Rustic Camping Retreat

[Nainoa]

Say I'm looking for a place on a lake (Preferably within a 2 hour drive of St. Cloud) where one can do some primitive camping in relative isolation.

I'm an aspiring writer looking to do a little bit of a Henry David Thoreau type of thing for a couple of days this summer. Looking to do a little Fish-Hike-Be alone with one's thoughts in the wilderness type of thing.

Anyone know of such a place?

[shadrapla]

try crosby there have alot of rustic sites on lake pits (former mine )

[Nainoa]

Oh yeah... My buddy used to fish those...

Thanks!

[patsrock]

Or possibly Mississippi River. Same area

[Nainoa]

I actually live on an un-navigable stretch of Mississippi... Any hints on good spots?

[Redlantern]

A bit north of Grand Rapids is a primitive area called Suomi Hills.

[pushbutton]

just head down the freeway to Maria State Park...there are only 2 sites on bjorkland(sp?)lake...they are close to a mile in and you can catch a few toothy critters without even trying. Don"t let the lack of distance deter you, it is a nice secluded place....Mr. T didnt live that far out of town either.

[titelines]

You could try Tettegouche State Park. They have rustic type cabins that are surrounded by three lakes. You have to hike in a couple miles and they are very cool.

[minndonn]

Try some state forest campgrounds. Often near empty on weekdays.

[Wish-I-Were-Fishn]

Try some state forest campgrounds. Often near empty on weekdays.

These are the best kept secret if you don't need a shower while camping. Unfortunately my wife insists on flush toilets and showers.

[BLACKJACK]

Hayes Lake state park south of Baudette. Its a haul but we were there several years ago, during the week their was only one other camper. Scenic, on a lake, nice!!

[jigginjim]

Titeline, those rustic in no lights, or running water? How far is the hike? Could I fish from shore in the lakes?