Need Help finding Camping for the summer

  • haywood04
    Winona, Minnesota
    Posts: 1073
    April 11, 2004 at 5:47 pm #1244171

    My family is looking for a place were 6 sites are needed. We have various needs, FISHING, (bass and pike) is my priority but also swimming rec boating ect. We have many youngsters 1-7 years of age. Not looking to rough it to much. Campers and tents. Love the Brainerd area but having little luck. Any specific suggestions or general areas would be nice. MN or WI. Within about a 3 hour radius of the Twin Cities.
    Thanks

    Rick22
    Posts: 13
    April 11, 2004 at 5:57 pm #300643

    You said that you like the Brainerd area, but were having trouble finding a spot. Check out Aitkin County, next door to Brainerd. Nice spots on Farm Island and Big Sandy and some of the smaller lakes. Great for kids and good fishing also. Good Luck

    derek_johnston
    On the water- Minnesota
    Posts: 5022
    April 11, 2004 at 6:57 pm #300644

    Father Hennepin State Park is really nice. You could try getting the group camp. We get a group camp every August. Plenty of room for tents and campers. Or you could get single sites. Heres the link:

    Click on the Father Hennepin link

    Minn State Parks

    nick
    Lakeville, MN
    Posts: 4977
    April 11, 2004 at 10:04 pm #300657

    Crosslake state park is awesome, it’s also super, super busy, but hard to beat, fishing is great, water is clean and clear, and there is a nice beach right there. I can give you a tip on a killer northern lure too

    riveratt
    Central Wisconsin US-of-A
    Posts: 1464
    April 12, 2004 at 12:30 am #300672

    Might want to check out Holcombe Wisconsin. It is about 2 1/2 hours from the cities and is very nice. Fishing for musky, walleye, and panfish abound. Lake Holcombe is large yet easy to fish with smaller boats. Do a google search and find all you need. Good luck!

    wade_kuehl
    Northwest Iowa
    Posts: 6167
    April 12, 2004 at 1:04 am #300679

    I’ll put in a good word for Ottertail County. NW of the cities about 3 hours or so on I94. See http://www.ottertailcountry.com for info and if you decide to go that way drop me a note.

    haywood04
    Winona, Minnesota
    Posts: 1073
    April 12, 2004 at 11:00 am #300706

    MN-RST-RIDER,
    We had planned on Cross Lake and yesterday went to find any openings well, when trying for so many sites, forget it Waited to long…Many old camp places have now gone to permanents or sold out. Cannot blame them but kinda sucks for us still wanting the old pull camper week.
    Thanks for the suggestions so far and any more would be welcome!
    Have been looking at the Hayward area as well any suggestions on lakes or campgrounds?

    riveratt
    Central Wisconsin US-of-A
    Posts: 1464
    April 12, 2004 at 11:41 am #300669

    Around Hayword I’d suggest looking at Nelson Lake or Spider Lake. I have fished Spider. Good population of walleye and musky. G’Luck!

    DaveB
    Inver Grove Heights MN
    Posts: 4465
    April 12, 2004 at 12:21 pm #300717

    Vermilion is just over 3 hours. I am sure Moccasin Point could get you in.

    Don Hanson
    Posts: 2073
    April 12, 2004 at 12:32 pm #300698

    Derek is right on, I have stayed at the Father Hennpin park. Great people and we have always had a good time. there is a boat landing at the park also. I think there is also a swimming beach.

    Lake Osakis is another good bet, Check with Gabe and Jackie at the Early inn resort.

    http://www.earlyinn.com

    chappy
    Hastings, MN
    Posts: 4854
    April 12, 2004 at 12:46 pm #300651

    There’s a place in Glenwood Mn. called Woodlawn resort and campground on lake Minnewaska. Huge Sunfish,walleye’s,bass and Northerns. Randy and Judy Crumb run the resort. Decent place. If you want a number or directions ,PM ME.

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