Riverside Park

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Overview

300 N Rum River Dr., Princeton, MN, 55371

Located in Princeton, Minnesota, the main feature of Riverside Park is the camping! The campground has 8 back-in sites with both 30 amp and 50 amp power that support water hookups (sewer not available). There are three primitive tent camping sites available with no hookups or electric for those seeking something a little more different. In 2018, a new shower/restroom building was constructed which our visitors can use as they please! Riverside Park features amenities such as picnic shelter and tables, barbecues, playground equipment and an all-purpose sports field. The park is located on the Scenic Rum River featuring a canoe and kayak launch. While you're here feel free to drop a line and do some fishing! The swim area is located at the north end of the park. Across the river from the campground there is a dog park for your favorite pet to enjoy the scenery leash free. If you are seeking some weekend fun, we now feature canoeing and kayaking all summer long! Whether its for a short and or long term stay, we hope to see you soon!

Open Dates: May 1 to October 18

Last Updated: 09/17/2021

Rates

RV Site

Options	Starting Daily	Starting Weekly	Starting Monthly
Water, NO Electricity	$20.00	$140.00		Choose Your Site
Water, With Electricity (30/50 Amp Service)	$30.00	$210.00		Choose Your Site

Riverside Tent Sites

Options	Starting Daily	Starting Weekly	Starting Monthly
No On-Site Water Access	$10.00	$70.00		Choose Your Site
With Shower + Water	$10.00	$70.00		Choose Your Site

Riebe Primitive Camp Sites

These are cart-in primitive campsites. Their is a vault toilet and water located near the parking lot.

Options	Starting Daily	Starting Weekly	Starting Monthly
Tent Camping	$10.00	$70.00		Choose Your Site

Rules

Pet Policy

Pets must be on a leash.

Emergency Information

If you have electrical or water emergencies during your stay, please call (612) 850-8042. In the case of other emergencies, contact Sheriff Dispatch at (888) 860-8250.

Length of Stay

CAMPING RATES will increase after the first 10 days in the park. Campsites with electricity: $30/evening for the first 10 days, $40/evening thereafter Campsites without electricity: $20/evening for the first 10 days, $25/evening thereafter

Reservation Confirmation Posting

Campers are required to post a copy of their reservation confirmation on the site post upon arrival. Campers who do not do this will be asked to verify their reservation by local law enforcement or Public Works.

Amenities

ADA Accessible

BBQ/Grill

Hike / Bike Campsites

30 Amps

50 Amps

Back-in RV Sites

Community Fire Pit

Community Restrooms

Community Showers

Fire Pit

Fire Ring / Grill

Gasoline Nearby

Paved Roads

Pet Friendly

Pets Allowed

Picnic Area

Picnic Table

Playground

Restaurant

Shower

Slide Outs

Toilet

Waterfront

Water Hookups

Activities

Boating

Biking

Fishing

Golf

Kayaking & Canoeing

Splash Pad

Stargazing

Swimming Outdoors

Tubing

Wildlife Viewing

Kayaking

Canoeing

Hiking

Historic Sightseeing

Scenic Drives

Lifestyles

Family Friendly

RVing

Tent Camping

Listing Types

City Park

Public Park

Map

300 N Rum River Dr., Princeton, MN, 55371

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Area Tips

Riverside Park is located adjacent to downtown providing great access to area restaurants, local shops and bike paths.The Splash Park is located at Mark Park for a fun family outing. Friday nights throughout the summer the racetrack provides racing entertainment.

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Overall Rating: 3.6

Connie Keith

5.0

This is a very nice park. Nice blacktop road around campsites. The campsites are very level with small white gravel for the site pad. The park bathrooms and showers are clean with plenty of hot water. Many trees with the river right in walking distance. Things for kids to do also. Park is closed and quiet after 10pm. It also is patrolled by the Princeton PD. We will stay there again.

August 31, 2021

Pat Glenn

5.0

We had a very good one night stay. Easy to park and one issue we had was dealt with efficiently.

August 25, 2021

rayell Arowojebe

2.0

It was very nice however I had a very unpleasant experience which I will not return. I was in site riverside 2 it’s a tent site n I paid the Monday before we arrived which was a Friday the 20th of aug and to depart on the 22nd of aug the first night was really peaceful then the second night we had some errands to run so we took tent left then when we came back we were unpacking and a gentleman with no identification on in just a random truck came to site and said this is not parking lot which I was not aware we couldn’t park by site and I apologize and said we stayed last night n the site supervisor said nothing so I didn’t know n would move… he then proceeded to tell me ohh so u stayed last night to without paying I felt very shocked and told him I paid online and it was as if he didn’t believe me my spouse was with me and he is black and I felt very uncomfortable like he was being racist even after showing him my registration he said he would be back because his laptop was not on him and he needed to make sure this made me very uneasy rest of trip and will never return!

