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Pipestone RV Campground
Overview
Pipestone RV Campground offers a convenient and friendly base for exploring the rich history and natural beauty of Southwestern Minnesota. This park provides a well-maintained environment where travelers can rest after a day of discovery at the local sites. With a focus on hospitality and ease of access, it serves as a reliable hub for both long-haul travelers and those visiting the nearby historic landmarks. The park maintains a peaceful atmosphere that allows visitors to enjoy the wide-open prairie skies and the quiet charm of the surrounding landscape.
Location & Surroundings
Situated directly on the edge of the city, this campground is most notable for being within walking distance to Pipestone National Monument. The surrounding area is characterized by the unique red quartzite formations and the peaceful tallgrass prairies of the region. Being located in Pipestone, MN, the park offers easy access to the local downtown area, where visitors can admire historic stone buildings and explore the culture of the town without traveling far from their campsite. The proximity to local history makes the setting both educational and visually distinct.
Amenities & Park Features
The campground is equipped with essential features to ensure a comfortable stay, including full hookup sites that accommodate both 30 and 50 amp electrical needs. For those traveling in larger rigs, the spacious pull-through sites make leveling and setup simple and stress-free. On-site facilities are designed for guest convenience and include the following:
- A seasonal swimming pool for cooling off during the summer months.
- A miniature golf course that provides easy entertainment for all ages.
- Clean restroom, shower, and laundry facilities to handle the needs of long-term guests.
The presence of an on-site gift shop ensures you can find local souvenirs or basic supplies without needing to leave the grounds.
Nearby Attractions & Things to Do
The primary draw for the area is the Pipestone National Monument, where you can walk the scenic Circle Trail to see the Winnewissa Falls and the active pipestone quarries. Beyond the monument, visitors can explore the Keepers of the Sacred Tradition of Pipemakers or visit the historic Calumet Inn located in the heart of town. Nature lovers will enjoy a short drive to Split Rock Creek State Park, which offers additional hiking, fishing, and water activities. The area is rich in Native American heritage and geological significance, providing plenty of educational opportunities for travelers of all ages.
Who This Park Is Best For
This park is an ideal choice for history buffs and outdoor enthusiasts who want to be close to the national monument's unique cultural landscape. Families will appreciate the on-site recreation like the pool and mini-golf, while big-rig owners will find the site layouts accommodating and easy to navigate. It is best suited for those seeking a quiet, respectful environment that balances modern convenience with immediate access to one of Minnesota’s most significant and sacred historical landmarks.
Amenities
- Tenting
- Recreational Facilities
- Policies
- Rentals
- Other Amenities & Services
- Recreation Nearby (within 10 miles)
- Discounts
- Facility
- Internet
- On-Site Rentals
- Sites
User Reviews
Teresa Manzella
We had a great time camping here! It was quiet, everyone was very friendly, and its location makes getting to lots of great hiking places (state parks, Pipestone Monument, etc.) convenient, and the town center is an easy walk. Not all the reservable sites are super secluded, but folks are respectful of their neighbors, so we didn't have any issues. The campground Wi-Fi was great, which is not always the case 👌Highly recommend!
Tim Knoblich
The owners and staff are very polite and accommodating a very nice clean. Well kept family oriented. Campground will definitely go back.
Jeri Hondo
Terrible place. It's not rural at all. Exploration is non existent and any service was (if any at all) was horrific. Bathrooms are shared so if you're a lady be ready to pee beside a guy or multiple. Keep driving past to the next. You'll thank me later.
Karla Kix
We have been coming to this campground for years and this current owner is by far the best we've gone through past owners would be on your case for such minor things. So if you find issues with neighbors while staying here than you need to inform Ashley as the saying goes she can't smell it if no one tells her!!!!! She can't have someone casing the place 24/7 good grief people!! With regards to the pool it's fixed!!
Jeremy Kern
I never leave reviews, good or bad. I usually just keep my mouth shut and move on after a bad experience. I can't help it this time. The campground is in a great location right next to Pipestone National Monument. It seemed very clean and well maintained. All of the RV's there were nice and new with nice, new vehicles pulling them. There were lots of kids playing and it seemed friendly, family oriented, maybe it usually is. I didn't realize when I booked it months ago that the county fair would be going on this weekend. Maybe that attracted the crowd that woke me up at 1 am slamming their camper door shut every 3 minutes, yelling, screaming, underage drinking, inappropriate interactions with minors, repeated vomiting right next to my camper, etc, etc. It sounded like a UFC fight was being held inside their camper... flooring stomping, jumping, walls being punched, the door flying open and people spilling out every few minutes. I've stayed at A LOT of campgrounds, this was the worst experience by far. This was the first time I've ever considered driving off in the middle of the night, but I was afraid to unplug my power cable. I even considered driving off and just yanking it from their pedestal. I was literally hoping someone else had called the police and they would be showing up at any minute. I was also running through my mind how I would react to different possible scenarios, expecting anything to happen at any moment. I'm all for people having a good time and even getting a little wild, but this was an unacceptable level of scary for several hours in the very early morning. This was probably a rare occurrence from what I gathered, but if you stay here, understand that you're rolling the dice. No camp host, owner, or anyone, did anything to control these people. And it was actually a lot worse than my description relays. I would avoid.