KOA Journey campgrounds offer the perfect oasis after a day on the road. Whether it’s along the way or a quick getaway, they’ve got you covered. Located near the highways and byways of North America with long Pull-thru RV Sites, they deliver convenience to the traveling camper. Pull in, ease back and take a load off.
KOA Journey campgrounds offer the perfect oasis after a day on the road. Whether it’s along the way or a quick getaway, they’ve got you covered. Located near the highways and byways of North America with long Pull-thru RV Sites, they deliver convenience to the traveling camper. Pull in, ease back and take a load off.
Head over to downtown Bemidji and take a selfie with Paul Bunyan and Babe the Blue Ox. Take a short stroll or a bike ride from the Bemidji Visitor Center on the Paul Bunyan Trail. Visit Itasca State Park and see the Mississippi Headwaters. These and many more activities for you to enjoy while spending time at Bemidji KOA Journey.
Paul Bunyan State Trail, 120 miles from Lake Bemidji State Park to Crow Wing State Park. Easy access from Bemidji KOA!
Additional biking trails near Bemidji KOA are Itasca Wilderness Trail at Itasca State Park; Heartland State Trail, a 54 mile trail in the heart of Minnesotas lake country; and the Mi-Gi-Zi trail, a 19 mile loop trail around Pike Bay in the Chippewa National Forest.
500 square mile peat bog in the Northern unit has a 1 mile boardwalk in the bog! (2 mile round trip). Look for orchids, carnivorious plants, birds. Benches, bring water and binoculars.
Southern unit has the Visitor Center, and Fire Tower (maps available).
55716 Hwy 72 NE
Waskish, MN 56685
MInnesotas oldest state park. Mississippi River headwaters. Multiple hiking trails throughout the park. Multiple biking trails throughout the park, including the 10 mile Wilderness Drive Loop (shared with automobiles). Aiton Heights Fire Tower, Old Timers Cabin also a must see.
Various locations as listed from National Audobon society - link below (national audubon siciety Minnesota Bird Trails) links to 3 online Minnesota trail guides.
Local favorites: Lake Bemidji State Park
Big Turtle Lake (search Turtle Lake Boat Landing)
Around Lake Bemidji (from the Bemidji Visitor Center) following the Blue Ox Trail (Voyageur Trail)
Showy Lady's Slipper, Minnesotas State Flower
Typical bloom time mid June to mid July, with peak bloom 3rd week of June.
Google map Lady Slipper Scenic Byway Interpretive and Rest Area for safe parking, benches, accessible boardwalk.
Scenic Hwy NE
Blackduck, MN 56630
Alexa's Elixir, or the first of the 6 Trolls in Detroit Lakes MN. A fun scavenger hunt that is possible to complete in a day. Requires some driving, mild to moderate hiking so bring good shoes, water, sunscreen!
Alexa is located in Detroit Lakes City Park, 1355 Washington Ave, Detroit Lakes, MN.
A good link for the Detroit Lakes Trolls: https://project412mn.org/trolls-dl/
1355 Washington Ave
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
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