F18 Camping Area

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Last Updated: December 5, 2025

F18 Campground, located in the Chippewa National Forest of northern Minnesota, offers a peaceful, rustic camping experience with 5 first-come, first-served sites—no reservations or permits required.


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Summary

It’s free to camp here. This is a primitive, dispersed-style site with no hookups or water; pit toilets are available. Each site has a fire ring and picnic table. RVs can access the area, but space is limited. Surrounded by dense forest and near the scenic F18 Trail and Deer Lake, it’s ideal for hikers and solitude seekers. Best visited late spring through early fall, it offers serene forest camping with great access to hiking and wildlife viewing.

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Camping Essential Practices

Pack It In, Pack It Out
Take all trash, food scraps, and gear back with you to keep campsites clean and protect wildlife.
Respect Wildlife
Observe animals from a distance, store food securely, and never feed wildlife to maintain natural behavior and safety.
Know Before You Go
Check weather, fire restrictions, trail conditions, and permit requirements to ensure a safe and well-planned trip.
Minimize Campfire Impact
Use established fire rings, keep fires small, fully extinguish them, or opt for a camp stove when fires are restricted.
Leave What You Find
Preserve natural and cultural features by avoiding removal of plants, rocks, artifacts, or other elements of the environment.

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