Kabetogama State Forest

Kabetogama State Forest may not be as well known as its neighbors (namely the Superior National Forest, the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, and Voyageurs National Park), but, that doesn’t mean it’s not entirely worth a visit! There are canoe-in sites scattered throughout the forest, along with more traditional campgrounds, like Ash River. H Read more...

Rustic and spacious campsites along the banks of a large, remote lake—you up for it? Woodenfrog Campground is just steps from Kabetogama Lake, where you can swim and fish and canoe all day long. Stretch out on the pine-covered shoreline and take in the views alongside your crew. The campsites are pretty spacious, so you can have time to yourself i Read more...

Vermilion Lake is surrounded on all sides by beautiful bits of nature: the Chippewa National Forest, Superior National Forest, and Kabetogama State Forest. There are several campground options, but none are quite as unique as camping on Hinsdale Island. The island’s campsites are among the lake’s most remote…and you can only reach ‘em via boat. Th Read more...

Gather the whole crew and head to Wakemup Bay Campground in northeast Minnesota. This large-ish campground has just the basics, so only bring the friends who can rough it for a few days! Pitch your tent along the shores of Lake Vermilion and enjoy the serenity of this remote camping spot. You can swim and fish in the lake all day, before heading b Read more...