Bueller? Has anyone been camping at George Crosby Manitou State Park? We are planning a Superior Hiking Trail trek through Crosby Manitou SP this spring. If you are interested in snagging my reservation for Friday and Saturday, send me a pm! Sites range from 1/4 mile to 4-1/2 mile out. Minnesota’s most primitive park flanks the untamed Manitou River in one of the deepest gorges on the North Shore. There are approximately 13 backpacking campsites along this trail. Campsite #2 was HUGE and extremely well kept. The trail goes by sites 3 and 4 but are there any gems? George Crosby - Manitou State Park is a campground located near the city of Silver Bay. Want to help improve the George … The sites are scattered along the trail anywhere from Read more... We have a zero-tolerance policy against discrimination at Hipcamp and are committed to helping our Host and Hipcamper community be inclusive. The trails in the park are carved through a forest of fir, cedar, spruce, and northern hardwoods. There are 21 campsites at this Park. New to backpacking? Justin Meissen/Flickr. Our family and staff are committed to providing you with a warm welcome, comfort, and convenience during your stay. Spotted an error? Just the way we like it. Nearest Campgrounds: by straight line GPS/air Ninemile Lake - 7.15 mi / 11.50 km Finland Campground - 7.39 mi / 11.89 km Wildhurst Campgrounds - 7.78 mi / 12.52 km Eckbeck Campground - 8.89 mi / 14.31 km Crooked Lake Resort - 9.44 mi / 15.20 km Baptism River - Tettegouche State Park - 10.25 mi / … George Crosby Manitou State Park, Silver Bay: See 33 reviews, articles, and 35 photos of George Crosby Manitou State Park, ranked No.5 on Tripadvisor among 11 attractions in Silver Bay. All Hosts should review and adhere to these standards around providing a positive Hipcamp experience, being a thoughtful neighbor, and serving as a responsible citizen. I definitely plan on hiking the park but am also open to exploring along the SHT or a day trip to other parks nearby. Blog. This Minnesota State Park does not disappoint! Location Address: 7616 Lake County Road 7, Finland, Minnesota 55603 GPS: 47.479404, -91.122791 View on Map Local Directions: Take State Highway 61 from Duluth to State Highway 1 to Finland. It is truly a gem of the Minnesota State Park system. These fee campsites must be reserved before use. © 2020 Hipcamp, Inc. All rights reserved. George H. Crosby Manitou state park is full of backcountry campsites. Recreate responsibly during COVID-19. Whitefish Lake Rustic Campgd & Timber-Frear Area, Hipcamp is created with ❤️ and hope for our future. Info: Site 16 at George H Crosby State Park (very private campsite, up by Silver Bay, ~3.5 hr drive) 4 mile hike from the trailhead Free! Scenic State Park. Paxton Ament-age 9 View a map of this area and more on Natural Atlas. These fee campsites must be reserved before use. George H. Crosby Manitou State Park is located eight miles northeast of Finland just off the North Shore Scenic Drive in Minnesota’s Lake County. Campgrounds: There are only Backpack sites at this park. George Crosby Manitou State Park is the first park in the system to be designed primarily for backpackers and remains only a backpacker park. George H. Crosby Manitou State Park is a state park of Minnesota, USA, located between Tettegouche State Park and Temperance River State Park on the North Shore of Lake Superior, near the communities of Little Marais and Finland. Fill your backpack to the brim and get to hiking—the campsites at Manitou State Park are only accessible to backpackers. From its inception in 1955, Manitou was designated as a park with limited development, and the camping areas remain backpack-only. I'm afraid I won't be making it up north this weekend to use my backpacking campsite reservation. There are only backcountry sites, and it's not conveniently along the scenic road, so you really have to plan on going here. Backpack Campsites is not operated by Hipcamp and can only be booked externally. Learn more, I would like to sign up to receive email updates from Hipcamp. Along the gorge, visitors to George Crosby Manitou State Park can enjoy the river’s wild beauty. This is the first park system to be designed primarily for backpackers and it still stands as a backpack only park. A decision was made to keep the park largely undeveloped, and thus it contains only backpacking campsites and not a traditional campground. Electric Sites: None. The campground is maintained by State Park. Tony Webster/Flickr. UTAH STATE AGRICULT U RAL COLLEGE BULLET IN. The campsites are all remote backpack sites and are not handicap accessible. 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