Accessible only by foot, bike, or paddle, this free double campsite sits directly on the Pine River between River Mile 35 and 36, south of Pine River town. Bikers and hikers on the Paul Bunyan Trail turn west onto a dirt path roughly half a mile south of Bites Bar and Grill, then follow it another half mile to the river. No reservations exist. Trail etiquette requires arriving campers to share the space if someone is already set up. Each site has a fire ring, picnic table, and tent clearing, and the South Bend Watercraft Site is another waterway option in the area. This campsite works best for paddlers on the Pine River Water Trail or cyclists doing overnight trips on the Paul Bunyan Trail.
Description
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.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsPaul Bunyan Trail Canoe Campsite is located in Minnesota near Pequot Lakes
Coordinates
46.70044084 N
94.3860004 W
Connectivity
T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage
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Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage
- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&T5GExcellent Coverage
Access
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
Site Types
- Dispersed
Features
For Campers
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
DISPERSED CAMPING
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.
PERMIT might be REQUIRED
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Drive Time
- 1 hr 28 min from St. Cloud, MN
- 2 hrs 11 min from Duluth, MN
- 2 hrs 14 min from Fargo, ND
- 2 hrs 21 min from Minneapolis, MN
