Snake River Campground is a charming primitive camping destination located within Chengwatana State Forest near Pine City, Minnesota. This campground offers a rustic and secluded camping experience, perfect for those seeking a tranquil escape into nature. With basic amenities, access to the scenic Snake River, and a peaceful setting, Snake River Campground is an ideal spot for families, couples, and solo travelers looking for a memorable outdoor adventure.
Environment: Snake River Campground is nestled in a beautiful natural setting, surrounded by the lush forests and rolling hills of Chengwatana State Forest. The campground features primitive campsites with plenty of shade and privacy, creating a comfortable and inviting atmosphere for campers. The proximity to the Snake River provides stunning views and easy access to a variety of water activities. The combination of natural beauty, recreational opportunities, and a relaxed atmosphere makes Snake River Campground a truly special place.
Services and Facilities: Snake River Campground offers a primitive camping experience with basic amenities, focusing on providing a natural and secluded environment for campers:
Activities and Features: Staying at Snake River Campground provides access to a variety of activities and features within Chengwatana State Forest:
Campground Promotion Information:
Snake River Campground offers a remarkable camping experience for those seeking a rustic and secluded getaway in the heart of Minnesota. With its focus on primitive camping, access to the Snake River, and natural beauty, it's the perfect place to create lasting memories with loved ones.
Picnics
Wheelchair accessible entrance
Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Hiking
Picnic tables
Public restroom
Running water
Tent sites
Good for kids
Kid-friendly hikes
On-site parking
Dogs allowed
Nice quite spot not far from the cities. Number of first-come-first-serve spots, all nicely secluded from one another. Easy access to river. New well and pump should offer drinking water. Simple toilets. Paul is a great host/caretaker!
Great place for a quick getaway. We drove up Friday after work and appeared to get the last site at ~4pm. There was some sites that opened Saturday morning and they quickly filled. Bathrooms are acceptable and fresh water on site. Fun trails throughout the woods, multiple landing/beaches for getting in/out of tubes. We were able to hike all along the North banks of the river and eventually wade back across to the campground. Didn’t catch any fish, but there was many people fishing in the late afternoon and admittedly, I’m a beginner. Billions of crawdads.
The absolute basics in a beautiful location. Clean & well-maintained, but very simple: outhouses and, at the moment, no running water at all. Bring your own H20. The best part of this site is that I'd guess it's rarely full, so it's a guaranteed restful spot for very a very low price (you don't even have to pay the same day)!
Camped early September and bugs had improved tremendously. I have never been to this site before, but family camping outings at other sites in 2024 were subdued heavily by mosquitos. By september they were under control. I was car camping and the site was super quiet and isolating. This is not a heavily used campground by the looks of things and it's a great place to unplug. You literally have to because my T-mobile was out of range after passing the entrance. You can pay by mail or online but you have to follow the instructions at the sign to reserve. Overall I found it very nice and wished I could have had another evening there. Will be back!
Enjoyed this quiet & primitive campground.