Judge C. R. Magney State Park Campground
Janet R.The Dyrt PRO User
Reviewed Nov. 23, 2017

Quiet camping with upscale options at Magney State Park

This is a great park on the north shore, one of the smaller and quieter state park campgroynds with a few nice bonuses. The park is north if Grand Narais ( be sure to stip there first fir groceries and supplies) and is well licated for day trips along the Gunflint or up to Grand Portage. There is terrfic hiking within the park, trailing alongside the Brule River and its waterfalls all the way up the Superiir Ridge to connect with the Superior Hiking Trail. There is also a shorter trail over to Lake Superior, for nice beach access. There us goid fishing along the way. The park is unique geologically, shaped by rhyolite flows from ancient volcanoes and with a unique subterranean kettle stream for which scientists cant find an outlet.

The campground is small and quiet and has modern bathroom facilities and potable water but no hookups for RVs. There us room at each campsite for trailers to drive in. The campground is heavily wooded and very peaceful. One of the really nice amenities is that, after a long day of hiking, you can dine out if you want at one if the most unique, romantic and historic lodges along the north shore, the Naniboujou Lodge, immediately adjacent to the campground. They also have a high tea in the afternoons, and a fantastic brunch in weekends. If you want great hiking, quiet tent campung, swimming in Lake Superior—and with unique dining OR campfire cooking, this is the place for you!

SiteSite 21 is the quietest and most woodsy
Month of VisitOctober
  • Review photo of Judge C. R. Magney State Park Campground by Janet R., November 23, 2017
  • Review photo of Judge C. R. Magney State Park Campground by Janet R., November 23, 2017
  • Review photo of Judge C. R. Magney State Park Campground by Janet R., November 23, 2017
  • Review photo of Judge C. R. Magney State Park Campground by Janet R., November 23, 2017
  • Review photo of Judge C. R. Magney State Park Campground by Janet R., November 23, 2017
  • Review photo of Judge C. R. Magney State Park Campground by Janet R., November 23, 2017
  • Review photo of Judge C. R. Magney State Park Campground by Janet R., November 23, 2017
  • Review photo of Judge C. R. Magney State Park Campground by Janet R., November 23, 2017
  • Review photo of Judge C. R. Magney State Park Campground by Janet R., November 23, 2017