Days in mid-June, parade closures can reroute you for an hour.

Most campgrounds near Winona offer a solid setup. Prairie Island Campground has electric and water sites plus pull-throughs and a dump station. Many private campgrounds offer full hookups (electric, water, sewer) and modern bathhouses. Great River Bluffs State Park has more rustic drive-in RV sites with potable water spigots and a dump station near the entrance. For dumping and filling between stays, the City of Winona allows dumping at Prairie Island, and most Kwik Trip locations along Highway 61 have potable water. Bring at least 25 feet of fresh water hose and a 30-amp-to-50-amp adapter, Winona's older campgrounds sometimes have spread-out hookups.

More than you might expect. Most Winona motorhome rentals come fully equipped with a queen or king bed, sleeping for 4 to 8 people total, a working kitchen (fridge, freezer, stove, microwave, sink), a wet or dry bathroom with shower and toilet, air conditioning, furnace, and seatbelted seating for driving. Many hosts include kitchen kits with pots, plates, and utensils, plus outdoor chairs and a patio mat ready for evenings at Prairie Island. Larger rigs often have a TV, and some include a generator or solar for off-grid stays at Great River Bluffs State Park. Wi-Fi varies, a hotspot from your phone works well throughout Winona County and most of the bluff country.

Winona hosts make things easy. Popular add-ons include delivery and setup (often $2 to $4 per mile beyond a free radius), generator use, bedding and linen packages ($25 to $75), camp chairs and tables, bike racks, and even kayaks for paddling the Mississippi backwaters. Pickup is usually at the host's address in Winona or surrounding communities like Goodview, Stockton, or Minnesota City, with walkthroughs taking 30 to 45 minutes. Mileage policies vary, check the listing for daily allowances or look for RV rental with unlimited mileage if you're planning a long Great River Road loop. Ask about a generator add-on if you're heading to Great River Bluffs State Park, sites there have no electric hookups.

Payment is simple and entirely handled through the RVezy platform, no cash or side payments to the host. You'll pay your rental total plus the protection plan at booking using a credit or debit card. A security deposit is placed as a separate hold on your card before the trip starts and is released after the trip once the rig is returned in the same condition it left. To avoid any deposit issues, do a quick walk-around video at pickup and dropoff, top off the fuel and propane if the listing requires it, and empty the tanks at a dump station like Prairie Island before returning. Easy, transparent, no surprises.

With a little prep, shoulder-season trips in Winona are excellent, think foggy mornings on the Mississippi and bluffs glowing with oak and maple color. Nights in April, May, September, and October can dip into the 30s and 40s°F, so look for RVs with a working furnace, heated holding tanks, or shore-power hookups for steady heat. Filter for listings that mention four-season use, and message the host to confirm winterization status. Bring layered clothing, warm bedding, and a small electric space heater for plug-in campgrounds like Prairie Island. Late September into mid-October is peak fall color along the bluffs of the Great River Road, plan a midweek RV camping Winona trip then for the best sites and quietest trails.