Last summer I took my two daughters , ages 11 and 13 for an overnighter on the Namakagon. We had a blast. We camped at the Howel Landing. Huge , free campground.We paddled down river 10 miles on Saturday, and shuttled back w/ friends. We shuttled up river and paddled 13 miles down river on Sunday. This was an annual trip organized by the Minnesota River Ramblers. You don't have to be a member to go along. We went, knowing no one, and were made to feel very welcome. We had 20 people sitting around a huge group campfire Sat night. I made a lot of new friends. You can contact the MN. Canoe Association to get a scedule of the MN.River Ramblers summer outings. See you there this spring.