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Rum River State Forest

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Rum River State Forest in Minnesota offers a landscape of dense forests and flowing rivers. Temperatures range from lows around 10°F in winter to highs near 80°F in summer. Visitors can explore nearby attractions such as the Rum River and Mille Lacs Lake, which provide opportunities for fishing and boating.

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Rum River State Forest is located in Minnesota

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45.94980782 N
93.57071621 W

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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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56 min from St. Cloud
1 hr 14 min from Minneapolis
1 hr 39 min from Duluth
2 hrs 15 min from Mankato

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Reviewed Jan. 26, 2024

Great place to camp!

Most of these spots are cutoffs on the sides of the dirt road. They are deep and have plenty of room, though. Almost all of them I could see have firepits. The spot I stayed in was the most secluded I could find. It was through a ditch and up a small hill and set back in the woods. There is a firepit up there as well. I spent 3 days here with only one car passing through on the first night. After that, nothing! You wouldn't have a problem finding a place if your pulling a trailer.

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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.