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La Salle Lake State Recreation Area is Minnesota's newest state recreation area. It offers a great wilderness experience and peaceful getaway amid red and jack pine forests and woodlands.
Take advantage of fishing opportunities on Minnesota's deepest inland lake at 213 feet. Other highlights include a coldwater stream, a scientific and natural area, and a pristine stretch of the Mississippi River.
La Salle Lake State Recreation Area is located 233 miles northwest of the Minneapolis/St. Paul metro area and eight miles north of Itasca State Park.
From the north entrance of Itasca State Park, proceed north on Clearwater County Road 2 for 6 miles. Turn right onto Clearwater County Road 40 and proceed 4 miles. CR 40 becomes Hubbard County Road 9. The recreation area will be on your right, on the south side of the road.
From Park Rapids, proceed north on US Highway 71 to the intersection of US Highway 71 and US Highway 200. Turn left onto Highway 200 going north to Clearwater County Road 2. Turn right on CR 2 and proceed for 6 miles. Turn right onto Clearwater County Road 40 and proceed 4 miles. CR 40 becomes Hubbard County Road 9. The recreation area will be on your right, on the south side of the road.
From Bemidji, proceed south on US Highway 71. Turn right on South Lake Plantangenet Drive or Hubbard County Road 9, and proceed 10 miles to Becida. Proceed west 6 miles and the recreation area will be on your left, on the south side of the road.
Beautiful campground, nice large sites with plenty of space for each camper & your family to enjoy. The only question I have is there is a Host Campsite and it is empty. Take the Host sign down and let someone use the site, we have to go home because the sites are all full but the host site is empty. Very frustrating when you have enjoyed your camping experience and sites are all spoken for.
Camped over Memorial day weekend. Full hookups at every site. Very nice and clean bathroom/laundry facilities. It would be really nice if they would add a playground area. There isn't much for kids to do, you'll have to bring your own entertainment. Beautiful area with lots of tall trees though. Quite a few people were able to hang hammocks from the trees at their sites.
