Campground Around Motley

[marine_man]

Any suggestions for a public campground around Motley? There are quite a few private ones, but it seems the going rate is around $45/night, which is way more than I want to spend for a tent spot.

Has anyone ever stayed at Rock Lake Campground in the Pillsbury State Forest?

How about Dower Lake Recreational Area in Staples?

Thanks!

marine_man

[sparcebag]

When I'm in that area I go to the Crow Wing river camp Grounds,Only outhouses but 7 bucks a night.North of staples if you have a Mn.Gazetteer map book each boat landing on the river is campground.Get back if you need more

[Wish-I-Were-Fishn]

 Originally Posted By: marine_man

Has anyone ever stayed at Rock Lake Campground in the Pillsbury State Forest?

Several years ago I drove through the Rock Lake campground and it looked pretty nice. Some large pine trees to camp under. I have not stayed there however, I know somebody who does and he likes it.

Sounds like it would worth a shot. Always fun to a little exploring.

[IFallsRon]

We stayed at Rock Lake a couple years ago. We had an OK site and the place was full. Only thing I really remember is that someone sunk a couple picnic tables in deep water at the beach and I could stand and have my head out of the water. There were a few bigger boats on the lake but I think they were tubing more than fishing.

There used to be a KOA on Fishtrap but it has gone through a couple ownerships and the overnight cost has gone way up. My inlaws used to have a spot just down the road and we would go up there to shower.