Shell City Horse Campground

State: Minnesota

Address 2: Huntersville State Forest

City: Menahga

Phone: 218-266-2100

Open all Year: Yes

Number of Sites: 35

Camp URL: http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_forests/facilities/cmp00058/index.html

Full Hook: Yes

About: The campground is considered “primitive,” designed to furnish only the basic needs of the camper. The campsites consist of a cleared area, fire ring, and table. In addition, vault toilets, garbage cans, and drinking water are available. The campground offers 27 horse sites and 8 campsites.

All sites are on a first-come, first-served basis for a fee.

Shell City Horse Campground is located on a 24 miles of designated horse trail that includes two loops and a river crossing. A horse trail map is located on the state forest map.

Directions: From Menahga take Stocking Lake Rd. to Co. Rd. 23; turn left (N) 1 mi. to 380th St.; turn right (E) 3 mi. to 199th Ave.; turn left (N) 1 mi.