Top Dispersed Camping near Nevis, MN
Looking for dispersed camping near Nevis? Dispersed camping is the perfect way to get off the grid. Each dispersed site offers quick access to one or more of Nevis's most popular destinations.
Best Dispersed Camping Sites Near Nevis, MN (12)
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Waboose Lake - Paul Bunyan SF
Akeley, Minnesota2 Reviews10 Photos36 SavesFrom the trailhead at the Waboose Public Boat access (located off of Inner Forest Rd north of CR-2 north of Nevis, MN) head in either direction on the white-blazed trail. The loop features some rolling hills with gentle climbs and many views out onto the scenic lake.
The Waboose Lake Loop includes a portion of the North Country National Scenic Trail (NCT for short), which continues northwest toward CR-91 and east toward State Hwy 64. The NCT portion of the loop is both blue-blazed and white blazed. A spur trail from the loop leads to the primitive campsite on the end of the peninsula with water access, tent pads, fire ring, and a privy.
On the southeast side of the lake, you'll find an old-growth pine stand. To see it in its full glory, venture out and back a short ways heading southeast on the two-track road. This road leads out to Akeley Cutoff Forest Rd.
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- Dispersed
- Firewood Available
- Toilets
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Shingobee Recreation Area
Walker, Minnesota2 Reviews6 Photos36 SavesNestled along the rolling hills of the Shingobee River Valley, the Shingobee Recreation Area provides a variety of summer and winter activities. The area offers 6 miles of trails for hiking, hunting, birdwatching, primitive camping, and cross-country skiing in the heart of Minnesota's Northwoods. A sliding hill and a weekend warming chalet are also available for winter fun.
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- Firewood Available
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Little Gulch Lake canoe campsite
Laporte, Minnesota2 Reviews22 Photos31 Saves- Pets
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- Dispersed
- Picnic Table
- Toilets
- Alcohol
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Paul Bunyan Trail Canoe Campsite
Pequot Lakes, Minnesota3 Reviews17 Photos26 SavesCanoe in site that is also used by hikers/bikers on the Paul Bunyan Trail.
The Paul Bunyan State Trail is 115 miles long, not including a couple of short on-road connections through the cities of Baxter and Bemidji. Extending all the the way from Crow Wing State Park to Lake Bemidji State Park, north of Bemidji, it is the longest of Minnesota's state trails and the longest continuously paved rail-trail in the country.
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- Firewood Available
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Spider Lake Trail - Dispersed Camping
Hackensack, Minnesota1 Review5 Photos12 Saves- Pets
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- Phone Service
- Dispersed
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Birches Landing on Lake Winni
Chippewa National Forest, Minnesota1 Review11 Photos12 Saves- Pets
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- Phone Service
- Dispersed
- Trash
- Picnic Table
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Crazy James Water Trail - Campsite for Paddlers
Deer River, Minnesota1 Review9 Photos2 Saves- Pets
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- Dispersed
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Waboose Lake - Paul Bunyan SF
36 Saves
From the trailhead at the Waboose Public Boat access (located off of Inner Forest Rd north of CR-2 north of Nevis, MN) head in either direction on the white-blazed trail. The loop features some rolling hills with gentle climbs and many views out onto the scenic lake.
The Waboose Lake Loop includes a portion of the North Country National Scenic Trail (NCT for short), which continues northwest toward CR-91 and east toward State Hwy 64. The NCT portion of the loop is both blue-blazed and white blazed. A spur trail from the loop leads to the primitive campsite on the end of the peninsula with water access, tent pads, fire ring, and a privy.
On the southeast side of the lake, you'll find an old-growth pine stand. To see it in its full glory, venture out and back a short ways heading southeast on the two-track road. This road leads out to Akeley Cutoff Forest Rd.
- Pets
- Fires
- Phone Service
- Dispersed
Shingobee Recreation Area
36 Saves
Nestled along the rolling hills of the Shingobee River Valley, the Shingobee Recreation Area provides a variety of summer and winter activities. The area offers 6 miles of trails for hiking, hunting, birdwatching, primitive camping, and cross-country skiing in the heart of Minnesota's Northwoods. A sliding hill and a weekend warming chalet are also available for winter fun.
- Pets
- Fires
- Phone Service
- Picnic Table
Paul Bunyan Trail Canoe Campsite
26 Saves
Canoe in site that is also used by hikers/bikers on the Paul Bunyan Trail.
The Paul Bunyan State Trail is 115 miles long, not including a couple of short on-road connections through the cities of Baxter and Bemidji. Extending all the the way from Crow Wing State Park to Lake Bemidji State Park, north of Bemidji, it is the longest of Minnesota's state trails and the longest continuously paved rail-trail in the country.
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- Phone Service
- Dispersed
Spider Lake Trail - Dispersed Camping
12 Saves
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- Phone Service
- Dispersed