Anglers Campground

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Anglers Campground
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1,122 ft

Price

Varies

Booking

Reservable

Sites

Varies

Season

Year-round

Cell

No Service

Pets

No Pets

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Campsite Fees
Standard Site Fee$0.00
Hookup Site Fee$0.00
Premium Site Fee$0.00
Hike and Bike Site Fee$0.00
Group Site Fee$0.00
Food Storage Locker Fee$0.00

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"Visitors praise the long sandy beach, shallow water suitable for kids, scenic birch forest setting and overall peacefulness; common negatives are heavy black flies and some dense/close sites (especially at Lady Slipper)."

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Anglers Campground

Anglers Campground

48.8550, -94.8592


Best Time to Camp at Anglers Campground

Summer is prime time for beach lovers, with warm waters perfect for swimming and plenty of sunshine to enjoy those white-sand shores. Just remember your bug spray—the mosquitoes are as enthusiastic about summer as you are. Fall brings a different kind of magic, when the birch forests glow golden and cooler temperatures drive away the insects, making it an ideal season for quieter explorations and twilight drives through the park's scenic backroads.

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Summer(Jun-Aug)
4.5 / 5
Top 14% in MN

Warm swimming conditions and peak beach weather; ideal summer beach use noted.

Fall(Sep-Nov)
4.0 / 5
Below Average

Fall foliage viewing on birch forest trails is a highlighted seasonal draw.

Spring(Mar-May)
3.0 / 5
Below Average

Shoulder season with trails and wildlife; black flies and bugs can be heavy in spring.

Winter(Dec-Feb)
3.0 / 5
Top 18% in MN

Cross‑country skiing available but winter activity details are limited; colder conditions.

Planning Tips

    About Anglers Campground

    Anglers Campground at Zippel Bay State Park offers a rare slice of coastal paradise in northern Minnesota, where white-sand beaches meet the vast expanse of Lake of the Woods. This remote, 2,900-acre retreat delivers quiet wooded campsites, miles of swimming beaches, and some of the darkest night skies in the state.
    Sites are described as level, grassy and located in birch woods; reviewers recommend the Ridge Campground over Lady Slipper for more privacy and less density. Specific campsite types (tent, RV, primitive, group, cabins) are not explicitly documented in available sources.
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    Amenities available

    Potable water
    Picnic tables

    Activities you can enjoy

    Common activities at Zippel Bay / Anglers Campground include swimming on over two miles of white-sand beach, fishing on Lake of the Woods, hiking and biking on park trails, paddling/canoeing in reedy bays, cross-country skiing in winter, beachcombing/rock hunting, and geocaching.
    HikingApproximately 6 miles of hiking trails through birch forest and dunes; trails are also used for fall foliage viewing and cross-country skiing (about 7 miles in winter).
    FishingFishing on Lake of the Woods (walleye commonly mentioned) with marina/boat access noted in park information.
    SwimmingShallow, reedy Lake of the Woods with long sandy beaches; shorelines are described as kid-friendly, shallow swimming areas.
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    Wildlife viewing
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    Policies & Safety

    Hazards & AlertsHeavy insects including black flies are commonly reported in summer; black bears have been sighted in the area. (Sources note insect issues and bear sightings.)
    No Cell ServiceCell phone service is not available at this campground. Plan accordingly for emergencies and download offline maps before arriving.

    Weather at Anglers Campground

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    Limited Reviews
    Anglers Campground has limited reviews, placing it in the bottom % of campgrounds based on reviews
    Visitors praise the long sandy beach, shallow water suitable for kids, scenic birch forest setting and overall peacefulness; common negatives are heavy black flies and some dense/close sites (especially at Lady Slipper).
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    What Campers Love

    Campers consistently praise the **beautiful sand beach**, describing it as fine, white sand similar to a Florida beach, shallow and safe for children, with clear water and long shoreline...
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    Based on 4 reviews

    Pro Tips & Recommendations

    Common advice across reviews is to **prepare for insects**. Multiple TripAdvisor reviewers mention heavy bugs, particularly **black flies and mosquitoes**, with one saying the campground was “very...
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    Last updated January 5, 2026
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