Camping on old 61

[tlendway]

Does anyone know if "Big Blaze" campground went out of business? Both their phone number and HSOforum seem to be down?

Does anyone know if "Duluth Tent and Trailer" is a good alternate?

[tonka]

i have been trying to get ahold of them too. i was there last fall and it was an awesome camp ground. i hope they are still around.

[Fishing Junky]

How about Indian Point Campground?

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A fishing guide is just a fishing junky who takes others with him to support his habit.

[Slothin'02]

We were just up there yesterday (7/25) and Big Blaze no longer exists. Looks like they sold the land and have it parceled out for housing lots.

We stayed at Duluth Tent and Trailer (7/24)and had a great night. No reservations, but he got us in. It was full but was pretty quiet. Washroom wasn't great, but lots of hot water. Walked across the highway and got down to the water and they had a nice field area to exercise the dog. Only stayed one night, but it was just fine.

Hope this helps.

[bottomfeeder]

Where is Duluth Tent & Trailer?

[Slothin'02]

If you're heading out of Duluth, towards Two Harbors, take the scenic highway (Old 61). The campground is the first one you come to, on your left, just a few miles up.

[bottomfeeder]

Thanks. I'm from the Duluth area, but never heard it, just curious I guess. Drove by ot 1,000 times I'm sure but never paid attention to the name.

There's also a campground kinda behind the Munger Inn out by the zoo. I've walked the Western Waterfront trail (which basically semi-circles the campground) that's just off the munger trail with the wife many times and always thought that it would be a nice place to stay. I wonder what the name of that place is.

[Fishing Junky]

Hey Bottom, that one is Indian Point Campground. Nice little site.

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[bottomfeeder]

Thanks fishing junky. That's the one you referred to ealier then, didn't mean to hork in on you suggeston Goes to show that you learn something everyday, and sometimes, like today, I learnt two things.

That sure is a prime piece of property! Suprised it hasn't been sold and turned into condo's or housing by now.

[Slothin'02]

FYI...

Just got off the phone with the folks who bought Big Blaze Campground.

They bought the whole 40 acres and they're going to build a resort style facility with common lodge, pools, lounge etc. surrounded by 2-3 bedroom homes and duplexes. They're offering full and partial ownerships of the units, which can be rented out at the owners discretion.

These are the same folks who built Crow Creek homes north of Two Harbors, Caribou Highlands in Lutsen and Cove Point Lodge.

[This message has been edited by Slothin'02 (edited 07-28-2004).]