State: Minnesota
Address 2: George Washington State Forest
City: Nashwauk
Phone: 218-254-7979
Open all Year: Yes
Number of Sites: 21
Camp URL: http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_forests/facilities/cmp00025/index.html
Full Hook: Yes
About: The campground is considered “primitive,” designed to furnish only the basic needs of the camper. The campsites consist of a cleared area, fire ring, and table. In addition, vault toilets, garbage dumpsters, and water are available.
All sites are on a first-come, first-served basis for a fee.
Thistledew Campground and Day-Use Area features swimming, water access to a great walleye and crappie lake and the Thistledew ATV Trail.
ATV use is not allowed in the campground.
Directions: From Nashwauk take State Hwy. 65 (N) 27 mi. to Co. Rd. 551; turn left (W) 4 mi.