Camp More! Tips, Tools & Hidden Gems for Minnesota Camping

Camping in Minnesota is more than just a summer tradition—it’s a way to reconnect with nature, unplug from the daily grind, and explore the breathtaking variety of landscapes our state has to offer.

In this episode of Explore Minnesota More, we are joined by two expert guests to help you make the most of camping season.

🎙️ Sarah Berhow, from the DNR Parks and Trails Division, shares statewide updates including:

• Major campground renovations and new openings funded by the Get Out MORE initiative
• Tools for finding campsites—even at the last minute
• Tips for first-time campers and families

🎙️ Katie Foshay, park manager at Tettegouche and George H. Crosby Manitou State Parks, brings boots-on-the-ground insight:

• Her favorite lesser-known parks (hello, McCarthy Beach and Glendalough!)
• What to pack (hint: duct tape and good footwear)
• How to stay safe in unpredictable weather
• Why Leave No Trace principles matter more than ever

Whether you’re an ultralight backpacker, a car camper with kids, or a first-timer just looking for a relaxing weekend in the woods, this episode is packed with advice to help you Camp More and Worry Less.

🛠️ Resources & Links:

• 🔗 Minnesota DNR Camping Info & Reservations
• 🔗 Park Finder Tool
• 🔗 Avenza Maps App
• 🔗 Get Out MORE Initiative
• 🔗 Minnesota State Parks Campground Host Program

🔦 Featured Parks:

• Tettegouche State Park
• George H. Crosby Manitou State Park
• William O’Brien State Park
• Sibley State Park
• Lake Vermilion–Soudan Underground Mine State Park
• McCarthy Beach State Park
• Glendalough State Park
• Lake Bronson

💬 Connect with Us:

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Explore. Camp. Repeat.
Let this episode be your trailhead to a summer of adventure in Minnesota.

Credits:
Producers: Randolph Briley & Cody Nelson
Hosts: Sarah Strommen and Lauren Bennett McGinty
Original Music by Andrew Haaheim and Alsever Lake