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Camping for boating and paddling in Minnesota
109 camps in Minnesota that list boating and paddling or mention it in their description. The best camping months are Jun–Sep, judged from 30 years of weather at a typical camp: comfortable days, mild nights, little rain. In July expect highs near 78°F and lows near 53°F.
Best areas for boating and paddling
- Around Lutsen35 camps for boating and paddling within 25 miles
- Around Ball Club24 camps for boating and paddling within 25 miles
- Around Babbitt20 camps for boating and paddling within 25 miles
- Around Tower5 camps for boating and paddling within 25 miles
- Around Columbus3 camps for boating and paddling within 25 miles
Questions
How many campgrounds in Minnesota are good for boating and paddling?
109 camps that list boating and paddling or mention it in their description; 37 of them are free.
When is the best time to go?
The best camping months are Jun–Sep, judged from 30 years of weather at a typical camp: comfortable days, mild nights, little rain. In July expect highs near 78°F and lows near 53°F.
What else can you do there?
Of these camps, 50% also offer fishing, 37% also offer hiking, 32% also offer wildlife & birding.
Every camp, with a 3D fly-over, weather, cell signal and the drive.
Open boating & paddling in MinnesotaThis week's picks
A different handful each week.
Fenske Lake CampgroundFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalFenske Lake Campground offers visitors an escape to a small, remote campground with large, majestic pine trees and easy access to water. It is a popular base camp for exploring, fishing…
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South Pike BayFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalSouth Pike Bay Campground is located on the south shore of beautiful Pike Bay, on Cass Lake in north central Minnesota. Visitors enjoy the area for its excellent boating, canoeing and…
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Whiteface ReservoirFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalWhiteface Reservoir Campground offers an ideal getaway for anglers, boaters and families. The provided swim beach, playground and five picnic areas offer hours of entertainment, and the…
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Gull Lake Recreation AreaFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalGull Lake Recreation Area offers something for everyone with boating, hiking, fishing and swimming at Minnesota's famous Gull Lake, the largest of the 10 lakes on the Gull Chain of Lakes.…
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South Kawishiwi RiverFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalSouth Kawishiwi River Campground is located in Superior National Forest near the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, about 10 miles from Ely, Minnesota. It offers fishing, boating and…
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Echo Lake (Minn)Federal campground · Reservable · Cell signalEcho Lake is located on the west end of the Echo Trail, a remote country road that traverses through the heart of the Western Superior National Forest. This quiet campground, where the…
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Birch Lake CampgroundFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalBirch Lake Campground is located in Superior National Forest near the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, about 13 miles from Ely, Minnesota. It is an ideal place to relax while enjoying…
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Leech Lake Rec AreaFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalLeech Lake Recreation Area is located in the heart of the Chippewa National Forest in Federal Dam, Minnesota on the Leech Lake River.
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Free camps for boating and paddling
- Birch LakeDispersed / primitive · Free · Cell signal
This is one of our Backcountry sites which is a near- wilderness single party site and is accessible only by foot or boat. These sites are first come, first served. There is one site on…
View camp → - Little Gunflint LakeDispersed / primitive · Free · Cell signal
This is one of our Backcountry sites which is a near- wilderness single party site and is accessible only by foot or boat. These sites are first come, first served. There are 2 sites on…
View camp → - Gunflint LakeDispersed / primitive · Free · Cell signal
This is one of our Backcountry sites which is a near- wilderness single party site and is accessible only by foot or boat. These sites are first come, first served. There are 6 sites on…
View camp → - North Fowl LakeDispersed / primitive · Free · No cell signal
This is one of our Backcountry sites which is a near- wilderness single party site and is accessible only by foot or boat. These sites are first come, first served. There is one site on…
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