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9 nearby parks, towns and places to explore, ordered by straight-line distance.
17 miles east · straight-line distanceAbout 35 min by car (22 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
State park in Clay County, Minnesota, USA.
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24 miles southeast · straight-line distanceAbout 30 min by car (28 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
City in Minnesota, United States.
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24 miles east · straight-line distanceAbout 30 min by car (28 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
City in Clay County, Minnesota, United States.
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43 miles south · straight-line distanceAbout 50 min by car (55 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
Seat of Richland County, North Dakota, United States.
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43 miles south · straight-line distanceAbout 50 min by car (55 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
City in Minnesota, USA.
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47 miles east · straight-line distanceAbout 55 min by car (51 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
City in Becker County, Minnesota, United States.
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48 miles southeast · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 15 min by car (57 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
State park in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, USA.
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81 miles east · straight-line distanceAbout 2 hr 15 min by car (114 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
State park in Clearwater, Hubbard, and Becker counties, Minnesota, U.S.A.
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101 miles south · straight-line distanceSaved road-route estimate: 125 miles · 2 hr 15 min
Freshwater lake and reservoir on the border between western Minnesota and northeastern South Dakota, United States.
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40 recreation areas and campgrounds within 124 miles, from Recreation.gov. Filter by what you want to do.
29 miles southwest · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 5 min by car (46 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service
Jorgen's Hollow Campground is located within the Sheyenne National Grassland as part of the 70,000 acres of designated public lands managed by the U.S. Forest Service - Sheyenne National Grassland.
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41 miles east · straight-line distanceFish and Wildlife Service
Eastern forest dramatically gives way to the western prairie at Hamden Slough National Wildlife Refuge which was established in 1989.
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46 miles east · straight-line distanceFish and Wildlife Service
Detroit Lakes Wetland Management District was established in 1962 as part of the Fergus Falls Wetland Management District, with the advent of the Accelerated Small Wetlands Acquisition Program.
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54 miles southeast · straight-line distanceUS Army Corps of Engineers
Much of the project area is used for wildlife habitat development by Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Many lakes in vicinity.
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56 miles east · straight-line distanceFish and Wildlife Service
Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge was established as a refuge and breeding ground for migratory birds and other wildlife.
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57 miles southeast · straight-line distanceFish and Wildlife Service
to the Fergus Falls Wetland Management District, where we care for almost 50,000 acres of wildlife habitat scattered across five counties in western Minnesota.
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57 miles west · straight-line distanceFish and Wildlife Service
Established in 1971, Valley City Wetland Management District manages both Service-owned waterfowl production areas as well as wetland and grassland easements on private lands located in Barnes, Cass, Griggs, Steele, and Traill counties.
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58 miles west · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 15 min by car (72 road miles, checked October 2026)US Army Corps of Engineers
The Eggerts Landing Campground is located on Lake Ashtabula in eastern North Dakota. With thick forests, secluded sites and lake access, it is the most popular campground in the area.
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58 miles west · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 30 min by car (73 road miles, checked October 2026)US Army Corps of Engineers
West Ashtabula Crossing Campground is located on 23 developed acres adjacent to Lake Ashtabula in eastern North Dakota. It is very popular and fills up on most weekends.
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59 miles west · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 20 min by car (85 road miles, checked October 2026)US Army Corps of Engineers
The East Ashtabula Crossing Campground is located on 12 developed acres adjacent to Lake Ashtabula in eastern North Dakota. It is one of the most popular campgrounds in the area.
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60 miles west · straight-line distanceUS Army Corps of Engineers
The Baldhill Dam, Lake Ashtabula Project is located in eastern North Dakota, in the heart of the prairie pothole country.
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60 miles west · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 10 min by car (70 road miles, checked October 2026)US Army Corps of Engineers
The Mel Rieman Campground and Recreation Area is a 70-acre facility on the shoreline of Lake Ashtabula in eastern North Dakota. The campground is known for its spectacular sunset views.
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65 miles northeast · straight-line distanceFish and Wildlife Service
Rydell National Wildlife Refuge was established in 1992 by means of a land donation from the Richard King Mellon Foundation.
