Cook breakfast over a fire by the Mississippi River in a campground near Winona.
Conquer hiking trails around Sugar Loaf Bluff or go fishing in the river while camping in Winona, Minnesota. Both are accessible from Winona-area cabins, RV campsites, and quiet tent sites with basic amenities and river views. Head 20 minutes outside of town to Great River Bluffs State Park year-round for birdwatching, cross-country skiing, or hiking along six miles of summer trekking trails. Rustic campsites and drive-in RV sites inside the park include drinking water, flush and vault toilets, and showers. West of Winona, anglers can find trout fishing in the river valley, swimming on the beach, and paddleboarding and river tubing in Whitewater State Park. On-site campsites include electric hookups for RVers and tent camping near bathrooms, showers, and picnic tables. For more fun in the Mississippi River, park at campgrounds in Frontenac State Park, an hour north of Winona. Enjoy horseback riding and boating on Lake Pepin from in-park campgrounds with free wifi, dump stations, complimentary firewood, boat launches, and picnic shelters.