Parks & Camping Reservations

Requesting Reservations

 

Blue Earth County's new camping reservation system for Bray and Daly Parks will be available for reservations at 8 a.m. on March 1st. 

 

You can preview the new site using the links below. Please return on March 1st after 8 a.m. to make your reservations for the 2022 camping season. 
Campground Reservations for Bray Park 
Campground Reservations for Daly Park

Camping reservations for Bray and Daly Parks should be made online. For questions or assistance, please call the park office locations listed below. Rapidan Park reservations are on a first come, first serve basis and no reservations are taken. Primitive tent camping and pop-up camping (restricted sizes) are available at Rapidan Park. 

Park Locations

• Bray Park
  22214 Oriole Rd.
  Madison Lake, MN 56063
  Ph: (507) 243-3885

• Daly Park
  11056 571st Lane
  Mapleton, MN 56065
  Ph: (507) 524-3000

• Rapidan Dam Park
  54116 Glory Lane
  Mankato, MN 56001
  Ph: (507) 546-9997

Reservation Guidelines

Visitors may not make camping or shelter reservations prior to March 1st (or the first business day in March) of the current year.
A deposit is required to hold each camping site. A sign up/log in will be required to preview reservation options and check availability.
  
Mobile and tent camping sites are offered. Electrical and water hookups are available, and a dump station is provided at each camping park. Firewood is available for purchase by cash or check only. 
 
Bray and Daly campgrounds open May 1 and close October 31. Rapidan primitive campground opens April 1 and closes October 31.

Storm Shelter Disclaimer 

Blue Earth County’s campgrounds do not have designated storm shelters and you are camping at your own risk.  Bathhouses may offer protection but are not FEMA rated storm shelters.  In the event of severe weather please seek shelter at the location posted at check-in or as listed below.  We attempt to notify campers of inclement weather whenever possible; however, it is your responsibility to stay informed and have a safety plan in place to protect yourself and your family from severe weather threats. 

• Bray Park 
  Madison Lake Police & Fire Station
  525 Main St. 
  Madison Lake, MN 56063

• Daly Park 
  United Church 
  201 Troendle St. 
  Mapleton, MN 56065

• Rapidan Dam Park 
  Lake Crystal Area Recreation Center 
  621 West Nathan St. 
  Lake Crystal, MN 56055

For More Information

For information on Blue Earth County Parks, Trails and Campgrounds, download the Information Guide.