Red Fox Campground

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54497 Gadwall Road, Mankato, MN 56001

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866 ft

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Reservable

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Season

Year-round

Cell

Has Service

Pets

No Pets

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Campsite Fees
A non-refundable reservation fee is charged for advance reservations: $10 by phone call center, $8 online. Specific campsite nightly fees are not...
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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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"Visitors commonly praise the scenic waterfalls, bison viewing, hiking trails, clean facilities, and family-friendly cabins. Common negatives are seasonal heavy mosquitoes, frequent train horns, limited site privacy, and a confusing campground layout."

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54497 Gadwall Road, Mankato, MN 56001

Red Fox Campground

54497 Gadwall Road, Mankato, MN 56001


Best Time to Camp at Red Fox Campground

Summer(Jun-Aug)
4.0 / 5
Below Average

Clean facilities, cabins and trails suggest strong summer camping appeal.

Fall(Sep-Nov)
4.0 / 5
Below Average

Review: 'Fall colors are beautiful' and bison viewing noted in fall.

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

Positive review signal for spring and good conditions for waterfalls and bison viewing.

Winter(Dec-Feb)
3.0 / 5
Top 18% in MN

Limited winter notes; one review mentions visiting as snow melts—some accessibility.

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    About Red Fox Campground

    Just minutes from Mankato, Red Fox Campground at Minneopa State Park offers front-row seats to Minnesota's dramatic natural theater—where waterfalls thunder over ancient limestone, bison graze windswept prairies, and the Minnesota River Valley unfolds in sweeping vistas. This is where history, wildlife, and geological wonder converge into one unforgettable camping destination.
    Camping options at Minneopa include tent sites, electric sites suitable for RVs, and a year-round camper cabin.
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    Amenities available

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    Electricity hookups
    Flush toilets
    Dump station
    Picnic tables

    Activities you can enjoy

    Park offers waterfall and riverside hiking, wildlife viewing (including a bison herd and birding), and fishing; the park also features a bison drive and historic Seppmann Mill.
    HikingTrails encircle Minneopa Falls with a limestone stairway down to the valley and overlooks above the Minnesota River; riverside and valley hikes are featured.
    FishingFishing is listed among park highlights; anglers use park waterways and nearby Minnesota River.
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    Policies & Safety

    Hazards & AlertsBison are kept in a drive-through pasture; visitors should follow posted instructions and exit the bison range by posted closing times. Check park alerts and notices before visiting for any site-specific hazards or closures.

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    Red Fox Campground has limited reviews, placing it in the bottom % of campgrounds based on reviews
    Visitors commonly praise the scenic waterfalls, bison viewing, hiking trails, clean facilities, and family-friendly cabins. Common negatives are seasonal heavy mosquitoes, frequent train horns, limited site privacy, and a confusing campground layout.
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    What Campers Love

    Minneopa Falls, drive-through bison pasture, extensive hiking trails and overlooks, clean camper cabins, generally well-maintained campsites.

    Pro Tips & Recommendations

    Secure food from raccoons, check in at the camp office on arrival, bring insect repellent, stay in your vehicle and keep distance during the bison drive, call ahead for cabin key pickup, verify bison...
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    Camper Quotes

    “At the entrance, there is a kiosk, no one is in there... you could just go to a camp site and squat.”

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    Last updated January 5, 2026
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