Well where do I start? We spend 7 days on vacation at the Flying Goose Campground! The staff is…read moreamazing, the owners literally brought us over beer as a gift on our last night as we had run out and asked if they sold any, they said no then gifted us a couple. They have so much to offer the lake is awesome, we were able to use the rec room on rainy days and they have all the facilities you need. It's a very clean campground and we enjoyed every day we stayed there. This is a little gem in the middle of corn fields and it's awesome! Thank you for everything from the Miller family ! We will be back, you guys are so awesome!

In August 2025 we had a reservation to stay one night at this establishment. Delays required a…read morelate check in, so we contacted management. Arrival time was after dark. The owner went out of his way to map our route into the campground with orange cones, videotaped the route and texted it to us. He went above and beyond to help reach our site after 10pm. Great service!!!! In the light of day, the campground was clean, quiet and a beautiful setting. Highly recommended!!

Not a ton of trails. Has some nice hills which provides an overlook of the prairie. Part of the…read moretrail was along the river, which with recent rain, was too waterlogged for us to use. We were able to find a 2-3mile path which took us through the woods and onto the prairie. Not the best of MN State Parks but still nice and well maintained.

Beautiful campground! All areas around the campground were…read morevery well maintained. Restrooms/showers were spacious, clean and plenty of hot water during showers. Campsite spots are Huge! Pretty sure the biggest spots of any campground I've been to and #9 the spot we camped has its own road leading to it so it's completely private from foot/vehicle traffic. Around 5 miles of trails from prairie hills to wooded trails across streams leading to the Des Moines River. Well marked and wide paths make it an enjoyable hike. Can't go wrong with a weekend at this campground

The setting and surroundings of Olson Park are absolutely fantastic!…read more I tell ya...for just quickly visiting and hanging out here for a couple of hours, this Olson Park was so well maintained! I'll say it again, lol, very well maintained!! The park is flush with green grass and is situated right by a scenic lake. Too bad I wasn't spending the night here because they offer camping. And...I am a camping enthusiast! I was here at Olson Park back at the end of June 2021 and the conditions were truly pleasant. I honestly felt like taking a blanket out of my car and having a midday nap underneath a tree, lol. I really can't say enough good things about this park. Before I do...I'll just provide some insight and details about where Olson Park is located and some of the worthwhile benefits it offers that make it such a worthwhile destination for enjoying nature and the outdoors. Olson Park is located in the town of Worthington, Minnesota. Worthington sits about 175 miles southwest of Minneapolis and only 10 miles north from the border with Iowa. It's situated about 3 miles outside downtown Worthington. I was traveling down through Minnesota along my 2021 cross country road trip. Eventually I was heading into Sioux Falls, South Dakota and further west towards Badlands National Park and the Mount Rushmore area. Along my driving for half the day, I was just a little fatigued and pulled off Interstate 90 and figured why not take some time to relax at a park and rest up before continuing on my journey. I discovered Olson Park through the wonderful app on my phone called Campendium. Upon arriving here, I was surprised they offered camping. I just figured this place was a quiet town park where you could come play some ball, have a picnic or just simply go fishing by the lake. Well cool...this Olson Park was perfect and ideal for camping! The best part being that you can set up your tent along all the fluffy and lush green grass which definitely make a for comfortable night sleep. Plus...I can't tell you enough how clean this park was! Seriously it was like out of a fresh springtime catalogue for a photo album! Lol, just reflecting back on my pictures invoke warm memories. Too bad...I should have just camped out for the night. But instead, I took it easy for a few hours before returning back to Interstate 90. Also...there wasn't a cloud in the sky during my time here. The sun reflected down on the lake's waters making for a wonderful ambiance. The campsites located next to the lake were efficiently set up. Just taking pictures of the park with the lake in the background was beautiful. For camping... - Campsites 1 - 12 w/ electric hook-up was $33 for the night. - Campsites 13 - 63 w/ electric hook-up was $28 per night. - Campsites 64 - 68 without electric hook-up was only $22 per night. All these sites were very reasonable and fairly priced for camping out at such a well-maintained park! You can book a reservation by calling 507-372-8600 Monday thru Friday. If there isn't a campsite occupied, then it's first come, first served. For spontaneous campers coming here on a whim, once you find an unoccupied site, simply claim it and then drop the fee into the courtesy box on the east side of the office if no attendant is around. And that's it, you're good to go! Here are some other terrific amenities about Olson Park... - They have a shower house with flush toilets, so no vault toilets are always a good thing, lol. - Cell phone reception worked perfectly here. - You can bring swimming apparel to enjoy the waters of the lake. - There were picnic tables situated all around. During my visit here on June 30, the park was empty. It was so quiet for such a picturesque park. And btw, it's always a benefit not having too many campers occupying the grounds. Overall...having tons of green grass, trees situated all around, good shade and a calm setting made this Olson Park to be an absolute winner in my book. I can't remember finding a better campground along my entire 5-month journey across the United States! For those who happen to be driving Interstate 90 and or making their way through the southern portion of Minnesota during their travels, I can't recommend Olson Park enough, so refreshing to discover this hidden gem of a park and campground.

