Fort Ridgely Campground
Fort Ridgely Campground
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Pets
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Quick Facts
Price
Varies
Booking
Check Site
Sites
Varies
Season
Year-round
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Not Allowed
Fort Ridgely Campground
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Campsite Fees
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
Total Campsite Fees$0.00
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Minnesota State Parks
ProviderWhat Campers Say
4.18
Satisfactory
Based on 51 reviews
333 Google reviews
Most mentioned
privacyquietpeacefulclean
Some mention
smallcell service
About Fort Ridgely Campground
Natural Features and SceneryThe campground sits in a **wooded valley along a small creek/trout stream** in the Minnesota River country, with a mix of **forest, restored prairie, bluffs, and river valley scenery**.[1][2][3] Sites are described as **well shaded**, with trees providing privacy and a quiet, sheltered feel.[1][3][5] Trails from the campground lead through **wooded hills** and up to **prairie and overlook areas** with views over the river valley and surrounding farmland.[1][2][3] Reviewers note **wildflowers in late June**, open prairie, and forested stretches giving good variety in a compact park.[1] Overall it’s a small, quiet, fairly secluded park with an emphasis on **valley, creek, and prairie landscapes** rather than big lakes.[1][3]
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- Pets are not allowed
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Common complaints• **Limited or inconsistent services:** multiple reviews cite **closed or inaccessible shower houses** (old one closed, new one locked during at least one visit) and previously long‑term bathhouse closure.[1][2][3]
• **Only two showers** in the new building, causing potential waits when the campground is busy.[3]
• **No dump station or unclear dump options** are noted in at least one TripAdvisor review, which said there seemed to be no place to dump gray/black water.[1]
• **Electric only 30‑amp**, insufficient for multiple RV AC units.[1]
• **Poor or non‑existent cell service** in the campground, which some visitors find stressful.[1]
• Some historical **interpretive signs are faded and hard to read**, needing replacement.[3]
• A few reviewers wished for **playground equipment closer to the campsites**, especially for families with small children.[2]
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Fort Ridgely Campground
Reviews from booking and map sources
4.2
51 reviews
Fort Ridgely Campground is satisfactory, placing it in the bottom 60% of campgrounds based on reviews
Review Summaries
Based on 51 reviews
What Campers Love
Campers consistently praise the **quiet, peaceful atmosphere** and **clean, well‑maintained sites**.[1][2][3][5] Many like the **mix of shade and openness**, with large sites that offer a sense of...
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Pro Tips & Recommendations
• Expect a **quiet, low‑traffic campground**; weekdays can be very lightly occupied, which many reviewers enjoy.[1][2][3]
• **Bathhouse history:** several older reviews note the **old shower house up...
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Last updated December 13, 2025
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