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Sturgeon Lake is a small town in Pine County in Minnesota, located close to the border with Wisconsin. Minneapolis and St. Paul are a 90-minute drive south of Sturgeon Lake, and Duluth is less than an hour's drive northeast. Book an RV in Sturgeon Lake, and you can visit some of the beautiful natural parks nearby.

Sturgeon Lake was named after the lake located just a few miles away from the town. It was founded in 1889 after the post office was reestablished in 1888. Rent an RV in Sturgeon Lake, and you can learn all about the history of this Northern Minnesota town.

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The Great Outdoors

Solana State Forest is just a short drive away when you rent a campervan in Sturgeon Lake. This beautiful forest is a great place for outdoor activities all year long. The terrain is mostly rolling hills covered in forest with some swampy areas too. The park is ideal for camping, hunting, hiking, canoeing, and kayaking activities. There are also over 40 miles of trails for all-terrain vehicles available.

Fond Du Lac State Forest and Cross Country Ski Trail is located half an hour's drive north when you book a travel trailer rental in Sturgeon Lake. The forest is a very popular location for various outdoor recreation opportunities, including picnicking, camping, hiking, canoeing, kayaking, and swimming. There are many trails in the forest, like 18.3 miles designated for cross-country skiing, 33 miles for mountain biking, 40 miles each for all-terrain vehicle use, 40 miles for off-highway motorcycling, as well as snowmobiling.

Banning State Park is just about 15 minutes' drive south with your RV rental from Sturgeon Lake. The most popular attractions in the park are the Kettle River, canoeing, a historical sandstone quarry, Wolf Creek Falls, hiking, wildlife viewing, birdwatching, and kayaking. This park is also an interesting camping destination with a lot of scenic views. Some of the common birds that you can spot here are red and white-breasted nuthatches, brown creepers, golden and ruby-crowned kinglets, eastern bluebirds, house sparrows, scarlet tanagers, different kinds of warblers, and so much more.

RV Parks near Sturgeon Lake

With so many lakes and natural areas in this part of Minnesota, Sturgeon Lake is an ideal place for camping. With your motorhome rental from Sturgeon Lake, you can stay at Timberline RV Resort, which is only a short drive away. Surrounded by trees and nestled on the lake close to the Moose Horn River, this campground is a great place for all kinds of outdoor activities. They offer a heated swimming pool, paddleboat rentals, two playgrounds, fishing, biking, berry picking, tubing and canoeing, a sand volleyball court, all-terrain vehicle trails, and much more. This park is a lot of fun for the whole family year-round.

Red Fox Campground & RV Park is located close to the Echo Lake, only about 10 minutes' drive away from Sturgeon Lake. This campground could be a good place for a relaxing vacation while enjoying the beautiful surrounding scenery. Also, all the trails are accessible from the park, so you'll have a lot of recreational opportunities here. You can go walking, hiking, or biking. There is an all-terrain vehicle trail in the park, as well as a wildlife pond and 22 acres of forest. In the park, there are laundry facilities, restrooms and showers, and close by are a gas station and grocery store as well as a state park where you can enjoy golfing, playgrounds, and much more.

Oak Lake Campground is approximately 20 minutes' drive east, located by Oak Lake. Fishing, swimming, and boating are popular activities in this park. They also offer a game room, a snack bar, a diving platform, a boat launch, playgrounds, laundry facilities, a golf course, showers, and more. This campground is family oriented and has a lot of activities for all ages.

Exploring the City

Sturgeon Lake is a wonderful place for nature lovers, with numerous lakes nearby. But if you want to see some different attractions, you will have to take a short drive outside of the city. Visit spectacular Munsinger and Clemens Gardens, located about a 90-minute drive southwest of the city. Stroll along the beautiful paths inside the gardens, which are open year-round. Enjoy gorgeous scenic views and floral scents or check out their calendar for possible live concerts happening in the gardens during the summer.

Sea Life at Mall of America is one of the biggest attractions in Minneapolis. Discover amazing events and exhibitions in the aquarium and meet many sea creatures. Some of the exhibits you can visit include Brave the Rainforest, Sturgeon Lake, Wild Amazon, Shark Cove, Coral Caves, Jellyfish Discovery, Seahorse Kingdom, and Pacific Northwest Rockpool. At the aquarium, you can even stay overnight, snorkel with the fish, feed the rays, or take a behind-the-scenes tour.

The city of Duluth is a great day trip destination from Sturgeon Lake and has many interesting attractions for visitors to see. In addition to scenic views of Lake Superior, you can also see the Aerial Lift Bridge, Duluth Rose Garden, Leif Erikson Park, Duluth North Pier Lighthouse, and much more along the shore. If you like museums, here you can visit North Shore Scenic Railroad, Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum, William A Irvin Museum, Waters of Superior, and Sivertson Gallery.

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