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Pine River, Minnesota

'Birthplace of the Paul Bunyan Trail'

FORBES PARK

Located at 304 Fifth St.

FORBES PARK IS OFFICIALLY OPEN FOR THE SEASON!

	CAMP SITES Fees apply to all campers - tents, R.V.’s, etc.: ONLY Electric Sites are available: $30.00 per site per night FEES MUST BE PAID IN ADVANCE TO CAMPING. The camping permits and payment drop box are on location at the parking lot. There are 7 designated camping sites available. Pad sizes vary from 40 - 54 ft. in length. CAMP SITES CANNOT BE RESERVED IN ADVANCE.
	AMENITIES Designated camping sites have a fire ring, grill and a picnic table. Camp fire wood is available. There are handicap accessible "flushing" restrooms available on site. Electricity is available at all sites. Water is not available at the sites. Water is available at an outside spigot. There is no dump station on location.
	RUSTIC BUILDING Along with a beautiful camping experience, Forbes Park boasts a wonderful Up North historic pine log structure known as the Rustic Building.
	The Rustic Building can be rented for your special occasion by calling City Hall. Fee: $30.00 per day (resident of City of Pine River) $40.00 per day (non-resident of City of Pine River). Electricity is part of the rental fee. STATISTICS The building can only be utilized during the day and cannot be occupied overnight.
	The pine interior of the Rustic Building is one of the pure delights of this quaint building. A beautiful real split rock fireplace sits in the center of its pine log interior.
	The fireplace is encircled behind by an adjoining room. The knotty pine doors can be propped open on either side to make an even bigger area for guests to mingle and/or to serve food. It's an up-north experience your guests will not soon forget.
	Pine benches & tables, and plenty of inside room, allow a renter to transform the interior into a perfect meeting, reunion or party place! This building, surrounded by the beautiful trees & camping opportunity, makes for the perfect spot to camp with your group for the weekend. Come early to secure your camping spots.
	Rules & Regulations are clearly posted for your information. Upon arrival, camping permits must be purchased in full BEFORE enjoying your camping experience. Between May 1 and September 30 yearly, campers may stay a total of 14 CUMULATIVE days. An additional 7 cumulative days are allowed prior or following the above dates. Longer stays are contingent upon Council approval, if warranted.