Zumbrota earns fame as Minnesota's Covered Bridge Capital, home to the 1869 Zumbrota Covered Bridge over the Zumbro River. RV travelers park at Shades of Sherwood Family Camping Park or Zumbrota Covered Bridge Park to chase history, river views, and small-town charm. These two spots launch you into Main Street cafes and Amish countryside trails within minutes.
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Zumbrota hugs the Zumbro River and spotlights the nation's oldest covered bridges, starting with its 1869 icon at Covered Bridge Park. Wander Main Street for antique shops and fresh bakery pies. Time your visit for September's Covered Bridge Days, where parades roll and artisans sell handmade goods. Nearby, Richard J. Dorer Memorial Hardwood State Forest tempts hikers with oak woods and wildflowers.
Families thrive at Shades of Sherwood Family Camping Park, complete with WiFi, showers, 50-amp hookups, and dump station from $45 nightly. Budget campers and bridge fans pick Zumbrota Covered Bridge Park for $25 rates steps from the landmark. Both bases fuel day trips to Whitewater State Park's bluffs or local farms selling cheese.
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Zumbrota shines as the Covered Bridge Capital of Minnesota with its 1869 covered bridge across the Zumbro River. This landmark pulls in history lovers from across the Midwest. Join Covered Bridge Days in September for parades, live music, and crafts on Main Street.
Shades of Sherwood Family Camping Park and Zumbrota Covered Bridge Park sit right in Zumbrota. Shades of Sherwood stocks WiFi, showers, 50-amp hookups, and a dump station at $45/night rates. Zumbrota Covered Bridge Park offers budget sites from $25/night next to the famous bridge.
Yes, Shades of Sherwood Family Camping Park provides 50-amp service. Campers also enjoy WiFi, showers, and a dump station there. Zumbrota Covered Bridge Park focuses on basics; confirm hookups directly for your rig size.