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Camping for off-roading in Minnesota

86 camps in Minnesota listing off-roading, or within a mile of an ATV or dirt-bike trail. 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.

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86camps for off-roading
56free or dispersed
11reservable
Jun–Sepbest months

Best areas for off-roading

  1. Around Finland37 camps for off-roading within 25 miles
  2. Around Tower26 camps for off-roading within 25 miles
  3. Around Federal Dam12 camps for off-roading within 25 miles
  4. Around Lutsen9 camps for off-roading within 25 miles

Questions

How many campgrounds in Minnesota are good for off-roading?

86 camps listing off-roading, or within a mile of an ATV or dirt-bike trail; 56 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, 31% also offer boating & paddling, 26% also offer fishing, 19% also offer hiking.

See them on the map

Every camp, with a 3D fly-over, weather, cell signal and the drive.

Open off-road (ohv) in Minnesota

This week's picks

A different handful each week.

  • Deer LakeFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signal

    Deer Lake campground is located on the west shore of Cut Foot Sioux Lake, next to Lake Winnibigoshish, and is split into two separate loops. North Deer Lake campground has 17 sites; South…

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  • Johnson LakeDispersed / primitive · Free · Cell signal

    Johnson Lake is popular for fishing and is connected to Johnson River and Little Johnson Lake. Fishing is considered good for small mouth bass, walleye, and northern pike.

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  • Cass Lake LoopFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signal

    Cass Lake Loop is part of the Norway Beach Recreation Area on beautiful Cass Lake in north central Minnesota. Visitors enjoy the area for its excellent boating and fishing opportunities.

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  • Winnie Dam Campground - UsaceFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signal

    USACE Winnie Dam Campground & Recreation Area. This is a Corps of Engineers Campground, located just walking distance from the Mississippi River. Activities include camping, fishing…

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  • Ninemile Lake CampgroundFederal campground · First come, first served · Cell signal

    Ninemile Lake Campground is perfect for people wanting to do some exploring while camping. A boat ramp leads to Ninemile Lake, complete with islands and hidden bays. For birders and hikers…

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  • Norway Beach Recreation AreaFederal campground · First come, first served · Cell signal

    The Norway Beach Recreation Areais located four miles east of Cass Lake, Minnesota on U.S. Highway 2. The recreation area offers camping sites located in four campground loops; Norway…

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  • Pine 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 3 sites on…

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  • Divide Lake Campground & Backcountry SitesFederal campground · First come, first served · Cell signal

    The Divide Lake Campground provides a northwoods camping experience in a small (only 3 sites) secluded campground located near many recreational opportunities. A walk-down canoe launch…

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Free camps for off-roading

  • Northern Light 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…

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  • Dispersed spot · 22 mi N of TowerDispersed / primitive · Free · Cell signal

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  • South Cross RiverDispersed / primitive · Free · Cell signal

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  • Johnson LakeDispersed / primitive · Free · Cell signal

    Johnson Lake is popular for fishing and is connected to Johnson River and Little Johnson Lake. Fishing is considered good for small mouth bass, walleye, and northern pike.

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