Name: July 4th Weekend Camping and Paddling the Crow Wing River Huntersville Forest
Start: 2024-07-03T10:00:00-05:00
End: 2024-07-07T16:00:00-05:00

We will camp at the walk in sites at the Huntersville State Forest Campground near Menahga MN. Arrive anytime after 10 AM Wednesday July 3. We will have the campsites until 4 PM July 7. The campground is located on the banks of the Crow Wing River, a State Canoe Trail
noted for its clear water and sand bottom. The river offers a wide variety of paddling and tubing options. There are two outfitters that offer canoe, kayak, tube rentals and shuttle services. For those interested in biking the trailhead for the Heartland Bike Trail is located in Park Rapids 23 miles away. Itasca State Park is 50 miles away. The park offers opportunities for paddling, biking and hiking on miles of trails including the North County National Hiking Trail. I will be leading a canoe/kayak trip on the Crow Wing July 4 and 5. July 4 we will carpool to the landing up river and canoe down to the campsite. This is a 12 mile paddle. July 5 we will canoe from the campsite to the landing in Nimrod, an 8 mile paddle. On July 6 we plan on paddling the stretch of river between the 5th and 3rd Crow Wing lakes. This section of the river is very scenic. If you need to rent a canoe or kayak there is an outfitter on the river. Canoe rental cost is $55 per canoe for the two days. There are kayaks for rent at $60 for the two days. You are welcome to use your own boats. If you want to rent for the two day paddle let me know by June 25 and I can help facilitate the rental. Camping cost is $15 per night per tent. There is no firewood for sale at the campground. Firewood is not provided. The distance from the parking area to the campsite is about a city block.
If you have any questions contact Dean Hamilton

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