This free Forest Service campground provides drive-in access near Diamond Lake within Chippewa National Forest. The site sits approximately 6 miles from town, offering basic camping without developed facilities or reservation requirements.
Campers can explore campgrounds near Chippewa National Forest for additional forest-based options. The lakeside location attracts visitors seeking water access for fishing or paddling activities. Mascot Campgrounds provides a developed alternative less than 3 miles southeast for those wanting established amenities.
Description
A concrete boat ramp provides access to the 77 acre Diamond Lake. Diamond Lake is just south of MN Highway 200. Rainbow trout (stocked by the MN DNR) and crappies are found in this lake.
Small trailers only
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Map & DirectionsDiamond Lake is located in Minnesota near Hackensack
Directions
18 miles east of Walker
Coordinates
46.996483 N
94.454152 W
Connectivity
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Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GGood Coverage
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 7/20/26
- AT&TLTESome CoverageLast on 5/14/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
Site Types
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
FREE established camping
Enjoy camping on government land. Limited or no services at this camping area.
PERMIT might be REQUIRED
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Drive Time
- 2 hrs 1 min from St. Cloud, MN
- 2 hrs 16 min from Fargo, ND
- 2 hrs 20 min from Duluth, MN
- 2 hrs 49 min from Grand Forks, ND
