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Bullard Bluff Campsite

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Canoe access and riverside campsites make Bullard Bluff a functional stop for paddlers moving along the water. The county manages the site and provides picnic tables, outhouses, and drinking water, though at least one visitor has noted that maintenance has been inconsistent. Warning signs on-site indicate past issues with trespassers and firearms discharge, so solo campers should weigh that factor carefully. Groups on a multi-day paddle trip tend to be a better match for this location. Those exploring campsites near Staples will find Old Wadena County Park nearby as a more developed alternative. Arrive with your own supplies, as the remote back-road access means no services close at hand.

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Map & DirectionsBullard Bluff Campsite is located in Minnesota near Staples

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Coordinates

46.45700039 N
94.80200028 W

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Access

Drive-In
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Sites accessible by watercraft.

Site Types

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Features

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Trash
Picnic Table
Drinking Water
Toilets
Pets
Fires

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Drive Time

1 hr 38 min from St. Cloud, MN
1 hr 55 min from Fargo, ND
2 hrs 30 min from Minneapolis, MN
2 hrs 54 min from Duluth, MN

Reviews1 Camper Review - Bullard Bluff Campsite

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Janet R.

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Reviewed Jun. 9, 2019

Crow Wing river campsite

This is the kind of location primitive campers might enjoy, and it is great that there are canoe launch sites and reasonably spaced Paddle-in campsites nearby along the river for canoe campers making a trip. So, bravo to the county for making that possible! However, though there are picnic tables and outhouses at the campground, maintanence is needed and appears to be a bit lacking. The site is remote but accessible on back roads which has pluses and minuses—and given the warning signs posted, there have been problems here with partiers and people shooting off firearms etc. So I would be a bit concerned about safety if camping alone, but a group on a canoe trip might enjoy stopping here for an overnight

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Frequently Asked Questions

Are fires allowed at Bullard Bluff Campsite?

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

Is there cell phone reception at Bullard Bluff Campsite?

According to campers on TheDyrt.com, there is some coverage for AT&T, no coverage for T-Mobile, and some coverage for Verizon.

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