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Kabetogama State Forest - Wakemup Bay Campground

Boundary Waters & North Shore
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CampgroundDrinking Water

About this campsite

Campground: Kabetogama State Forest - Wakemup Bay Campground.

What this place offers

Amenities

Drinking Water

Location

Kabetogama State Forest - Wakemup Bay Campground•MN

Common questions about Kabetogama State Forest - Wakemup Bay Campground

Is Kabetogama State Forest - Wakemup Bay Campground free to camp at?

Yes. Kabetogama State Forest - Wakemup Bay Campground in MN is a free camp, so there is no nightly fee to stay. There is no booking system for it, so plan on first in, best dressed, especially on long weekends.

What facilities does Kabetogama State Forest - Wakemup Bay Campground have?

Kabetogama State Forest - Wakemup Bay Campground has drinking water. Facilities at camps change, particularly after a wet season, so check the operator or the managing authority if one of them decides your trip. The list comes from the site record rather than a visit, so treat it as a guide.

Can you book Kabetogama State Forest - Wakemup Bay Campground online?

We hold no online booking link for Kabetogama State Forest - Wakemup Bay Campground, so it is not bookable through this page. For sites like this, turning up early in the day is the surest way to get a spot, particularly in peak season.

Where is Kabetogama State Forest - Wakemup Bay Campground?

Kabetogama State Forest - Wakemup Bay Campground sits in MN. The map on this page shows the exact spot, and the coordinates travel straight into your navigation app. Check road conditions before you set out if you are towing, since access tracks can change with the weather.

Facilities at Kabetogama State Forest - Wakemup Bay Campground

Facilities recorded for Kabetogama State Forest - Wakemup Bay Campground
FacilityOn site
Drinking WaterYes

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