A quiet, picturesque, family oriented setting is what you will find at each of these primitive but peaceful campgrounds. The average current is about 3 miles per hour, however, this may vary depending on wind direction and speed, as well as the level of the water.Īll but 1 campground are 'first come, first serve' and are primitive, but offer some amenities in that there are outhouses, hand-pumped water sources, fire rings, and picnic tables. A limited amount of block firewood is supplied at the county operated campgrounds only. There are no dams or portages to obstruct the flow and no charging rapids to navigate, so travel is very enjoyable at whatever pace you choose, and is generally uninterrupted so long as the water stays at a normal level. Wadena County owns and operates campsites located along the trail and spaced at convenient intervals to accommodate all levels of canoeing enthusiasts and tubers. Keep your campground no more than 150 feet from a road to avoid causing damage to the environment. Don’t sleep by the side of the road it’s typically against the law to do so. Campgrounds are prohibited inside this radius. View from the top of the trees of the Crow Wing River Dispersed camping is permitted within a one-mile radius of campsites and within 100 feet of any flowing stream.Trail and picnic tables at Little White Dog Campground.Fence in the foreground and a fire ring and trees in the background at Old Wadena Park Campground.

Crow Wing River at Old Wadena Park Campground.Bullard's Bluff Campground sign in front of trees and brush.bridge over water at Old Wadena Park Campground.Tubing Party on the Crow Wing - submitted.Quiet Afternoon between Knob Hill And Cottingham - submitted.

Rescued by Ranger Glenn at Cottingham - submitted.

Maiden Voyage of Authentic Birchbark Canoe - Old Wadena - Submitted.All of the state forests in the region and Chippewa National Forest have a dispersed. Does Not Get Better Than This - submitted Wilderness camping in northern Minnesota is available in a range of state and national parks and forests.

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