Camping Rates and Rules

Camping at Dakota County Fairgrounds is by reservation only - no exceptions!

To make a reservation: camping@dakotacountyfair.org (emails preferred for fastest response)
Please include your dates, type of camper, required electrical hookups, phone number and email address.
You will receive a confirmation email if we are able to accommodate your stay - please do not show up without a confirmed reservation.

Dakota County Fair Campground 2025 Season: May 1, 2025 - October 1, 2025
Minimum stay: Two nights
There are dates that we are full already throughout the camping season when the fairgrounds are booked by private events.

Hours:

• Check-in: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. only
• Quite time: 10 p.m. - 7 a.m.

Rates assume max of four people per campground and max of two vehicles. Event camping rates may vary - contact your event host directly to find rates for private events.

All rates include sales tax.

Daily (two-night minimum)

• With water/electric: $50
• Without water/electric: $40

Weekly (6 nights, 7 days)

• With water/electric: $250
• Without water/electric: $175

Monthly (29 nights, 30 days)

• With water/electric: $650
• Without water/electric*: $500

Over four people: Add $4/person/night

Dump station:

• Guests: Included in rental rates - no additional fee
• Non-guests: $5/use (8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. only)

We are unable to offer refunds - no exceptions!

Campsites are limited to: one RV, or one travel trailer, or one pop-up camper

All sites are permitted one tow behind trailer or vehicle (size of area permitting).

1. Check in time is 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday thru Friday.
2. Quiet time is 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.
3. Pets must be leashed when outside of RV.
4. Owners must clean up after pets.
5. No RV/Camping mats to be left out. They are not allowed to be rolled out for a 24-hour period. Must be rolled up when not home and overnight.
6. There is no outdoor fencing or dog areas allowed in campgrounds.
7. No leashing dog to any Fair/Campground property.
8. No open fires without permit, must be above ground in portable fire pits with a top screen.
9. Maximum speed limit on the grounds is 10 MPH.
10. No metal detecting on the grounds.
11. Bag all garbage and place in dumpster located in dumpster enclosure. The dumpster is not available for dumping large items.
12. Fire ashes to be put into metal ash container, do not dump on ground
13. Outside storage of belongings is not allowed.
14. Keep campsites clean and neat.
15. Respect the privacy of other campers and don’t walk through or between other sites.
16. Turn off all outside lights when retiring for the night.
17. No major repair work to be done on-site (i.e. changing oil, engine repairs etc.).
18. Visitors must leave campgrounds by Midnight, quiet time after 10:00 p.m.
19. Visitors are to use parking areas on the grounds.
20. All people staying in RV must be listed on registration envelope by name.
21. If staying for a day, week, or a month, the fee must be paid in full at time of arrival.
22. The campgrounds and the grounds of DCAS has NO severe weather shelters, campers are responsible to seek their own shelter during severe weather.
23. Use of the Dump Station is included in fee for paid guests.
24. There are additional rules and form examples in the DCAS Campground Rule Policy.
25. NO Refunds, NO Exceptions!
26. Payment is due prior to your expiring reservation. If it is not paid, you are considered trespassing and will be escorted off the premises by the Sheriff's Office.
27. Generators are NOT allowed.