La Salle Lake Campground

About

La Salle Lake State Recreation Area is Minnesota's newest state recreation area, situated on one of the state's most pristine and deepest lakes. La Salle Lake plunges to 213 feet and covers 221 acres, supporting excellent populations of walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, and bluegill. The crystal-clear waters and surrounding red and jack pine forests create a true wilderness experience. The modern campground features 39 spacious sites, all with full electric, water, and sewer hookups. The lengthy parking spurs on level gravel pads accommodate RVs of any size. A well-maintained sanitation building provides flush toilets, hot showers with private stalls, and laundry facilities. Each site includes a fire ring for evening campfires. Beyond camping, the recreation area offers 11.5 miles of trails ranging from easy to difficult terrain for hiking and snowshoeing. An accessible boardwalk and picnic area provide lake views, and a fishing pier and boat launch offer easy water access. The area is also open to hunting and trapping in season, and nearby snowmobile and ATV trails provide winter recreation options.

Directions

From Park Rapids: Head north on US Highway 71 to Highway 200. Turn left on Highway 200 going north to Clearwater County Road 2. Turn right on CR 2 for 6 miles, then right onto Clearwater County Road 40 for 4 miles (becomes Hubbard County Road 9). The recreation area is on the right. From Bemidji: Head south on US Highway 71, turn right on Hubbard County Road 9, proceed 10 miles to Becida, then continue west 6 miles to the recreation area on the left.