Blue Mounds Campground

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1410 161st Street, Luverne, MN 56156

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1,565 ft

Price

Varies

Booking

Reservable

Sites

Varies

Season

Year-round

Cell

Has Service

Pets

Pets Allowed

RV FriendlyElectricShowersWiFi

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Quick Facts

1,565 ft

Price

Varies

Booking

Reservable

Sites

Varies

Season

Year-round

Cell

Has Service

Pets

Pets Allowed

RV FriendlyElectricShowersWiFi

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Blue Mounds Campground

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Campsite Fees

Advance reservation fee is non-refundable: $10 for call center reservations / $8 for web reservations. Vehicle permits for state parks are available...

Standard Site Fee$0.00

Hookup Site Fee$0.00

Premium Site Fee$0.00

Hike and Bike Site Fee$0.00

Group Site Fee$0.00

Food Storage Locker Fee$0.00

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866-857-2757

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"Visitors consistently praise the scenic prairie, Sioux quartzite cliffs, and the park's managed bison herd. Reviews highlight clean, well‑maintained restrooms and showers, spacious grassy campsites, and helpful park staff; most comments are positive with a few recurring minor complaints."

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Campground Map

1410 161st Street, Luverne, MN 56156

Blue Mounds Campground

1410 161st Street, Luverne, MN 56156

Park and campground are adjacent to MN Highway 75; campground loop runs generally parallel to MN-75.

Nearby places

Luverne, MN (~4 miles) — closest town for supplies and services.

Nearby supplies

Luverne, MN (~4 miles)

Best Time to Camp at Blue Mounds Campground

Blue Mounds puts on a different show each season. Spring welcomes you with adorable bison calves taking their first wobbly steps through fresh green grasslands, while summer brings golden prairie vistas under endless blue skies (just remember—shade is scarce, so plan accordingly). Fall transforms the landscape into a tapestry of warm russet tones perfect for hiking, and winter opens up excellent cross-country skiing and snowshoeing terrain for hardy adventurers. The campground operates April through October, though the park itself welcomes year-round visitors ready to experience authentic prairie beauty in any season.

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Summer(Jun-Aug)

4.0 / 5

Below Average

Wildflowers, open prairie and bison viewing make summer appealing.

Fall(Sep-Nov)

3.5 / 5

Below Average

Prairie vistas and cooler weather likely make fall pleasant; specific fall color info limited.

Spring(Mar-May)

3.5 / 5

Average

Spring wildflowers and active wildlife likely improve appeal, though specifics are limited.

Winter(Dec-Feb)

2.0 / 5

Below Average

Minnesota winters likely limit activities; solitude possible but amenities/closures unknown.

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About Blue Mounds Campground

Picture yourself standing atop 100-foot Sioux quartzite cliffs, watching a herd of bison move across an endless sea of prairie grass—just like they have for thousands of years. Blue Mounds State Park delivers an authentic slice of Minnesota's prairie heritage, where dramatic cliff-top views, colorful wildflowers, and rare wildlife encounters await around every bend.

The campground includes standard tent and RV sites (many with electric hookups) and offers seasonal specialty accommodations (tent cabins/yurts/tipis reported by listings).

Historical SignificanceThe park conserves a remnant of pre-settlement tallgrass prairie and a historic bison range; Sioux quartzite is a notable local geologic and historic building material. Specific cultural or Indigenous histories are interpreted within the park but detailed narratives are not provided on the campground page.

Weather and SeasonsBlue Mounds puts on a different show each season. Spring welcomes you with adorable bison calves taking their first wobbly steps through fresh green grasslands, while summer brings golden prairie vistas under endless blue skies (just remember—shade is scarce, so plan accordingly). Fall transforms the landscape into a tapestry of warm russet tones perfect for hiking, and winter opens up excellent cross-country skiing and snowshoeing terrain for hardy adventurers. The campground operates April through October, though the park itself welcomes year-round visitors ready to experience authentic prairie beauty in any season.

Natural Features and SceneryThe star attraction here is the striking Sioux quartzite cliff that rises 100 feet from the prairie floor, offering jaw-dropping views that stretch for miles. Below, native tallgrass prairie rolls like ocean waves in the wind, dotted with brilliant wildflowers and—surprisingly—prickly pear cactus that somehow thrives in this corner of Minnesota. The real showstopper? A resident bison herd that roams the grasslands, giving you a front-row seat to prairie life as it existed centuries ago. Keep your binoculars handy for spotting prairie specialists like the brilliantly blue grosbeak nesting in the grasses.

Geological RegionSioux quartzite cliffs rising from tallgrass prairie (Sioux quartzite bedrock and prairie landscape).

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Tents are allowed

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RV vehicles are allowed

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Primitive camping is not allowed

Reservable

Reservations are allowed

Reservation PlatformsMinnesota State Parks reservation system — call center: 866-857-2757 (hours: Oct-Mar Mon–Fri 8 a.m.–6 p.m.; Sat–Sun 8 a.m.–2 p.m.; Apr–Sep daily 8 a.m.–8 p.m.), and online reservations via the State Parks reservation website (reservations accepted up to 120 days in advance; on the first day a reservation becomes available, online bookings not allowed before 8 a.m.).

Amenities available

Showers

Potable water

Electricity hookups

WiFi

Flush toilets

Dump station

Activities you can enjoy

Activities center on tallgrass prairie and bison-range experiences: hiking on prairie and cliff trails, guided bison tours, wildlife and birdwatching, rock climbing on Sioux quartzite in appropriate areas, and winter use (snowshoeing/cross‑country skiing).

HikingAbout 15 miles of trails traverse prairie, cliff edges and the Mound Creek corridor; trails include exposed prairie sections and cliff‑top vistas.

Biking

Wildlife viewing

Policies & Safety

Hazards & AlertsSun and heat exposure on open prairie in summer; flies and other insects can be bothersome at times; occasional highway or nearby farm noise and odors at some campsites. Bison are managed livestock in a fenced range — observe viewing rules and keep a safe distance. Do not gather firewood (risk of spreading pests).

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Blue Mounds Campground has limited reviews, placing it in the bottom % of campgrounds based on reviews

Visitors consistently praise the scenic prairie, Sioux quartzite cliffs, and the park's managed bison herd. Reviews highlight clean, well‑maintained restrooms and showers, spacious grassy campsites, and helpful park staff; most comments are positive with a few recurring minor complaints.

Review Summaries

What Campers Love

Scenery (prairie, cliffs and wide views) and wildlife viewing (bison and prairie birds) are the main draws. Campground amenities commonly praised include clean showers/restrooms, roomy grassy sites...

Pro Tips & Recommendations

Book sites on the far end of the campground loops away from MN‑75 to reduce road noise; schedule a bison tour in advance; bring shade options for exposed prairie sites and insect control (fly...