[jjack88]

Has anyone rode spider lake? Thinking bout starting a family camping riding weekend there. Heard its awesome some say best place in mn. Problem is some ppl in the family dont have anything to ride so wondering if there are other stuff to do there to keep people happy not riding. I hear there is fishing and normal camping things to do there just looking for experience from ppl who has stayed there

 

[swilliams56379]

We did a day trip there last summer and had a blast. The one comment that I would make is that at least on the day we were there all the campsites appeared to be in use so you may want to take that into consideration.

We will definitely go back for a day trip in 2014.

 

[jjack88]

Cool thanks for the advice on that. Ill see what i can do to get a campsite early. Im guessing avoid holiday weekends

 

[MustBeNice]

I haven't but would like too try that area.... I too have heard it's good riding area!

 

[Rossko77]

We have hunting land 15 miles from spider lake, we ride there every summer, its a lot of fun. The southern part is a bit hilly and rocky but as you go north it smooths out, and you can go a long way north, bring extra gas. You might tey huntersville also very close to spider lake also pretty good riding, and there is a bar called the outpost to camp and get refreshments.

 

[jjack88]

We have hunting land 15 miles from spider lake, we ride there every summer, its a lot of fun. The southern part is a bit hilly and rocky but as you go north it smooths out, and you can go a long way north, bring extra gas. You might tey huntersville also very close to spider lake also pretty good riding, and there is a bar called the outpost to camp and get refreshments.

are you actually saying there is a bar with a campsite and a place to ride?!?! Im pretty excited for summer to get here. Here in minnesota the only riding we get in the inter is across the lake

 

[MustBeNice]

Another real fun place is the Akeley, MN area.... lodge, bar-grill, camp ground (The Stomoing Grounds) nestled right in the trail system and very atv/ dirt bike friendly!!! We went there a couple times this last year.

 

[jjack88]

Let's hear everyone's favorite spot in Mn to ride and camp or just ride...thanks I'll check out the one in akely. Is it online?

 

[poop]

I go to smokey hills with buddies alot and just got back from a ride up by Park Rapids last week. Big Sand lake area. Really nice and a ton of different terrain to ride.

 

[jjack88]

I go to smokey hills with buddies alot and just got back from a ride up by Park Rapids last week. Big Sand lake area. Really nice and a ton of different terrain to ride.

About how many miles of riding is there

 

[MustBeNice]

If you ever venture up to the Park Rapid's or Akeley area's let me know...... I live about a 1.25 to 1.75 hour ride away in Fergus Falls, and would be happy to come up for a day trip or camp for a weekend.

 

[jjack88]

If you ever venture up to the Park Rapid's or Akeley area's let me know...... I live about a 1.25 to 1.75 hour ride away in Fergus Falls, and would be happy to come up for a day trip or camp for a weekend.

Sounds like a good time.

 

[MustBeNice]

Here are some helpful MN ATV / OHV Trail Links:

OHV & ATV Trail Locations Map: Minnesota DNR

OHV & ATV Riding: Minnesota DNR (Note: on this link you can download Garmin GPS maps / info)

Akeley Area = "Paul B. Forest / Round River / Martineau Trail"; Link: http://files.dnr.state.mn.us/maps/state_forests/sft00038.pdf

Park Rapids / Osage Area = "Smoky Hills / Two Inlets Trails" Link: http://files.dnr.state.mn.us/maps/state_forests/sft00048.pdf

 

[poop]

I go to smokey hills with buddies alot and just got back from a ride up by Park Rapids last week. Big Sand lake area. Really nice and a ton of different terrain to ride.

About how many miles of riding is there

Probably about 283757893 miles. Seriously we have rode this area since highschool and every time I go down with my buddy we find new trails. I'd ride all week there and camp if I could.

 

[whoppinpeelies]

Has anyone rode spider lake? Thinking bout starting a family camping riding weekend there. Heard its awesome some say best place in mn. Problem is some ppl in the family dont have anything to ride so wondering if there are other stuff to do there to keep people happy not riding. I hear there is fishing and normal camping things to do there just looking for experience from ppl who has stayed there

I have ridden it 1 time. Very cool. There are many camping spots and a lake. The trails do hook up to other systems, but we just stayed inside that system.

IMO Neamdji State forest is THE best riding within 2 hrs of The cities. Duluth is close. The town of Askov as well as Moose Lake have just about anything you need. I don't camp up there as its only an hour from my house.
The links that Mustbenice provided are you ticket to all MN trails..