Beautiful park and very nice for camping. Stayed here on our way out to South Dakota. Will…read moredefinitely stay again.

We always enjoy coming to Emerson Bay Campground. Lots of sights with different hookups…read more I do wish people would treat this park better. We pay for this park through our tax dollars, why won't you want to keep it clean. The state doesn't have the staff or money to hire people to pickup after all the campers. When we pulled into site 56 I picked up a grocery sack of garbage and the fire pits had trash in it. Thanks to the De Jong family for not caring enough to clean up the site when you left.

Clean quiet and great customer service! In and out no issues an great rates! We will for sure stop…read morein again!

We went for Oktoberfest in New Ulm! Very nice owners, Kevin and Kathy. The bathrooms and showers…read moreare clean! Grounds are nice. They have well water, so bring your own water for drinking/dishes! Very comparable to Flandrau state park, but without the biking/hiking trails. You can always strap your bikes to your car and go elsewhere to bike. Lots of stuff to do in town! Would go back again.

This was the first KOA I stayed at and it was a lovely experience. Friendly staff, clean…read morefacilities, and safe, quiet environment. My friend and I arrived past sunset after a long day of driving (post Mount Rushmore) in early September 2020. We were greeted with kindness and had the option to pick a place to park and set up tent. Then we used the restroom (very clean) and went to bed. Left early the next morning after sleeping well. Easy to find and convenient location off the highway. Peaceful atmosphere and felt very safe for two female travelers with a dog. Lots of space between camping spots, so it didn't feel crowded.

Nice park, friendly staff and right off i90. Spent two nights and really relaxed and refreshed…read morebefore heading out back on the road. If you're in the area and need a rest this spot is for you. We will definitely be back if ever in the area again. $51

We had a great time with a summer evening kayak session on Clear Lake. Andrea was amazing to work…read morewith... friendly and savvy for what we needed. Our bug spray kept the gnats away and we loved the sunset. The calm setting felt so relaxing. Kayak rentals were just $10 for all day! Campground looks spacious and isn't too far from the water. There is a small events building available for relaxed wedding & event rentals, too.

Nice little hidden campground on the edge of Clear Lake. The campground is only 3 years old. The…read moreonly downfall is that it's a seasonal campground. No weekly or weekend stays. Only 6 months stays and you pay up front. Most sites are big enough for big rigs. All back in. They only have about 6 sites that are pull-thru. All sites have 50 amps and water. No laundry facilities in the campground, but they are planning to build one in the near future. All lakes are stocked with fish to go fishing. Bring your kayak or paddle boat to enjoy the peaceful settings. There is a long hiking trail that goes around the lakes. Very beautiful. They have a small basketball court and playground for kids to enjoy. Again, it's a pretty new campground so they are still building and working around the RV sites.

From the owner: We are a seasonal campground open every year from April 15th - October 15th! We have amazing…read morefishing ponds, sandy beach area, bath house, beautiful waling trails, basketball court, playground & more...

Great customer service, very quiet, very clean site, beautiful spot, enjoyed the boating and the…read morelocal quilt shop!