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Odessa :.

Hosted by David · Cotton, Minnesota
8 guests max
95%
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18 reviews
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Nomadic camping
Best for self-contained campers. There are no toilets, showers, or potable water at this Hipcamp.
I restore neglected properties to a natural state, And provide campers with experiences to promote a love for nature. Odessa is named after a large port city in the country of Ukraine and a city in West Texas. USA. The land is located in a commercial zone in the small city of Cotton Minnesota. USA. Learn more about this land: Next to the Wilbert Cafe & El Toro Lounge, and Speedway gas station in Cotton Minnesota USA. Odessa, is located in the Central far East section of the Sax-Zim Bog.  USA. Near by is a Cafe, Two churches, A Community Center, US Post Office complex.  At the Community Center, Post Office complex and Park with child-playground, In the park is a out-house that can be used 24/7,  it is open to the public. All within the commercial district of Cotton Minnesota.  Also the outhouse has electricity and there is a light .... Sax -Zim Bog Welcome Center is 12 miles west. Bog's :   Winterberry Bog,  Yellow-bellied Bog, and Indian Pipe Bog, are just west on Arkola Road.  Fire wood is free, I have been cutting wood, but is still in short supply and fire banned while dangerous dry conditions persist. We have gotten rain so it is better now. For you light sleepers staying in a tent, just know none stop traffic off the highway and then the birds started chirping up a storm at 4:30 in the morning. Odessa is not a commercial campground.Next to the Wilbert Cafe and ; El Toro Lounge, and Speedway gas station in Cotton Minnesota USA. Odessa, is located in the Central far East section of the Sax-Zim Bog.  Arkola Road, Cotton, Minnesota. USA. Near by is a Cafe, Two churches, A Community Center, US Post Office complex.  At the Community Center, Post Office complex and Park with child-playground, In the park is a out-house that can be used 24/7,  it is open to the public. All within the commercial district of Cotton Minnesota.  Also the outhouse has electricity and there is a light .... Sax -Zim Bog Welcome Center is 12 miles west. Bog's :   Winterberry Bog,  Yellow-bellied Bog, and Indian Pipe Bog, are just west on Arkola Road.  Fire wood is free, I have been cutting wood, but is still in short supply and fire banned while dangerous dry conditions persist. We have gotten rain so it is better now. Odessa is not a commercial campground.
Rig suitability
Vehicles under 45 feet allowed
Allowed rigs: travel trailers, fifth wheels, toy haulers, pop-up campers, class A RVs, class B RVs, class C RVs, campervans, cars, truck campers, and rooftop tents
Pull-in site
Accommodates slideouts
Surface type: Loose Gravel
Surface levelness: Flat
Generators allowed
No electrical hookup
No water hookup
No sewage hookup
No TV hookup
What to expect
RV/tent site
You'll have this Hipcamp all to yourself.
8 guests max
Campfires allowed
Firewood provided, firepit, private. Very limited wood on site.
Pets allowed
Off leash. Off Leash but keep them close.
No toilet; campers must bring camp toilets
In walking distance there is a gas station, bar and restaurant. Also a park across the road at the Cotton community center.
No potable water
Bring your own water. There are three businesses next door, A restaurant, Gas Station, and a Bar. There are toilets available during day-time hours.
No showers
Pack it out
There are three businesses next door, A restaurant, Gas Station, and a Bar. There are toilets available during day-time hours.
Cooking equipment absent
There are three businesses next door, A restaurant, Gas Station, and a Bar. There are toilets available during day-time hours.
Picnic table absent
No wifi
Laundry absent

Things to know

Getting there
Check in: After 2:00 PM
Check out: Before 12:00 PM
On arrival: Head straight to site
Cancellation policy: Moderate
Minimum nights: 1 night
Accepts bookings: 12 months out
Park at listing
Wheelchair access
Max 2 vehicles
2WD accessible
During your trip
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RV/tent site · Sleeps 8 · Vehicles under 45 ft
Next to the Wilbert Cafe and ; El Toro Lounge, and Speedway gas station in Cotton Minnesota USA. Odessa, is located in the Central far East section of the Sax-Zim Bog.  Arkola Road, Cotton, Minnesota. USA. Near by is a Cafe, Two churches, A Community Center, US Post Office complex.  At the Community Center, Post Office complex and Park with child-playground, In the park is a out-house that can be used 24/7,  it is open to the public. All within the commercial district of Cotton Minnesota.  Also the outhouse has electricity and there is a light .... Sax -Zim Bog Welcome Center is 12 miles west. Bog's :   Winterberry Bog,  Yellow-bellied Bog, and Indian Pipe Bog, are just west on Arkola Road.  Fire wood is free, I have been cutting wood, but is still in short supply and fire banned while dangerous dry conditions persist. We have gotten rain so it is better now. Odessa is not a commercial campground.
Campfires allowed
No toilet
No potable water
Pets allowed
No electrical hookup
No water hookup

