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Dixon Lake Resort and Stony Point Resort provide upscale glamping accommodations near Bigfork, Minnesota, with Dixon Lake featuring glamping cabins and modern amenities including electric hookups, fifty-amp service, and full bathroom facilities with showers. Stony Point offers an impressive selection of accommodation types including glamping tents and yurts along Cass Lake, with waterfront sites and private access to the shoreline. Both resorts provide a premium outdoor experience with comfortable bedding, climate-controlled accommodations, and electricity throughout. Webster Lake Campground offers additional glamping options with yurts situated in a quieter, more secluded setting. As one guest put it, "Unreal resort!" when describing their experience at Dixon Lake's upscale accommodations.
Big Bog State Recreation Area delivers one of the region's most distinctive glamping experiences, offering cabin and glamping accommodations with access to unique ecological features including the 500-square-mile bog with its mile-long elevated boardwalk showcasing carnivorous plants and rare bog orchids. Visitors can rent kayaks, canoes, and paddle boards directly from the recreation area to explore Red Lake and discover peaceful inlets. The glamping sites provide electric hookups, showers, and proximity to walking trails with excellent wildlife viewing opportunities for spotting trumpeter swans, eagles, and other native species. According to a camper, "The Big Bog Boardwalk feels like you are walking amongst the treetops. Don't miss it!" Winter glamping is also available, with the park maintaining hot water and shower facilities longer than most Minnesota state parks.
"Small campground with Great Lake access! We stumbled up on this one and really ike it. It has two different sections, and both offer great water access sites."
"It was really quiet around us compared to the other side of the camp grounds as it was really just us, the boat landing and the hosts!"
from $16 / night
Check Availability"This park is beautiful and right next to a lake. Very green and full of trees. Park is clean. The only reason I gave 4 stars is because the long-term residence aren't very friendly."
"Very nice owners and they helped us get situated in our sites making sure we had everything we needed! Very laid back campground with a great area for both boats and swimming! I loved the vibe here!"
from $100 - $320 / night
Check Availability"Loads of boats and people fishing as the lake is 5 min boat ride away. The river is perfect for trolling and catching. I chose to kayak the river for 5 hours and saw lots of people."
"Campers should be aware that sites 19-30 back up against the state highway 72, which doesnt have much traffic but is a truck route so there is noise and proximity to that road with a slim buffer zone of"
from $24 - $85 / night
Check Availability"Those on the Cass Lakeside have access to really nice beach areas."
"A friendly visitor center and quite the trail along the beach and we found a site. Sites with beach access were taken so we chose one away from the crowd. We had half the campground to ourselves."
"This is a small rustic campground on Webster Lake. I arrived here on a Friday afternoon end of July, which should have been peak camping season, and the campground was half empty."
"It's a campground by a lake with a hiking trail, pit toilettes, and boat launch. People come here off-roading, fishing, boating, and hunting."
from $14 / night
Check Availability"The owners were very nice and helpful, as well as the staff. Very clean. A beautiful spot! Fishing on Pelican lake is great."
"Camp ground right on a large lake, family owned and well maintained."
"Everyone says stay at Woodenfrog or Ash because it’s close to the park but those parks are very primitive."
"They have a heated pool and spa. It’s mostly seasonal campers but they are a friendly bunch. We loved our time there and hated to leave, but we’ll be back!"
"This is a quiet friendly neighborhood of Rv’s and small cabins located on Blackduck lake There is a swimming pool and hot tub. The hot tub wasn’t working when I was there."
"The tent area is limited they do have electricity and close to bathrooms (with showers) They have many RV spots, cabins and tent grounds."
"It is 13 miles NE of Walker, MN on Leech Lake. Very nice campground. Electricity, dump station, nice showers, water, boat landing and fish cleaning shed."
GuideSpot was perfect for a single night and was quite and clean. Only downside was it was difficult to get in touch with the manager to pay for the spot. Highly recommend for visiting Voyageurs National Park.
ScoutTami and Rob are great hosts and they have a beautiful campground. They have a heated pool and spa. It’s mostly seasonal campers but they are a friendly bunch. We loved our time there and hated to leave, but we’ll be back!
ScoutBeen taking our travel trailer here for 10 years, very friendly hosts and great quiet little place for the family.
