Chippewa National Forest Campgrounds
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Chippewa National Forest & Campgrounds
200 Ash Ave NWCass Lake, MN 56633
The Chippewa National Forest is located in north-central Minnesota. Forest communities include Deer River, Blackduck, Marcell, Walker and Cass Lake. Campgrounds are located throughout the Forest!
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Camping in the Chippewa National Forest can range from a starry night in the backcountry to a developed campground with paved bike trails and hot showers. Chippewa National Forest has 21 campgrounds and 100 backcountry camping sites. Developed Campground facilities vary from sites with electricity and running water to rustic campgrounds with vault toilets and hand pump water wells. Each campsite has a picnic table, fire ring and tent pad. Sites are open for both tent and RV sites. Backcountry sites can be accessed by foot, boat or car. Campers choose the experience! Visitors can camp throughout the year, but note that most developed campgrounds are open May thru September, with three campgrounds open into mid-October.
Dates
Developed campgrounds are generally open from mid-May to mid-September. Reservations can be made up to six months ahead of time, and must be made at least four days before arrival. Visitors can camp year-round at any National Forest backcountry campsites.Rates
For a fee, reservations may be made in advance at some of the campgrounds in the National Recreation Reservation System (NRRS) by calling 1-877-444-6777. Reservations can also be made at www.recreation.gov. Fees are charged only in developed campgrounds.
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Seasonality
- Open in fall
- Open in winter
- Open in summer
On-Site Facilities & Services
- Children's programs (scheduled, supervised)
- Located on a lake or river
On-Site Recreation
- Bike trail
- Cross-country ski trail (groomed)
- Hiking trail
- Lake/river access (boat ramp)
- Snowmobile trail (groomed)
- Swimming beach
Green Practices
- Air quality improvements
- Eco-friendly landscape/facility design
- Eco-friendly purchasing practices
- Energy efficiency/conservation
- Waste reduction/reuse/recycling
- Water conservation/wastewater management plan
Attraction Attributes
- Can accommodate groups of 45 or more
Campground Features
- Camping accessible to people with disabilities
- Electric
- Flush toilets in campground
- Hot showers in campground
- Pets allowed in campsite
- Pull-through sites
- Secluded campsites
Campground Type
- State & National Forest Campgrounds
Length of Stay
- Daily site rental
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