Fall wingnight camping weekend is on:
Sept 20th - 22nd.
Potluck : 2pm on Saturday Sept 21st. A Drawing for "free stuff" to follow!

Group campsite at Baker Park Reserve. Arrive anytime Friday. Potluck midafternoon on Saturday, Depart by Noon Sunday.

Arrival - Anytime Friday
Departure by 1pm Sunday

Be aware that there is some road construction in the area. There is a closure between County Road 19 between Highways 55 and 12. See the map below.

LOCATION: Marshview Group Campsite (Barn Group camp) - Medina, MN
Map Link
Routes to Camp Map Showing Road Constructions

Plenty of space to spread out and camp. Some people set their hammocks under the barn.

Well-behaved dogs are allowed.

*POTLUCK will be on Saturday afternoon at 2pm. – Please bring a dish to share! The variety of food is unbelievable! Many people cook on-site. There are no grills. There are fire rings with grates. Bring what you need to prepare your food.

WHAT'S AT CAMP:
*Barn shelter with electricity. (Electricity is not for camper hookup.)
Plenty of room to hang out if the weather sours.

*A water pump is located on-site. There is a latrine building without running water.

*Picnic tables, yes. BYO chairs.

*There are showers down the road at Baker Park. They should be open weather permitting.

*LOTS OF BWCA.COM FRIENDS TO SHARE STORIES WITH!!!

PADDLING:
Feel free to bring your canoes or kayaks and your fishing gear. There is no lake to put in by the site but you can go to Lake Independence or over to Lake Rebecca to paddle.

HOUSEKEEPING REMINDERS-
*Please Leave no Trace!
*You are responsible for yourself, your family and your guests when it comes to keeping a clean camp. This includes the latrine building and things left (tossed) in the woods.
*Recycling bins are available for all recyclables.
*Garbage cans are on site so you don't need to pack-it-out.

ANOTHER NOTE-
If you are someone who wants to go to bed early or sleep in late, it is recommended you camp away from the fire pits. Socializing tends to go on around the fire pits both late into the night and early in the morning.

RSVP: Just post here to get an idea of the numbers coming.

COST: Donation box to cover group camp rental.

Going to try to make it this year

I will try to make it. It will be close as far as timeing, I'm heading to Utah camping the last week of Spetember.

I got it on the calendar and I'm planning to attend.

Tony

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Ole and I are planning to make it again.

Dang, this weekend missed every weekend I have around it where it wouldn't work, so I'll probably attend per usual.

Just the other day little duckling (Jr in HS now) asked if we can go to that thing where we eat moose poop and we built a fort in the woods with other kids again. LOL.

It’s looking good that we should be able to make it this year. I told my brother not to pick that weekend as the one he comes home from Costa Rica to watch Lucca play for St Johns like he did last year.

Little duckling thinks tiny duckling (5) needs to go to his first one so he can eat moose poop.


Lots of great memories and lots of great people we have met at the few wing nights we were able to go to

ducks: "Just the other day little duckling (Jr in HS now) asked if we can go to that thing where we eat moose poop and we built a fort in the woods with other kids again. LOL.


It’s looking good that we should be able to make it this year. I told my brother not to pick that weekend as the one he comes home from Costa Rica to watch Lucca play for St Johns like he did last year.


Little duckling thinks tiny duckling (5) needs to go to his first one so he can eat moose poop.



Lots of great memories and lots of great people we have met at the few wing nights we were able to go to

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I don't think there's been the moose poop desert since the last time you were there!

Hoping to attend fully this year.

Just bumping this to the top to keep it fresh and everyone's mind while they're planning summer adventures.

Tony

MN_Lindsey: "I don't think there's been the moose poop desert since the last time you were there!"

I won’t tell the ducklings that. LOL

This is an event that has been so much fun for many. Back in the day we had some real characters attend. But I don’t think I’ve ever not enjoyed any since my first time in 2011…
New people are extremely encouraged… the stories and the fun is so outstanding. Putting names to faces… well, my face has been the only disappointment! Haha!

They are making some changes to the firepit at Baker.

MNGreene: "
They are making some changes to the firepit at Baker."

I wonder if they removed trees? Almost looks like they moved the fire pit over a bit. But moving all that rock would have been a pain… my first thought is they just planted new grass…

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May try and make it this year. Especially since I didn't get a BWCA trip in. Probably bring my oldest son along too. Time will tell...

I certainly will be there for the potluck...probably not for camping

Planning on making it to the potluck!!

I plan to attend.

I semi-retire on August 2nd, so I’m thinking I might make the camp out, possibly might have my wife with me. If she doesn’t go, I’ll be using a hammock. Are hammocks allowed at Baker and, if so, are there suitable trees for hanging?

I have no idea what this is but it’s the night before I head in ha.

Aurora & I should be there late (probably about 9ish??) Friday night.

Looking forward to seeing everyone & hope to see some new faces too.

Pilgrimpaddler I’ll be using a hammock. Are hammocks allowed at Baker and, if so, are there suitable trees for hanging?"

Some of us just hang under the barn.

I will not be making it this year, wifey and I will be RV camping in New Mexico and Utah during that time.
Have fun all.

