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Old Wadena Park & Campground
Overview
Overview
Old Wadena Park & Campground in Staples, Minnesota offers travelers a classic central Minnesota camping experience along historic waters. Situated where the Pine River meets the Crow Wing River system, this destination draws visitors who appreciate traditional outdoor settings, tall pines, and northern Minnesota river corridors. Road-trippers traversing Todd County will find this campground serves as a straightforward basecamp for exploring the surrounding rural landscape.
Location & Surroundings
The terrain around Staples features a mix of transitional hardwood forests, sandy soils, and numerous glacial lakes typical of central Minnesota. Travelers typically arrive via U.S. Highway 10 or Minnesota State Highway 210, navigating flat to gently rolling country roads. The climate brings warm, pleasant summers ideal for river recreation and crisp autumns marked by vibrant foliage along the Crow Wing River valley.
Amenities & Park Features
Because specific on-site infrastructure details are not universally documented, RVers should verify operational specifics directly with park management. Campers planning a stay here should inquire ahead about crucial hookup types, electrical amperage availability, and maximum site lengths to accommodate larger motorhomes or fifth wheels. Water access, waste disposal stations, and restroom facilities should also be confirmed prior to arrival.
Nearby Attractions & Things to Do
The local region provides ample outdoor recreation, particularly water-based activities. Visitors frequently explore the nearby Crow Wing State Park, located just downriver near Brainerd, which offers hiking trails and historical interpretation. Anglers and paddlers frequently utilize local public water accesses to fish for walleye, northern pike, and bass across the Todd County lakes region.
Who This Park Is Best For
This campground suits road-trippers, anglers, and nature enthusiasts seeking an unpretentious riverside setting away from crowded commercial resorts. Travelers exploring the upper Midwest who appreciate quiet rural surroundings and historical river routes will find the location fits an itinerary focused on outdoor exploration and local Minnesota heritage.
Reviews
Jon Keller
We were there for a redevous. The place looks a lot more cleaned up, then the last time I was there years ago.
jacquelyn Gilman
Kids and I really enjoy the park
Ryan Kern
It is what it says it is. 😅 It was a nice space for the Old Wadena Rendezvous. The steps leading down to the river was a nice addition. Didn't have much time to explore the rest of the area.
Drew Olson
There was a diorama there that was beautiful! Whoever made it put alot of time and energy into all of the twisted copper work .
Dave Johnson
Nice place for walks. Very clean.