SE MN Bluff Country

[Bugman]

Seems like there alot of smaller campgrounds in the area that you can't find online. Anybody have any favorites in that area? You have to love waking up in the valley hearing the stream. Plus NO BUGS!

[Redlantern]

I like Eagle cliff between Whalen and Lanesboro. Not the place to go for a loud group who wants to party but perfect for a family with kids. Nice tent campsites right on the Root. I also like Beaver Creek state forest as well as Forestville state park.

[Scott M]

I like the old barn resort west of Lanesboro a couple miles. It does have a HSOforum. Nearly got caught in a tornado there last year, yikes.

[itchmesir]

There is hike in camping at a place called The Wet Bark Trail... has shelters located in different areas.. its on old cty road 16 west of houston

[Wish-I-Were-Fishn]

I think most of the land down there is private so there not a lot places available. You are right, the ones that are available are not well publicized. Many are county, or city campgrounds. One would think there would be a way to sleuth them out though.

[Wish-I-Were-Fishn]

I was at the book store today and saw a book that listed several campgrounds down there. It is titled "Minnesota Camping: The Complete Guide to Tent and RV Camping (Moon Outdoors)".

[Bugman]

Thanks for the tip on the book. I'll have to check it out next time I'm close to B & N.

[zamboni]

Treasure Island resort and casiiiiiiiiiinnnnnnnnnnoooooooooooooooooo

Can't beat the rates!! Thats my favorite campground in eastern MN

[itchmesir]

Thanks for the tip on the book. I'll have to check it out next time I'm close to B & N.

think i got mine for less than half the cover price through amazon.. it is indeed a great book

[ted4887]

I liked Maple Springs Campground located right by Forestville/Mystery Cave SP. Has a fun hike back to a cave located on private property(that the owners will let you access, and likely recommend it). The ownership was great, and it was well maintained.

[Bugman]

We ended up getting a permanemt site at Dun Romin Park down by Caledonia for the year. Buddy of mine that went down to check it out said it looked nice and quite so we reseved a site without even seeing it. I have never spent much time in that area, but it is gorgous. Went down on sunday to do some fishing and I don't think he could have picked a better spot. Soooo excited to get this year rolling!

[itchmesir]

Not familiar with the campsite.. but the Caledonia area is amazing

[worktohunt]

Theres lots of places to go. There is a very little known spot near lanesboro right on the root that is free to camp, easy to get and extremely pretty place. Its located at the bottom of the steep hill to the river at The forest resource center. As you pull into the center, go past parking spots and stop sign, take the first left past that, theres a Steep hil sign. go to bottom of hill and park off to the left. Theres a little path right there that takes you into a pasture and youll see the capsites and fire ring...Very neeat spot and literally 3 ft from the bank...Check it out...Tents only

[TooTallTom]

Theres lots of places to go. There is a very little known spot near lanesboro right on the root that is free to camp, easy to get and extremely pretty place. Its located at the bottom of the steep hill to the river at The forest resource center. As you pull into the center, go past parking spots and stop sign, take the first left past that, theres a Steep hil sign. go to bottom of hill and park off to the left. Theres a little path right there that takes you into a pasture and youll see the capsites and fire ring...Very neeat spot and literally 3 ft from the bank...Check it out...Tents only

Not any more!

[itchmesir]

Do you have to pay to camp at the spots on Gribben?.. tried looking for info online and didn't come up with anything

[Igor Drackenwolf]

There's a little state forest campground near the Zumbro River called Kruger State Forest & Management Unit.

Quite a pretty place, (at least it was last time were were there about 12 years ago) nice sites, away from civilization, decent privacy, mature trees, up in the hills, close to lots of different things to do on short excursions.

[picksbigwagon]

there is a small camp ground in NE iowa, 4 miles from MN called Big Joe's Campground, I think the offical town for it is Dorchester......

[Jaypo]

Second the recommendation for Eagle-Cliff. Was there this weekend. Very quiet and great grounds with friendly and accommodating staff.