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Hay Lake Basecamp Canvas Tent

Private campsite on the quaint Hay Lake, near Crosby/Ironton, MN! Within minutes of the Cuyuna State Recreation Area and all it has to offer.

This site is adjacent to the public lake access and features a 13 foot bell tent with a queen size air mattress and two cots for an easy and comfortable trip. The tent comfortably accommodates 2-3 adults, or a family with up to three small children. Enjoy fishing and boating on Hay Lake off your private dock. Canoe and two kayaks available for your use on the site. There are some lifejackets available for your use, but feel free to bring your own fishing and boating gear.

Composting toilet outhouse. Just add sawdust!

The Camps at the Vineyards

This is a 10-acre part of a larger 110-acre property. This section is reserved for tents, camping vans, and small trailers 20' or less. The river is great for small children to wade and swim in during the summer. During spring, the water is up higher for kayaks and canoes.

Your hosts live at 1010 205th Ave.  It is just a vineyard for now. the winery we hope will be built in 2025.

Exploring the Groundhouse River just steps away from our site.

Late afternoon relaxation by the fire at our site.

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The little cabin

Great quiet location, Wildlife and the sound of the country.   You will have the only camp site on the property.   You can stay in the small camping cabin in comfort with your own bedding,  or sleeping bag for the twin bed in the loft, or the futon on the main level.   The cabin only has room for two adults unless you bring a camp pad to sleep on the floor, or squeeze in a child, but you have the comforts of a small electric heater, or A/C if needed, a Weber grill, mini fridge,  microwave, and Electricity.  Quiet former country farm site, with great wildlife viewing options with walking trails.  Only 23 miles to DT St. Cloud and 8 Miles to the Walmart in Princeton for food or supplies.  If a shower is desired the Kwik Trip in St Cloud, on Hwy 10 has showers.  Just a half mile off Hwy 95 and 5 miles from the large Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge, with trails and lots of wildlife.  In the Fall expect to see a large amount of wildlife with many migrating birds come out of the refuge to feed.  Expect to hear Pheasant's cackle in the AM, and see Sandhill Cranes or Geese fly over the camp site, or sitting in area fields.  Enjoy time around a campfire with folding chairs and a picknick table, with plenty of free dry wood in a storage rack.  My feeling on how well the heater will work in cold weather is you are probably good until the temp is in the lower teen. if interested you could bring a larger heater to help with heating.  I do no plan to plow the driveway if it snows so keep that in mind if you see a storm forecast. I will block out   dates after the first significant  snowfall.


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R&R Mille Lacs

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&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;R&R Mille Lacs offers a private channel lake lot on beautiful Mille Lacs! The site will have a pull through driveway with 2&nbsp;RV spots with electricity&nbsp;and water on a gravel pad. The gravel drive through is big enough for 1 more RV but there are no hookups. $60 per RV per night. (So if your group brings 3 RVs it totals to $180.00 per night. Tents are also allowed.&nbsp; There is one dump station as you pull out.

&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;The site also has a private dock to put your boat or other water toys on. With just a short boat ride through the channel you can be out fishing on the mighty Mille Lacs in minutes. There are no waves to worry about in the channel so just tying up to the dock is nice and easy. With the calm waters it is a great place to use your kayak or paddle board, or just some fishing off the dock. There will be a four person paddle boat available for guests, you must bring your own lifejackets for any water activities.&nbsp;&nbsp;There are also atv or mountain bike trails just feet away from the site. There is a fire pit on site with free split firewood.

&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;We are located 5 minutes south of Garrison, and 5 minutes north of Grand Casino Mille Lacs, and right across the road from Northwood Hills golf course with Charlie’s Bar & Grill.

&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;To launch your boat there are public water accesses to the north and south.

Map at the Pine Center Atv/Utv trail head.

Pine Center Atv/Utv trails leaving from R&R.

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Cuyuna Crossing | Campsites

Cuyuna Crossing | Campsites

Cuyuna Crossing Campsites offer walk-in riverside camping on 21 wooded acres with over a half mile of Mississippi River frontage. What began as a simple drive-in camping property has grown into a quieter, more intentional setting designed to protect the land and preserve a peaceful guest experience.

Vehicles now park in the main lot, and carts are provided to transport gear to your campsite. This shift reduces road noise and keeps the riverfront calm for all guests.

The property includes one Riverside Group Site (accommodating up to four tents) and four individual rustic tent sites located along the river. Campsites are bring-your-own-gear, with no water or electricity at the individual sites. A conveniently located porta potty serves the campsite area.

