Dispersed Camping in Crow Wing County, Minnesota
Showing 50 locations in Crow Wing County.
64th Street Northeast Dispersed
This quiet forest corridor within Chippewa National Forest offers dispersed camping opportunities along a native material road.
Baxter Wooded Pull-Off
A basic, unmaintained roadside pull-off situated in a wooded area on the outskirts of Baxter.
Big Rice Lake Boat Access Road
Lakeside access road within Chippewa National Forest that provides quiet spots for small vehicle dispersed camping and boat launching.
Boy River Spur 2562
Located near the Boy River in Chippewa National Forest, this quiet spur offers primitive dispersed camping opportunities with great forest cover.
Boy River Spur 2563
A remote dirt spur located in the Chippewa National Forest, offering dispersed camping for various rig types. Great for travelers seeking a quiet forest retreat on native surface roads.
Boy River Spur 2567
A scenic forest spur with a native material surface, suitable for standard passenger vehicles and smaller motorhomes, located deep within the Chippewa National Forest.
Cass Co. 129 Spur L
A convenient and peaceful forest service spur road branching from Cass County Road 129. Offers easy-to-reach primitive camping spots inside the Chippewa National Forest.
Cass Co. 53 Spur 2546
A primitive forest road spur branching off Cass County Road 53 in the Chippewa National Forest, offering peaceful and wooded dispersed camping.
Chipmunk Drive Northeast
A quiet, native-surface forest road spur in the Chippewa National Forest, accessible by passenger cars and suitable for self-contained rigs.
Chippewa National Forest near Cross Lake, MN
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Clint Converse State Forest Campground
A rustic state forest campground offering primitive sites nestled in dense woods. Features standard vault toilets and access to nearby trail networks, making it a peaceful retreat with occasional generator noise from other campers.
Crosby Memorial City Park Campground
A well-maintained municipal campground situated directly on Serpent Lake, offering full-hookup sites, clean showers, and modern restrooms. The park features a playground and lake access, all within a few blocks of downtown Crosby's shops and dining options.
Crosby Urban Parking
Various public parking spaces and municipal lots in the town of Crosby. While some downtown public lots may lack explicit signage prohibiting overnight parking, municipal codes generally restrict long-term street camping.
Cross Lake Recreation Area
A prime lakeside campground located along the scenic Whitefish Chain of Lakes. This well-equipped destination offers spacious, shaded sites with electrical hookups, modern restroom facilities, hot showers, and close proximity to local conveniences.
Crow Wing State Park Campground
Located within Crow Wing State Park near the Mississippi River, this developed campground offers modern facilities and quick access to historical trails.
Crow Wing State Park
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Cub Foods Brainerd
An active commercial parking lot adjacent to a local grocery store and fitness facility, suitable for brief overnight stops.
Cuyuna Mountain Bike Campground
A developed campground tailored for cyclists, providing direct access to the Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area trail network.
Danens Trail Northeast Dispersed Camping
This peaceful forest corridor along Danens Trail Northeast features rustic spots suited for self-contained camping. It provides a simple escape into the northern woods.
East Boy Lake Drive Spur B Dispersed Camping
A quiet, heavily-wooded spur road off East Boy Lake Drive, offering rustic dispersed camping options with native dirt surfaces.
Fahrenholz Road Spur C
Forest corridor along Fahrenholz Road Spur C in Chippewa National Forest, offering quiet dispersed camping in a peaceful wooded environment.
Fahrenholz Road Spur D
Dispersed camping corridor along Fahrenholz Road Spur D in Chippewa National Forest, ideal for peaceful and wooded forest camping.
Fahrenholz Road Spur Dispersed
Secluded camping spots located along a wooded spur road in Chippewa National Forest.
FR 2076 Spur 2061 Dispersed
A gravel forest road spur within the Chippewa National Forest providing a peaceful spot for dispersed camping in a dense pine forest.
Greer Lake Campground
An established DNR campground located within the Crow Wing State Forest. Offers rustic campsites with picnic tables, fire rings, vault toilets, and hand pumps, situated near Greer Lake with boat launch access.
Hausken Trail Northeast
Dispersed camping options along the northeastern portion of Hausken Trail within Chippewa National Forest, offering secluded spots surrounded by pines.
Lake Laura Spur 2068 Dispersed Camping
A serene dispersed camping corridor located along Lake Laura Spur 2068 within the Chippewa National Forest, offering wooded sites in a tranquil lakeside environment.
