Enjoy seeing Minnesota's natural areas by pitching a tent or parking your RV at one of the many campsites located throughout the state. Every camper has his own preferred style of camping, and Minnesota caters to each by offering a variety of campsites, amenities, activities and natural features.
Types
No matter what kind of camping you enjoy--backpacking, developed, RV, full amenity, primitive--you'll find a Minnesota campsite that suits your needs and desires. State parks offer several campsite options including family campground sites, primitive sites, tepee sites, remote sites, horse sites and group sites. Throughout the state forests, you can choose dispersed, horse, group or developed individual sites. Privately owned campgrounds may have a mix of several types of campsites, just as the state parks and forests do.
Geography
The geography of the state offers several outdoor activities ideal for those looking to explore and get in touch with nature. At Moose Lake State Park, for example, campers can enjoy several geographical features such as woodlands, lakes and rolling hills. These geographical features lend greatly to camping anglers looking for the next bite or hikers wanting to tone their lower body, see wildlife and enjoy the cardiovascular benefits while enjoying Minnesota's rustic beauty.
Activities
Either nearby or located in the campground, a bounty of activities awaits during your Minnesota camping expedition. During the summer, enjoy a few laps in the pool or rent a bicycle at one of the several KOAs in the state. Enjoy a low-impact, brisk walk around the campground during your stay and meet some of your fellow campers. In state forests or parks, enjoy hiking, mountain biking or other trail activities.
Many campsites are in campgrounds that offer group activities and sports, allowing you to make new friends and memories.
Amenities
Depending on your needs, you may be looking for specific amenities to add to your camping experience. Some campgrounds, such as the Jackson KOA, offer free wireless Internet to help plan the remainder of your trip, or laundry facilities to wash clothes after a fun day of outdoor recreation. Some camping sites--primitive--may not offer electricity or water at the site. Others may have 20, 30 or 50 amp service along with sewer connections for your RV.
Lists of offered amenities are often available on the campground's website, or you can obtain them by calling the campground and discovering more about the campsites it offers.
Wildlife
One factor to consider is wildlife, as the state is home to several species that may pose cause for concern. Two venomous snakes inhabit the state, pit vipers and rattlesnakes. Other species of concern include black bears, mountain lions (cougars), elk, wolves and various other mammals. While camping, ensure the safety of both the wildlife and yourself by following common procedures such as locking your food in your vehicle at night and viewing wildlife from a distance. If you cause an animal to alter its natural behaviors--or take notice of you--you are too close.
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