whitestavern Posted August 1, 2012 Share Posted August 1, 2012 We will be traveling from Chicago to South Dakota via Route 90 in MN near the border of IA, at least that looks like the best route :) It is about a 14 hour trip so we're trying to find a place about halfway to stop for an overnight. We are trying to travel very cheaply, so I've been checking out camping areas (Spirit Lake, IA and Lake Okabena in Worthington, MN) but haven't had much success. Is there anyone in that general area that can recommend an inexpensive place to stay, or another big camping area that we can check out? We'd like to stay within 15 minutes of Route 90 if possible. Thanks so much! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merry gardens Posted August 1, 2012 Share Posted August 1, 2012 We traveled there recently. There's camping in the Forestville State Park. I'm not sure how close exactly it is to I 90. If you have the time, check out the caves in that region! Niagara Cave website says it's "less than an hour from I 90" http://www.niagaracave.com/default.asp Mystery Cave is around there too. It's part of the Forestville State Park but it's located away from the main park.http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/mystery_cave/tour_map.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meriwether Posted August 1, 2012 Share Posted August 1, 2012 When would you be coming through? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LifeLovePassion Posted August 1, 2012 Share Posted August 1, 2012 Great River Bluffs state park is right off of 90 http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_parks/great_river_bluffs/index.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LifeLovePassion Posted August 1, 2012 Share Posted August 1, 2012 or check out exploreminnesota.com for private campground listings Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitestavern Posted August 1, 2012 Author Share Posted August 1, 2012 When would you be coming through? It looks like it will be right around mid-Sept. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitestavern Posted August 1, 2012 Author Share Posted August 1, 2012 Thanks for all the suggestions so far! Off to check them all out :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meriwether Posted August 1, 2012 Share Posted August 1, 2012 It looks like it will be right around mid-Sept. We aren't too far off 90, but we'll have moved by then. Otherwise you could have camped at our place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AllSmiles Posted August 1, 2012 Share Posted August 1, 2012 Flying Goose Campground - about 1 mile off of 90 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bug's Mom Posted August 1, 2012 Share Posted August 1, 2012 I sent you a PM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitestavern Posted August 1, 2012 Author Share Posted August 1, 2012 or check outexploreminnesota.com for private campground listings Thank you for this link. I found a place called Myre Big Lake Island State Park in Albert Lea. Is anyone familiar with this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitestavern Posted August 1, 2012 Author Share Posted August 1, 2012 We aren't too far off 90, but we'll have moved by then. Otherwise you could have camped at our place. That is a sweet thought; thank you :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LifeLovePassion Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 I haven't been to that one, or the great river bluffs one. But all of the MN state parks are wonderful! Clean, well kept, semi private sites in most places, and fall they aren't super busy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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