Camping Trips 2017

May 26-29, 2017 (Memorial Day Weekend) Moose Lake State Park:
Rolling hills surrounded by fields, woods, ponds and fishing lakes make this park popular for hikers, anglers, canoeists, swimmers and campers. Quiet Echo Lake is ideal for catching bass, northerns and panfish. The Willard Munger Trail is located two miles west of the park. The trail stretches for 60 miles from Hinckley to west Duluth.

Contact:
4252 County Road 137
Moose Lake, MN 55767
tel: 218-460-7001
http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_parks/reservations.html
 
June 16-18, 2017 Bluff Valley Campground:
This is a private campground located in Zumbro Falls, MN. Reservations can be made by calling 1-800-226-7282. Their web site is www.bluffvalley.com.  We have site #139 by the river and there are more sites in the 130's available if interested in camping near us.  Bluff Valley will hold a site with a credit card number, no immediate payment required. You can cancel within two weeks of your scheduled arrival date.

July 14-16, 2017 Jay Cooke State Park:
Trailblazers: this park is a must! Park trails link up to the Willard Munger State Trail at the north edge of the park; perfect for backpackers, bikers (both mountain and tour), hikers, horseback riders, and skiers.

Check out the wildflowers in the spring, and the vivid colors in the fall. Walk on the swinging suspension bridge high above the raging St. Louis River. Visit the historic cemetery and the gorge at Thomson Dam.

Contact:
780 Highway 210
Carlton, MN 55718
tel: 218-673-7000
http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_parks/reservations.html

August 18-20, 2017 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.

Address
10867 East Gull Lake Drive NW
Brainerd, MN 56401-9051
Phone:(218) 829-3334
Reserve at www.recreation.gov, six month reservation policy.

September 15-17, 2017 Rice Creek Chain of Lakes:
Rice Creek Campground, located in the Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Regional Park Reserve, offers 5,000+ acres of natural and scenic wilderness, only 25 minutes from Minneapolis / St. Paul.

Biking, fishing, boating, golf, and swimming are just a few of the many activities you will find within the park. Nature programs are held regularly at the campground amphitheater and at nearby Wargo Nature Center (one mile north of the campground).
Reserve at www.anokacounty.us/372/Parks-Recreation , reservations can be made starting 1-5-2017.

October 20-22, 2017 Willow River State Park (Wisconsin):
The Wisconsin State Park System provides places for outdoor recreation and for learning about nature and conservation. The 95 state parks, forests, trails, and recreation areas report about 14 million visits a year. Come and join the fun!
Reserve at http://wisconsinstateparks.reserveamerica.com , 11 month reservation policy.

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.

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