These campsites are primitive. They are always a step up from true dispersed camping in the undeveloped landscape, providing cleared and level tent pads with surrounding area. Almost always, the basic necessities of fire ring and toilet are provided, comparable to a Boundary Waters Wilderness campsite. Sometimes they even have upgraded or additional furniture akin to a rustic car campground site.

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☑ Cleared and level tent sites; uncommonly overgrown.

☑ Rock fire rings. Sometimes metal fire rings, with a cooking grate attached.

☑ Pit latrine, usually. But not always.

☐ There is no potable water provided.

☐ Sometimes picnic tables, and occasionally log or other camper created furnishings.

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At many of these campsite experiences, you will need to rely on your comfort and capability in being semi-remote; a mile down a hiking trail or out on the water in whatever conditions or events are presented. Have practiced or will practice equipment and ability to:

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☐ Gather and treat wild water: Require equipment and methods for collecting and treating/filtering wild water. Every campsite has a dependable source of water from an adjacent lake or river.

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☐ Practice backcountry food and trash storage.

• Avoid all woodland critters, the local black bears included - by keeping all trash, food and scented hygiene products secure;

• • Use your vehicle as a locker overnight.

  • Correctly use bear hangs, bear barrels or bear bags.

  • Do not leave trash, food or cookware unattended.

• Have trash bags and receptacles ready to pack out all of your garbage. There are no dumpsters or recycling containers. Pack out what you pack in. 

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☐ Firewood is not provided. Gather sustainably, or brought along from local DNR approved vendors.