Resorts are allowed to offer up to four camping sites without having to have an Recreational Camping Area license. More recreational camping sites will require a separate license as a Recreational Camping Area. Minnesota Department of Health (MDH)
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Recreational Camping Area (RCA)
Manufactured Home Parks and Recreational Camping Areas
Summary of General Requirements for Recreational Camping Areas
License application forms are not available online. Contact MDH at 651-201-4500 for a license application.
Annual fees include: base fee (highest of any applicable base fees), statewide hospitality fee, and all applicable license fees.
The plan review fee (when plan submittal is required) is separate from the license fee.
Establishment fee description |
Plan review fee (new) |
Plan review fee (expansion) |
License fee |
Base fee – RCA – 24 or less sites |
$375 |
$250 |
$55 |
Base fee – RCA – 25 to 99 sites |
$400 |
$300 |
$230 |
Base fee – RCA – 100 or more sites |
$500 |
$450 |
$330 |
Base fee – SECA |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
$150 |
SECA – less than 25 sites |
$375 | $250 | $1 per site |
SECA – 25 to 99 sites |
$400 |
$300 |
$1 per site |
SECA – 100 or more sites |
$500 |
$300 |
$1 per site |
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Private sewer or water |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
$60 |
Other Administrative Fees
▪ Late Fee - RCA, up to 30 days late - $120
▪ Late Fee – RCA, more than 30 days late - $360
▪ Late Fee - SECA - $360
January 1 through December 31. The license must be renewed annually.
Establishment licenses in the city of St. Paul are valid for one year from the date the initial license was issued.
You will receive your license in the mail in about two weeks.
Once plans are approved and construction is completed, follow these steps to get your establishment license:
1. Apply for a license.
Contact MDH to request a license application. The license fee is separate from the plan review fee.
Submit the completed license application and required license fee before contacting MDH to request a preoperational inspection.
2. Have your establishment inspected.
Contact MDH 14 days before the intended opening date to schedule a preoperational inspection.
The inspection will cover all aspects of your approved project outlined in your approval letter.
3. Post the license in the establishment.
MDH will issue a license after approval. Post the original license in the establishment at all times.
Recreational Camping Area (RCA)
Manufactured Home Parks (MHP) and Recreational Camping Areas (RCA)