RV Seasonal Sites - Suggestions

[TallPaull]

I live in the north metro and I am considering purchasing a travel trailer to put on a seasonal site. I am looking for a place that is on a decent fishing lake and is within 2.5 hours of the north metro. Does anyone have any suggestions on a place to research.

Thank!

Paul

[Redlantern]

Got kids? What age? Important things to look at. Some campgrounds are more kid friendly than others. Another question for you, what kind of fish do you like to go after?

[TallPaull]

I have a 7 year old boy that loves to fish, swim and play outside. As for fishing...... I enjoy panfishing and love catching walleye. Most of the time it is just a matter of catching anything with my son.

Ultimately looking for a great family place (swimming, fishing and relaxing).

[steamman]

There is a seasonal site on Lake Villard and also Lake Amelia. Have never been to the one at Lake Villard, but have a seasonal at Lake Amelia and love it. I have three kids in age from 18 to 8 and they have enough to do there. There is a swimming beach with a slide and floating platform. The swimming area is not that deep. You can catch walleye, pike, crappie, sunnies, bass, etc in the lake. It is very relaxing. If you want more iformation let me know.

[pulleye16]

From North metro this place might be just over 2.5 hours, probably just over 3 hours. But it is on Leech lake. Try New Leech Lake Campground near Bena. I think they are very resonable and the owners are great! $1700 to $1900 depanding on options and open until the END of Oct. It may be a little further but It's very peaceful and the fishing is great along with boating and just getting that "true" up-north experience.

[glenn57]

i have a seasonal on long lake near new london that has openings. called old wagon. its about 15 miles east of willmar. if interested let me know, can give ya more info.

[Coach1310]

I would do my research and find the right resort BEFORE buying a camper. Some really nice places are HIGH DEMAND and have long waiting list. Some of these places, the only way to get in is to BUY a camper that is on a lot already there. There are so many variables, you really have to check them out. It may be tough now as most if not all are closed, but the internet can be a great tool to get a rough idea of what a place is like and what the rules are.

[woodsmanmn]

Something to consider about buying a trailer that is already set up on a lot is that the extra things like a deck and shed are usually included. And you'll save by having an existing deck and shed vs. buying/building new ones. Also, the work it takes to get a place setup is done. You will be able to just move in and enjoy yourself.

[glenn57]

NOT TO START AN ARGUMENT HERE, just from what i know from the campground we are at is this. they have a waiting list, when someone inquires about a lot, depends on where the lot is and if they kinda would "fit in" with there neighbors is considered alot. we've been there 11 years and only maybe 3 times have to owners allowed a camper to sell and stay. there are preferable lots and the most senior camper that wants to move gets first dibs. more often than not a "newbie" would have to have his own camper to bring in, and ocassionally theres a deck or shed that can change ownership.

[gregg52]

ya lots of varialbes depending on where you go

i was at bowens on winnie...great place family oreinated nice well kept

beach and of coarse great fishing whatever you are fishing for

but we were very close to the nieghbors (to close for me)

and rather spendie bout 2400 a year for rent 550 for a boat slip

now new gf..lol different place i'm at reichons not on the lake but close to 2 landings nice quiet park

rent 1000 a yr and free firewood

i took the lot next to me to still only 2000 and lots of room

like Glenn said check things out there are lots of different deals

also check out and be sure you like the trailer you buy

i had a 5th wheel and if you plan on moving that might be the way to go but i will never have another it seem you can never get them solid i guesss is the way to put you can tell every move someone makes at the other end this traveler trailer we have now is much better you cant tell when some is walkin in the room down the hall we probably wont move it unless we sell and up date so no need for the the 5th wheel

so take your time and get what you want where you want it

pretty spendie undertaking...but i love it where we are

[glenn57]

gregg52, you ever head over to the spring lake area????????? and not ral sure where your campground is at? east or west side of winnie???

[gregg52]

ahhhhh i guess kinda east side of winnie

just bout mile and half up the road from the GDP on the right

kinda new bout 3-4 yrs old at best

not sure where spring lake is up there

[glenn57]

i drive by there when we hit winnie. we go out of highbanks. matter of fact be up there new years weekend, staying at highbanks. will be at dixon lake resort 3rd weekend of dec to spear the 3rd river. spring lake is east of there. back to sqauw lake towards talmoon. thats where my mom has a place.

[gregg52]

use to deer hunt over by talmoon

and know a guy from back home (savage) the lives over there

that must be like opening weekend for them (highbanks) i think they open back up after xmas

never know when i'm comin up in the winter didnt get up last winter the winter before we were up bout feb

and did very good lots of walleyes and 6lb northens was a fun 4 days

some perch to but i dont really fish hard for those

[icefishin4fun]

tallpaull If you would like info for the nisswa area email me at [email protected]

[glenn57]

highbanks reopens new years weekend! so whereabouts talmoon did ya hunt? not gettin nosey, jusy curious!

[gregg52]

oh man its been awhile since i've been up there

we use to camp bout a mile or north of talmoon on 6 then turn left

back in there by some small lake i cant remember

my buddy is headin up wed ot thur though goes up there every yr

probably going on 30 now...lol

[glenn57]

know about where it is lotz of little lakes in that area. we are 7 miles west of talmoon.bout 3 miles north of jessie on the road that heads towards wirt. cty rd 29.

[gregg52]

ya we werent far from wirth i do remember that

it was a ways in there off 6 but dont think it was 7 miles

[glenn57]

so did you maybe hunt by or near lakes such as trestle or arrowhead or crooked lake? we refered croocked as rock lake. there is a holland lake back there also. do you remember being near a hiline or power line? there is a tar road that goes between hwy 6 and cty road 29 that comes out about a mile south of wirt.

[gregg52]

i think holland lake might be the one all though rock lake kinda sounds

familiar to

if you see a fish house(older ice castle i think ) close to holland lake and new green 359 ford that would be him

[glenn57]

my bro hunt right by/can see rock lake from his stand. i hunt by the sand lake cemetery/ames road off of cty rd 4. i dont go that way much. he does see aa few hunters but doesnt say mush about anyone campin in the rock lake area.