Ridge & Birch Campground

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Ridge & Birch Campground

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About Ridge & Birch Campground

Natural Features and SceneryRidge & Birch Campground sits in a mixed **birch and pine forest** just inland from Lake of the Woods in far northern Minnesota.[1][4][6] Campers and reviewers consistently note the **beautiful birch woods**, with level, grassy sites set among wild birch that provide a tranquil, lightly developed, north-woods feel.[1][2] The broader park features **miles of white-sand beach**, shallow nearshore water, reed-filled Zippel Bay, and low dunes along Lake of the Woods, offering a mix of forest, beach, and wetland scenery.[1][4][5] In summer the area feels like a quiet boreal lakeshore; in fall, campers report particularly **striking fall color in the birch trees**.[2]
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Common complaintsThe most frequent complaint in reviews is **bugs**: mosquitoes and especially biting black flies that can be intense in summer and not always deterred by repellents, which some visitors felt significantly dampened their experience.[1] A few reviewers note that some loops (especially Lady Slipper) feel **dense, close-together, and buggy**, though Ridge & Birch is typically described as more open with better spacing.[1] Another mild criticism is that campsites are **not directly on the lake**, requiring a drive or bike ride to the beach and marina rather than easy walk-up lakeshore access.[1] Otherwise, the lack of modern amenities (no hookups, basic toilets) is mentioned, but often framed as a trade-off for solitude rather than a complaint.[1][2][6]

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What Campers Love

Campers consistently praise the **beautiful birch forest**, quiet atmosphere, and **uncrowded, fine-sand beach** along Lake of the Woods.[1][2][4] Reviews highlight spacious, level, grassy sites with...
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Campers emphasize coming prepared for **insects**, especially mid-summer: several reviews mention mosquitoes and particularly bad black flies that were not deterred by normal bug spray, though bugs...
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Last updated December 13, 2025
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