Mississippi River Cruises

The mighty Mississippi River will wind over 2.550 miles from the northern Minnesota to the Gulf of Mexico, south of New Orleans. A lot of paddle-wheeled boats and modern barges have all famously traveled the waters of this river. Where are some spots where you may stay to take in a glimpse from the beauty of Old Man River in Minnesota? Here are some campgrounds along the Mississippi River in Minnesota where you may enjoy the ever-flowing currents.

Itasca State Park

Walking across the majestic Mississippi River may be done only from here. Each and every year, a lot of visitors will travel to this well known campground for visiting the birthplace of this river and wade across its shallow rush of clear water. But with over 30.000 acres of forests and more than one hundred lakes within its confines, Itasca State Park will have a lot to offer additionally to this picture opportunity. The park has over 50 miles of hiking trails and more than 15 miles of paved bike trails which can be explored during the summer season. Winter travelers may enjoy almost 30 miles of groomed cross-country ski trails, 30 miles of snowmobile trails, and endless snowshoeing anywhere in the Itasca State Park.

Itasca State Park
36750 Main Park
218 699 7251
http://dnr.state.mn.us

Prairie Island Campground

Being located in the south-eastern part of Minnesota, this campground will provide travelers a relaxed time on the shores of the Mississippi River which is certain to be fun for the entire family. The campground will feature a playground, sandy swimming beach, deer park fro more up-close wildlife encounters. There is a riverboat launch on site so it is quite easy to get going on to the large backwaters or the main channel of the Mississippi. Prairie Island Campground has almost 200 level sites, eighty of which will provide electric hook-up.

Prairie Island Campground
1120 Prairie Island Road
507 452 4501
http://prairieislandcamp.com

Frontenac State Park

Perched high on the Southern Minnesota Mississippi River Valley`s bluffs, this campground will provide travelers a real bird-watchers paradise as well as grand views of the river as it flows below. Hikers will be following the thirteen miles of hiking trails of the park where they can expect to see some of the 250 species of birds which inhabit the region, which will also include the majestic bald eagle. More than fifteen miles of cross-country skiing or snowmobile trails will be available in the winter season. This campground has almost 60 campsites, 20 of which have electrical hook-ups.

Frontenac State Park
29223 County 28 Blvd.
651 345 3401
http://dnr.state.mn.us