About Minnesota
You will find campgrounds in Minnesota State Parks, in National Forest campgrounds, in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area, in Voyageurs National Park and in hundreds of private Minnesota campgrounds across the state.
All the words in the world cannot describe the variety of experiences you can enjoy in our Minnesota campgrounds.
The best time of day for us is the quiet time just at dusk when, away from the lights of the city, the stars come out. I sometimes forget how many there really are!
We often sit on the beach and count shooting stars late into the evening. Better than TV for sure!
Minnesota State Parks: How to Get There, What to Do, Where to Do ItFamily vacations for us have often been camping trips. We've loved exploring the joy and beauty of Minnesota camping
If you are looking for a wilderness camping experience, you will find it in the Boundary Waters, Voyageurs National Park, other National Forest campgrounds and in campgrounds along the Gunflint Trail.
Many of our favorite campgrounds are in Minnesota State Parks.We look forward to the cozy time of crawling
into our sleeping bags, chatting a bit about the day--and tomorrow's
adventures. For me, there is always a short time of reading by
flashlight, then drowsiness takes over.....
Most family vacation destinations in Minnesota include beautiful family vacation resorts, cabins, and dozens of state parks and many other top family vacations spots.
The sound of a light rain may awaken me briefly in the night and I luxuriate in being that close to the out-of-doors yet protected in my tent.
Morning comes and I smell the coffee that my husband already has perking over the campfire. Ahhhh.....Minnesota camping at it's best!
Be prepared for your camping trips with this Camping Equipment Checklist.Prepare for your camping vacation with this camping equipment checklist. What do you need to add to your camping kitchen? Be sure to include a camping first aid kit. Pack your cooler with your favorite foods and get ready to cook up these easy camping recipes.
A basic camping item that we keep with our camping supplies is this extensive Minnesota campground directory.
We have a great video and and a bit more info about camping in these Minnesota campgrounds that are special places we return to again and again.We would love to be able to transmit the feel of the breeze from the lake, the aroma of a campfire and dinner cooking on an outdoor grill. Plan a camping vacation in Minnesota and experience it yourself.
Minnesota tent camping is one of life's simple pleasures. However when we first began to take our young family "out in wilds" we made some mistakes and had a lot of questions like:
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For personalized travel information call 888-VISITMN (847-4866)
Minnesota Department of Natural resources 888-646-6367
Minnesota Historical Society 888-777-8386
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