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Select a month, then check for open campsites
Price
Free
Booking
Reservable
Sites
5 campsites
Season
Open 365 days a year...
Cell
No Service
Pets
No Pets
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4298 N.W. County Road 292, Mayo, FL 32066
Multi-day paddlers looking for a free, structured overnight on the Suwannee River Wilderness Trail. The screened platforms sleep six to eight, each with a ceiling fan and outlet, and hot showers on a river-only camp is a genuine rarity. Fall conditions are the sweet spot: cooler
No paddle, no camp. There's zero vehicle access or overnight parking, so if you're not arriving by water (or on foot), this place simply isn't available to you. Also worth knowing: maintenance is inconsistent, with reports of broken facilities and no regular host on-site.
Context for the broader area surrounding Dowling Park, sourced from the federal Recreation.gov rec-area record.
The Lake Traverse Project is a multipurpose project located on the Minnesota ? South Dakota border. The project consists of two dams, one dike and two lakes, Traverse and Mud. The main purpose of the project is to control flooding along the northward flowing Bois de Souix River, which joins the Ottertail River to become the Red River of the North. The significant feature of the project is the Browns Valley Dike on the south end of Lake Traverse, keeping it separate from Big Stone Lake. The dike sits on the continental divide, which marks the outlet of Glacial Lake Agassiz. Waters on the north side of the dike flow into Hudson?s Bay, and on the south, waters flow into the Minnesota River and on to the Mississippi River.
From Wheaton, 4 miles north on US 75, 4 miles west on MN 236.
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Spring and fall are your golden windows for experiencing Dowling Park at its finest, when mild temperatures and lower humidity make paddling a pleasure and the bug population takes a break. Summer brings sweltering heat and mosquitoes in full force, while winter can surprise with chilly nights. Always check river levels before your trip—the Suwannee has a mind of its own during rainy season, and high water can transform the landscape overnight.
Peak season with warm weather, perfect for water activities. Book early.
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River-camp amenities reported by sources include restrooms with hot showers, five screened sleeping shelters with electrical outlets and ceiling fans, and a picnic pavilion. There is no vehicle access or overnight parking at the camp.
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