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Shell City Horse Campground

Off 390th St
Backus, MN 56435
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Phone: 218-472-3262

Type: Accommodations
Located On Lake(s)/River(s): SHELL
Open: May 1, 2012 - Oct 31, 2012

Located in Huntersville State Forest, managed by Itasca State Park. The eight campsites and 27 horse campsites are considered "primitive," designed to furnish only the basic needs of the camper. The campsites consist of a cleared area, fire ring, and table. In addition, vault toilets, garbage cans, and drinking water are available.
Shell City Horse Campground is located on 24 miles of designated horse trails that includes two loops and a river crossing.

Additional Details

On-Site Facilities & Services

  • Located on a Lake or River

On-Site Recreation

  • Hiking Trail
  • Lake/River Access (Boat Ramp)

Accommodations Policies

  • Open to the general public, no membership required

Directions

  • Directions to Facility / Event: From Menahga take the Stocking Lake Road to Co.Rd.23; turn left (N) 1 mi. to 380th St.; turn right (E) 3 mi. to 199th Ave.; turn left (N) 1 mi.

Rates

  • Daily Camping Minimum: 12
  • Daily Camping Maximum: 16
  • Additional Rate Information: Individual site $12, Equestrian site $16All sites are on a first come, first served basis to be paid on site.

Length of Stay

  • Daily site rental

Campground Features

  • Pets allowed in campsite
  • Open in fall
  • Secluded campsites

Number/Type of Campsites

  • TOTAL number of campsites: 8
  • Number of sites in horseback camp area: 8

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