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Rat Root River Retreat

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· Kabetogama, Koochiching, Minnesota

100 acres hosted by Cheryl W.

1 tent pitch

Near Voyageurs National Park

Within a 30-minute drive from the Kabetogama Lake Visitor Center.

Off-leash friendly

Pets can be off-leash at this Hipcamp.

The beautiful forest has been in our family for 90 years. My great grandfather farmed the land and raised 10 children on this land. He also worked in the pulp and paper mills in nearby International Falls. The original house is still there which is my grandfather's son and host of the property. A short distance down the road, my grandfather's brother had a farm and raised 13 children. Seeing the so many stars, witnessing the Northern lights, seeing wildlife in their natural habitat has provided joy to so many descendants that lived and visited this beautiful place. Our family would like to share the peace and tranquility that one feels when being a part of nature as our family has experienced for so many years. Learn more about this land: Breath the fresh air of one of the beautiful forests of Northern Minnesota. Examine wildlife, backpack 3 miles to breathtaking Lake Kabetogama or north into wild Canada. Pitch your tent anywhere to relax and get away from it all. Perfect for deer hunters, fishing, backpacking, snowshoeing or cross country skiing. Get off the grid to life with nature, view wildlife and experience the northern lights. Breath the fresh air of one of the beautiful forests of Northern Minnesota. Examine wildlife, backpack 3 miles to breathtaking Lake Kabetogama or north into wild Canada. Pitch your tent anywhere to relax and get away from it all. Perfect for deer hunters, fishing, backpacking, snowshoeing or cross country skiing. Get off the grid to life with nature, view wildlife and experience the northern lights.

Activities

Biking

Boating

Fishing

Hiking

Natural features

Forest

Lake

River, stream, or creek

Field

63%

4 Ratings · 3 reviews

Kristi M.recommends

July 12, 2021

Rat Root River Retreat

Quiet and peaceful. The owner was kind and welcoming.

Kelly L.

July 14, 2020

Rat Root River Retreat

Not very good

This place is a field of tall grass with an old trailer on it. If you're looking for ambiance, privacy, or shade, this is not the place for it. The listing mentions potable water but I saw no evidence of that. We cooked and ate at a picnic table in the park since this site wasn't very conducive to that. Picked up a dog tick and also shoes were soaked within minutes in the morning after walking through the tall, dewy grass. Loads of bugs in general which I suppose can't be helped. If you're just looking for a place to crash that's close to Lake Kabetogama Visitor's Center this place will work, but I'd check the local campgrounds first.

Ben K.

June 3, 2020

Rat Root River Retreat

Nice Stay near VNP

Site was OK, a little overpriced for value but very secluded and felt safe. Principal complaint is an old trailer on the property that is rather creepy. Otherwise, host is great. Location easy to find. Very close to Voyageurs National Park.

Location

Kabetogama, Koochiching, Minnesota, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Anishinabewaki ᐊᓂᔑᓈᐯᐗᑭ, Očhéthi Šakówiŋ, and Michif Piyii (Métis) First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking

Hosted by Cheryl W.

Joined in June 2018

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