Plug Hat Point
Janet R.The Dyrt PRO User
Reviewed Aug. 31, 2020

Small and limited access during pandemic

This location is actually a duplicate of The Dyrts Plug Hat Point listing which is here and should be merged: https://thedyrt.com/camping/minnesota/plug-hat-point

Also, note that the location needs to be corrected, Plug Hat Point Campground is at Latitude 47.439 N Longitude-94.055 W .

This is a small National Forest camping area with picnicking, fishing, and a boat landing. At present time, there is full boat access, picnicking and parking  available at this location, but the  adjacent drive-in  campsites are closed to vehicle camping during the pandemic due to reduced Forest Service staffing. However, paddlers on the Mississippi Headwaters water trail are allowed to tent here as dispersed campers adjacent to the picnic area while through-paddling. There are outhouses and water avaialble in the picnic area, as well as use of the boat launch which has a nice dock and cement ramp for easy access. From here, paddlers with a canoe or kayak cart can easily portage around the Winnie Dam about 1/2 mile to river launch site below the dam, thus avoiding the  very steep, rocky and difficult portage that is located right at the dam. You do need a good portage cart, however, as the access road from Plug Hat Point is not paved.

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  • Review photo of Plug Hat Point by Janet R., August 31, 2020
  • Review photo of Plug Hat Point by Janet R., August 31, 2020
  • Review photo of Plug Hat Point by Janet R., August 31, 2020
  • Review photo of Plug Hat Point by Janet R., August 31, 2020
  • Review photo of Plug Hat Point by Janet R., August 31, 2020
  • Review photo of Plug Hat Point by Janet R., August 31, 2020
  • Review photo of Plug Hat Point by Janet R., August 31, 2020