After sifting through traveler reviews, state park maps and tips from a couple of outdoor-loving Minnesotans I met online, I narrowed down my route to a handful of standout Minnesota campgrounds.

Just steps from the shoreline of Lake Mille Lacs, Mary and Rich Dunn look out on a million-dollar view of water, woods and wildlife. Deer, wild turkeys and loons are plentiful. The retired couple ...

Look no further than Bear Head Lake State Park in Ely, Minnesota. This park has it all – camping, hiking, swimming, and more. On the edge of the BWCA, they have pristine waters and you’d ...