Side Lake Campground — McCarthy Beach State Park
Christine T.The Dyrt PRO User
Reviewed Sep. 10, 2022

It’s “Loony”!

Nothing says Minnesota like the call of the Loon and that’s what greeted me upon arrival at my site! This site is lovely—water and easy to access to water sports on either Sturgeon or Side Lake. Some road noise but not too bad. I am imagine it’s much more hectic in the summer with the big beach across the road. Great for kids! Easy trails for walking and dog friendly. Can be buggy but that’s MN. For more rustic, head further up to Beatrice Lake Campground.

Site50 (non electric) private, next to trail,
Month of VisitOctober