40 Empty Campsites... Why is Nobody Here?

Download the FREE Upside App at https://upside.app.link/kennyoat to get an extra 25 cents back for every gallon on your first tank of gas. Why is this beautiful state park nearly empty during the peak of summer? In today’s solo truck camping adventure, I’m exploring Charles Lindbergh State Park in Little Falls, Minnesota. This historic park, built by the WPA during the Great Depression, offers stunning campsites right on the Mississippi River—yet surprisingly, almost no one is here. Join me as I set up camp in my old truck camper and dive into the mystery of this "forgotten" Minnesota state park. From the historical connection to the famous pilot and the Lindbergh family farm to the peaceful, quiet solitude of an empty campground, it’s the perfect hidden gem for anyone looking to escape the crowds. I’ll also be doing some campfire cooking and sharing tips for finding remote campsites in your own backyard. Whether you're into truck camping, dispersed camping, or just love exploring Minnesota’s history and wilderness, this trip is a reminder that sometimes the best adventures are the ones everyone else overlooks. In this video: Solo truck camping at Charles Lindbergh State Park Exploring the WPA history of Minnesota state parks Truck camper life and Mississippi River camping Why this famous campground is practically empty Finding solitude and hidden gems in the Midwest If you enjoy solo camping and wilderness exploration, don't forget to subscribe to Kenny of All Trades for more adventures off the beaten path! #TruckCamping #SoloCamping #Minnesota #StateParks #MississippiRiver #Overlanding #HiddenGems #CampingLife #WPAHistory #adventuretravel 0:00 - Is it possible to find an empty State Park in July? 0:56 - Arriving at Charles Lindbergh State Park 1:38 - Scouting the empty campsites 2:25 - Setting up the solo truck camp 2:54 - Who is Charles Lindbergh? (The history begins) 4:48 - Life Update: Why we haven't gone deeper into Canada 6:00 - The "secret" behind the park's name 6:35 - Exploring the original Lindbergh family home 10:03 - A quiet night at the campsite 10:53 - How to save on travel with Upside 12:31 - Evening campfire and reflection 15:37 - Morning in the truck camper 17:35 - How a dairy farm became a State Park 18:55 - The WPA: Building a park to last 20:18 - Historic structures: The Kitchen Shelter & Water Tower 22:21 - Finding the "Hidden Gem" pack-in campsites 24:52 - Why is this place so empty? 25:48 - Final thoughts: Adventure in your own backyard