Land O'Lakes State Forest - Baker and White Oak Lake Campgrounds
These state forest campgrounds offer rustic lakeside camping with basic amenities within Land O'Lakes State Forest.
Laura Lake Spur 2556 Dispersed Area
Dispersed camping sites located along the Laura Lake Spur road in the Chippewa National Forest. It provides a peaceful, secluded setting in a typical wooded forest environment.
Little Swift Lake Spur B Dispersed
Quiet and secluded forest service road corridor offering dispersed sites along Little Swift Lake Spur B inside Chippewa National Forest.
Lum Park Campground
A developed municipal campground situated on the shores of a scenic lake in Brainerd, offering powered sites set back from local water traffic.
Lundeen Lake Spur 2871
A scenic dirt spur road running through dense pine and hardwood forest, providing access to remote dispersed camping sites in the region.
Mabel Lake Campground
A quiet National Forest Service campground nestled along the scenic shoreline of Mabel Lake. Features spacious, well-shaded sites surrounded by mature pine trees, offering excellent privacy. Amenities include vault toilets and drinking water, with hiking trails nearby.
Mabel Lake Dispersed Area
Primitive dispersed camping sites located within the forest corridor just past the established campground. Includes a scenic lakeside meadow clearing and a larger flat area previously used for logging. Ideal for self-contained camper vans and small setups seeking a quiet, natural environment close to the water.
Mabel Lake Road Northeast Dispersed
This quiet corridor along Mabel Lake Road Northeast offers undeveloped pull-out sites within the Chippewa National Forest. The road is native dirt, providing basic access to peaceful surroundings close to Mabel Lake.
MN 200 Spur 2582 Dispersed
Wooded camping corridor situated along an offshoot of MN-200 in Chippewa National Forest.
Mn 200 Spur 2584 Dispersed Area
This rustic forest road spur offers peaceful dispersed camping under the canopy of Chippewa National Forest. The area is suitable for those seeking a primitive experience with plenty of natural shade.
MN 200 Spur 2889 Dispersed
Quiet dispersed camping options nestled along a dirt spur road just off MN-200 in Chippewa National Forest.
Phelon Lake Road Spur F
A quiet dispersed camping corridor situated on Spur F off Phelon Lake Road. Heavily wooded surroundings offer excellent privacy for campers looking to get off the beaten path.
Pine River Bike Campground
A rustic bicycle-oriented campground managed by the DNR, providing basic amenities for travelers along the Pine River trail.
Planet Fitness - Brainerd
This Planet Fitness parking lot in Brainerd offers standard commercial paved parking close to local services.
Portsmouth Campground
Located adjacent to the scenic Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area, this campground features a mix of shaded grass and gravel sites with electric hookups. Perfect for mountain biking enthusiasts, it provides immediate access to regional paved and dirt trails, alongside clean bathhouse showers.
Rockaway Spur 2553 Dispersed Camping
A quiet forest road spur within Chippewa National Forest, offering dispersed camping opportunities on a native material surface.
South Boy Lake Drive Spur A
A secluded forest spur road off South Boy Lake Drive, offering quiet dispersed camping spots among the trees of Chippewa National Forest.
Sugar Bush Drive Northeast Dispersed Camping
Situated along Sugar Bush Drive Northeast, this forest corridor offers dispersed camping in a dense woodland setting. It is ideal for those seeking a quiet off-grid camp experience.
Swift Lake Pit Access
An access road spur in Chippewa National Forest that provides options for dispersed camping. The route features native dirt surfaces surrounded by thick forest canopy.
Tobique Spur C
A quiet forest spur located within Chippewa National Forest, offering dispersed camping opportunities on native dirt surfaces. Ideal for self-contained rigs seeking a secluded wooded setting.
True North Basecamp
A specialized outdoor lodging resort catering to mountain bikers, directly bordering the trail networks of the Cuyuna Lakes area.
Wagonbach Road NE Spur BB
Dispersed forest corridor located along Wagonbach Road NE Spur BB in the Chippewa National Forest. The spur offers a remote forest setting with dispersed sites suitable for self-contained rigs looking for seclusion.
West Swift Lake Drive NE Dispersed Camping
Dispersed forest corridor along West Swift Lake Drive, featuring improved native material roads ideal for quiet woodland camping near Swift Lake.