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Post by love on Jan 22, 2012 16:14:29 GMT -6
Yes I know early but I heard these things you got to be on the ball for!
We are looking for a campsite within 2 hours from the cities that you camp (pitch tent) have a beach site or pool and other things to do during the day. We camped last year at Bunker and used the wave pool but that was all about we could do there besides a playground. Looking for fun things to do on our adventure. If anyone knows of a great place we can camp let me know! Thanks!
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Post by love on Jan 22, 2012 16:16:54 GMT -6
Our own camp fire pit would be great too  |
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Post by deannemdm on Jan 22, 2012 17:19:46 GMT -6
We have been to Ham Lake campground twice and they had stuff for kids to do-- they had beach-- and when we were there they had playground stuff in water (slide and swings) I think they had art/craft for kids one day, petting zoo, fire pit-- haven't been there in few years-- you can look it up online to check details
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Post by onlyoneboy on Jan 22, 2012 18:04:04 GMT -6
Willow River State Park in WI, just outside of Hudson is really nice. They have a great beach, hiking trails and a water fall.
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Post by ReneeW on Jan 22, 2012 20:52:06 GMT -6
I'm glad you posted this because my 7-yr-old has mentioned a couple of times that she wants to go camping and sleep in a tent. We have most of the gear and the kids are getting old enough. So -- I can't wait to hear people's suggestions about camping sites! Years ago (pre kids) we went to Baker Park and had lots of fun. We camped, swam at the beach, did a little fishing, hiking on trails, some roller blading if I recall correctly. It was clean and close to the Metro area (Maple Plain). Here's a link: www.threeriversparks.org/parks/baker-park.aspxEnjoy the summer dreaming and planning! |
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Post by ReneeW on Jan 22, 2012 20:55:24 GMT -6
I wanted to add -- if you go to the Three Rivers Parks site (threeriversparks.org) you can see which campgrounds have kayaking, geocaching, fishing, archery, etc. -- lots of different family activities that you could try out.
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Post by merrr on Jan 22, 2012 22:03:58 GMT -6
We've been doing Girls Camping Weekends for several years now at the Minnesota State Parks. We rent the camper cabins for $50/night but there is the option to tent.
We've been to
-Jay Cooke
-Banning
-Beaver Creek Valley
-Lake Maria
I know we've been to more but I can't remember... This year we've got reservations for Whitewater State Park!
DH, DD and I like to tent on Lake Superior in Grand Marais. A little more than a two hour drive but well worth it!
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Post by mnmommy2 on Jan 23, 2012 0:48:58 GMT -6
We really liked Taylors Falls Wildwoods Campground.
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Post by love on Jan 23, 2012 14:19:29 GMT -6
Merr- can you give me more info on the ones you rent a cabin? I would like those. Last year I slept in the car while the boys were in the tent. Sorry, I can do all the camping stuff but sleeping in a tent- not my thing  |
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Post by merrr on Jan 23, 2012 14:31:39 GMT -6
Just remembered today that we've also been to Flaundreau State Park. So, the camper cabins at the state parks are very basic. Four walls, three windows, one door, one table to eat at, two sets of bunk beds. Some have electric ($50/night) and some don't ($45/night). The ones that say they sleep six mean that both bottom bunks are a double bed mattress. The ones that say they sleep five have one bottom bunk as a double and one as a twin. Both top bunks are always twin size and the kids love them! Bring your own bedding - it's just a mattress on a wood bunkbed frame. One year our cabin had a ceiling fan and it was fabulous as it was a hot weekend. Last year it rained all weekend so it didn't matter that Banning didn't have a ceiling fan because we spent most of our time up in Duluth just to get out of the rain. Some of the cabins have a screened in front porch (Banning did not) and these are super nice when it's raining or the bugs are heavy because you can use your cook stove on the porch and stay out of the elements... mostly The only sad thing right now is that the online reservation system for the state parks is down until March for a massive system upgrade. The silver lining is that individual campsites should still take reservations by phone. Have fun with it! |
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Post by merrr on Jan 23, 2012 14:34:05 GMT -6
OH! And I think it was Lake Maria that had a sand bottom swimming pool and playground... but double check that |
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Post by bumblebee23 on Jan 23, 2012 15:17:30 GMT -6
We usually stay at the KOA's. Look up there website and you can find a whole ton of them across the country. We have stayed at the Hayward one several times. They have a pool, miniture golf, and tons of things to do in town!
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Post by bumblebee23 on Jan 23, 2012 15:17:55 GMT -6
P.S. They also have cabins available at most of their camp sites.
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Post by elizac on Jan 23, 2012 20:05:22 GMT -6
Ahhh, I wish I could remember the names of the parks we visited. Near Grand Marais, the park was called something like Cascade.. Very beautiful there. Probably a bit longer than 2 hour drive. Wild River State Park is very fun too, especially on Halloween wknd. Kids go trick or treating from one campsite to another and the whole park is decorated for Halloween. Hidden Falls (not sure whether that is the full name). William O'Brien. We camped at the park run by the US Core of Engineers in WI -- very nice place (with a beach, horse back riding, playgrounds, etc) -- can't remember the name of the park, sorry, but if you search for parks run by them you would find it easily (very close to the twin cities). You would also find very nice state parks near Red Wing. I am just so bad with names.
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Post by brandi6685 on Jan 23, 2012 22:35:04 GMT -6
I really like St. Croix state park.
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