LegendWe camped here on a weekend when there was going to be a special park event--a lighted lantern tour on the boardwalk into the Big Bog. It was an amazing experience! I would agree with some other campers, fall is the best time because it has no bugs, fewer campers, and the campground is relatively dry. Plus the colors are fantastic! We stayed in campsite number 1, one of the better ones for tent campers. It is more private, tucked into the woods, and several spots for tents. The campground was relatively quiet and only about half full. Campers should be aware that sites 19-30 back up against the state highway 72, which doesnt have much traffic but is a truck route so there is noise and proximity to that road with a slim buffer zone of vegetation. But sites 1-8 are along the Tamarack River and pretty nice--especially if you have brought a boat or watercraft for fishing or paddling or boating, you have direct access to the water from a number of the sites, plus there is a good dock centrally located. There are also a number of nice camper cabins that are tucked into the woods, and they are avaialble even in winter as ice fishermen like to stay here to get onto Red Lake. The Big Bog campground is not right on Red Lake, but you can get to it via the Tamarack River, or by crossing Hwy 72 to the west side of the park where there is a boat launch and swimming area plus picnicking and hiking trails along Red Lake. The boardwalk into the Big Bog is in a separate parcel of state land just north on 72 a miles. It is one of the longest boardwalks into a bog in the US, and well worth the hike. As tamaracks dominaate, they are at the peak of their golden colors in October, and I think the best time to visit. Being there at twilight was amazing, and the special lantern walk allowed us to stay out after dark to do some sky gazing. Campers should note that there are few amenities at the campground itself, other than the visitor center, bath house and water, but the small towns of Washish and Kelliher are not far away and have food, gas, and fishing supplies
ScoutBig Bog is a beautiful state park and the facilities are great. In October, campers are few. There are flush toilets and hot showers (and they keep their water turned on longer than most state parks in Minnesota who usually close the shower houses on Oct 7). Serene. The rent boats. Red Lake is beautiful. The Big Bog is fascinating. In October there are no mosquitos or annoying insects.
ScoutCamp ground right on a large lake, family owned and well maintained.
ScoutGreat primitive campsite to hit on the way to Voyaguers National Park. Everyone says stay at Woodenfrog or Ash because it’s close to the park but those parks are very primitive. If you do not have a portable shower or don’t mind using a “hole-on-the-ground” toilet then Pine Acres is a great primitive campsite. There are portable potty’s around the campsite, out houses but they also have full functioning bathrooms and showers. There is a train that goes through across the lake but it stops around 10pm so horns aren’t going off while you’re sleeping. Wonderful staff very friendly. My go-to-place when I come back up here.
LegendThere's a lot of sites there's somewhat separate and private. Those on the Cass Lakeside have access to really nice beach areas. Really nice bike trails bathrooms were old in the showers are cold but otherwise it was a delightful place to stay for a couple of nights. Interesting you can rent these on the national forest site but also there are some that are not on the site including the one that we stayed at that was available during Memorial Day weekend when everything else was full because you couldn't rent it online.
ScoutWe decided last minute to see if Big Bog had camping spots available during a busy month and on the weekend. They did! And quite a few available. The campsites are very close together so you will have interactions with your neighboring campers. This was fine with us but if you want more privacy this is NOT your spot. They had kayaks, canoes and paddle boards available to rent. The price was very reasonable. We loved kayaking on the water and even found a little peaceful inlet to kayak. It was very peaceful. Excellent place to visit. The Big Bog Boardwalk feels like you are walking amongst the treetops. Don't miss it!
The lakes and forests surrounding Bigfork, Minnesota create ideal conditions for camping adventures in northern Minnesota's Itasca County. Located at an elevation of approximately 1,300 feet, this region experiences warm summers with temperatures averaging 75-80°F during peak camping season. Winter camping options also exist, with some facilities maintaining heated accommodations and amenities through the colder months.
Kayaking on peaceful inlets: Rent boats at Big Bog State Recreation Area to explore Red Lake and discover quiet waterways. "We loved kayaking on the water and even found a little peaceful inlet to kayak. It was very peaceful," notes Meredith T.
Hiking bog boardwalks: The 500-square-mile bog with its mile-long elevated aluminum walkway provides a unique ecological experience. "The Big Bog Boardwalk feels like you are walking amongst the treetops," mentions a camper who visited in August.
