Best Dispersed Camping near Kellogg, MN
Three dispersed camping areas exist in state forests near Kellogg, Minnesota, with varying amenities and access conditions. Zumbro Bottoms State Forest provides primitive camping with no designated facilities. Access requires navigating low maintenance dirt roads, with visitors noting entry from the south is more reliable. "This area is off a low maintenance dirt road. It is best to come in from the south as sometimes the gate on the river bridge to the north is closed," a visitor commented.
Richard J Dorer Memorial Hardwood Forest offers free camping with more amenities, including drinking water, toilets, picnic tables, and fire rings. The forest features both drive-in spots and walk-in sites on hillside overlooks. A recent review noted, "The hike up the hill to the overlook is a daunting one. There are two hike in sites here at overlooks that give spectacular views." These sites include shelters for tents, making them suitable for longer stays. Root River Canoe Campsite provides a remote camping option accessible only by boat or hiking, with primitive facilities including pit toilets, picnic tables and fire rings but no drinking water.
