R J D Memorial Hardwood State Forest encompasses this drive-in campground operated by DNR Forestry, positioned on a hill above the Zumbro River. The 17 sites include fire rings and picnic tables, with vault toilets and well water available on-site. Campers can access the Zumbro River at the bottom of the campground across the road for kayaking, canoeing, fishing, or swimming.
The campground operates from April through November with no electricity or showers. Sites vary in privacy levels, and the location puts the Mississippi River within a few miles. For additional options in the area, see places to camp around Kellogg. Bring your own water supply as a backup, even though well water is provided.
Description
Kruger Management Unit campground is adjacent to the Zumbro River Water Trail. The campsites are considered primitive, designed to furnish only the basic needs of the camper. Each has a cleared area, fire ring, and table. Vault toilets, garbage cans, and drinking water are available. All sites are on a first-come, first-served basis for a fee. Quiet hours are between 10:00 p.m.–8:00 a.m. (this includes no generator use). Please be considerate of others around you.
Highlights: Three nonmotorized marked trails start near the campground and day-use areas.
Trail one is a paved, 0.75-mile Easy Wheeling Nature Trail, accessible to persons with disabilities.
Trail two is a two-mile trail that allows hiking and skis touring and provides a challenging extension of the nature trail.
Trail three is a five-mile traverse of the bluffs and valleys along the Zumbro River. This trail allows mountain biking, horseback riding, and snowshoeing. A horse trailer unloading and parking area are located in the southwestern corner of the unit. No horse camping is allowed in the campground.
RV Road Trip Guides
Location
Public CampgroundKruger Unit - RJD Memorial Hardwood State Forest is located in Minnesota
Directions
From Wabasha take State Hwy. 60 (W) 5 mi.; then Wabasha Co. 81 (S) 0.5 mi.
Coordinates
44.33950079 N
92.07560067 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage
VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 4/2/26- AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 1 userLast on 11/19/25
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 4/2/26
- AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 1 userLast on 11/19/25
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Phone Service
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Pets
- Fires
Drive Time
- 47 min from Rochester, MN
- 1 hr 4 min from La Crosse, WI
- 1 hr 5 min from Eau Claire, WI
- 1 hr 33 min from Minneapolis, MN
