Wilderness seems to be a term that's sometimes used lightly. However, when we say going to Beltrami Island State Forest is going into the wilderness, we mean it. This forest encompasses 703,366 acres (yes, you read correctly). Cue over-the-head light bulb (or lantern, in this case) of natureful possibilities. Beltrami Island is, not surprisingly, the second largest state forest in Minnesota and is crawling with trails: 25 miles for hikers, 27 for horseback riders, and hundreds for gearheads. Five rivers flow throughout the area, making canoeing and kayak popular activities. Need we say more? Camp here! Multiple primitive campgrounds are scattered throughout the forest. Hop from one to the next for a diverse experience of the forests landscape.
Wilderness seems to be a term that's sometimes used lightly. However, when we say going to Beltrami Island State Forest is going into the wilderness, we mean it. This forest encompasses 703,366 acres (yes, you read correctly). Cue over-the-head light bulb (or lantern, in this case) of natureful possibilities. Beltrami Island is, not surprisingly, the second largest state forest in Minnesota and is crawling with trails: 25 miles for hikers, 27 for horseback riders, and hundreds for gearheads. Five rivers flow throughout the area, making canoeing and kayak popular activities. Need we say more? Camp here! Multiple primitive campgrounds are scattered throughout the forest. Hop from one to the next for a diverse experience of the forests landscape.
Fancy yourself some berry pickin’? Then head on out to Blueberry Hill campground! This rustic and primitive little spot is perfect for any campers who are craving only the basics (but, you will have amenities like vault toilets and drinking water—wouldn’t want to make things too rough! The sites are set in a lovely clearing, and if you happen to b Read more...
You like getting back to the basics, right?! Sure ya do! And, you can do just that at Bemis Hill Campground. And, you equestrians will particularly love this place, because there are four horse campsites that have tie rails, manure disposal, and spots to make mounting easier. Even if you aren’t rolling in with your horse-friends, you can still enj Read more...
Sometimes, nature can get rather crowded. It’s a conundrum for any nature lovers who are looking to get away from the hustle and bustle of modern life, that’s for sure. But, you won’t have to fight the crowds if you camp at Faunce Campground. This low-key gem doesn’t have much in the way of amenities, but it is remote. Ample treecover makes it eas Read more...
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Beltrami Island State Forest
Wilderness seems to be a term that's sometimes used lightly. However, when we say going to Beltrami Island State Forest is going into the wilderness, we mean it. This forest encompasses 703,366 acres (yes, you read correctly). Cue over-the-head light bulb (or lantern, in this case) of natureful possibilities. Beltrami Island is, not surprisingly, the second largest state forest in Minnesota and is crawling with trails: 25 miles for hikers, 27 for horseback riders, and hundreds for gearheads. Five rivers flow throughout the area, making canoeing and kayak popular activities. Need we say more? Camp here! Multiple primitive campgrounds are scattered throughout the forest. Hop from one to the next for a diverse experience of the forests landscape.
Wilderness seems to be a term that's sometimes used lightly. However, when we say going to Beltrami Island State Forest is going into the wilderness, we mean it. This forest encompasses 703,366 acres (yes, you read correctly). Cue over-the-head light bulb (or lantern, in this case) of natureful possibilities. Beltrami Island is, not surprisingly, the second largest state forest in Minnesota and is crawling with trails: 25 miles for hikers, 27 for horseback riders, and hundreds for gearheads. Five rivers flow throughout the area, making canoeing and kayak popular activities. Need we say more? Camp here! Multiple primitive campgrounds are scattered throughout the forest. Hop from one to the next for a diverse experience of the forests landscape.
Activities in the park
3 campgrounds in Beltrami Island State Forest
Fancy yourself some berry pickin’? Then head on out to Blueberry Hill campground! This rustic and primitive little spot is perfect for any campers who are craving only the basics (but, you will have amenities like vault toilets and drinking water—wouldn’t want to make things too rough! The sites are set in a lovely clearing, and if you happen to b Read more...
You like getting back to the basics, right?! Sure ya do! And, you can do just that at Bemis Hill Campground. And, you equestrians will particularly love this place, because there are four horse campsites that have tie rails, manure disposal, and spots to make mounting easier. Even if you aren’t rolling in with your horse-friends, you can still enj Read more...
Sometimes, nature can get rather crowded. It’s a conundrum for any nature lovers who are looking to get away from the hustle and bustle of modern life, that’s for sure. But, you won’t have to fight the crowds if you camp at Faunce Campground. This low-key gem doesn’t have much in the way of amenities, but it is remote. Ample treecover makes it eas Read more...
Why can't I see these campgrounds when I search with dates?
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