Optional Add-On: Shower & Bathroom Access

Rustic campers may purchase access to a private bathroom and shower located in the main building. This facility is shared among campsite guests who have purchased the add-on and is available on a first-come basis. Advance purchase is required, availability is limited per night, and a door code will be provided prior to arrival.

An 18-hole professionally designed disc golf course (opening Spring 2026) winds through the wooded property and is available exclusively to overnight guests during their stay.

You’ll feel tucked into the Northwoods while still being close to town, trails, and local amenities.

Nearby:

200 yards to The Bridge Tavern restaurant and bar

1.5 miles to the Milford Mine Memorial Park

5 miles to Yawkey Unit mountain bike trails

6 miles to Cuyuna Recreation Area trailhead

5 miles to downtown Crosby shops and restaurants

6 miles to Super One Foods

5.9 miles to Cykel Bike Shop in Ironton

5.2 miles to Cuyuna Regional Medical Center

10.1 miles to Sagamore Unit mountain bike trails

For guests seeking a more private glamping experience, Cuyuna Crossing also offers three insulated Hypedomes with private wood-fired hot tubs and dedicated bathrooms. You can find those accommodations under our separate listing, “Cuyuna Crossing | Domes.”

Please note: Prior reviews referencing vehicle access reflect an earlier layout of the property. Campsites are now walk-in only to preserve quiet and protect the land.

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The Hamlet Lake Homestead

The Hamlet Lake homestead is our 10-acre family home with two unique and private hip-camp sites. We have both lakeshore (in front) and a hobby farm with cows, chickens and goats in our back lawn and woods. The Hamlet Lake Bunkhouse is located to the west of our home in its own secluded parcel next to the lake.  The Camp on  Hamlet Hill (closed for 2026)  is to the north of our home, on a remote flat hill at the top of our property, on a hill over Cedar brook. with 300-acre, (private) Hamlet Lake in front, and the wide portion of 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, near which guests can view our fenced-in animals. Guests can also 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.

Wise Woods on Fool Lake

Located at the end of a private road on Fool Lake with wooded mature trees that offer privacy. The lake is quiet and calm.  Fool Lake is a private, environmental lake, with many varieties of fish. Perfect for kayaks, canoes, paddle boards, and swimming. Boating is allowed up to 40 hp via gated private launch (no tubing or skiing). The land slopes to the lake where you will find small dock and a few stairs into the water. Well for water and electricity available including a 30 amp hookup for RV campers. Large outhouse also has electricity. Minutes away from access to Cuyuna trails, Crosby, and Emily, as well as nearby Nisswa and Crosslake. This central location offers access to any and all amenities. After a day on the trails, in town, or on the water, an evening at the fire pit overlooking the lake is a perfect way to end the day. Wind down, relax and enjoy the trees, lake and nature surrounding you. We expect all guests to respect the neighborhood, lake and nature!
**November to early spring the water access will be winterized and NOT available for use. Any winter camping is at your own digression and snow removal will only be provided on the neighborhood road(s) up to the entrance of the site. Getting into the site could be difficult depending on the snow conditions.**
Note: there is currently a locked camper & small kids house on site not available for use.
Things To Do:

https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/st...
Cuyuna Lakes State Trail: https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/st...
Super Premium Gourmet Cheeses, Artisan Ice-Cream, Wine & Spirits, MN Goodies & More - https://shopvictual.com/
Bike Rental, Sales, Service, Food, Coffee, Etc. - https://www.redraven.bike/
Soo Line Museum - http://www.cuyunahistory.org/m...
Milford Mine Memorial Park - https://www.crowwing.us/294/Mi...
Serpent Lake and Crosby Memorial Park/Playground
Hard Water Lounge - https://www.hardwaterlounge.co...
Paul Bunyan Land - https://paulbunyanland.com/
Paul Bunyan Trail: the longest Minnesota bike/hike trail at 120 miles!
Dennis Drummond Winery - https://ddwco.com/ 20-min drive from Crosby!
Traditions Mini Golf - https://www.traditionsminigolf...
Mille Lacs Lake - Minnesota’s second-largest inland lake.
Places To Eat:
Iron Range Eatery - http://ironrange.3cheersmn.com...
Rafferty's Wood Fired Pizza - https://raffertyspizza.com/loc...
North Country Cafe - https://north-country-cafe.bus...
Cuyuna Brewing Company - http://www.cuyunabrewing.com/
The Bridge Tavern - http://bridgetavernmn.com/
Jack Pine Brewery - https://www.jackpinebrewery.co... is in Baxter, MN.
Fire Shack - https://www.facebook.com/profi...
Burritos California - https://zmenu.com/burritos-cal...
Mixed Company - http://www.enjoymixedcompany.c...
Hill City Coffee - https://www.facebook.com/C4Hil...

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