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Best RV Parks & Resorts near Babbitt, MN

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Babbitt RV and Campground provides electric, water, and sewer hookups for RVs in Minnesota's north woods. Sites include picnic tables with centralized facilities offering showers and toilets, though specific dimensions for larger vehicles aren't noted. "Sites vary in size and some are quite unlevel so luck of the draw on whether your rig can fit, but worth trying," noted one camper about RV sites in the region. Bear Head Lake State Park Campground, located southwest of Babbitt, accommodates RVs with electric sites and a dump station, remaining open year-round. West 40 RV Park near Gilbert offers full hookups with both 50-amp service and water connections, operating seasonally from May through October with particular appeal for big rig owners seeking more spacious sites.

For travelers with larger motorhomes, several parks in the area require careful navigation on narrower forest roads. Cell service varies significantly across the region, with reviews indicating Verizon typically provides better coverage than other carriers. Headquarters RV Park in Buyck maintains both 30-amp and 50-amp electric sites with sewer connections but lacks shower facilities, important for self-contained units. During summer months, particularly around holidays, reservations become essential as lakeside RV parks fill quickly. Many parks sell firewood on-site, though generators may face restrictions in certain locations. Dump station availability is limited in more remote parks, with Fall Lake Campground visitors noting that "there's no dump station (closest is in Ely), but there's a spigot to fill your RV's water tank."

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  • Jessi J.
    Jul. 31, 2018

    Fisherman's Point City Campground

    Beautiful

    Grew up camping here. Its beautiful with water and trees everywhere. Pet friendly, close to town, clean showers, friendly staff. The only bad thing is no water hook ups.

  • MickandKarla W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 1, 2023

    Lake Vermillion - Soudan Mine State Park Campsites — Lake Vermilion-Soudan Underground Mine State Park

    Spacious Sites

    There were no problems getting to this state park. We pulled into the dump station just before entering the campground(CG) area to get fresh water. While we were there, a park ranger stopped to check us in, including processing us for a free annual MN state park pass for disabled veterans. We followed the site signage to electric(50/30/20 AMP) only site 110, which was an easy back-in. The site was long enough for our 40’ toy hauler to include putting our back patio down and parking our F-450. We especially liked how ample trees and bushes were separating the sites, and you are well away from your neighbors. The site gave us plenty of space to set up our chairs around a nice fire pit and one fine picnic table. Get water as you come into the CG, as the spigots throughout the park do not have threads. The 300 loop has pull-throughs that will handle large rigs, with 312 being the best. We got 5 bars 4G. on Verizon. We put Starlink on the roof and got a decent signal. There was a nice shower house/restrooms where the park also sold firewood. Formal trail systems are throughout the CG and park, and we enjoyed walking our dogs. We really like the variety of RV sites for all sizes of RVs, but it's too bad the CG area has no water views.

  • Tina N.
    Aug. 5, 2020

    Turbera Vista - CLOSED

    Great location for exploring Sax-Zim Bog! Private, beautiful & easy access

    What a treasure! I was the first person to stay at this campsite and loved it! I am a full-time solo camper in my 5th year. I love off-grid camping. My rig is a GMC Yukon and 17' Casita camper. 

    Directions:

    Address for house just beyond campsite is 8214 E. Stone Lake Rd. Forbes, MN 

    Coordinates are: N47.286675, W092.549313 

    Turn on E. Stone Lake Rd. from Highway 7 and where the blacktop turns to gravel drive 2.5 miles then bear right at the fork to remain on E. Stone Lake Rd. Just beyond the fork watch for the red 8217 address marker. The drive into the campsite is directly across the road and before you get to 8214. Park and walk in to get a feel for the site. 

    A big rig could back in as far as they want. Smaller rigs will probably pull in and then back into the site on the side with the lovely clearing. The area has some residential housing but the campsite is isolated and very quiet. There is a fern-filled clearing for the campsite which is surrounded by trees. My suitcase solar panels worked reasonably well. I used my generator sparingly. 

    I had deer, squirrel, chipmunks and birds including Pileated Woodpeckers, Barred Owls and Common Loons on the lake. I had less than expected mosquitoes. 

    The campsite is very close to the north section of Sax-Zim Bog and about 20 minutes from the Visitor's Center. Further down E. Stone Lake Rd. is the Blue Dasher Bog trail. The lake, left fork of the road, has a lovely picnic area with vault toilets, fire rings, picnic tables and boat ramp. 

    This was just the kind of hidden gem I love to find.

  • Scott M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 18, 2020

    Burlington Bay Campground

    Big Rig Paradise

    This campground is adjacent to the Burlington Bay Campground. It has 3 rows of 11 sites meant for full hookup and big rigs. They are terraced so sites 24-34 are on the top while 1-12 are closest to the water and on the bottom of the hill.

