Best Dispersed Camping near Chisholm, MN
Big Rice Lake and Carrol Truck Trail offer free dispersed camping opportunities north of Chisholm, Minnesota. Big Rice Lake features three primitive campsites suitable for small RVs and travel trailers along a smooth gravel road. The area provides vault toilets, limited Verizon cell reception (2 bars), and lake access. No drinking water, hookups, or trash service is available.
Carrol Truck Trail presents more rugged, secluded camping approximately 5 miles down a gravel road ending at a canoe/kayak launch. The trail accommodates multiple access methods including drive-in, hike-in, boat-in, and walk-in options. A camper wrote, "There are 3 campsites at the end of the road where the GPS takes you. There are a few other pull offs along the way." The area has no marked sites or amenities, requiring visitors to filter water and pack out waste. Wildlife encounters are common, and visitors should prepare for significant mosquito activity. Several existing fire rings can be found, but campers must bring all necessary supplies, including insect repellent.
