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08-28-2013, 03:46 PM
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Member
Name: Ray
Trailer: flagstaff
Missouri
Posts: 37
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Minneapolis, MN campround recomendation????
I ask you folks for a campground near Deland, FL and you suggested Blue Springs which worked out great for me and I thank you.
In a few weeks I head to the Minneapolis, MN area. Do you all have any suggestions for a good campground in that area?
Thanks,
Ray
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08-28-2013, 04:09 PM
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Senior Member
Name: Jared
Trailer: 1984 19' scamp
Kansas
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William O'brien is nice, I'm told interstate is even better. The state parks aren't cheap, though.
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08-28-2013, 04:47 PM
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Member
Name: Ray
Trailer: flagstaff
Missouri
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THanks Jared, I will check those out.
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08-28-2013, 07:09 PM
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Member
Name: Miranda
Trailer: None
South Dakota
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Hello Ray,
Actually you have a number of options depending on which part of the Twin Cities metro you plan to spend most of your time at. Check out Three Rivers Park District : Baker Park Reserve Three Rivers is the regional county park system which are excellent for camping and various activities for recreation. Baker Park reserve is west towards Delano, Independence MN but there are campgrounds throughout the Three Rivers system. William O' Brian is a nice and large state park on the east side of the metro along the St. Croix river which is a national scenic water way. Afton Alps State Park east of St. Paul is another you may wish to check out.
Really there are numerous options depending on how much time you have and what you would like to do while there.
Good luck and have fun!
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08-28-2013, 07:34 PM
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Senior Member
Name: Jared
Trailer: 1984 19' scamp
Kansas
Posts: 1,610
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My sis works for three rivers.
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08-28-2013, 07:40 PM
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Member
Name: Ray
Trailer: flagstaff
Missouri
Posts: 37
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Thanks Dakota.
I am going to there on business so all I really need is a good place to park the camper that has electric and bathrooms/showers.
I have found that I can camp for a week on the price of a good hotel for a night in most places. That allows me to put more money in my pocket when I go on these business trips.
Ray
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08-28-2013, 07:55 PM
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Member
Name: Miranda
Trailer: None
South Dakota
Posts: 57
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Jared J
My sis works for three rivers.
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That's awesome! You probably know then what a great park system it is. Interstate state park is nice. Ithink it was Interstate or another state park along the St. Croix where we would rent a canoe and paddle 20 miles south to William O'Brian where the shuttle would pick us up. The St. Croix is beautiful!
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08-28-2013, 08:20 PM
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Member
Name: Miranda
Trailer: None
South Dakota
Posts: 57
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Hey Ray,
At least you can check out the private parks, Three Rivers Park and state park system around the metro to see about hook ups, rates for your needs.
Good luck and enjoy your stay!
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08-28-2013, 08:29 PM
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Senior Member
Name: Jared
Trailer: 1984 19' scamp
Kansas
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Dakota
That's awesome! You probably know then what a great park system it is. Interstate state park is nice. Ithink it was Interstate or another state park along the St. Croix where we would rent a canoe and paddle 20 miles south to William O'Brian where the shuttle would pick us up. The St. Croix is beautiful!
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Yep, that's interstate. I wanted to kayak when we were there, but the water temp was 60, and it was MOVING in the spring.
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08-28-2013, 09:36 PM
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Senior Member
Trailer: 93 Burro 17 ft
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Moose Lake SP is nice, but that's almost to Duluth. When I stayed there in July 2012, the fragrance from the flowers was heavenly... very nice for open window sleeping.
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08-29-2013, 05:23 AM
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Senior Member
Trailer: 1983 13 ft Scamp
Posts: 3,082
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Best park close to Mpls/St Paul
Baker Park reserve
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08-29-2013, 07:05 AM
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Senior Member
Trailer: 2005 13 ft Scamp / 2004 Honda Odyssey
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Ray,
I would look carefully at where in the Minneapolis area you will be working and then see how far the camping area is from there.
It would not be nice to face rush hour traffic, pay parking fees, and deal with more traffic at the end of the day.
If you are in construction maybe you would be in the burbs and not have parking troubles.
Before retiring, the long drive and traffic of the Cities made a terrible day trip for a two hour meeting. We hated it.
Hope all works out for you.
nancy
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08-29-2013, 07:43 AM
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Senior Member
Trailer: U-Haul 16 ft Vacationer
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We have stayed at the KOA in Shakopee (SW suburb of Minneapolis). It was OK for us!
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08-29-2013, 08:14 AM
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Senior Member
Name: gary
Trailer: 16' 1998 Scamp
Minnesota
Posts: 677
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Ray, exactly (well, more or less) will you be in the Twin Cities?
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08-29-2013, 09:41 AM
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Senior Member
Trailer: 2005 13 ft Scamp / 2004 Honda Odyssey
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Haven't been to any of these. Maybe Kevin K or fusedlight are familiar with some?
North side of Cities.
East of Anoka, Bunker Hills Regional Park, 63 sites.
Lino Lakes Rice Creek, 78 sites.
those two are found at anokacountyparks.com
East of St. Paul Lake Elmo County Park Preserve
Eagan area south of Cities, Lebanon Hills Regional Park.
Found those places by using the Campwhere app installed on the iPad.
Nancy
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08-29-2013, 09:46 AM
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Senior Member
Name: gary
Trailer: 16' 1998 Scamp
Minnesota
Posts: 677
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Not for camping, but I've been to Lebanon Hills. Nice area.
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08-29-2013, 10:15 AM
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Senior Member
Trailer: 2005 13 ft Scamp / 2004 Honda Odyssey
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Ray, I don't know what you enjoy. If you will be on the south side of the Cities the Lebanon Hills might work very well. It is not far from the Zoo. It is also not terribly far from Mall of America and Ikea. there are also golf courses near.
Nancy
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08-29-2013, 10:49 AM
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Member
Name: Miranda
Trailer: None
South Dakota
Posts: 57
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xxx
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11-21-2013, 03:01 PM
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Senior Member
Trailer: 2002 13 ft Scamp
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I realize this is late to the game, but my family's in the northwest suburbs and I've often stayed at the Maple Lake KOA.
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11-21-2013, 03:23 PM
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Member
Name: Tim
Trailer: Homebuilt Teardrop
Minnesota
Posts: 73
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A lot of the campgrounds are closed for the winter and the ones that are open usually don't have showers that are open. Another nice campground that hasn't been mentioned is Willow River State Park in Hudson Wisconsin. It's only about 30-40 minutes from Minneapolis. You would have to call to see if the showers are open.
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