State Forest · Minnesota
Money Creek & Vinegar Ridge
State Forest · Minnesota, United States · in Richard J. Dorer Memorial Hardwood State Forest
- Sites
- 8
- Cost
- $17 per night, taxes included
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Elevation
- 850 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 2
- Cell coverage
- AT&T weak · Verizon weak · T-Mobile good (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Phone
- 507-724-2107
Season dates aren't confirmed for this campground yet - opening and closing dates haven't been verified. Check the operator's page or call ahead before you plan a trip.
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About
The campground is considered primitive, designed to furnish only the camper's basic needs. The campsites consist of a cleared area, fire ring, and table.
Vinegar Ridge Recreation Area is located along the 42-mile multiple-use paved Root River State Trail and six miles of horseback riding trails. Visitors can also canoe or kayak for a short trip along the Root River State Water Trail within the recreational area.
8 primitive campsites. First come, first served for individual sites; pay the camping fee online on the day you arrive, or at a state park ranger station. Managed from Beaver Creek Valley State Park (507-724-2107). In Richard J. Dorer Memorial Hardwood State Forest.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25° | 6° | -17° | 44° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 33° | 13° | -23° | 59° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 45° | 29° | -3° | 74° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 56° | 37° | 21° | 80° | 7 of 11 |
| May | 70° | 51° | 33° | 83° | 0 of 11 |
| June | 78° | 62° | 50° | 94° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 83° | 66° | 59° | 92° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 79° | 64° | 56° | 90° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 76° | 60° | 44° | 88° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 60° | 44° | 29° | 79° | 3 of 10 |
| November | 43° | 30° | 6° | 66° | 7 of 10 |
| December | 32° | 21° | -12° | 65° | 10 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
Nearby campgrounds
- Oak Ridge / Wet Bark Recreation Area · State Forest · 4 mi · 5 sites
- Northend Municipal Campground · City, County & Regional Parks · 5 mi · 16 sites
- Peterson City RV Campground · City, County & Regional Parks · 8 mi · 10 sites
- Beaver Creek Valley State Park · Minnesota State Parks · 11 mi · 42 sites
- Sylvan Park Campground · City, County & Regional Parks · 16 mi
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