August 23, 2021

Leslie Wills

5.0

Great park! Nicely leveled gravel spots. Lots of activity in and around park, but everyone was very respectful of each other. Many eating establishments within walking distance. No dump station is only draw back.

August 17, 2021

Batbara Adams

5.0

Had a great three night stay. Beautiful area and very clean. Shopping was close by. Bathrooms were exceptionally clean. The guest hosts were the greatest, fun caring welcoming people! We will be back!

July 14, 2021

Cindy Marshall

5.0

Site 5 has nice shade, appreciated the water filter on each hookup, park and bathrooms very clean. Camp host very attentive to cleaning bathrooms and picking up garbage left in park. Nice in town campground.

July 05, 2021

Peter Mikleton

3.0

Public non campers dirty the bathrooms. The camp host was very accommodating in cleaning them for the campers and helpful. It wound nice if a dump was available for the paying campers. I am planning to stay next year because it is close to family

June 18, 2021

Adam Kvam

4.0

Nice small little campground. It is right in town so you do get some traffic noise. But pretty peaceful at night. Nice spot for launching kayaks or canoe.

June 01, 2021

Brent Kosloski

2.0

Very nice park. Campground host was wonderful. He kept the bathrooms spotless, I think one day he cleaned them 3 times. Very friendly and helpful. Great spot, within walking distance to entire city. Nice trails across the river.

June 01, 2021

pete bach

5.0

Riverside was very pleasant. Friendly host. Spotless restrooms. Nice natural surroundings on river all within easy walk of downtown attractions

May 28, 2021

robert brogan

4.0

Clean, quiet, peaceful! Park was recently renovated and it shows. Walking distance to coffee and ice cream. Would be 5-star, but no dump station on site. Closest dump is Marathon gas station about 1.5 miles away

May 27, 2021

Grant Bakken

4.0

Park clean, well maintained. Expectable amount of noise for an rv site adjacent to the main drag. Ran into an issue with water quality Saturday evening into Sunday- called parks staff Monday morning, they were very responsive and said they would look into the matter right away.

April 26, 2021

Dee Thompson

5.0

What a nice park and community! The campground was very clean. There are bathrooms with a shower. The playground is awesome. There are rope swings for jumping in the river on a hot day. Each campsite has a nice fire ring and picnic table. Be sure to get your picture on the giant chair on the hill! No dump station here, but there is one at the Marathon gas station, free with fuel fill otherwise $10. There is also a fantastic dog park across the river. My dog loved it! It has lots of room, garbage can and bags for poo, and even a water fountain for tall people, short people, and dogs. We'll be back to this campground next summer!

October 05, 2020

Joni Shurtz

5.0

It was a great place for the first time ever using our new camp trailer. You are so close to everything that if you needed you were right there.

September 21, 2020

TIM BINDL

4.0

Very clean. Nice big sites but little to no shade. The park was excellent and the access to the Rum River is top notch. Saw a bonus rope swing but the weather was to cold for the kids to swim. Don’t forgot to take a family photo in the big chair on the Hill!!

September 15, 2020

Jim Crisham

4.0

Very nice and quiet..easy walk to downtown bar's and food..grandkids were catching a lot of fish in the river.but NO onsite waste disposal for campers to empty waste tanks.

September 09, 2020

Judy Tabbut

4.0

The campground was very nice, bathrooms cleaned in the morning. My husband's only complained was someone smoked in the bathroom.

September 04, 2020

Andrea Galatian

2.0

When we arrived the rental kayaks/canoes were in my reserved spot. Friday night there was a kids birthday party at one of the campsites with the parents screaming at thier kids all evening. The bathrooms were filthy and not cleaned until late Monday morning.

August 27, 2020

Campground Response

Andrea, We want to apologize for the inconvenience of the canoes in your space upon arrival. As I'm sure you noticed we are currently making improvements to the park and the construction crew must have moved the trailer out of their way and into the campground space. We also apologize for the birthday party. We are working on improving our processes and would like to offer a free weekend at our campground if you would be interested either this year or next summer when all improvements are complete and processes are improved. Please feel free to email me at shillesheim@princetonmn.org for more information. Kind regards, Stephanie

Susan Jones

1.0

Not a place we will frequent often

July 13, 2020

Irene Jacobson

2.0

The lot itself was acceptable, recently mowed. What was not pleasant was the amount of people there. It is a city park, so it was very busy. Bad part is, there was a bunch of locals coming through clearly intoxicated. On guy we observes was actively intoxicated, and appeared to be a predator, watching young girls swimming, and tossing his beer bottles in the trees. The bathrooms were cleaned daily, but in no time, they were a mess again. Never did see any law enforcement come through. If they had a presense, maybe the excessive alcohol use wouldn't be such an issue. It's a pity...it is a nice park.

July 12, 2020