    This is specifically meant for big rigs. No shade and no privacy unless you are inside. What they do offer is great facilities and an amazing view! There is also a community feel here where everyone most likely talks to each other and knows each other by the end of their stay. At the bottom of the hill is the waterfront. You can do a lot from here.

    You can rent for $45.00 per night or $276.00 per week. Sites are packed graves so they are level and easy in and out with your rig. Wouldn’t want to tent camp here. They have a nice shower house and dump stations as would be needed for big rigs. It is newer than the additional campground and still close to Lake Superior.

  • FThe Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 21, 2024

    West Two River

    A hidden gem with everything I needed.

    Toward the last minute in July of 2024, I needed RV spaces near water (that I could kayak) for two travel trailers. I found this campground and booked two of the last three spaces available. Three hours from my house, as the crow flies, I found myself visiting Minnesota's iron range. This campground is next to a reservoir with many islands and no current (unless the mining company is pushing or pulling water from the lake. The sites are of varying sizes and some are pull through. Leveling took me a bit, but I found just the right angle to jack up the front of my RV for leveling. My site was smaller, but still large enough for my 20 trailer, a screen house, the picnic table and fire pit, my Grand Cherokee, and plenty of extra room onto which I could probably have put at least three more screen tents, with room to walk. Electricity is provided on each site. There are no water hookups per site, but there are a few water spigots around the grounds to fill fresh water tanks. Because the grounds are small (45 camping sites) a short walk gets you anywhere on the site; like to the showers, beach, and other recreational facilities. Frisbee golf is on site. There is no tank dump available. The campground is surrounded by forest, so wild animals can and do appear. The lake is large enough for some long and interesting kayaking, and there are multiple kinds of fish (from bullheads to northern pike). The woman in charge works very hard to keep these grounds as perfect as possible. The place is clean and mostly dead quiet after hours. Two free showers per gender, but they have minimal privacy. The free showers have sufficient pressure to do the job, although you cannot control the temperature; which I found to be fine, even if it was not the burning hot showers I like to have. The sites have pretty good privacy, although during the day I had to listen to the typical chatting from my neighboring campers. I very much love this campground and will be back as my time permits.There is no wifi. We had strong service on T-mobile and Verizon, so we used our hotspots for media connectivity.

  • Roger W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 18, 2023

    Whiteface Reservoir

    Private Sites

    Whiteface Reservoir Campground, MN: (Scale 1- bad, 5-Very good (70 yr olds in 17’ trailer) We are only here for 1 night. So, we this is not as thorough campground examination as I’d do if we were here longer. However, the campground is near excellent, with water access near by and at some sites.
    Overall Rating: 4.7 Price 2023: $13 and &14 per site with the Lifetime Senior Pass. From the entry kiosk information, it appears that some sites have electricity available at an extra charge.
    Usage during visit: 75% full during midweek. Site Privacy: Many sites have a picnic table in a nice, private nook. Site Spacing: SUPERB Site surface: Gravel and pretty level. Reservations: Yes. On Rec.gov, any sites which are available for the 4 days out are listed as first come first serve. We had a few to choose from upon arrival. Looks like first come first serve sites with reservation dates falling within the 4 day first come first serve window have a reservation card hanging. Therefore, we knew how many days the first come first serve sites were available, as we drove by the sites and read their card. Campground Noise: Quiet Road Noise: Absolutely none.
    Through Traffic in campground: No problem Electric Hookup: Some sites Sewer Hookup: No Dump Station: No Potable Water Available: Yes, there is a spigot in each loop. Generators: Allowed Bathroom: Pit toilets, clean to perfection Showers: No Pull Throughs: I only saw back in sites. Cell Service (AT&T): Spotty internet , 1 bar.
    Setting: In a wooded deciduous forest.
    Weather: Very nice.
    Bugs: Hungry mosquitoes. Solar: Minimal to none.
    Host: EXCELLENT. This host provides exceptionally clean sites and bathrooms, expresses kindness and helpfulness, and drove by our site after we arrived at sunset, to make sure we were fine. Super guy. Rig size: Large rigs are fine. Carefully check rec.gov info for each site. But, no worries.
    Sites: Lots of great sites. Ours, 17, does not have direct access to the water. Some sites do, which would be handy for canoes. (Sorry, I’m not here long enough to investigate more thoroughly.)

  • Annette Q.
    Jul. 11, 2018

    Lamb's Resort

    One of my Favorite Places on the North Shore

    We camp here usually once or twice a swason for the past 10 or more years. Restrooms are always clean when we have been there. Proprietors are very friendly and helpful. I've been there when when it's just me and my 2 young kids. Owner and other campers helped me out of a situation in which my pop up slide would not slide out. Did not even ask, they all came to my rescuewhen they saw me struggle. The views over the all are to die for. If you want more privacy they have wooded spots that are just as nice. Book early for prime locations. Very quite and draws a clientele that is respectful. Family friendly, for sure.

