Zippel Bay Campground

The Great Outdoors

Zippel Bay State Park is a popular destination for water sports, due to its location along Lake of the Woods. There is a beautiful swimming beach that you can take advantage of in the summer months. The marina makes it easy to get out on the water, and the expansive lake is ideal for all types of boating and water activities, from kayaking to water skiing and everything in between. While you cannot rent boats in the park, there are outfitters in nearby Wheeler's Point where you can rent gear. If you want to go fishing, you'll find walleye, pike, perch, and smallmouth bass.While camping at Zippel Bay State Park, you'll have access to miles of trails for both summer and winter use. There are six miles of hiking trails that will take you through the park's woods, which are particularly stunning during the fall season. In the winter, there are seven miles of groomed cross-country ski trails, as well as three miles of groomed snowmobile trails in the park. You can also connect to 300 miles of snowmobile trails in the surrounding area. Snowshoeing is allowed anywhere in the park except on groomed trails.When you book an RV in Lake of the Woods County, Minnesota, you can also visit the nearby Winter Road Lake Peatland SNA. If you are looking for a more challenging outdoor adventure, this is the place to go. You'll need a working GPS, as there are no hiking trails in the area. However, you can hike or snowshoe anywhere in the park, and it is an excellent place to go bird watching. In fact, it is designated an Audubon Important Bird Area. There are designated trails for snowmobiling in the winter. Hunting and trapping are allowed here, provided you adhere to Minnesota's state regulations for these activities.

Exploring The Area

It's important to be prepared when you go RV camping at Zippel Bay Campground, as it is in a very remote area. The nearest gas station is a 20-minute drive away in Baudette. This is also where you'll find the nearest grocery store. There are several restaurants in Baudette, as well as in the town of Rainy River, which is just across the border in Canada. Closer to the state park, there are several resorts that have their own restaurants. There are other fun recreational activities in the area, including antique shopping, a casino, a golf course, and the county museum, which showcases the area's natural and cultural history.Winnipeg and Duluth are both within a day's drive, and make for fun stops on your motorhome camping road trip. While in Winnipeg, you'll want to visit the Forks, a huge shopping and dining complex with a large park, a large market, the Manitoba Children's Museum, and most notably, the Canadian Museum for Human Rights, which is the only national museum in Canada outside of Ottawa. Another popular attraction is Assiniboine Park, which is home to a zoo and theater. The Royal Canadian Mint is also located in Winnipeg, and you can see how Canadian currency is made.Duluth is located on the shores of Lake Superior and is known for its huge Aerial Lift Bridge. Canal Park and the Great Lakes Aquarium are located right on the shores of the lake, with views of the bridge. The North Shore Historic Railroad offers seasonal train trips through the area's beautiful surroundings. Another popular destination in Duluth is Glensheen, a preserved mansion from 1908 with historical tours. The downtown waterfront area is a fun place to walk around, with plenty of exciting restaurants and shops.