I'm looking to see if there are any other good options for easy backpack sites, specifically ones that are reservable. I've taken my daughter on a backpacking trip the last 2 years and am just seeing if I am overlooking any good spots. She'll be 5 when we go sometime in September so I want an easy hike of less than 3 miles. Our last 2 trips have had us stay at the same site for 2 nights (Friday and Saturday), so we'd want a dayhike option or something fun to do during the day Saturday. For reference, the last 2 trips have been Wild River (~ 1 mile) and Split Rock Lighthouse (~1.8 miles) Savan ..read more

Looking for some advice on which campground to stay at. We are planning a long weekend trip for Labor Day to the Ely area. We would like to stay at either Lake Vermilion/ Underground Mine State Park or Bear Head Lake State Park Campground. Which one do you like and why? Electric site is a must for our small travel trailer. We are a family of 4; 12yo boy, 5yo girl and we are all active biking and hiking. We will have our MTB bikes with and would like to explore some trails and maybe even get out the inflatable kayak. Lend us some knowledge and experience from your own trips to the area. TIA s ..read more

Does the Minnesota DNR or GFP have an app to book campsite reservations through for state / county parks? The only one I could find was the MN DNR app, but it seems to been abandoned. I'm from SD so am familiar with the SW / SCentral areas of MN, but wanted to start exploring a bit more into the northern areas and was hoping they had an app to easily browse, plan, and book sites. submitted by /u/Boonune [visit reddit] [comments ..read more

For my college final as a product designer, I have to redesign a first aid kit for camping. I am trying to gather more information on already existing kits and improvements people would like to see. Any insight and feedback are greatly appreciated! It is relatively short, consisting of 16 questions. submitted by /u/marialemmons [visit reddit] [comments ..read more

What are the best sites at the park? We just booked BP14 for the Sunday of Memorial Day weekend and I was just curious how that site was compared to others/what the view was? Unfortunately booking sites a month out in advance for Memorial Day really limits our options, but I’ve heard nothing but good things about the backpacking here submitted by /u/pm_me_cute_sloths_ [visit reddit] [comments ..read more

Had the camping bug, and the weather was too nice not to go for it. Felt good to beat the prime season rush. Also, I recently got a nice mattress to try out SUV sleeping. It was a little chilly, but I had a good sleeping bag and some toe warmers to stay snuggly. Temps got down to the upper 30s. submitted by /u/SmirkingGirl [visit reddit] [comments ..read more

Working on booking out the last of our summer plans. For folks who have camped at Tettegouche- pros and cons of walk-in v. cart in sites? Spouse likes proximity to showers, I like to cozy up to the lake, so we've got one vote each over here at the moment.... submitted by /u/LoneLantern2 [visit reddit] [comments ..read more

Looking to do one of the backpack hike-in sites at Itasca with 5 others. Wondering if any of you had any insight on which of the 11 sites might meet most of the following: Good shore fishing. Close access to swimming that isn’t just wading thru muck. Probably does not existing at those sites but figured I’d ask. Adequate room for 3 two-person tents. Far away from others who might also be camping (least important). Any other info is also appreciated. Thanks submitted by /u/yyz17gh [visit reddit] [comments ..read more

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My son loves to fish but I have really struggled to find any sites on water to fish besides Wild River, we do have the buck site booked later this summer. He’s just a bit too young for the boundary waters still, not sure how he would do paddling all day. Any other recommendations for sits on water that you can fish from? submitted by /u/mrmr2120 [visit reddit] [comments ..read more