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Paul Bunyan Trail Canoe Campsite

3 Reviews

Paul Bunyan Trail Canoe Campsite is located near the Paul Bunyan State Trail in Minnesota. The area features flat terrain with dense forests and numerous lakes. Campers can experience temperatures ranging from 10°F in winter to 80°F in summer, and nearby attractions include the Paul Bunyan State Trail and Crow Wing State Park.

Description

State Park

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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Location

Paul Bunyan Trail Canoe Campsite is located in Minnesota

Coordinates

46.70044084 N
94.3860004 W

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Access

Drive-In
Park next to your site
Hike-In
Backcountry sites.

Stay Connected

WiFi
Unknown
Verizon
Available
AT&T
Good
T-Mobile
Unknown

Site Types

Dispersed

Features

For Campers

Picnic Table
Firewood Available
Phone Service
Toilets
Alcohol
Pets
Fires

Enjoy dispersed camping on government land and leave no trace. Pack in and pack out. No (or limited) services at this camping area. Permit may be required.

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Drive Time

1 hr 28 min from St. Cloud
2 hrs 11 min from Duluth
2 hrs 14 min from Fargo
2 hrs 21 min from Minneapolis

Janet R.

Legend

Reviewed Sep. 28, 2021

Pristine spot on the Pine River!

This is a beautiful deeply wooded double campsite along the scenic Pine River. It is accessible only by foot, bike or paddle, for trekkers on the Paul Bunyan Bike Trail or the Pine River Water Trail. For paddlers, the campsite is right on the river between River Mile 35 and 36, just south of the town of Pine River. For bikers or hikers, it is about a half mile south down the trail from the Bites Bar and Grill to the turn off west on a dirt trail about a half mile down to the river. There are two campsites avaialble, for separate campers or for a group to encompas the whole camping area. Fire ring, picnic table, tent clearings available. There is no cost to camp here, but also no way to reserve either of the sites, and in accordance to trail etiquette if you show up on your bike or in your canoe ready to camp but someone else is there, they should share the camping space with you.

Map of the water trail is here:

https://files.dnr.state.mn.us/maps/canoe\_routes/pine.pdf

General info on the water trail is here: https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/watertrails/pineriver/index.html

Map of the Paul Bunyan Bike Trail is here: https://files.dnr.state.mn.us/maps/state\_trails/paulbunyan\_heartland.pdf

General info on the bike trail is here: https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/state\_trails/paul\_bunyan/index.html

Month of VisitSeptember

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Brittany

Guide

Reviewed Sep. 15, 2020

Loved it!

My middle son and I did a bike packing trip on the Paul Bunyon Trail, we rode up from Crow Wing and stayed at this little gem for the night. Got there around 3PM, set up camp and then rode into Pine River for his birthday dinner. The trail in to the site was fun to ride on bike, there was plenty of down wood for a fire and would love to return!

Amy G.

Legend

Reviewed Feb. 1, 2018

Beautiful little canoe camp accessible by foot as well!

This is a unique little site that's really a canoe camp, but accessible by foot as well. It's not well advertised...almost a secret! But if you are in a canoe, it's easy to find off the river. If you are on foot or bicycle, it's marked on the paved Paul Bunyan Trail.

From the trail, it's about a 1/2 mile walk/hike to the site. Not super easy if you have a bike, but do-able. Easy if on foot, and super easy if in a canoe! There are actually 2 sites, about a 1/4 mile apart, and both are equally nice. Newer picnic tables, fire rings, lots of trees for hammocks, right on the river with super easy in/out for canoes. Very pretty view on the river! Both have bathroom/latrine/toilet access as well.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the elevation of Paul Bunyan Trail Canoe Campsite?

Paul Bunyan Trail Canoe Campsite is located at 1277 feet.

Are fires allowed at Paul Bunyan Trail Canoe Campsite?

Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Paul Bunyan Trail Canoe Campsite, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

Is there cell phone reception at Paul Bunyan Trail Canoe Campsite?

According to campers on TheDyrt.com, Verizon signal is available, AT&T is good, and T-Mobile is unknown.

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