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Knob Hill

Knob Hill sits on the Crow Wing River in central Minnesota, managed by the county and accessible by a rough dirt track that challenges anything less than a four-wheel-drive vehicle. The campground splits into two levels: an upper area for car campers with drinking water available, and a lower riverside section reached by staircase, better suited to paddlers arriving by canoe. Bug spray is a practical necessity given the heavy tree cover. No restroom facilities are confirmed on-site. Paddlers exploring camping near Staples will find this a functional river stop, though sites sit close together and the nearby Cottingham Park Campground offers an alternative if more space is a priority.

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Map & DirectionsKnob Hill is located in Minnesota near Staples

Public Campground

Coordinates

46.53300004 N
94.81900055 W

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Access

Walk-In
Park in a lot, walk to your site.

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Picnic Table
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Fires

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Drive Time

1 hr 39 min from St. Cloud, MN
1 hr 57 min from Fargo, ND
2 hrs 32 min from Minneapolis, MN
2 hrs 44 min from Duluth, MN

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Reviews2 Camper Reviews - Knob Hill

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John N.

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Reviewed Jun. 15, 2019

Small but clean

This place is off the beaten path for sure. It’s more of a trail than a road for the last part and I was riding my Victory Motorcycle. 4 wheels is advised or a dirt bike. Ha

It is surrounded by trees so I would imagine bug spray would be a must have.

I didn’t see a bathroom if any kind so it’s you and nature if you don’t bring your own.

If you don’t know the others camping there you will because it’s close quarters.

The other reviewers photos pretty much show the whole thing. No scenic views of the river, just trees.

Amy G.

Legend

Reviewed May. 12, 2017

Knob Hill Campground along the river

This is on the Crowe Wing River, and while I believe you can access it by car, we canoed to the site down the Crowe Wing River. It is very unique and pretty! There is an upper level campground (for car camping and there is water here too for drinking) and a lower campground (for the canoe campers). The lower has a view of the river and it a little further from the bathrooms, but much prettier. All have fire rings. There is a staircase that connects the two. Would love to stay here sometime! We just stopped for a bite to eat before heading down the river further.