Accessible via drive-in, hike-in, or walk-in options, this private campground sits on forested terrain along the Root River with rates from $35-$45 per night. The property features both upper and lower camping areas, with the riverside lower site offering wooded shade and space for multiple tents and hammocks. A fire pit anchors the riverside area, while the upper site includes a picnic table and outhouses.
Standard amenities include toilets, picnic tables, firewood availability, and trash service, with pets and alcohol permitted. Cell service reaches the property. Campers report clean facilities and wildlife sightings including deer. The river provides direct water access for kayaking and other paddling activities. Reservations are available for this quiet retreat that draws visitors seeking river access and privacy.
Description
This secluded campsite hosts one party of up to twelve people at a time. It is located below the scenic Bluff hollow along Root River. Pitch your tent in the forest or along the shores of the winding river.
Proximity to the river makes this place great for boating, fishing, and swimming. Amenities include a fire pit, picnic table and outhouse with a compostable toilet. Carry in your own water, firewood, food, and shelter.
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Location
Private CampgroundBluff Hollow on Root River is located in Minnesota
Directions
Drive in access on a dirt road off of the end of Se 43rd Avenue in Rochester, Minnesota.
Coordinates
43.90600029 N
92.38900067 W
Connectivity
T-Mobile5GGood Coverage
VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 1 user
AT&T5GExcellent Coverage
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GGood Coverage
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 1 user
- AT&T5GExcellent Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
Drive Time
- 9 min from Rochester, MN
- 58 min from La Crosse, WI
- 1 hr 21 min from Mankato, MN
- 1 hr 46 min from Eau Claire, WI
