This county-managed site provides free camping accessible only by watercraft along the Pine River Water Trail. Located upstream from Rat Lake, the site sits on a hill offering elevated views of the river below. A fire ring with grate, picnic table, and rustic latrine serve the single camping spot.
The cleared grassy areas work for tent placement, though no formal tent pad exists. Deadfall provides material for small fires, and cell service reaches the location despite its remote setting. Campers report sandy swimming areas in front of the site where the current remains gentle. The elevated position requires securing watercraft well up the hill to prevent them sliding back toward the water. For those preferring developed facilities, Riverview RV Park And Campground sits a few miles west.
Description
Boat in canoe campsite on the Pine River
Fee Info
Free
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Map & DirectionsSouth Bend Watercraft Site is located in Minnesota near Pequot Lakes
Coordinates
46.68713607 N
94.31623955 W
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage
- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage
- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Access
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
Features
For Campers
- Picnic Table
- Phone Service
- Toilets
- Pets
- Fires
FREE established camping
Enjoy camping on government land. Limited or no services at this camping area.
PERMIT might be REQUIRED
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Drive Time
- 1 hr 40 min from St. Cloud, MN
- 2 hrs 19 min from Duluth, MN
- 2 hrs 27 min from Fargo, ND
- 2 hrs 33 min from Minneapolis, MN







