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River Road Campground Luverne

19 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents13 acres · Luverne, MN

This is a new campground to Rock County near Luverne, MN. This property is known as the "boy scouts" by the locals. When we were kids we spent time on this property riding bike, horses, and exploring. We have turned this 13 acre property into 22 site campground that we are excited to share with you. Check out Sweet Retreat a house for rent. Call 605-254-5450 for details. (also available on Airbnb/VRBO) (Sweet Retreat, 5 bedrooms, 2 bath) Nestled in a bed of trees just 2 miles from I-90 and 1/4 mile South of the Luverne City Park. This campground has 12 sites with rural water and 20,30&50 amp electric at every site. Dump Station. 8 Full Hook Up Sites (Sewer, Water, Electric) Two small ponds and shade trees. Wifi. Shower House/Bathrooms. Campers can enjoy the quiet place to relax and enjoy nature and wildlife, a perfect place for bird watching. We also have a paved bike trial that connects to the campground that leads to miles of trials around Luverne and out to the State park.

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Camping on private lake

10 sites · Tents8 acres · Westbrook, MN

This property has 4 camp spots. Sites 1 and 4 have a boat landing. All sites have shades trees that can hold hammocks. All sites are right next to the lake. Site 3 has a dock that all can use. There is excellent swimming with a sandy bottom at the south end of the lake. The lake is stocked with perch in 2024 but has walleye, northern, bass as well. It is also close to many lakes that are good for fishing. I have a 14' fishing boat with trolling motor, a paddle boat, 2 kayaks, and canoe for campers to use for free. Firewood is available for $5/day. There is some hiking on the property and much near by. Biking is also good with small lakes nearby to visit. The camping here is very peaceful with wonderful views and the wildlife is awesome! 120 volt power is at all sites and 220 can reach sites 2 and 3. There is warm showers and flushing toilets. Also all sites are drive through on hard ground grass. Grates are provided for cooking over the fire. There is Wi-Fi internet that reaches sites 1-3

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Requine and Relax, LLC

10 sites · RVs, Tents1000 acres · Winfred, SD

Located in the vermillion hills of South Dakota. This property has plenty of wildlife and places to let your hair down and run. We were a former feedlot that is currently under renovations to becoming an equine center. Currently has horses, chickens, and baby calves. Come experience a bit of farm life without all the work!Learn more about this land:We are in the process starting an equine center so what you see may depend on our progress. Currently we have horses, chickens, and 2 bottle calves. :) The arena and round pen are up and ready for use if you are interested! We are willing to try to accommodate your needs. Please don't hesitate to ask.

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Discover how Native Americans fashioned their sacred pipe bowls from a real working quarry in Minnesota. Peace pipes were integral to Native American society. They served a religious purpose as they carried prayers to the Great Spirit. Smoking pipes together was a bonding activity between tribes. These rituals were instrumental in the peaceful resolution of conflicts.

A 3/4 mile long walking trail takes you on a tour of several points of interest in Pipestone National Monument. One of the points showcases Winnewissa Falls, a picturesque feature of the site. Nearby prairie lands offer a look into how the area looked hundreds of years ago.

Modern craftsmen hone their pipe-making skills in the time-honored traditions of their people by mining stone from this site. In fact, only Native Americans can quarry stone from here. Don't miss the live demos from May to October. Native American artisans highlight the skills it takes to make pipe bowls out of the red rock.

Historians believe Native Americans quarried stone here for hundreds of years before the arrival of Europeans. No one single tribe laid claim to this area because it was shared by all. Today, the site is an important part of history and a monument to the craft of pipe-making.