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The Camp on Hamlet Hill

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· Deerwood, Crow Wing, Minnesota
9 acres hosted by Eric A.
1 RV/tent site
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Our campsite is behind our home, on a remote flat hill at the top of our 9-acre property, with 300-acre, (private) Hamlet lake in front, and the wide portion on the 20-mile Cedar brook in the back. We are a large "homesteading" family, with chickens, ducks, and a garden. The campsite is a private 1/2 acre clearing, surrounded by woods with a firepit, grill, cooking utensils, and an outhouse. (Tents are available for a small additional cost). There is an outdoor water pump below the hill. Guests can access the waterfront and beach in front, with the use of the swim raft, lily pad, fishing dock, canoe, kayak, and paddle boards included. At nearly 100 feet deep, Hamlet lake also boasts excellent fishing. Our home is located 6 miles from Crosby, with the world-class Cuyuna Lakes 50-mile mountain bike trail system. Crosby is a growing tourist town with many new and unique restaurants, outdoor adventures, and shopping opportunities. The paved bike trail begins 3.5 north of us. Milacs lake is 10 miles to the south.Park at the bottom of our hill near our home, and take a 100-yard winding walk through the woods, (or drive your vehicle all the way up the hill and park directly at the campsite). At our family friendly site, enjoy the secluded natural beauty of our hilltop clearing, sit around the campfire, explore Cedar Brook to the north of the site, or come down the hill to the south and swim, canoe, or fish in the beautiful Hamlet Lake. The campsite is a private 1/2 acre clearing, surrounded by woods with a firepit, grill, picnic tables, cooking utensils, and an outhouse. (Tents are available for you to use--at a small additional cost). There is an outdoor water pump at the base of the hill. Guests can access the waterfront and beach in front, with the use of the swim raft, lily pad, fishing dock, kayak, and canoe included. At nearly 100 ft deep, Hamlet lake also boasts excellent fishing. Our home is located 6 miles from Crosby, home of the world-class Cuyuna Lakes 50-mile mountain bike trail system. Crosby is a growing tourist town with many new and unique restaurants, outdoor adventures, and shopping opportunities. The paved bike trail begins 3.5 north of us. Milacs lake is 10 miles to the south. Note: church pastors get a 50% discount! (Note: Camper-vans, pop-ups and small travel trailers can work but due to the steepness and narrowness of the hill, nothing bigger is recommended. Feel free to message us with questions)
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Shelby C.recommends
July 24, 2023
The Camp on Hamlet Hill
Eric and his family/kids are very sweet and helpful. Their animals are awsome and we even went home with a kitten. The camping area is secluded and was great for our dog to run around. Was hard to get our small front wheel drive car up the hill to the camp especially raining. It was impossible but was no big deal. Loved the beautiful lake and how we could use their row boat, lily pad , life jackets, canoe, kiak etc. Was a huge plus for us. Loved cooking in nature and having an open fire at camp. Was very buggy at the camp site, we aren't experienced campers to say the least but even with bug spray we were pretty bitten up which for us was difficult and we got a hotel. One down side was there was not much alone time at the lake with their family and kids down there. The first day and night there was a bunch of kids down there and teens in the evening . And them throwing around a dead chipmunk (we have a 7 yr old kiddo) we came to get away from the city and just wish we could have had some quiet time. Overall was great would stay again
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Hanna B.recommends
July 18, 2023
The Camp on Hamlet Hill
Eric was incredible! He really made us feel at home here. The space is beautiful and there are so many great activities to engage in!
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Ashley T.recommends
July 7, 2023
The Camp on Hamlet Hill
Perfect private camping spot!
Me and my family had such an amazing stay here! It was a little buggy but bug spray helped! We all had so much fun on the lake paddle boarding and canoeing and fishing! We would totally stay again!
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Alissa R.recommends
July 2, 2023
The Camp on Hamlet Hill
The camp spot was a little walk away from the lake but it was a short walk. Beach spot was so fun and would be nice for all ages. Highly recommend.
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Rebecca E.recommends
June 26, 2023
The Camp on Hamlet Hill
We ended up shortening our trip, but only due to a tent that handled the rain poorly. Eric even brought up some tents that were more water tight when we found ourselves trying to sleep in what looked like a swimming pool. Accommodations were exactly as expected I just wished we could have stayed longer to enjoy them.
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Josie V.recommends
May 30, 2023
The Camp on Hamlet Hill
Great one night stay
We had a great one night stay at the camp. The camp is tucked away from their home, and is super private. About a 2 minute walk to the beach, which is a lovely area to relax. We spent the day swimming, using the paddle boards and playing with our dog, who was a huge fan of the lake. The camp site had a good amount of mosquitos, but the bug spray warded them off well. We had a great time, the hosts were so friendly, and we even got some cuddles with some kittens!
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Deerwood, Crow Wing, Minnesota, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Anishinabewaki ᐊᓂᔑᓈᐯᐗᑭ, Očhéthi Šakówiŋ, and Bdewakantuwan (Mdewakanton) First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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Hosted by Eric A.Joined in August 2022
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