Boat access only. Lake Placid Watercraft Site in Fort Ripley requires paddlers or motorized boaters to arrive by water, with no road access to the dispersed camping area. Managed by the state, the site operates on a paid basis with variable pricing. Campers in central Minnesota exploring places to camp near Fort Ripley will find this one suited to those who can get there by water. Hardy's Lake in the Woods RV Resort provides a road-accessible alternative for those without watercraft.
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Map & DirectionsLake Placid Watercraft Site is located in Minnesota near Fort Ripley
Coordinates
46.307213777074715 N
94.53284092937255 W
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage
- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&T5GGood Coverage
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage
- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&T5GGood Coverage
Access
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
Features
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 14 min from St. Cloud, MN
- 2 hrs 3 min from Fargo, ND
- 2 hrs 7 min from Minneapolis, MN
- 2 hrs 20 min from Duluth, MN



