DeParcq Woods

This is quiet campground and the campground hosts for 2012 were superb. The firewood is free and they do have water and electric hookups. The shower facilities were very clean and well kept. The swimming beach is about ten miles from the campground. However, there is fishing on site. They also have a playground on site and a covered fire pit to use on those rainy days. Otherwise each site has a pit also. On the post itself it has a small PX (more of the size of a Shopette).

I stopped writing reviews for a long time. Now I only write one, when the campground is a must stop and see. Well that is what we have here, must stop and see if your in the area. It is a great Rec campground, free wifi, free firewood, and free laundry. We where lucky enough to get to visit with the Post Commander and the Post SGM, soon to be CSGM. The Post is great, two gyms, older equipment, but still good stuff. There is so much to see and do in this area of MN, we had no idea. We picked Camp Ripley because of the previous post, they where right. Go out of your way and visit Ripley, stay a couple of days or a week. This is what camping is all about, plus the Commander has a great fish fry. Hats off to Camp Ripley, we will be back.

F.D. left this review using the Directory software:- Visited in July 2012 and found this park to be a jewel. It is located in a beautiful wooded setting that makes you just want to stay and relax. All sites have concrete pads, picnic table and a fire pit. Fire wood is free. Showers and rest rooms were impeccable. The camp hosts, Gene and Vicky, were most cordial and accommodating. One evening severe storm warnings were being issued. Gene went to each campsite, in the rain, to ensure everyone was aware of the impending storm. The only negative would be the lack of an onsite sewer hookup, although a dump station is close by. Thanks to Camp Ripley for a truly wonderful RV park. Frank & Mary

We only stayed one night but we really enjoyed our stay. Gene and Vicky were the hosts and they are very friendly and helpful. The GC is tucked away in a grove of mature trees offering lots of shade. Sites were large and easy to get into. There was a total lack of mosquitoes during our stay and I was surprised about that. The grass is kept mowed and the facilities are very clean. No garbage laying around and they don't waste a lot of money on extra help that is not needed. We will stay there again, hopefully for a longer time. The post is a training base so they have a good PX, but no commissary. The only drawback are the picnic tables. They are impossible to move because they are just too heavy. We wanted to pull ours under our canopy, but there was no way to move it. If it rains, you will have to eat inside.

With the new campground hosts, the grass is kept short, the bathrooms and showers are modern and extremely well kept, and the cement RV pads are literally swept prior to your arrival. The campground is literally on the Mississippi River. When it is raining, there is a huge pavilion with a fire pit in the middle so you can still chill outside around a fire and/ or cook. This place really is a great kept secret. The security (it is a national guard base with unarmed private security guards) do their rounds frequently but never bother anyone. The camp hosts are the ones who may tell a loud party to quiet down. But they are so folksy that they do not offend. Great people. If you are hungry, they have a little PX on the main base area and outside the main gate are two bar and grills. The bar and grill named "Main Gate" has very inexpensive food and if you show your campground pass, they give you two for one beers. And the beer is always $2.00 a glass. If you get bored, you can go into the little towns around the area. The town right out of the gate is Little Falls which has the former home of Charles Lindbergh. This campground has both tent camping and full electric/ water RV sites for $17 a night. Free firewood as well.

The campground at Camp Ripley, MN along the Mississippi is now complete. Water and Electric have been added to all 15 RV sites and water is also available at the Dump station. The new shower house and restroom was also completed last fall (2010. It has wonderful amenities and is a great location. The only thing it needs is for the grass to be trimmed and maintained a little better. Very nice place for the money, plus free firewood too!

CG is similar to a state park with large trees abounding making for great shade but, limiting solar recovery to mid day only. CG is patrolled by security routinely. Tall grass in campground required us to use our weed eater to clean our site. Dump station available next to campground road but no water access there. Dump & Water available at Holiday Pantry service station near Walmart on the north side of Little Falls. Would stay here again.

V.S. left this review using the Directory software: This was one of the most beautiful areas around. They had very large concrete pads and the sites were extremely large. In fact the biggest I have ever seen. There was a beautiful pavilion down below for a very large party. The only problem with this campsite is that there are no hook-ups. They ran out of money. There is a dump station right when you come in but no water there either. If they ever get hook-ups I can't imagine there will be a space available. The base is great for bike riding either on road or off road. No reservations are necessary but I called and talked to Jim and he was extremely nice. Even though you do not need reservations he called the gate and told them we would be coming in. I loved the place and if you like dry camping you have to go here. The rate was the best, free!