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Blackberry Campsite

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Blackberry Campsite is located near dense forests and numerous lakes in Minnesota. The area experiences temperatures ranging from 10°F in winter to 80°F in summer. Visitors can explore the nearby Chippewa National Forest and enjoy activities at the nearby lakes.

Description

State Park

River access only.

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Location

Blackberry Campsite is located in Minnesota

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Coordinates

47.121009 N
93.394587 W

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Access

  • Boat-In
    Sites accessible by watercraft.

Stay Connected

  • WiFi
    Good
  • Verizon
    Available
  • AT&T
    Good
  • T-Mobile
    Unknown

Site Types

  • Tent Sites

Features

For Campers

  • Picnic Table
  • Firewood Available
  • Toilets
  • Pets
  • Fires

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Enjoy camping on government land. Limited or no services at this camping area.


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2 Reviews

Reviewed Sep. 11, 2017

Best canoe campsite I've ever seen

To date, this is the best campsite I've ever seen. No joke.

My husband and I like to canoe, and this time, we were on the Mississippi for another adventure. That said, this one is a canoe campsite, so in order to get to this one, you have to be on the Mississippi River in Minnesota. The DNR in Minnesota has river maps (kind of like hiking maps of the major trails) that mark river miles and show where the boat ramps and access points are. It also shows the campsites that are available (most of them for FREE!) to those that choose to camp along the river. This was one of those.

Most of the time, there will be a picnic table (not always), a fire ring and a place to put a tent or hammock and usually a latrine. Sometimes a nice bench around a fire ring, and sometimes not. This one, however, in addition to other lovely amenities, had a pile of firewood in a useful "shelter" with a little roof to help keep it from the rain. There was also a peg hook with a saw! A note near the saw said "please replace what you can". I have never seen that before, but what a refreshing thing at the end of a long day of paddling! They asked that you use what you need, but also put back what you can. How lovely! This site also had a bear box...incredibly rare! It had a donation sign on the front that told who had donated it. So, in addition to an immediate fire upon arrival (which was appreciated this time because it rained very quickly after we got there), you didn't have to hang your food!

The latrine wasn't anything special, but they never really are, are they? Nothing wrong with it though. It served it's purpose and that is all I have to say about that.

There were a couple of lovely hammock trees and two good areas for tents. Except for the mosquitoes (which are to be expected in the summertime), this was the perfect site.

The only thing that was a little difficult was docking your canoe/watercraft and getting on shore. The water levels on this trip were very low (about a foot lower than normal) so it was a steep climb and we had to pull the canoe to a landing, but when you are on the water, this kind of obstacle is something that you come to expect and prepare for. So no complaints...merely and observation.

Definitely would use this site again!

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Are fires allowed at Blackberry Campsite?

    Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Blackberry Campsite, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

  • Does Blackberry Campsite have wifi?

    No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Blackberry Campsite does not have wifi.