WanderingWoodsmanMN: Ah yes, right I thought there were a few campsites on North Center and South Center! Assuming they are non-reservable/first come first serve right? Do you know how popular those are? Is it one of those deals where they are busy every weekend in the summer but likely to be open in shoulder seasons? I was considering going this upcoming weekend. I am looking at the Pancake Island specifically, can I park overnight at the boat launch off Hwy 8 or Loren's Park if I canoe? "
Yes, they are non-reservable. There is a fee box for the 2 sites in Allemansratt Park on North Center. I’m not sure if a fee is collected for Pancake Island. I’ve been past all 3 sites on summer weekends and have seen them open at times and occupied other times, so I imagine they’ll likely be available during shoulder seasons. I’m not sure about overnight parking. You could call Center City 651-257-5284 to ask about overnight parking at Lorens Park.