Great River Campground

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Great River Campground
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Quick Facts

1,266 ft

Price

Varies

Booking

Reservable

Sites

Varies

Season

Year-round

Cell

No Service

Pets

No Pets

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February 2026

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February 2026
Great River 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

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"Campers consistently praise Great River Campground for its stunning Mississippi River bluffs, well-kept facilities, spacious and semi-private wooded sites, and a good small trail system with several overlooks. Staff and bathrooms are generally described as clean and helpful, though the campground is intentionally rustic with no electrical hookups and limited services."

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Campground Map

Great River Campground

Great River Campground

43.9389, -91.3856


Best Time to Camp at Great River Campground

Summer(Jun-Aug)
4.0 / 5

Well‑groomed trails, birding and scenery make summer a prime season.

Fall(Sep-Nov)
4.0 / 5

Bluff vistas and woodlands imply strong fall color and scenery appeal.

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Spring(Mar-May)
4.0 / 5
Top 14% in MN

Narrow valleys support rare plants and excellent birding — strong spring interest.

Winter(Dec-Feb)
2.5 / 5

Winters likely cold; trails may be usable for hiking/snowshoeing but winter amenities unspecified.

Planning Tips

    About Great River Campground

    Your outdoor fun doesn’t have to end when the sun goes down -- pitch a tent and spend the night! Attend evening naturalist activities, take a moonlit walk, or just sit around your campfire roasting marshmallows and telling stories.
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    Policies & Safety

    No Potable WaterThis campground does not have potable water on-site. Bring all the water you need for drinking, cooking, and cleaning.
    No Cell ServiceCell phone service is not available at this campground. Plan accordingly for emergencies and download offline maps before arriving.

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    Great River Campground has limited reviews, placing it in the bottom % of campgrounds based on reviews
    Campers consistently praise Great River Campground for its stunning Mississippi River bluffs, well-kept facilities, spacious and semi-private wooded sites, and a good small trail system with several overlooks. Staff and bathrooms are generally described as clean and helpful, though the campground is intentionally rustic with no electrical hookups and limited services.
    Review Summaries

    What Campers Love

    ["Spectacular views of the Mississippi River valley and multiple scenic overlooks (Kearns Valley mentioned).","Well-maintained, modern/clean restrooms and showers (several reviewers note daily...
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    Pro Tips & Recommendations

    ["Reserve in advance — several reviewers recommend reservations and note the campground fills.","Bring plenty of bug spray and other insect protection (mosquitoes reported as intense at...
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    Last updated February 17, 2026
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