Hovey Lake Campsites, near Hiawatha National Forest, is a serene spot that offers a peaceful escape for campers looking to unwind. With its beautiful surroundings and a lovely lake, it’s a great place to kick back and enjoy nature.

This location features basic amenities like picnic tables and fire rings, perfect for gathering around the fire after a day of exploring. Visitors have noted the clean facilities, including well-kept toilets, which add to the overall comfort of the stay. One camper mentioned, “For free camping with privvys, firepits, picnic tables and pump water, you can't beat this campground with a stick.”

While the lake is shallow, it’s still a nice spot for kayaking, though fishing and swimming might not be the best options. The area is also known for its peaceful vibe, making it a great choice for those who want to escape the hustle and bustle. Reviewers appreciated the quiet atmosphere, with one stating it was “absolutely beautiful” and off the beaten path.

If you’re up for some adventure, there are ATV trails nearby, and while hiking trails are scarce, the natural beauty of the area makes for a lovely stroll. Just keep in mind that the sites can fill up quickly on weekends, so plan accordingly. Hovey Lake Campsites is a solid pick for anyone looking to enjoy a free camping experience in a tranquil setting.

This isolated, quiet, family type camping area is located on the east side of Hovey Lake. It is a good place for canoeing, bird watching, or just enjoying nature\_\_s surroundings. There are 4 campsites, each with a table and fire ring. Toilets and drinking water are available. Swimming conditions in this lake are not good due to shallow water and the mucky bottom. Some northern pike, black bass, and panfish can be caught here. The 99 acre Hovey Lake is the headwaters of the Indian Wild and Scenic River and offers good trout fishing. There is a carry-in boat access near the entrance of the campground.

Hovey Lake Campsites

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Directions were a little sketchy but worth the extra effort.  There's a total of 7 campsites and when I arrived 2 were already taken.  I chose mine and settled in for the night.  The lake was close although there were no paths down to it from my site.  Views, as the sun went down, were beautiful.  Warning, all the sites were very unlevel!

Peacefully Remote

Best free camping you’ll get in this area 

Awesome site 

For free camping with privvys, firepits, picnic tables and pump water, You can't beat this campground with a stick. Has a water pump. The privvys are actually in good shape and do not stink. However it was good I had TP because they did not have enough. I had the site as soon as you pull in. It had a path to the water and sunset was beautiful. This will become a go to for me.

Can't beat it

One of my favorite free campgrounds. Smaller sites on lake. I had 21’ travel trailer and anything bigger would have been tight.  Picnic tables and fire ring. Lake is very shallow. Good for kayaking. Not good for fishing or swimming. 

Great free campsite

Tight bumpy road into and through camp. The road to it isn’t bad though. All the sites were taken when we came through on a Thursday of an upcoming holiday. This looks like you would have your own private space with a few campers in the area. There is a small store/restaurant nearby too. We didn’t see hiking trails but we found a lot of atv trails. Some people were walking along the road. 

Small and fills up on the weekend 

Absolutely beautiful campground, off the beaten trail and very quiet. The lake itself is gorgeous but it’s so shallow it’s not very good for kayaking (we tried) and I can’t imagine it’d be much good for fishing either.

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