Reserve your Spot at the Thief River Falls Tourist Park - thru Campspot!Reservations can be made on our booking site from the Book Now link below. (Reservations begin on March 1st of each year.)
About our Tourist ParkThe Thief River Falls Scenic Tourist Park is located on Highway 32 South and Oakland Park Road. It overlooks the lower Red Lake River and Hartz Park.
The Tourist Park has 72 sites with available amenities. Of those, 16 are full hook-up and 56 are electric. We offer free Wi-Fi! There are endless locations for primitive camping. A campground host is available on site part-time from approx. May 15th to September 15th to collect fees and assist you with your needs.
The bathhouse, which is located in the center of the park, is handicapped accessible and provides free showers and flush toilets for our campers. A shelter, which overlooks our beautiful Hartz Park, is available for picnics and family gatherings. Fire rings are located throughout the park for campfires. Firewood MUST be certified by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) as safe to move. Firewood may be purchased from the campground host. Campers have access to a dump station which is located directly across Oakland Park Road by the entrance of Pedar Engelstad Pioneer Village.
Please see our Park Map below.
Thief River Falls Tourist Park Campground Address:701 Oakland Park Road
Thief River Falls, MN 56701
Google Maps Location:https://www.google.com/maps/place/L+B+Hartz+Park/@...
2024 Tourist Park Camping Rates
ReservationsReservations can be made on our booking site from the Book Now link above or from the Campspot logo below! Reservations begin on March 1st of each year.
Special Event Reservations River Fest reservations are welcome after June 15th each year.
Tourist Park AvailabilityPark is open from May 1st - November 1st each year. Date of Tourist Park closure is determined by weather.
Attention Campers
To help us protect our Urban Forest from unwanted pests and disease, the latest being the Emerald Ash Borer, we require that you only burn wood that is MDA Certified. Firewood may be purchased from the campground host. Thank you for your cooperation.
For more information on the Emerald Ash Borer, click here.
Campground Rules
Guests and visitors agree to use the campground at their own risk. The City of Thief River Falls & Venuworks LLC is not responsible for damages, injuries, or lost items. All campers are fully responsible for the security and liability of their campsite:
**No Canadian currency will be accepted**
1. Please report any disturbances or destruction of property to the Tourist Park Camp Host or the City Police Dept. at (218) 681-6161
2. Respect a 10 mph speed limit and the privacy of fellow campers. Please do not walk through occupied sites.
3. Pets are welcome a follows:
- All dogs MUST be kept on a leash
- Pets are not allowed in the bathhouse
- Clean up after your pet
- Do not leave pet unattended
4. Place all garbage in the dumpsters. Please do not burn scraps/garbage.
5. All sanitary waste must be deposited at the dump station or connected to an existing sewage disposal system. NO draining of gray water at your site is permitted.
6. All fires must be controlled within the fire pits at all times and extinguished when retiring for the evening. Firewood MUST be certified by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) as safe to move. Firewood may be purchased from the campground host. NO fireworks.
7. Quiet Hours are from 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. Show consideration and courtesy to your neighbors.
8. Do not wash dishes in the bathhouse. Please respect the sign posted on the door when the attendant is cleaning the bathhouse.
9. In the event of severe weather, you are asked to take shelter at the Law Enforcement Center located at 102 West 1st St.
Thief River Falls Tourist Park - Policies
Cancellation Policy
The Thief River Falls Tourist Park would like to accommodate our campers and we understand that you may need to cancel a booking. Here is some important information surrounding our cancellation policy.
Your cancellation is eligible for a refund if it is requested at least 3 days before the established check-in.
If you are just changing your reservation dates the cancellation policy is not applicable unless the change in dates is not feasible or is requested 3 days before the booking. If you need to request a change in dates you can call our staff at the Ralph Engelstad Arena, whom manages the Thief River Falls Tourist Park at 218.681.2183.
Refund Policy
The Thief River Falls Tourist Park would like to accommodate our campers and we understand that you may need to cancel a booking. Here is some important information surrounding our cancellation policy.
Any cancellation request made within 2 days of the established check-in will not be eligible for any refund.
If you need to request a change in dates you can call our staff at the Ralph Engelstad Arena, whom manages the Thief River Falls Tourist Park at 218.681.2183.
If you have any questions or concerns, please call the Management offices at (218) 681-2183. Thank you and we hope you enjoy your stay in Thief River Falls!