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65 miles southwest · straight-line distanceFish and Wildlife Service
Amazing flights of thousands of waterfowl, shorebirds, and wading birds are visible on the Refuge during spring and fall migration as they rest and feed on Refuge wetlands.
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65 miles southwest · straight-line distanceFish and Wildlife Service
Established in 1960, the District manages both U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service-owned waterfowl production areas as well as wetland and grassland easements on private lands in Ransom, Richland, and Sargent counties.
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76 miles south · straight-line distanceUS Army Corps of Engineers
The Lake Traverse Project is a multipurpose project located on the Minnesota ? South Dakota border. The project consists of two dams, one dike and two lakes, Traverse and Mud.
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89 miles west · straight-line distanceBureau of Reclamation
Jamestown Dam and Reservoir are features of the PSMBP - Jamestown Dam . Located in central North Dakota the reservoir provides flood protection to areas downstream.
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91 miles west · straight-line distanceUS Army Corps of Engineers
Pipestem Dam, ND is located north of Jamestown, on Pipestem Creek. The 840-acre Pipestem Lake offers year-round recreational opportunities including camping, picnicking, and wildlife viewing.
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97 miles southeast · straight-line distanceFish and Wildlife Service
Morris Wetland Management District includes 249 waterfowl production areas - small parcels of wetlands and grasslands - scattered throughout an eight-county area and encompassing 54,307 total acres.
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99 miles west · straight-line distanceFish and Wildlife Service
Established in 1935 as a refuge and breeding ground for migratory birds and other wildlife this 15,973-acre refuge is an important stopover for many species of birds as they journey north and south during annual migrations.
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99 miles west · straight-line distanceFish and Wildlife Service
Established in 1961, the District manages both Service-owned waterfowl production areas as well as wetland and grassland easements on private lands in Foster and Eddy counties.
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102 miles south · straight-line distanceFish and Wildlife Service
The National Wildlife Refuge System, within the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, manages a national network of lands and waters set aside to conserve America's fish, wildlife, and plants.
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102 miles south · straight-line distanceFish and Wildlife Service
Wetland Management Districts are little known but very important components of the National Wildlife Refuge System.
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106 miles southwest · straight-line distanceFish and Wildlife Service
For thousands of years, man has been attracted to the Sand Lake area in search of wildlife. Early-day Indians and later fur traders and white explorers, such as John C. Fremont and Joseph N.
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107 miles north · straight-line distanceFish and Wildlife Service
Agassiz National Wildlife Refuge was established in 1937. Its primary purpose was to be a refuge and breeding ground for migratory birds and other wildlife.
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108 miles west · straight-line distanceFish and Wildlife Service
The Kulm Wetland Management District was established in July 1971. It is located in the Prairie Pothole Region of North America--a grassland landscape formed by glaciers and marked by numerous wetlands called potholes.
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110 miles southwest · straight-line distanceFish and Wildlife Service
The 9,000 square mile Sand Lake Wetland Management District (WMD), located in north-central South Dakota, encompasses a rich diversity of wildlife habitat.
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111 miles east · straight-line distanceAbout 2 hr 40 min by car (140 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service
Cass Lake Loop is part of the Norway Beach Recreation Area on beautiful Cass Lake in north central Minnesota. Visitors enjoy the area for its excellent boating and fishing opportunities.
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111 miles east · straight-line distanceAbout 2 hr 45 min by car (137 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service
South Pike Bay Campground is located on the south shore of beautiful Pike Bay, on Cass Lake in north central Minnesota. Visitors enjoy the area for its excellent boating, canoeing and fishing opportunities.
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113 miles south · straight-line distanceFish and Wildlife Service
Big Stone National Wildlife Refuge was officially established May 21, 1975 when 10,540 acres of land purchased by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers were transferred to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
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113 miles south · straight-line distanceFish and Wildlife Service
Big Stone Wetland Management District was established in 1996 and includes 23 waterfowl production areas. These small parcels of wetlands and grasslands are scattered throughout a two-county area and encompass more than 4,000 total acres.
