MN Sand Dunes State Forest

**meierjo** · 03-22-2018, 21:53

Anyone have any tips on what areas to hit in the Sand Dunes State Forest for a quick overnighter ?

**lugnut** · 03-22-2018, 22:29

When are you going? I may join you if you’re looking for company, and the dates work out...

Are you looking for a place you have to hike in to, or car camp? Do you value solitude and quiet, or are you ok with hearing highway noise?

I live 10 minutes from Sand Dunes and spend a lot of time there.

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**meierjo** · 03-22-2018, 23:12

Thinking of 25th - 26th. Would like not to hear highway noise

Don't mind company. I could go either way on place - if car is near, I'd bring more gear to test out, if not - I'll go with equipment I know.

**lugnut** · 03-23-2018, 07:34

I work out of state and won’t be home by this weekend.

For seclusion I would hike the south orrock trail (its on the sand dunes map). Anywhere off of there sound be a little quieter than the other side of the state forest. There is a huge parking lot at the trail head.

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**bluzharp** · 03-23-2018, 08:29

Make sure you aren’t in the day use area on Ann Lake. No camping there except in the campground which isn’t open yet. +1 in South Orrock. Further from the highways and far from the day use area.

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**meierjo** · 03-23-2018, 09:50

Perfect ! Thanks for the info lughut and bluzharp...

**lugnut** · 03-23-2018, 12:43

Have fun and let us know how your trip goes.

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**meierjo** · 03-31-2018, 21:42

Well, I didn't make it to the Sand Dunes. I was able to plan a 2 night 3 day get away to the Crosby - Manitou State park up by Finland, but I received some sad news from home on day two (the passing of a good friends father) and returned early. I really enjoyed the time I had while there though - had the whole place to myself.

I'll probably hit the Dunes sometime early in April - would like to test out a new rig while the weather is still kinda cold. Thanks for the tip on the South Orrock Trail - I'll check it out for sure!

**bluzharp** · 03-31-2018, 21:49

Originally Posted by meierjo

I'll probably hit the Dunes sometime early in April - would like to test out a new rig while the weather is still kinda cold. Thanks for the tip on the South Orrock Trail - I'll check it out for sure!

I drove the forest road last Sunday in the south Orrock area. Looked really promising. Found 2 stands of red pine near the road. Could be more further away from the road. If you get away from CR 15 I think it’ll be really quiet there. You’re a long ways from CR4

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**lugnut** · 04-01-2018, 13:58

Originally Posted by meierjo

Well, I didn't make it to the Sand Dunes. I was able to plan a 2 night 3 day get away to the Crosby - Manitou State park up by Finland, but I received some sad news from home on day two (the passing of a good friends father) and returned early. I really enjoyed the time I had while there though - had the whole place to myself.

I'll probably hit the Dunes sometime early in April - would like to test out a new rig while the weather is still kinda cold. Thanks for the tip on the South Orrock Trail - I'll check it out for sure!

Sorry to hear about your friends dad. I’m glad to hear you made it out for a little while.

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