Established Camping
George Washington State Forest Owen Lake Campground
George Washington State Forest Owen Lake Campground is near Effie, MN, and features forested terrain with access to Owen Lake. The area experiences temperatures ranging from 10°F in winter to 80°F in summer. Visitors can explore nearby attractions such as Scenic State Park and the Lost Forty, both offering hiking and nature observation opportunities.
Description
DNR Forestry
George Washington State Forest
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.
Location
George 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
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Stay Connected
- WiFiGood
- VerizonUnknown
- AT&TAvailable
- T-MobileUnknown
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
- 3 hrs 31 min from Grand Forks
- 3 hrs 32 min from St. Cloud
- 3 hrs 53 min from Fargo
