Topics
Camp Ripley Citizens Committee
Community Hospitality Links
Community Project Requests
Printing Services
Scheduling Tours
Support to Units

From time to time in each community, occasions arise when the local commander has need of assistance from other than military sources in his dealings with the public.  Two-way communication is vitally important between the local community and the National Guard. 

The function of the Camp Ripley Citizens Committee is to serve as a liaison agency between the National Guard and the civilian community and to render such assistance as it can to support the National Guard program where needed.   Appointments are for a period of three years, with short meetings held four times a year.

We seek patriotic citizens who are well known and involved in their community to serve on this committee.  As a member, you have the opportunity to become more familiar with the operation and function of Camp Ripley and serve to influence your community's awareness and interface with the National Guard.

Interested individuals may contact us at any time during the year.

Contact Information

Telephone

(320)616-2713/2714/2715

FAX

(320) 632-7702

DSN Prefix
          871-XXXX
Postal address

15000 Highway 115, Little Falls, MN 56345-4173

Electronic mail
Kristina.Vonberge@us.army.mil  

Golf Courses | Theatres/Movies | Restaurants/Bars & Catering | Cleaners & Alterations
Grocery Stores | Hotels/Motels | Fishing

Attractions in the Local and Surrounding Area

Little Falls Area - Little falls is just five miles to the south of Camp Ripley.  Little Falls is known as the community with the small town atmosphere with the big city attractions.

Brainerd Lakes Area - The Brainerd Lakes area is less than 30 miles to the northwest of Camp Ripley.  Brainerd and its surrounding communities provide not only a wide variety of shopping and dinning choices, but offer a number of other both seasonal and year-round amenities to their guests.

Golf Courses

Courses in the Lakes Area have been nationally recognized as some of the top courses in the Midwest. There are 21 distinct courses in the surrounding area catering to a number of different skill levels. A number of money saving discounts are available through both the Little Falls or Brainerd Chambers of Commerce.
Italicized indicates lodging accommodations available.
* - Indicates dining facilities available.

*Breezy Point Resort - Two-18 hole courses, and new driving range on Pelican Lake just 4 miles east of Pequot Lakes on Hwy 371.
1-800-950-4960 or 950-4961.

*Birch Bay Resort - One 9-hole Par 36 course.  Near the Quarterdeck Restaurant west of Highway 371 on County Road 77 in Nisswa.
218-963-4488.

*Ruttger's Bay Lake - One 18-hole championship course and one 9-hole executive length par 34 course.  Ruttger's is located just 5 miles Southwest of Deerwood on State Highway 6.     1-800-450-4545.

*Pine Ridge Golf Club - One 18-hole course.  Five miles south of Motley on Hwy 10.
218-575-3300.

Pine Meadows - One 18-hole par 72 course.  Right in Brainerd 1/2 mile north of stoplights near Paul Bunyan Amusement Park.
1-800-363-2048.

Whitefish Golf Club - One 18-hole par 72 course.  Seven miles east of Pequot Lakes on County Road 16.
218-543-4900.

*Mille Lacs Lake Resort - One 18-hole par 71 course.  Six miles south of Garrison on Hwy 169.
1-800-435-8720 or 320-692-4325.

Izatys Golf & Yacht Club - One 18-hole championship course, driving range, putting green and 3-hole leisure links.  Five miles south of Onamia on Hwy 27 Near Mille Lacs Lake.
1-800-533-1728.

*Madden's on Gull Lake - Forty-five holes of course available.  West on County Road 77 just off Highway 371 north of Brainerd.
218-829-7118.

Crosslake Executive Golf - One 9-hole par 29 course.  Right in Crosslake off of Highway 25 on County Road 3.
218-692-3680.

*Grand View Lodge - One 18-hole Championship course.  Eight miles off Highway 371 on County Road 77 near Nisswa.
1-800-432-3788 or 218-963-2234

Little Falls Golf Course- One 18-hole Championship course.  North end of Little Falls on County Road 76, running along the east side of the Mississippi River.
320-632-3584.