Reviews

95% Recommend22 ratings · 18 reviews
Recommends
· July 2026
34 ft travel trailer · With kids ·
Odessa :
Just what i was looking for for the weekend. It was peaceful and close to family.
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Jonah G.
4 reviews
Recommends
· May 2026
Functionally Charming.
18 ft truck camper ·
Odessa :
Charming. No complaints. Quiet. Priced well.
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Dan C.
10 reviews
Recommends
· September 2025
Odessa :
It was a nice open area just wish there was more trees
J
Josh P.
11 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· September 2025
Tent ·
Odessa :
We camped here in a tent. The property was great size with a fire pit. I would definitely recommend this site if you don't want to be bothered by other campers. You have the room to play fetch with a pet or throw come cornhole bags. The host was quick to respond with questions we had upon arrival. Being in-between 2 big town was fantastic due to my lack of packing the essentials
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Matt S.
11 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· June 2025
Tent ·
Odessa :
Easy to find, great communication. Nice area with nice fire pit and plenty of wood that was there for our stay.
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Kayla B.
3 reviews
Recommends
· August 2024
30 ft travel trailer ·
Odessa :
I loved that it is wide open and I got to watch the northern lights dance across the sky all night long! Perfect spot to stay while working in the area…it is quiet but not desolate and that is exactly what I needed.
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Chantal B.
2 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· August 2023
Tent ·
Odessa :
Very nice little getaway. I loved waking up and seeing the wildflowers.
K
Kalena Q.
3 reviews
Not recommend
· July 2023
Would not recommend
Tent ·
Odessa :
Grass was very overgrown and there was no place to have a fire to cook our food we ended up just driving the 5 hours back to our house over camping here.
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Taya J.
3 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· June 2023
14 ft Class C ·
Odessa :
nice spot for a quick stop. pretty quiet. fairly level ground and not too hard to find!
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Sarah C.
3 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· October 2022
12 ft car · Group trip ·
Odessa :
Was a great spot other than the loud dogs across the street, but can’t fault them for that!
J
Jake H.
3 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· July 2022
Tent · Group trip ·
Odessa :
We enjoyed our getaway to Odessa. It is a simple, quiet lot, with plenty of space for an RV, multiple tents, plus EZ-up tent, and still space left over for tossing a ball or playing yard games. With no one else around to disrupt, it was the perfect place to unwind and reconnect with a friend I haven't seen in a year. We used the wood in the woodpile to successfully have a fire, but I recommend bringing at least some of your own dry firewood get it going a little faster or bigger if you like a nice bright fire. Enjoyed the cafe in walking distance for breakfast in the morning.
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William S.
4 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· July 2022
21 ft travel trailer · Group trip ·
Odessa :
Was perfect for us. Quick overnight stay on our journey.
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Doug B.
5 reviews
Recommends
· June 2022
19 ft campervan ·
Odessa :
The site was what I needed for the night. I just needed a place to park my van for a couple of nights. It was close to the restaurant and I walked to the little city park.
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Steve S.
4 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· June 2022
Tent · Group trip ·
Odessa :
A great stay. Walk to a cafe, bar, and fill up with gas across the interstate at gas station.
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Zachary F.
15 reviews
Recommends
· May 2022
Tent · Group trip ·
Odessa :
Great location, close to a cafe, tavern, and gas station.
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Zachary F.
15 reviews
Recommends
· May 2022
Tent · Group trip ·
Odessa :
Great location
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Zachary F.
15 reviews
Recommends
· September 2021
Odessa :
Convenient to the main road and a friendly cafe with good food. A good place to drop your trailer and spend a day in Duluth.
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Larry R.
5 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· June 2021
Odessa :
Awesome spot loved the atmosphere
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Billie Jo W.
2 reviews

Location

Cotton, St. Louis, Minnesota, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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Hosted by David C.

Joined in June 2021

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