Camping

5/22/23 Campground has reopened. 


Riverside Park - Mill Pond Municipal Campground

is located within the 120 acre Riverside Park on the banks of the Minnesota River in historic Saint Peter, Minnesota. 

 Reserve Site

Reservations will begin March 1
Campground will open Friday, May 5

Campground Information

Camp sites with electric - $30 per night
Tent site with no electric - $20 per night
Check out is at 11am and Check in is at Noon

Pre-register Online or with the Recreation Office

  • Registration is available online, payment with Credit Card only
  • Cash, check or card accepted at the Recreation Office

Same Day registration

  • Registration is available online, payment with Credit Card only
  • Stop in to the Saint Peter Police Department to check availability, payment is Cash or check only

Rules and Regulations (pdf)

Facilities

11 Camper/Electric Sites
5 Tent Sites
Sites 1, 3,5, 7, 9 are 30ft  Sites 2, 4, 6, 8 are 40ftSites 10 and 11 are 70ft
Boat RampCanoe LandingFishing Pond
Heated RestroomsShower FacilitiesDrinking Fountain
PlaygroundFire Ring
Picnic Shelter
Trailer Dump Station
Trails


Riverside Park - Mill Pond Information

The park contains nearly 2,000 feet of frontage on the Minnesota River and its related backwaters. A designated state canoe route, the Minnesota River is known for its large walleyes and catfish.

Riverside Park accesses miles of hiking, biking, cross country ski and snowmobile trails. Some nearby facilities include:

ChurchesGas StationsGrocery Stores
St. Peter Food CoopHospitalLaundry
Disc Golf - Riverside Ext.RestaurantsDowntown Shopping
Contact Us
Recreation Department
600 South 5th Street, Suite 200
507-934-0667
Monday-Friday8a.m.-5p.m.
EmailRegister Online


Police Department
207 South Front Street
507-931-1550
*Outside business hours & holidays


Cancellation Policy

  • Contact the Recreation Office
  • Must be requested 2 business days prior to reservation
  • Full refund minus a $3 administration fee


Campground 2022 Map