Boy Scout Point, Northome, MN

Northome is off the beaten path for most folks, but this little park is good for a quick getaway if you live in the area. It is small and quiet, and has access to Bartlett lake which is great for fishing and paddling and bird watching. There is a great bike path nearby on which you can ride to the nearby high school to make use of ball fields etc, or ride the other direction into town for supplies or a meal. There was only one other person when we were there. There is a nice group picnic shelter and a new-ish DNR fishing pier. Most of the campsites are near the lake and can accomodate RV's if desired, but these sites are fairly close together and, inexplicably the shady trees between many of the sites appear to have been recently chopped down which is unfortunate. However, there is one really primo campsite off by itself, on the hill between the picnic shelter and the lake, which would be terrific if you can get it. It is wooded and shady, has a great view over the lake, and is more private than the others. It could also easily accomdate a group that is tenting, such a scout troop,  The bathroom facilities are limited to Port-Potties which isnt great, but they are newer and in decent shape.