Camp Ripley - Minnesota National Guard — Attraction in Little Falls

My Marine Corps JROTC program visited a few days ago for Winter Cadet Leadership Camp, we spent three days and two nights. One night we stayed in a Barracks, the last night was just WET, COLD and UNPLEASANT. My battle buddy and I slept in the campground bathroom. Last night I did not get any sleep. Got a lecture on the importance of fire watch from two reserve and one Active duty marines. My Sergeant Major said that the WCLC was so well orchestrated that you’d think that it was an active duty marine corps unit training alongside the Army, Marines, MN Ntl. Guard, Iowa Ntl. Guard, MN State Patrol, and...

If you're training for a remote environment then look no further! Far enough from town to be inconvenient and close enough to be tempting. The accommodations are to army standard- Spartan. The Canteen on Grouse rd is the place were article 15s are made. Recommend for careers that work like the Cleveland Browns...

We loved our time at Camp Ripley, the bathrooms were spotless, our host Mike was very helpful. The campground was very quiet, except an occasional dog. The fee is very reasonable. We caught fish in the river, which made a delicious lunch. Oh yeah free firewood too. We will be back, this was our...