Being a quiet campground with no cell service, Okontoe is an ideal basecamp for a DIY hiking retreat. Not just for the hiking, but to focus on your life with Jesus. Hiking just happens to be a great way to do that! Our area—the Gunflint Trail—has enough hiking trails to keep you busy every day … Read more
Does camping without cell service scare you? It shouldn’t. Here’s how to enjoy your “no-phone” time away! Here at Okontoe you don’t need to worry about not having cell service. In fact, most of our guests find they absolutely love their “forced” media fast. It’s really not that unusual for wilderness campgrounds to be off … Read more
No matter when during the camping season you come, our area has its beauty—and also some reasons why you may want to choose a different time! It depends on what you’re looking for and how you want to spend your time. We’ll take each month from May to October to let you know what to … Read more
Of course “the best” of anything is always up for debate. But in this case, the Oberg Mountain Loop hiking trail truly is in the running for Minnesota’s Best Fall Color Hike. People love this hike for it’s several spectacular views of Lake Superior as well as equally great views of the surrounding inland “mountains” … Read more
Minnesota’s Gunflint Trail is one of the most beautiful drives in the country, especially from mid-May through October. And this drive provides loads of fun things to do for the whole family. “The Trail” begins in Grand Marais and stretches 58 miles northwest to dead-end at (aptly named) Trail’s End Campground. For those who’ve been … Read more