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Bradley K
I am looking for a great place to go for about a week or so with my boy scout troop from Cincinnati, Ohio. We have already been to Yellowstone and U.S.S. Yorktown, and we are looking for something new.
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Hello Bradley:
Good to see you searching for activities for your Troop. Your Council Service Center should have a guide to great areas for you to visit that are close to home and are approved for Scouts.
Your troop might look into buying a copy of Scout Camps USA. This is a guidebook that a Scouter put together that outlines all of the offerings of all the Scout-owned properties in the USA. It lists activities, merit badges offered, nearby attractions, etc. Visit http://www.scoutcampsusa.com/ for more information.
Another great site is http://bsacamps.org/ .
Our troop took a northern canoe trip about 10 years ago, cost was about $150/person at that time. We launched from Ely, MN, and canoed the boundary waters. Five days on the water, four nights under canvas, the outfitter supplied canoes, food, and tents. We only brought clothes and fishing poles. (those that fished had to buy MN license). I think this is the group, http://www.boundarywatersoutfitters.com/ There are about three in the area, but this will give you ideas.
If you visit the Scout Forums site, there are other many great ideas there as well. http://www.scouter.com/Forums/
During your winter school break, you might want to attend Okpik winter camping school at the Tahosa High Adventure Camp in Ward, Colorado. This is one of the best camping experiences you will have. You will be camping in snow Caves 10,000 ft. above sea level, and learning how to have a blast in the snow. On the way in or out, you can stop by Eldora Mountain Resort for some alpine or nordic skiing.
Keep on Scoutin'
Hello Bradley:
Good to see you searching for activities for your Troop. Your Council Service Center should have a guide to great areas for you to visit that are close to home and are approved for Scouts.
Your troop might look into buying a copy of Scout Camps USA. This is a guidebook that a Scouter put together that outlines all of the offerings of all the Scout-owned properties in the USA. It lists activities, merit badges offered, nearby attractions, etc. Visit http://www.scoutcampsusa.com/ for more information.
Another great site is http://bsacamps.org/ .
Our troop took a northern canoe trip about 10 years ago, cost was about $150/person at that time. We launched from Ely, MN, and canoed the boundary waters. Five days on the water, four nights under canvas, the outfitter supplied canoes, food, and tents. We only brought clothes and fishing poles. (those that fished had to buy MN license). I think this is the group, http://www.boundarywatersoutfitters.com/ There are about three in the area, but this will give you ideas.
If you visit the Scout Forums site, there are other many great ideas there as well. http://www.scouter.com/Forums/
During your winter school break, you might want to attend Okpik winter camping school at the Tahosa High Adventure Camp in Ward, Colorado. This is one of the best camping experiences you will have. You will be camping in snow Caves 10,000 ft. above sea level, and learning how to have a blast in the snow. On the way in or out, you can stop by Eldora Mountain Resort for some alpine or nordic skiing.
Keep on Scoutin'
where is the best place in minnesota for secluded camping?
David
im looking for a campsite on a lake that is very secluded. it doesnt need any facilities just a place to set up a couple tents and have a place for a fire. preferably something less than 1 or 2 hours from saint paul
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People in Minnesota love their camping, so sometimes finding something secluded is a challenge. Your best bets are going to be places that you can't drive up to the campsite, but need to hike to, even if it's just 1 mile from the parking lot to the campsite.
Two parks with campgrounds that require hiking are Lake Maria and Afton.
http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_parks/lake_maria/index.html
http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_parks/afton/index.html
Frontenac has campsites you can drive up to, but is often an overlooked park by most people. The hiking trails have some beautiful views of the Mississippi though.
http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_parks/frontenac/maps.html
The ultimate for secluded camping would be the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. It's a 6-8 hour drive though, depending on what section you visit. You might see/hear people during the day, but by evening, everyone settles into their campsites and they're spaced far enough apart that you don't hear anyone. I take 2-3 trips there a year.
Another option that's only 3-4 hours away is the Superior Hiking Trail. You get to see a lot of the same types of wilderness you'd see in the BWCAW, but instead of canoeing you hike. Some parts of the trail are busy, like the section near Split Rock, but most are very quiet. You're also a lot closer to civilization at all times too. The trail is well maintained and very well marked, I backpacked a few days on it last summer.
Here's a map to look for more park ideas if you need.
http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_parks/map.html
People in Minnesota love their camping, so sometimes finding something secluded is a challenge. Your best bets are going to be places that you can't drive up to the campsite, but need to hike to, even if it's just 1 mile from the parking lot to the campsite.
Two parks with campgrounds that require hiking are Lake Maria and Afton.
http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_parks/lake_maria/index.html
http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_parks/afton/index.html
Frontenac has campsites you can drive up to, but is often an overlooked park by most people. The hiking trails have some beautiful views of the Mississippi though.
http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_parks/frontenac/maps.html
The ultimate for secluded camping would be the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. It's a 6-8 hour drive though, depending on what section you visit. You might see/hear people during the day, but by evening, everyone settles into their campsites and they're spaced far enough apart that you don't hear anyone. I take 2-3 trips there a year.
Another option that's only 3-4 hours away is the Superior Hiking Trail. You get to see a lot of the same types of wilderness you'd see in the BWCAW, but instead of canoeing you hike. Some parts of the trail are busy, like the section near Split Rock, but most are very quiet. You're also a lot closer to civilization at all times too. The trail is well maintained and very well marked, I backpacked a few days on it last summer.
Here's a map to look for more park ideas if you need.
http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_parks/map.html
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