Best Dispersed Camping near Turner, MN
Hill River State Forest provides dispersed camping on winding forest roads northeast of Turner, Minnesota. The access road, 640th Lane, requires careful navigation with sections in rough condition. Four-wheel drive is recommended, especially after rainfall. A camper noted, "I wouldn't recommend any trailers unless you have 4x4 and the trailer is set up for offroad." Several primitive sites exist along the road, with additional camping at the road's end at an area locally known as "deer camp."
Other dispersed options include Mabel Lake State Dispersed, which offers lakeside camping with fire rings and a picnic table. This site features a sandy boat launch and can accommodate multiple vehicles. According to a visitor, "This is a free dispersed camping site in the state forest with lake access. Large enough for multiple campers or a small group." Dago Lake provides another primitive camping alternative between Willow River and Sturgeon Lake. Most dispersed areas in the region lack amenities such as drinking water, trash collection, or toilets, requiring campers to pack in all supplies and pack out all waste.
