Meadowbrook Area Campground
Open year-round including winter camping. Modern shower building and flush toilets operate Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day. Dump station available seasonally.
Special Weather Statement issued October 10 at 1:47AM CDT by NWS Aberdeen SD
Warm and dry conditions will combine with strong wind gusts today to create elevated fire weather concerns over the area this afternoon. Due to abnormal warmth, minimum afternoon humidity will drop to 25 to 35 percent. Strong southerly winds are expected this morning, gusting up to 25 to 35 miles per hour. Some localized gusts up to 45 miles per hour will be possible. Winds are expected to decrease through the afternoon, meaning that the strongest winds will not coincide with the lowest afternoon humidity. However, gusts up to 30 miles per hour may linger into the afternoon. Grassland Fire Danger will reach the High Category as a result of the wind and humidity combination. Additionally, these strong winds may create blowing dust today, causing visibility reductions at times.
Air Quality Alert issued October 9 at 12:10PM CDT by NWS Aberdeen SD
* WHAT...The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has issued an Air Quality Alert for course particles pollution. The Air Quality Index (AQI) is expected to reach the Orange or Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups category. * WHERE...West central and southwest Minnesota. * WHEN...From 7 AM CDT to 7 PM CDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Sensitive groups, such as people with lung disease (including asthma), heart disease, and children and older adults, may experience health effects. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Unseasonably warm temperatures and strong southerly wind gusts in excess of 40 mph across dry soils in an area of drought will result in blowing dust and reduced air quality Saturday morning and afternoon. Decreasing winds will lessen the potential for impacts through the evening.
About
Meadowbrook Area Campground occupies the southern section of Big Stone Lake State Park, established in 1961 on Minnesota's border with South Dakota. The 26-mile-long lake forms the headwaters of the Minnesota River and offers excellent walleye, northern pike, and panfish angling. Thirteen campsites sit close enough to the water to fish directly from your site, though none of these lakeshore spots have electric hookups. The campground provides a modern shower building with flush toilets and hot showers, operational from Memorial Day through Labor Day. A sanitary dump station serves RV campers during the season. Most sites are shady and level, with mature trees providing good cover. The park office sits a short walk from the campground and boat launch, rebuilt in 2012. Beyond camping, the Meadowbrook Area includes a swimming beach, 3-mile hiking trail through prairie and woodland, and rental equipment including canoes, kayaks, and fishing gear. The Bonanza Area to the north and Overlook Area offer additional day-use facilities with scenic vistas of the lake and surrounding prairie landscape.
Directions
From Ortonville, take US-75 south approximately 7 miles to Meadowbrook State Park Road, then turn west into the park.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | Yes |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | Yes |
| Water Hookups | No |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $24 - $34 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 48ft |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | Yes |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (320) 839-3663 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
Availability
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