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What would be a good campsite in minnesota that is friendly to new campers?

I have never been camping before but I absolutely want to be in a place where there aren't any other campers around me. I want to be secluded but at the same time, be in a place where it isn't a long hike to civilization. I will be going in a group of 5-6 people.

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1. Try one of the state parks on an off weekend. Except for the 4th Savanna Portage usually has lots of open camp sites. Many parks have primitive sites, that are more secluded.
2. If you're a beginner and want to do a weekend yourself just to get a feel for it.... The Minnesota DNR has a program just for you! It's the "I can camp" program. Your whole family can camp out for a total cost of $55 bucks. They provide all the gear and teach you the skills while you camp out in a state park. I would highly recommend that. If you'd rather do it yourself... all of the state parks have both primitive (tent sites) and full electric/water hookup sites. Nearly all of them have a small store and hot running water and showers available. It's a good way to ease into camping. It's here: http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_parks/can_camp.html If you're ready for some true solitutde I would say check out the Boundary Waters. You can camp in the actual boundary waters at campgrounds, or canoe the place and move from site to site. Here's a great site to get you started on planning: http://www.bwca.com/ If you'd like to be secluded but be somewhat close to civilization yet still near the boundary waters, I would recommend this campground. Everytime I've stayed there its really dead and only a few sites are ever taken. you could get a block of them together. Here it is: http://www.recreation.gov/camping/South_Kawishiwi_River_Mn/r/campgroundDetails.do?parkId=73751&contractCode=NRSO&chkAg=y Best of luck! You'll have a great time!
3. Since you're in Minnesota there are tons of great options. There's one thing we're not in short supply of and that's great parks. There are two close to the Twin Cities that I would recommend, they're close so they do get a lot of traffic, but they have campsites that you need to hike too, which a lot of people don't like. Lake Maria State Park http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_parks/lake_maria/index.html Afton State Park http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_parks/afton/index.html If you want to drive up to the Duluth area the Superior Hiking Trail is probably one of the 10 best hiking trails in the lower 48 states. It's well maintained, has lots of variety in terrain, well marked and has good access points. http://www.shta.org/ The BWCA is excellent, but definitely not what you're looking for this time. It's a truly unique place though and I highly recommend it to anyone and everyone who wants to experience a measure of solitude and nature from the comfort of a canoe.