Camping Trips 2024

May 20-23, BUNKER HILLS REGIONAL PARK:
The campground offers 71 secluded and shaded sites, ranging from 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 also offers 2 camper cabins.
A large variety of recreation facilities are available within the park including Bunker Beach Water Park, Bunker Park Stables, Archery Center, and the Activities Center for meetings and events. Biking, disc golf, and 3 playgrounds are just a few of the outdoor activities you will find within the park.
Reservations can be made at: https://www.anokacountyparks.com/camping


June 9-13, BEMIDJI STATE PARK:
Located on the north end of Lake Bemidji, this popular state park offers sunsets over the water along with strolls under the pines, spring flowers and fall colors in the maple forest, and a unique bogwalk that winds into the mysterious world of a spruce-tamarack bog with its rare orchids and insect-eating plants. A sandy beach, hiking and biking trails, boat, canoe, and kayak rental, children’s playground, volleyball court, and year-round naturalist programs attract all ages.
Reservations can be made at: https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_parks/self_service.html


July 8-11 BUNKER HILLS REGIONAL PARK:
The campground offers 71 secluded and shaded sites, ranging from 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 also offers 2 camper cabins.
A large variety of recreation facilities are available within the park including Bunker Beach Water Park, Bunker Park Stables, Archery Center, and the Activities Center for meetings and events. Biking, disc golf, and 3 playgrounds are just a few of the outdoor activities you will find within the park.
Reservations can be made at: https://www.anokacountyparks.com/camping

August 17-23, GULL LAKE RECREATION AREA:
Gull Lake Recreation Area offers something for everyone with boating, hiking, fishing and swimming at Minnesota's famous Gull Lake, the largest of the 10 lakes on the Gull Chain of Lakes. Visitors have the opportunity to see and hear an abundance of watchable wildlife like bald eagles, white-tailed deer, river otters, a variety of songbirds, and the legendary call of the loon.
Reservations can be made at: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/233648


September 14-19, FORESTVILLE STATE PARK:
Visit Forestville/Mystery Cave State Park to see natural wonders above and below ground. In the summer, beat the heat with a visit below ground. Explore the world of Mystery Cave with its stalactites, stalagmites, and underground pools. Park naturalists provide tours of the cave throughout the summer and on weekends in the spring and fall. The temperature stays at a constant 48 degrees Fahrenheit. Learn more about Mystery Cave Tours. Above ground, stop by Historic Forestville, a restored 1800s village operated by the Minnesota Historical Society (MHS). Fish three blue-ribbon trout streams for brown trout. Take in the soft pastels of wildflowers in spring or listen to ruffed grouse drumming and wild turkeys gobbling. Hike or bring your horse to ride the ridge tops and stream valleys. Observe interesting geologic features along the way including sinkholes and dramatic Big Spring. In the fall, don't miss the bold colors of the forest.
Reservations can be made at: https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_parks/self_service.html
STATE PARKS HAVE A MAXIMUM 120 DAYS IN ADVANCE FOR RESERVATIONS; RESERVATION AT COUNTY PARKS REQUIRE WAITING UNTIL MARCH 1st OF THE NEW YEAR; FEDERAL CAMPGROUNDS REQUIRE A SIX MONTH RESERVATION. 

Minnesota State Parks have a 120 day 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 [email protected] or call her at 651-717-5832.