Reached via Highway 38 with a left turn onto Forest Road 2153, this dispersed site in the Chippewa National Forest near Marcell requires navigating a rough path off the main road. Low clearance is a factor. One camper made it through in a van, arriving at a large open area with a dug-out fire pit and dense tree cover suited to hammock camping. Campers exploring the region can find campgrounds around Deer River or the nearby Chippewa NF Dispersed near Oxbow Lake just 0.4 miles south. This spot works best for self-sufficient campers comfortable with unmarked access and no formal amenities.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsChippewa national Forrest Marcell Area mn is located in Minnesota near Deer River
Dispersed CampingCoordinates
47.4646377 N
93.6758859 W
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Features
For Campers
- Fires
DISPERSED CAMPING
Enjoy dispersed camping on government land and leave no trace. Pack in and pack out. No (or limited) services at this camping area. Permit may be required.
Drive Time
- 1 hr 43 min from Duluth, MN
- 2 hrs 54 min from St. Cloud, MN
- 3 hrs 9 min from Grand Forks, ND
- 3 hrs 19 min from Fargo, ND
