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Wilderness Campgrounds, Minnesota
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| | We are located in Pine County between Rutledge and Willow River on two lakes and the Kettle River. We are approximately 90 miles north of the Twin Cities and approximately 70 miles south of Duluth. Highway 35 provides efficient transportation from either direction.
Campground sites feature scenic settings. A bathhouse with hot showers, along with men's and women's facilities, is available to campers. Fully wooded areas, miles of trails, and riverside picnic spots are available for usage by seasonal campers.
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many trails for hiking through the woods, along the river, and adjacent to the lakes. The Willard Munger Bike Trail somewhat circles the campgrounds, and can be joined approximately 1. 5 miles east of the Campgrounds and 2 miles west of the campgrounds. The Willard Munger Trail
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We are located on Long Lake and Wolf Lake which are connected by a channel. Thus, canoeing and fishing opportunities are multiplied. We also feature a half-mile frontage on the Kettle River which is a designated scenic wild river.
Wilderness Campgrounds offers a number of additional recreational opportunities. Three tennis courts are available for usage by campers. A sand beach and swim dock on the lake provide a fine swimming locale. A volleyball court and a children's playground are available adjacent to the beach, | |
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and several docks are available for boats. We rent canoes, both for river and lake usage. Fishing boats are also available for rental, as are bicycles.
Our nightly rate for campsites is $20. 00 per night. Water is $1. 00 additional per night, electricity is $4. 00 additional
per night, and sewer is $7. 00 additional per night. Rustic sites along the Kettle River are available. Campers may arrive as early as desired on the day proceeding the evening camping and may stay as late as desired following the last night of camping. Those who camp with us for
four days receive the remaining three days of the week without additional charge.
We are pleased to accommodate groups of all sizes for camping and/or canoeing. We do have several attractive group campsites. A 20% discount is available for groups renting four or more sites
other than during a holiday weekend.
A bathhouse is available with Men's and Women's facilities and hot showers.
Canoe rental is $22. 00 for the first day and $20. 00 for each additional day. Canoes are available to canoe the Kettle River upon which Wilderness Campgrounds
abuts, or for usage on the lakes within the campground area. Shuttle service is available for river trips at a modest charge. Rowboats are available for rental at $24. 00 for the first day and $22. 00 thereafter.
Wilderness Campgrounds is easy to reach. We are located approximately
90 miles north of the Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area. Travel North on I-35, past the Hinckley and Sandstone exits, turn at the Rutledge exit (No. 195). Drive through Rutledge and take a left onto Long Lake Road which is just outside of town. A Wilderness Campgrounds billboard
is present at this location. Drive approximately 1.7 miles to the west-end of Long Lake.
ADDITIONAL:
In addition to our campground facilities, we have four lakeside lots for year round manufactured home usage. Currently, three are in usage.
This is a wonderful
vicinity for people who like lakes. Little Mud Lake is a lake nearby, and there is a tremendous hiking trail nearby called the Herubin Truck Trail. A quick tour to Willow River close to Wilderness Campgrounds is a nice idea, and swamps like Fox Lake are fun to explore. This campground
is always a bliss. Going to Banning State Park in the vicinity of Wilderness Campgrounds is a good thing to do, and Kettle River has a great whitewater paddling spot close by. A trip to Moose Lake State Park when you're here at Wilderness Campgrounds is never a bad idea, and whitewater
paddling is good on Kettle River.
An average amount of rain falls at Wilderness Campgrounds; of all the months in a year June is the one with the most rain, and February on the other hand is the driest. Through the summertime at Wilderness Campgrounds temperatures are commonly
in the 80's while overnight lows are ordinarily in the 50's. The cold days of the wintertime come with highs in the 10's, and night lows in the-10's for Wilderness Campgrounds. This place is so good, just look at all the enjoyable things to do right next door to Wilderness Campgrounds. You're sure to bump into some smiling people from Willow River here.
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LOCATION AND CONTACT INFO:
Address:
77112 Long Lake Rd
Willow River, Minnesota 55795
Coordinates:
Latitude: 46.299065
Longitude: -92.866148
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Outdoors Recreation Near Duluth, Minnesota-Wisconsin
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Duluth, Minnesota-Wisconsin, the metro area neareast to Wilderness Campgrounds. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
More Hotels and Campgrounds Near Wilderness Campgrounds, Minnesota
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| These outdoors activities are available near Wilderness Campgrounds. |
| | Camp Grounds Near Wilderness Campgrounds:
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Bremen Woods Resort and Campground, Willow River
, 3 miles away |
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Edelweiss Campground, Sturgeon Lake
, 5 miles away |
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Timberline Campground, Sturgeon Lake
, 5 miles away |
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Waldheim Resort, Finlayson
, 8 miles away |
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Red Fox RV Park and Campground, Moose Lake
, 10 miles away |
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St Croix Haven Campgrounds, Hinckley
, 13 miles away |
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Kettle River Camping Park, Hinckley
, 14 miles away |
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| | Hotels Near Wilderness Campgrounds:
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Americas Best Value Inn, Finlayson
, 6 miles away |
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Americinn - Moose Lake, Mn, Moose Lake
, 9 miles away |
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Days Inn Hinckley, Hinckley
, 14 miles away |
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Americinn - Carlton, Mn, Carlton
, 32 miles away |
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Americinn - Cloquet, Mn, Cloquet
, 34 miles away |
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Super 8 Cloquet, Cloquet
, 34 miles away |
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Americinn - Mora, Mn, Mora
, 36 miles away |
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| | Ski Areas Near Wilderness Campgrounds:
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Wild Mountain, Minnesota
, 45 miles away, 300 vertical feet |
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Trollhaugen, Wisconsin
, 48 miles away, 260 vertical feet |
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Spirit Mountain, Minnesota
, 49 miles away, 700 vertical feet |
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Afton Alps, Minnesota
, 69 miles away, 350 vertical feet |
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Giants Ridge, Minnesota
, 72 miles away, 500 vertical feet |
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Hyland, Minnesota
, 78 miles away, 175 vertical feet |
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Buck Hill, Minnesota
, 81 miles away, 309 vertical feet |
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Welch Village, Minnesota
, 84 miles away, 360 vertical feet |
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| | Whitewater Near Wilderness Campgrounds:
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Kettle River, Pine
County
, 8 miles away, Class II-III(IV) - 3 miles long (Banning State Park to Sandstone) |
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Kettle River, Carlton/Pine
County
, 9 miles away, Class I-II - 25 miles long (CR4 to CR52) |
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Kettle River, Pine
County
, 21 miles away, Class I-II - 5 miles long (below Big Eddy to St. Croix River) |
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Snake River, Pine
County
, 22 miles away, Class I-II - 12 miles long (Cross Lake to confluence with St. Croix River.) |
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St. Croix River, Burnett
County
, 23 miles away, Class I-II - 8 miles long (Nelson's Landing to Snake River Confluence) |
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