Eagle's Landing Golf Club- One 9-hole par 36 course.  Highway 371 and County Road 49 near Fort Ripley (North of Camp Ripley approx. 3 miles).
(320)632-5721

Pierz Golf Course- One 9-hole course.  603 Park Avenue SE, Pierz, MN - Hwy 27 East to Highway 25 N., Right at Old Bank Restaurant.
(320)468-2662

Grand Casino Mille Lacs

Grand Casino tends to be a popular attraction for those a little more willing to take a chance at the tables while still enjoying a number of the facility's other amenities.   Gaming tables, slot machines, buffets, and a wide variety of package deals offered.   It is located just two miles south of Onamia on Highway 169.  For more information phone 1-800-626-LUCK (5825).

Theaters/Movies

Little Falls & Brainerd

Falls Cinema
Daily open cinema viewing of latest movies with videos available. 115 1st Street SE, Little Falls.
320-632-5646

Westgate Cinema 1 2 3
Three full-size theaters featuring movies daily. 1200 Hwy 210 W in the Westgate Mall Complex, Brainerd. 218-829-9556

Westport Cinemas
Three full-size theaters featuring movies daily. N Hwy 371 across from Westgate Mall, Brainerd.
218-829-7545

Video Rentals

Brainerd

Little Falls

Restaurants/Bars/Catering

Cleaners & Alterations

Fishing

Little Falls
Little Falls is known for being the place the Mississippi pauses on its journey south.   It has also become known as a "good spot to wet a line."  There are a number of inlets, back-washes and other subsidiaries to include the Mississippi River which bind the waterways together and provide a vast number of fishing opportunities.

Brainerd
The "Brainerd Lakes Area" in itself is one of the states best fishing areas as the name would lead one to believe.  The home of Al Linder and the In-Fisherman Corporation, the Brainerd Lakes provide visitors with a wide variety of fishing lakes.  The choice is all yours.  For those looking for the larger lakes, we have Gull Lake in the heart of Brainerd, Mille Lacs to the west, Bay Lake to the North, and of course, any number of lakes on the White Fish Chains near Pequot.   For those who might be looking for something a little less traveled, you have a seemingly endless number of choices.

Guide Services

Pap's Sport Shop
Little Falls
632- 5171

Frank's Guide Service
Crosslake
218-692-3990

Nisswa Professional Guides
Nisswa
218-963-2547

Richie's Launch & Guide
Garrison
320-692-4237

Oasis Sport Shop
Hwy 371 Pequot
218-568-4426

MWR (Morale Welfare Recreational) Activities on Camp Ripley

Outdoor Activities - Camp Ripley has several outdoor recreational facilities. Equipment is available from the Supply and Services Division in Building 2-207.  Some of the many activities we have are:  Cross country Skiing, Softball/Baseball, Tennis, Basketball, Biking, Horseshoes, Volleyball, Running Track, Fishing, Boating, Canoes, Badminton, Archery, Picnic Areas and Swimming. MWR Equipment Brochure

Indoor Activities - Camp Ripley also has several indoor recreational facilities. The Recreation and Training Center (Bldg 6-97) and the Training and Community Center (Bldg 11-1) both have facilities that can be used by organizations. Some of the many things available include:  Two Indoor Basketball Courts, Two Indoor Volleyball Courts, Badminton, Free Weights, Weight Machines, Exercise Machines and Sauna.

Alternative Center -These facilities offer a number of different "alternatives" to going off post. Bldg 10-83 is directly across from the chapel and it offer TV/Video viewing, free laundry facilities, game room, and is situated directly across from the snack-bar.

Post Exchange (PX) System - The Army and Air Force Exchange System (AAFES) operates a retail store on post.  The PX sells health and beauty aids, snack items, clothing, electronics, jewelry, sporting goods, and other personal comfort items.  It also features a barber shop and Military Clothing Sales Store.  It is open six days a week. Hours vary with the troop density on post, however, generally run from 1000 to 1700.

Tours of Camp Ripley are available for groups of 20 or more.  Requests for tours may be submitted in writing to Camp Ripley, ATTN:  JFMN-CRC-P, or contact us as indicated below.

Interested individuals may contact us at any time during the year.

The PCA provides support to military units in training in the areas of public affairs, VIP coordination, and first-look tours.  Support requests may be submitted in writing to Camp Ripley, ATTN:  JFMN-CRC-P, or contact us as indicated below.

Interested individuals may contact us at any time during the year.