Minerva Lake Campsite

Great little spot for privacy and close to a few trails heads in Hiawatha. The lake and forest surrounding the site are beautiful and good for wildlife, star gazing at night. The main downsides are lack of an outhouse, the lake is too shallow and mucky-bottomed for good swimming, and at lot of ATVs come down to check out the day use area which is unfortunately placed right next to the site. That said, most folks were respectful and didn't stick around.

Single campsite on a small lake so we had the lake to ourselves except for some day users. While we liked the solitude and were self-sufficient in our tent camper, the lack of a privy raises some issues. It was obvious that campers before us didn't know or care to bury their TP and waste nor take care of business away from the water. A sign to remind folks to do so would be helpful, i.e. Leave no trace. Perhaps a sign that the closest outhouse is at the Pine Marten Trailhead a couple of miles away would be helpful. Otherwise great location to access the Bruno Run MBT and local forest roads for gravel biking.

Single campsite on a small lake so we had the lake to ourselves except for some day users. While we liked the solitude and were self-sufficient in our tent camper, the lack of a privy raises some issues. It was obvious that campers before us didn't know or care to bury their TP and waste nor take care of business away from the water. A sign to remind folks to do so would be helpful, i.e. Leave no trace. Perhaps a sign that the closest outhouse is at the Pine Marten Trailhead a couple of miles away would be helpful. Otherwise great location to access the Bruno Run MBT and local forest roads for gravel biking.

A beautiful site! To be alone on the great Minerva Lake was relaxing and invigorating. There are plenty of low/no use ATV trails that we walked each day. We kayaked, snoozed in our hammocks, and generally loved every minute. Advice.....bring warm clothes. It gets cold at night (even in July)!

A beautiful site! To be alone on the great Minerva Lake was relaxing and invigorating. There are plenty of low/no use ATV trails that we walked each day. We kayaked, snoozed in our hammocks, and generally loved every minute. Advice.....bring warm clothes. It gets cold at night (even in July)!

Good spot!

Good spot!