The best camping near Effie with hiking

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Effie’s dense forests and winding trails make it a magnet for hikers—over 800 campsites here cater to those who want to sleep close to the action. Expect average nightly rates around $25, with some sites as low as $20. You’ll find everything from basic clearings to spots with toilets, fire rings, and pet-friendly policies. Fishing and swimming are common off-trail diversions, but the main draw is the hiking—trails cut through pine stands and skirt quiet lakes. Top picks include Cook's Country Connection (78 reviews), 16 Squared Cabin (69 reviews), and Wildlife Orchard (13 reviews). If you want a site where you can roll out of your sleeping bag and straight onto a trail, Effie’s mix of lakeshore plots and wooded hideaways won’t disappoint.

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Top-rated campgrounds

Six miles from beach area, one mile from public access to Pokegama Lake.

3. Wildlife Orchard

98%
(26)
50mi from Effie · 4 sites · Tents, RVs · Grand Rapids, MN
Come stay at our peaceful farm in the forest! We are passionate about the natural world and cultivating our own food. Our farm is focused on a diversity of crops and animals while maintaining the beautiful wild setting we live in. We want to share the knowledge we are gaining as well as welcome interested people to experience the beauty of Northern Minnesota's woods, wilderness, and waters. Come to explore, relax, have fun, and recharge in a quiet natural setting. Learn more about this land: Rural old growth forest campsite connected to 7,287 acre state forest with hiking, mountain biking and cross-country skiing trails. Small diverse farm to visit- chickens, sheep and bees. Orchards and gardens with countless flowers, fruit trees and bushes, and vegetables. Greenhouse to tour. Beach 5 miles away- large beautiful lake for swimming. 6 person sauna, outhouse, fire pit, and walking trails on property.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from 
$50
 / night

Effie’s dense forests and winding trails make it a magnet for hikers—over 800 campsites here cater to those who want to sleep close to the action. Expect average nightly rates around $25, with some sites as low as $20. You’ll find everything from basic clearings to spots with toilets, fire rings, and pet-friendly policies. Fishing and swimming are common off-trail diversions, but the main draw is the hiking—trails cut through pine stands and skirt quiet lakes. Top picks include Cook's Country Connection (78 reviews), 16 Squared Cabin (69 reviews), and Wildlife Orchard (13 reviews). If you want a site where you can roll out of your sleeping bag and straight onto a trail, Effie’s mix of lakeshore plots and wooded hideaways won’t disappoint.

100% (188)

Top-rated campgrounds

Six miles from beach area, one mile from public access to Pokegama Lake.

3. Wildlife Orchard

98%
(26)
50mi from Effie · 4 sites · Tents, RVs · Grand Rapids, MN
Come stay at our peaceful farm in the forest! We are passionate about the natural world and cultivating our own food. Our farm is focused on a diversity of crops and animals while maintaining the beautiful wild setting we live in. We want to share the knowledge we are gaining as well as welcome interested people to experience the beauty of Northern Minnesota's woods, wilderness, and waters. Come to explore, relax, have fun, and recharge in a quiet natural setting. Learn more about this land: Rural old growth forest campsite connected to 7,287 acre state forest with hiking, mountain biking and cross-country skiing trails. Small diverse farm to visit- chickens, sheep and bees. Orchards and gardens with countless flowers, fruit trees and bushes, and vegetables. Greenhouse to tour. Beach 5 miles away- large beautiful lake for swimming. 6 person sauna, outhouse, fire pit, and walking trails on property.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from 
$50
 / night

Public campgrounds near Effie

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