Resort Operations Update

Thursday, July 2 • Last Updated: 10:45 AM

Due to significant flooding and severe weather across the area, some resort operations have been affected. We will continue updating this page as conditions change.

Current Resort Operations

Open

  • Campground (we are full with scheduled arrivals and current guests)

  • Old Barn Restaurant

  • Swimming Pool

Closed

  • Rivers Bend Golf Course

  • The Shed

Travel Information

Flooding has caused road closures throughout the area.

Guests traveling to Old Barn Resort should currently use County Road 8 from Fountain to Highway 17 and approach the resort from the north (down the hill from Fountain).

Please continue to monitor local road conditions before traveling, as additional closures may occur.

Bike Trail Information

We've received many questions about the Root River State Trail. At this time, we do not have official information regarding trail closures or conditions.

Please check with the appropriate local agencies for the latest trail updates. We'll share information here if we receive confirmed updates affecting access near the resort.

We'll Continue Providing Updates

We'll update this page throughout the day as conditions change. Thank you for your patience, understanding, and safe travels.

Discover the Beauty of the Driftless at Old Barn Resort

Camp • Golf • Eat • Explore Along the Root River in Preston, Minnesota

Nestled along the Root River, Old Barn Resort is a place to slow down and explore the Driftless.

  • Camp or stay inside the barn

  • Golf Rivers Bend’s scenic 18 holes

  • Eat award-winning comfort food

  • Paddle, fish, bike, or simply take it all in

  • Aerial view of Old Barn Resort campground at sunrise, with morning fog rolling over the RV sites and scenic Driftless landscape.

    Campground

    Tent, RV, and seasonal sites along the Root River.

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  • Cozy queen bed in the rooms at Old Barn Resort, featuring rustic wood headboard and warm lighting.

    Rooms

    Cozy stays inside the historic Old Barn.

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  • Hole 9 at Rivers Bend Golf Course at sunrise, featuring misty morning light over the fairway and the iconic cottonwoods near the green.

    Rivers Bend

    Scenic 18-hole golf carved into the Driftless landscape.

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  • Close-up of a Chicken Bacon Ranch Wrap with crispy bacon, lettuce, tomato, and ranch dressing, served with fries at Old Barn Resort.

    Restaurant

    Award-winning comfort food in a 140-year-old barn.

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  • Aerial view of The Shed at Old Barn Resort with outdoor seating, green umbrellas, and guests enjoying a sunny day.

    Shed + Patio

    A casual poolside stop just steps from the pool and barn.

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Camp • Golf • Eat • Explore

Everything you need for a Driftless getaway, all in one place.

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