State Forest · Minnesota
Clint Converse Campground and Day-Use Area
State Forest · Minnesota, United States · in Land O'Lakes State Forest
- Sites
- 31
- Cost
- $17 per night, taxes included
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Elevation
- 1,362 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Cell coverage
- Verizon weak · AT&T good · T-Mobile none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Phone
- 218-772-3690
About
The campground features terrific boat access and fishing on Washburn Lake. This area also features 15 miles of quiet, groomed cross-country ski trails in six different loops.
The campground is considered "primitive," designed to furnish only the camper's basic needs. The campsites consist of a cleared area, fire ring, and table. Also, vault toilets, garbage cans, and drinking water are available from mid-May through mid-October.
31 primitive campsites. First come, first served for individual sites; pay the camping fee online on the day you arrive, or at a state park ranger station. Managed from Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area (218-772-3690). In Land O'Lakes State Forest.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17° | 0° | -23° | 40° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 22° | 2° | -26° | 45° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 38° | 21° | -9° | 65° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 44° | 31° | 16° | 75° | 10 of 11 |
| May | 63° | 46° | 32° | 81° | 0 of 11 |
| June | 73° | 58° | 47° | 89° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 79° | 64° | 54° | 91° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 76° | 62° | 56° | 90° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 71° | 57° | 42° | 84° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 55° | 41° | 25° | 70° | 3 of 10 |
| November | 36° | 27° | 6° | 60° | 9 of 10 |
| December | 26° | 15° | -16° | 46° | 10 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
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