Red River State Recreation Area

Minnesota State Recreation Area

Entrance fee$7 / vehicle
CampingYes
RV hookupsFull
Book a campsiteDirectionsOfficial Minnesota DNR pagePark map

About Red River State Recreation Area

Built on greenway made after the 1997 flood, this is a town campground in East Grand Forks — 85 of its 113 sites take full hookups. Paved multi-use trails, river fishing and birding start at the edge of it, with the town's shops just beyond.

Things to do

Amenities & facilities

RV / campsite hookups

Camping options

Entrance fee

$7 per vehicle — One-day vehicle permit $7; year-round permit $35 ($26 for an additional vehicle, $30 motorcycle, $12 with a disability permit). Free year-round permits for disabled veterans, active-duty military and members of Minnesota’s 11 federally recognized tribes.

Hours

Daily from 8 a.m. until 10 p.m.

Hours as published by Minnesota DNR. Check the official page before a long drive.

Contact

Phone218-773-4950

Address515 2nd Street Northwest, East Grand Forks, MN 56721

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