Camping Trips 2019


MAY 3-5, 2019 WILDRIVER STATE PARK:
Park Highlights:
  • Camping
  • Canoeing
  • Cross-Country Skiing
  • McElroy Visitor Center
  • Nevers Dam Overlook
  • Wildlife/Wildflowers
Reservations can be made at www.dnr.mn.us/state_parks/reservation.


May 24-27, 2019 (Memorial Day Weekend) Bunker Hills Campground:
Located in Coon Rapids, the campground offers 72 secluded and shaded sites, ranging from the rustic to modern with water and electrical hookups. There is one group site that can accommodate up to 30 people, using tents, with water and electricity hook-ups. The campground does offer 2 camper cabins as well. Reservations can be made at www.anokacounty.us/910/camping.


June 14-16, 2019 MOOSE LAKE STATE PARK:
Park Highlights:
  • Close Access To Recreation
  • Quiet Lake Offers Great Canoeing
  • Lots Of Family Activity Choices
  • Fishing/Fishing Pier
  • Wildflowers & Wildlife Viewing
Reservations can be made at www.dnr.mn.us/state_parks/reservation

 
July 12-14, 2019 VERMILLION STATE PARK:
Park Highlights:
  • Mine Tours and Hiking
  • Campground and Day Use Areas
  • Historic Site
  • Lake Recreation and Public Water Access
  • Geologic Formations
  • Birding and Wildlife Watching
Underground Mine Tour:
Slip on a hard hat and travel a half mile underground on a tour of Minnesota's first iron ore mine. Experience the life of a miner from the last century. Public tours run daily Memorial Day weekend through September and weekends into October. Group and educational tours are available year-round. Reservations can be made at www.dnr.mn.us/state_parks/reservation
Note:  Vermillion State Park just opened this year and interest in visiting the park is off the charts!



August 9-11 2019 Gull Lake Recreation Area:
Gull Lake Recreation area offers something for everyone with boating, hiking, fishing and swimming in Minnesota's famous Gull Lake, the largest of the 10 lakes on the Gull chain. Visitors will have the opportunity to see and hear an abundance of wildlife like bald eagles, deer, otters, a variety of songbirds and the legendary call of the loon. Federal park with a 6 month reservation window. Reserve at www.recreation.gov.


September 13-15, 2019 JAY COOKE STATE PARK:
Park Highlights:
  • Camping
  • Hiking
  • Swinging Bridge
  • Pioneer Cemetery
  • Thomson Dam
  • Oldenburg Point
Reservations can be made at www.dnr.mn.us/state_parks/reservation


October 11-13, 2019 William O'Brien State Park:
Rolling hills surrounded by fields, woods, ponds and fishing lakes make this park popular for hikers, anglers, canoeists, swimmers and campers. Reserve at www.dnr.mn.us/state_parks/reservation, one year in advance.



As many of you know Minnesota State Parks have a one year in advance reservation system. Wisconsin State Parks have an 11 month in advance reservation system. Federal camp grounds, such as Gull Lake, have a 6 month in advance reservation system. If you do not have a reservation already made, do not hesitate to try to get a site or let us know in case someone has to cancel the use of their reservation. Please do not cancel a site before checking with the club as it makes good sense to give someone interested an option to buy it from you.



Sally Jenner has agreed to be our camping coordinator once again for next season.  She will, with your assistance, keep track of who is going to various camp outs and site numbers for those who wish to know. You can send your information to her at sallyjenner@aol.com or call her at 651-717-5832.