Settlers first came to Deerwood in 1882, when this community was called Withington. To avoid confusion with another Withington in southern Minnesota, the name of the community was changed before it was incorporated in 1909. While the first settlers arrived to trade furs with Native Americans, the Homestead Act of 1862 brought many farmers to the area because they received 150 acres of free land to live on if they stayed for five years. Logging and mining were popular industries in the city's early years. You can learn more when visiting this city of about 600 people by visiting the Cuyler Adams Homestead.
Deerwood is nestled among the forests and lakes of the Cuyuna Range and comprises 2.05 square miles. Its current population is 526. The 167-acre Reno Lake is perfect for fishers as it contains several fish species, including yellow perch, largemouth bass, and bluegill. You can also have some fun at Traditions at Cuyuna Falls Mini Golf. The course features 18 holes set amidst water hazards, fountain ponds, bridges, and a waterfall. When you're ready to eat, The Deerstand is a fantastic place to start your day with made-to-order omelets. If it is closer to lunchtime, consider heading to Coach's Corner to try the chicken. The outdoor patio at Zig's is a terrific spot to unwind in the evening.
Summerfest – This two-day festival in August celebrates summer through food, music, and family entertainment. There is also a raffle and a medallion hunt at various locations in Deerwood.
Outdoor and Gun Show – Prepare for a fun season of spending time outdoors and hunting by attending this two-day March festival in Deerwood with most events centering around the Deerwood Auditorium.
Heritage Days – Let your crafty side come out at the make-it-and-take-it events during this three-day festival held at Crosby Memorial Park each August. There is also yoga, food, and a car show.
Take the boat tour at Voyageurs National Park near International Falls, Minnesota to learn more about this unique landscape and the natural forces forming it. The combination hiking and paddling trails at this park are a fun way to explore both the water and the land. Once the snow arrives, this park, which is three hours and eight minutes northeast of Deerwood, is an awesome place to go snowmobiling, ice-skating, and cross-country skiing. While there are no RV campgrounds at this park, there are several options for tent campers.
You will need a boat or a seaplane to visit Isle Royale National Park as it is on an island in the middle of Lake Superior, six hours and 32 minutes northeast of Deerwood. Anglers often catch lake and brook trout in Lake Superior. There are several inland lakes, which can be terrific places to fish for northern and yellow pike. This park, open from mid-April to early November, is a fantastic place to go backcountry camping.
While it is in North Dakota, seven hours and 18 minutes northwest of Deerwood, Theodore Roosevelt National Park is a fabulous place for a camping adventure. The National Park Service has divided this park into four units with three campgrounds. Many visitors start their visit at the Elkhorn Ranch Unit, where President Roosevelt lived quietly during his final years. While only his home's foundation remains, you will want to read what he wrote about this site as you follow the short hiking trail. Take a scenic drive at sunrise or sunset at the North Unit, and you will likely see mule deer and other wildlife. Join one or more of the ranger-led programs at the South Unit to learn more about this park.
Thirty-four minutes southwest of Deerwood, Crow Wing State Park is a terrific place to learn more about this area's history by visiting the Crow Wing Town Site and reading the informational signs posted there. Take the short climb up the stairs from the picnic area parking lot to the Chippewa Lookout, so you can enjoy the views of the Mississippi River from this vantage point.
Banning State Park, an hour and 16 minutes southeast of Deerwood, is home to part of the Kettle River, which is an outstanding location in which to shoot the rapids in a canoe or kayak in the spring. You will want to go for a hike, where you may see white-tailed deer, black bears, coyotes, foxes, raccoons, beavers, red and gray squirrels, snowshoe hares, and ruffed grouse.
International State Park near Taylor Falls, two hours and 14 minutes southeast of Deerwood, is a fantastic place to learn more about how glaciers impacted the state's geography by taking a hike in the Glacier Potholes Area. Over 200 bird species have been spotted in this park. This is one of the few parks in the United States where part of it lies in one state and another part in a different state.
In Wisconsin, two hours and 16 minutes southeast of Deerwood, the Saint Croix National Scenic Riverway is the largest river system west of the Mississippi River. There are over 200 miles of waterways between the St. Croix and Namekagon Rivers, and it is a fantastic place for a paddling adventure.
The Mississippi National River and Recreation Area is 72 miles long, and it is a terrific place to explore the Mississippi River near Saint Paul, two hours and 15 minutes southeast of Deerwood. You will love the views of the river from the St. Anthony Falls River Center. Stop at the Mississippi River Visitor Center to learn more about this waterway's historical role.
You can find many unique campgrounds near Brainerd. Shady Hollow Resort is on Hardy Lake's shores, 37 minutes southwest of Deerwood. Complimentary and low-cost canoes, kayaks, and other boats are available for campers. Each camping spot is under shade trees, where you can often spot various birds.
Crow Wing Lake Campground offers about 100 sites 10 miles south of Brainerd. This campground has a boat launch, a fish cleaning station, and fishing docks. There is no need to cook because there is a store where you can get pizza and other food.
Gull Lake Recreation Area Campground is on Gull Lake's shores, 38 minutes southwest of Deerwood. Gull River and Gull Lake meet very near this campground. You will love watching various wildlife, including deer, from this campground.
Motorhomes are divided into Class A, B, and C vehicles. On average expect to pay $185 per night for Class A, $149 per night for Class B and $179 per night for Class C. Towable RVs include 5th Wheel, Travel Trailers, Popups, and Toy Hauler. On average, in Deerwood, MN, the 5th Wheel trailer starts at $70 per night. Pricing for the Travel Trailer begins at $60 per night, and the Popup Trailer starts at $65 per night.
Do you need to be a certain age to rent an RV in Deerwood?Yes. The minimum age is 25 to be eligible to get an RV Rental in Deerwood from RVshare.
Does RVshare have emergency roadside assistance?Yes. Every RV rental booked through RVshare receives 24/7 emergency roadside assistance.
Does RVshare offer one way RV rentals in Deerwood?Yes. Prior to renting any RV, check with the owner since not all will offer this particular option.