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113 miles east · straight-line distanceAbout 2 hr 40 min by car (129 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service
Reservations to all Chippewa National Forest Campgrounds can be made six months in advance. Stony Point is located on beautiful Leech Lake, in the heart of Minnesota's Chippewa National Forest.
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114 miles east · straight-line distanceAbout 2 hr 45 min by car (144 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service
Norway Beach Loop is part of the Norway Beach Recreation Area on the southern shores of beautiful Cass Lake in north central Minnesota. Visitors enjoy the area for its excellent boating and fishing opportunities.
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114 miles east · straight-line distanceAbout 2 hr 45 min by car (144 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service
Norway Beach Picnic Shelter is part of the Norway Beach Recreation Area on the southern shores of beautiful Cass Lake in north central Minnesota.
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114 miles east · straight-line distanceAbout 2 hr 45 min by car (144 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service
Wanaki Loop is part of the Norway Beach Recreation Area, at the southern shores of beautiful Cass Lake in north central Minnesota. The campground is a perfect location for family camping, with excellent boating and fishing opportunities.
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115 miles east · straight-line distanceAbout 2 hr 45 min by car (145 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service
Chippewa Loop is part of the Norway Beach Recreation Area, on the southern shores of beautiful Cass Lake in north central Minnesota. The campground is a perfect location for family camping, with excellent boating and fishing opportunities.
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117 miles east · straight-line distanceAbout 3 hr by car (152 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service
Knutson Dam Campground is located on the northeastern shores of Cass Lake and the Mississippi River. Recreation Cass Lake offers many recreational activities, including boating, water skiing and swimming.
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120 miles northeast · straight-line distanceAbout 3 hr 30 min by car (175 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service
Located 10 miles south of Blackduck, Minnesota on County Road 31. Follow Forest Road 2207 east for one mile, then drive two miles south on Forest Road 2236, the campground provides access to Webster Lake, a picnic area and a large trail…
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122 miles east · straight-line distanceAbout 2 hr 35 min by car (141 road miles, checked October 2026)US Army Corps of Engineers
Gull Lake Recreation Area offers something for everyone with boating, hiking, fishing and swimming at Minnesota's famous Gull Lake, the largest of the 10 lakes on the Gull Chain of Lakes.
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124 miles east · straight-line distanceAbout 3 hr 20 min by car (159 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service
Winnie Campground is remotely located on the west side of Lake Winnibigoshish in the heart of the Chippewa National Forest. Visitors come to the area to enjoy boating, trophy muskie fishing and beautiful scenery.
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Recreation areas and campgrounds from Recreation.gov's directory, checked October 18, 2026. Listings are not live availability: check Recreation.gov or the managing agency for open dates, fees, reservations and conditions. Directions go to the listed coordinates, which may not be the entrance. Campground driving times: Powered by Geoapify · © OpenStreetMap contributors.
This guide includes Buffalo River State Park, Barnesville, Hawley, Wahpeton, Breckenridge. Places are ordered by straight-line distance. Confirm visitor access, opening hours and current travel conditions before choosing a trip.
Approximately 17 miles east in a straight line; driving takes about 35 min over 22 road miles in typical traffic (Geoapify, checked October 2026). This is not current traffic or a route to a verified visitor entrance. Use the named destination and confirm the appropriate entrance or transport.
Approximately 24 miles southeast in a straight line; driving takes about 30 min over 28 road miles in typical traffic (Geoapify, checked October 2026). This is not current traffic or a route to a verified visitor entrance. Use the named destination and confirm the appropriate entrance or transport.
Approximately 24 miles east in a straight line; driving takes about 30 min over 28 road miles in typical traffic (Geoapify, checked October 2026). This is not current traffic or a route to a verified visitor entrance. Use the named destination and confirm the appropriate entrance or transport.
Recreation.gov lists 16 campgrounds within 124 miles, including Jorgen's Hollow Campground (29 miles southwest), Eggerts Landing (58 miles west), West Ashtabula Crossing (58 miles west). Check Recreation.gov for current availability, seasons and reservations.