The city of Albany is in Stearns County and is considered part of the St. Cloud Metropolitan Statistical Area. It has a population of 2,780 as of the 2020 census. Once a stop along the Great Northern and Soo Line railroads, Albany was incorporated in 1890.
The largest park in the city is the 56-acre North Park. Sitting next to North Lake, it offers visitors trails for bike and foot traffic, picnic shelters, sports courts and fields, playground equipment, and an 18-hole disc golf course. The Albany Golf Course provides a par 72 18-hole course with established cross-country ski trails for winter use. If you are up to it, the 65.5-mile Lake Wobegon Trail is a multi-use asphalt rail trail for biking, hiking, walking, cross-country skiing, and inline skating.
Barbacoa American & Mexican Food offers an extensive brunch, lunch, and dinner menu off Railroad Avenue. Three Peppers Mexican Grill is a popular fast-food stop serving lunch and dinner on 8th Street while the Hillcrest Family Restaurant offers breakfast items on its menu.
Minnesota State Fair - Mark your calendar for the end of August for this upcoming event showcasing animal exhibits and grandstand shows. The family can enjoy food, games, live music, rides, and more at the fairgrounds in St. Paul.
Moondance Jammin Country Festival - Get ready for the three-day outdoor country music festival this upcoming June in Walker, Minnesota. The annual event draws top country performers and is RV-friendly with amenities like ice, firewood, freshwater, toilet access, 24-hour security, and 24-hour medical services for guests.
Winstock Country Music Festival - Another June event is the two-day festival in the nearby town of Winsted that showcases today's top country artists. On-site amenities include ATMs, a large concession area, a beverage tent, handicap facilities, security, medical facilities, country music vendors, and primitive camping sites for guests to enjoy.
Drive north across the state to reach Voyageurs National Park in International Falls. The park is almost half water and is known for waterways, lakes, and forests. You can boat, camp, fish, hike, and kayak while you are there. Enjoy cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, and ice fishing during the winter.
Isle Royale National Park in Michigan is 406 miles northeast of Albany. You must park your RV and take one of the four ferries or the seaplane to reach the park. Boating, ferry rides, hiking, and visiting the three lighthouses are popular here. There are 36 campgrounds at the park as well.
A road trip to Badlands National Park in South Dakota requires a 476-mile trip southwest of the city. Explore 370 square miles filled with eroded buttes and pinnacles. Common wildlife includes bighorn sheep, bison, and prairie dogs. There are plenty of ranger-led talks and guided hikes to help you get the most out of the park.
Crow Wing State Park is 57 miles north of Albany, covering 3,000 square miles in central Minnesota. Visit the Old Crow Wing Town Site for a glimpse into the 1800s before exploring the rest of the area. Popular activities here include hiking and canoeing.
A 58-mile drive west of the city places you at Glacial Lakes State Park. Several lakes dot the rolling prairies within the park, the largest being the Signalness, with 56 acres of water. A five-mile-long paved trail winds through the park that you can enjoy when you are not fishing. Anglers enjoy catching bass, crappies, northern pike, perch, sunfish, and walleye there.
Glendalough State Park is 89 miles northwest of Albany. Its 354-acre lake is the main draw for anglers, but you can hike the Beaver Pond Interpretive Trail and bike the Glendalough Trail. Visitors also enjoy canoeing and kayaking when they are not busy photographing the scenery.
Head southeast into St. Paul to visit the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area. Enjoy the visitor center and tour the dam at St. Anthony's Falls. Fish, paddle, or explore the area on foot. There are also areas that you might want to photograph.
Saint Croix National Scenic Riverway is 103 miles east of Albany and is home to the largest riverway east of the Mississippi River. The area encompasses 252 miles of river and lands, including the Saint Croix River along the border with Wisconsin. Bike, boat, fish, and hike there during summer or cross-country ski during winter.
Pipestone National Monument sits southwest of the city and is a Minnesota landmark where Native Americans have come for millennia to carve the soft red stone. Carved sacred pipes still get made from the rock in the 50 quarries here. Circle Trail is paved and offers views of Winnewissa Falls, but remember that you are on sacred lands, so stay on the path.
The nearby St. Cloud Campground & RV Park has 100 sites with full RV hookups, a dump station, and Wi-Fi for $45 per night. There are several facilities north in Brainerd, including Niemeyer’s Rugged River Resort with full RV hookups, a pool, showers, and hot tubs with back-in or pull-through options. Birch Bay RV Resort in nearby Nisswa offers 100 sites with full hookups, 30- and 50-amp power, cellphone reception, and a pet-friendly environment. Prices start at $45 per night.
Motorhomes are divided into Class A, B, and C vehicles. On average expect to pay $185 per night for Class A, $149 per night for Class B and $179 per night for Class C. Towable RVs include 5th Wheel, Travel Trailers, Popups, and Toy Hauler. On average, in Albany, MN, the 5th Wheel trailer starts at $70 per night. Pricing for the Travel Trailer begins at $60 per night, and the Popup Trailer starts at $65 per night.
Do you need to be a certain age to rent an RV in Albany?Yes. The minimum age is 25 to be eligible to get an RV Rental in Albany from RVshare.
Does RVshare have emergency roadside assistance?Yes. Every RV rental booked through RVshare receives 24/7 emergency roadside assistance.
Does RVshare offer one way RV rentals in Albany?Yes. Prior to renting any RV, check with the owner since not all will offer this particular option.