I’m looking for a nice secluded place to go camping with my dog. I’d ideally like for him to be able to be legally off leash (he is highly trained and is not a concern for wildlife, but I definitely want to respect leash laws). Any recommendations?
Does anyone know of any decent campgrounds that have electric sites and bathroom facilities in mid October in Minnesota?
Nice night exploring Fort Ridgely State Park.
Hi! As the heading says: I’m from out of town, staying in Minneapolis for work. I’d like to go camping this weekend up towards Duluth. I’d like to keep the drive less than 3.5 hours.
My primary objectives are :
-epic stargazing
-scenic gravel/mountain bike trails
-low traffic
I’ll be leaving from work at 2pm in Minneapolis on Friday and driving back on Sunday.
Open to suggestions. From the northeast and have never been to that part of the country before.
Thanks for your help!
Beautiful contrasts I thought. Hope you enjoy.
This park is quickly becoming a favorite. Earlier in the spring I was at site 3 and it was very nice but I tried out site 6 on a rainy evening in October. The walk is about a mile on easy trails and I wouldn’t even call it a hike. Finding a flat spot for anything bigger than a 2 person tent would be difficult. There is a proper bear box, table and fire ring, along with a walled in pit toilet a short hop back up the trail. The beavers were a bit noisy in the small lake which is right there. There is a steep little trail down to the water if needed. This park is close enough to the twin cities for a quick excursion but faint traffic can be heard at night.
Overall, 10/10, would recommend.
I usually go to Afton state park when I backpack, but I didn’t reserve a spot soon enough. I’m looking for something similar; hike in, some sort of accessible drinking water, and some sort of outhouse. I also really like either being on a prairie or next to a lake or river. I’m hoping to not have to driver too far. For me Afton is maybe a 35-40 drive.
Thanks in advance!
Reporting back in - My first camping night was super great. Friday was awesome weather. I’m 51 and have been camping one time when I was a kid. I decided I wanted to get out there. My wife said she was worried, but I had a great night’s sleep and made a few nice meals and generally had fun. Can’t wait to go again and again and try other spots!!
Site 14 FCFS. Neat little park! Walking path into Granite Falls from the park.
Undisclosed locations in Northern MN IYKYK