Had a great time meeting people last year. Just had to cancel a planned Sept Quetico trip, so I’m hoping to be at the Wingnight again

AdamX

Save me a spot to hang under the barn Tony. I should be up there Friday late afternoon or early evening.

Assuming all goes to plan, I’ll be in attendance.
Looking forward to it!

After a long absence, I am seriously considering attending.

mr.barley: "After a long absence, I am seriouèsly considering attending. "

I just looked at the dates and I'm going on trip a couple days later. I just booked this afternoon. I don't think that will fly with "the war committee ". Dammit.

KevinL: "Save me a spot to hang under the barn Tony. I should be up there Friday late afternoon or early evening. "

I will do that I'm not sure what time I'm going to be up there maybe early afternoon

Will no longer be camping... boooo...

My husband is a Fireman and was just invited to the MN Fireman Conference and will be gone all weekend, and we have dogs. Sigh.

Anyway, still planning on coming for the afternoon and potluck. Will be bringing Mini_MN (Not so mini anymore... she's 17!!!!)

Tuscarora - I told her at least one other kid would be there!

Basspro/Ducks/Canoearoo, would be fun to re-create the photo with the kids!

Pretty sure ill make it for some or all of the festivities. Maybe ill see if She's wants to tag along. She made friends so easily when she was little. When Lindsay's daughter was 9 and Aged was 8. Somehow I expect it would be different at 17 and 16.

Looks like I won't make it Friday, but still planning to be there for the potluck!

Planning to come along with my husband.

Upset I'm going to miss this one. Would have enjoyed it and would have loved meeting JG, and catching up with KevinL and PSwith5. Enjoy it folks!

I think I’ll be there Saturday for the potluck. Little duckling (just like miniMN isn’t so little anymore at 17) wants to go. Tiny duckling (5) will come with as well. Anyone else bringing littles for Bruin to play with? I don’t think big duckling (19) will join us and my wife has to work.

dogwoodgirl: "Looks like I won't make it Friday, but still planning to be there for the potluck!"

Hoping to score a few more canoe paddles?

Just wondering what everyone's bringing for the potluck? I will pick up some paper plates and plastic ware. Is anyone bringing anything that requires bowls?

Tony

Tony: "Just wondering what everyone's bringing for the potluck? I will pick up some paper plates and plastic ware. Is anyone bringing anything that requires bowls?


Tony"

Bringing 3 sister's stew or a squash soup...haven't decided yet. Both would require bowls.

I will be putting some ribs on the smoker.

Unfortunately I don't think we'll be making it anymore.

Have fun this year!

Planning to attend. Weather forecast looks good for Friday, some chance of rain Saturday and Sunday.

I hope to be there for the potluck, but have a few moving parts that need to fall into place,

Sorry to say I won’t be coming after all. Hope to try again in 2025.

I can't deny a little duckling from eating "poop" (aka moose plums)!
I will bring "moose plums" and for the non-poop eaters, I made some special apple pies!

I plan on attending sometime Saturday around noon or so and spend that night.
Will bring homemade BBq-ue wings and a blue cheese sauce for the potluck.
Look forward to seeing new and old attendees.

Whitewolf

Kendra: "I can't deny a little duckling from eating "poop" (aka moose plums)!
I will bring "moose plums" and for the non-poop eaters, I made some special apple pies!
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YUM, YUM

Kendra: "I can't deny a little duckling from eating "poop" (aka moose plums)!
I will bring "moose plums" and for the non-poop eaters, I made some special apple pies!
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Looking forward to both!

The weather is shaping up for a fine weekend. Look forward to seeing everyone!

Just finished setting up at wing night. Looking forward to everyone getting here.

Tony

Damn, this came up fast. Very sorry that I can't make it! Someday...my Prism wants to make some friends!

Had some stuff impede my departure today though I’ll be by tomorrow.
Looking forward to seeing you folks!
For those there today - have a fun day/night :)

Kendra: "I can't deny a little duckling from eating "poop" (aka moose plums)!
I will bring "moose plums" and for the non-poop eaters, I made some special apple pies!
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You have made the little duckling very happy. Thank you.

Blue sky's now, come on out.

Thanks Adam!!
Thanks everyone!
The best food of any Potluck so far!

Oh my gosh! Having major FOMO! I was sitting here and was like, surly Zulu has posted photos, and I was right. Hope everyone is having a fabulous night.

Thanks again for a great weekend. Always great to catch up with old friends and make new ones.

If you are heading south today, Minnesota's finest are out in full force. Must be wanting to catch us Iowans on the way up to the game.

Just got home. Thanks Adam for having the wing night weekend. Had a great time as usual. Thanks everyone for posting the pictures they're great.

Tony

I had a great time listening to everyone's tales of adventure. I ended up with 3 extra chairs. Shorthairedcurly says 2 are hers. Anyone else missing a green fold-up chair??

Great to see everyone! Great foder and food!

Thanks for posting photos of the good times had by all. Looks like a great place and excellent company.

Enjoyed the pictures. Thanks for sharing!

Kendra: "I can't deny a little duckling from eating "poop" (aka moose plums)!
I will bring "moose plums" and for the non-poop eaters, I made some special apple pies!
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I miss those mooseplums...try to make it in 2025.

Be good to see you Brad. Here are the mooseplums from wingnight you missed out on. :)