Wildlife viewing: The region offers excellent opportunities to spot native species. "We saw Trumpeter Swans, Eagles and Mergansers," reports one visitor to Big Bog State Recreation Area, where wildlife viewing is particularly good along the shoreline trails.
Seasonal lantern walks: Check for special park events at certain times of year. "We camped here on a weekend when there was going to be a special park event--a lighted lantern tour on the boardwalk into the Big Bog. It was an amazing experience!" writes Janet R. about her fall visit.
Beach access sites: Wanaki Campground offers sites with direct lake access. "There are beachside paths right to the lake from your campsite. Surrounded by trees so shaded and privacy," explains Amber R., who felt safe as a solo female traveler.
Fall camping advantages: Late-season camping near Bigfork offers unique benefits. "I would agree with some other campers, fall is the best time because it has no bugs, fewer campers, and the campground is relatively dry. Plus the colors are fantastic!" shares a Big Bog visitor.
Quiet, less crowded options: For those seeking solitude, Webster Lake Campground provides a more peaceful glamping experience. "I arrived here on a Friday afternoon end of July, which should have been peak camping season, and the campground was half empty," reports Janet R., noting it's "a bit off the beaten path."
Luxury glamping options: Premium accommodations at Stony Pt Resort and Campground include yurts and glamping tents with modern amenities. "We stayed last year at their campground (tent area) and had a wonderful time and returned again this year this time renting a cabin," writes Brandy S.
Bug considerations: Insect activity varies significantly by season. "So many mosquitos though, you better spray yourself before going on the hike. I forgot and bugs were chasing me," warns a Webster Lake visitor who couldn't stop while hiking.
Wet conditions at some sites: Some campgrounds live up to the "bog" name during certain seasons. "Site 15 was a complete bog. Swamp all around the camper. The entire site, aside from the parking pad, was soggy and wet," reports Thia C. about a July visit.
Shower availability varies: Facilities differ across campgrounds in the region. "Showers are hot, but the shower rooms and bathrooms are old and worn out. Relatively clean, just..well…OLD," notes Rich S. about his stay at Wanaki Campground.
Water access considerations: Not all water sources at campgrounds are suitable for drinking. "Be careful with water as a lot of the faucets are not potable. Just a few potable and they are marked so pay attention," advises Mike G. about his stay at Stony Point.
Resort amenities for kids: Aspen Resort & Campground offers family-friendly facilities. "We spent a lot of time in the pool and hot tub and enjoyed the nightly campfire. We ordered a pizza and it was delivered to our camper by a nice young man!" shares charlie S., who adds, "Paddle boat and kayaks are free for guests."
Winter cabin options: Glamping near Bigfork isn't limited to warm weather. "I stayed here one New Year's in a camper cabin equipped with space to sleep 5 or 6, a propane stove, and warm, clean bathrooms and showers at the visitor center," reports Ellen F. about winter glamping at Big Bog.
Wildlife sanctuaries nearby: Plan day trips to see local wildlife. "We also enjoyed the Vince Shute Wildlife Sanctuary. It's only 15 miles away. A wonderful place to view the bears! Don't miss it!" recommends a visitor to Aspen Resort.
Fishing opportunities for kids: Many campgrounds offer easy fishing access for young anglers. "The water is high right now so some of the amenities and campsites are water logged. Sites 1-7 were in great spots with waterfront but crammed together," notes Scott M., who spent five hours kayaking and observed "lots of people catching fish."
Campsite selection for privacy: Williams Narrows offers varying levels of seclusion. "We loved our site as it was very level, large and well taken care of. It was really quiet around us compared to the other side of the camp grounds as it was really just us, the boat landing and the hosts!" shares Samantha K.
Campground host resources: Many campgrounds have hosts who can assist with forgotten items. "Campround host has everything...and I mean everything to help you out if you forgot something. Super friendly and kind of like a fun little community," notes Scott M. about Williams Narrows.
RV parking limitations: Be aware of site restrictions before arriving. "A large Pusher will have trouble but I seen people doing it," warns Mike G. about navigating larger rigs at Stony Point Resort.
Extended season availability: Some campgrounds maintain services longer than others. "In October, campers are few. There are flush toilets and hot showers (and they keep their water turned on longer than most state parks in Minnesota who usually close the shower houses on Oct 7)," notes Sheila P. about Big Bog State Recreation Area.
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