Accessible via rough forest roads several miles west of McCarthy Beach State Park, George Washington State Forest Owen Lake Campground operates year-round with sites ranging from $17-50 per night. The DNR Forestry-managed facility provides water taps and outhouses but no showers or hookups. Many sites sit along Owen Lake's shoreline, offering direct water access for fishing and swimming.
Campers can choose between drive-in and walk-in sites within the forested setting. The campground includes picnic tables, allows campfires and pets, and provides trash service and a dump station. For those wanting additional forest camping, George Washington State Forest Lost Lake campground sits less than a mile northwest.
Description
The campground is considered "primitive," (not dispersed) and is designed to furnish only the camper's basic needs. The campsites consist of a cleared area, fire ring, and table. Also, vault toilets, garbage cans, and drinking water are available.
All sites are on a first-come, first-served basis for a fee.
Highlights: This state forest campground is nestled under a healthy stand of red pines on the lake's western shore. All the sites are laid out along a long, narrow loop that extends toward the peninsula's point. Sites are spread apart nicely to allow for privacy, and even those away from the lake are an easy walk across the loop to the swimming beach.
Fee Info
Individual campsites are $17 per night. No reservations required or available. Equestrian campsites are $22 per night. No reservations required or available. Group campsites are $50 per night. Call the state forest contact for more information.
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Location
Public CampgroundGeorge Washington State Forest Owen Lake Campground is located in Minnesota
Directions
From Bigfork take Scenic Hwy. (Co. Rd. 7) (SE) 10 mi. to Co. Rd. 340; turn left (E) approx. 7 mi. to Co. Rd. 52; turn left (NE) and follow signs 2 mi.
Coordinates
47.68055922 N
93.39758628 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo Coverage
AT&TLTESome Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
Drive Time
- 2 hrs 9 min from Duluth, MN
- 3 hrs 31 min from Grand Forks, ND
- 3 hrs 32 min from St. Cloud, MN
- 3 hrs 53 min from Fargo, ND