  • Fred S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 9, 2021

    Finland State Forest Campground

    Okay for overnight

    On the outskirts of Finland, along the Baptism River, in the Finland National Forest. Just a few miles north of Eckbeck Campground, off of MN 1 & County Rd 6. Really nice wooded sites, some can accommodate big rigs. Level sites. Vault toilets. Trash bins. Some privacy between sites. I would recommend staying here overnight if the nearby state parks are full. I do not recommend staying here for peace & quiet. Noise from ATVs, a few with modified mufflers. Since there are no electric hookups, there is some noise from generators for the big RVs. What was really annoying was the noise from a bunch of drunk middle aged folks down at the group site on the night of Oct 8, 2021. I had my own drunken moments at parties, but their behavior was pathetic. Their loud voices carried throughout the campground, including some loud f-bombs. Vault toilets were just okay; not particularly clean but usable. IMO, $17 fee is too high for this particular campground. 4 bars T-Mobile.

  • Cynthia K.
    Sep. 5, 2025

    Burlington Bay Campground

    Good base camp for the area

    Large campground run by the city of Two Harbors.

     It has 4 areas of RV camping & 12 primitive tent sites.

     The tent sites by the David Dill area were shady with trees Willow is near the dump station.

     Burlington sites 1-66 have water & electric. There's a row that has lakeside camping. The sites are mostly sunny with some shade. All are close together. There is a lake view. Apparently there's a path with lake access, but not sure which site this was by. 

    The playground is here. Dumpster, dump station & restrooms with showers.

     Agate sites are 67-91. is a loop with full hookup. 73-75, 77, 79,81-84, have beautiful views of the lake, but difficult lake access. Most of this loop is full sun& very close together sites. 

    We were at site 70 & at first I was bummed out not having a lake view. This is my own fault for dithering about what campground I wanted. I was lucky- this was the last site for my dates. I have later found out that someone must have cancelled for this site & I was lucky enough to get it. Reservations fill up quick a year in advance. 

    This site is narrow, but shady. There's foliage to the left separating it from Site 72 (which has a partial lake view) & the back separating it from the Burlington sites. There was a white tail doe walking thru it the first day we were there.

     Sites 67/68 & 70 are close. Our fire pit was only a few feet from site 68's. There's more shade here though.

    Site 69 is somewhat secluded & has shade & easy access to the bathroom. 

    The site across from us was a long site parallel to the road. It was empty the 2 nights we were here.

    Sites 92 to 102 are a little down the road in rows on both sides of the road. Again close together. Full hookup. Just a few feet away from Hwy 61.

     David Dill sites are 1B to 34B These are full hookup sites terraced on a hill. Big rig friendly. There's a bathhouse by the visitor center for David Dill & the tenters.

    Very close together & sunny. They have a pretty good view of the beach & lake. 

    24B to 34B have the best being lowest on the hill. There's a road- then a rocky beach.

     All parts of this campground were full on a Friday/Saturday night. The office has a small gift shop. Open 8am to 8pm during the season. Check in's at noon- which is great! Check out at 11am.

    We did see police patrol occasionally. Hwy 61 is only a few feet away & is VERY loud. There's no Jake brake ordinance for Two Harbors & the truckers are always doing it. 

    This is a busy town!

Guide to Babbitt

Northern Minnesota's Babbitt region sits at approximately 1,400 feet elevation within the Laurentian Mixed Forest Province, experiencing cold winters and mild summers with average July temperatures around 70°F. The area features rocky outcroppings and pine forests surrounding numerous lakes and waterways. RV campgrounds near Babbitt, Minnesota provide access to the region's lakes and trails, with varying levels of amenities depending on proximity to towns.

What to do

Paddle on Bear Head Lake: Bear Head Lake State Park Campground offers kayak and canoe experiences on clear waters. "Great fishing, canoeing!! Secluded sites!!" notes Pat S., while Tegan C. adds, "The lake is so relaxing to paddle board around and the water is so clear and fun to look at. Best part was a quiet Sunday morning watching a deer drink from the lake while we were out there!"

Explore mountain bike trails: Split Rock Lighthouse State Park Campground provides access to excellent biking routes. "We have camped there a few times and love the accessibility to Mtn. Bike Trails and bicycle riding on the Gitche Gami State Bike Trail," shares John F., highlighting the park's connectivity to regional trail systems.

Visit Voyageurs National Park: From nearby camping areas, visitors can access this water-based national park. "We only stayed here two nights for a quick trip into Voyageurs National Park. If I would have known AT&T would have been so fast and reliable, we would have easily stayed here a week to work," explains Nathan H. about staying at Headquarters RV Park.

What campers like

Privacy between sites: Many campgrounds offer good separation between camping spots. "Huge private sites with wildflowers all around you made for a beautiful stay!" reports Scott B. about Shipwreck Creek Campground, while Lisa H. notes about Bear Head Lake State Park, "Non electric sites were pretty private with trees and bushes between sites."

Clean facilities: Bear Head Lake State Park Campground maintains well-kept amenities. "Again faced with great bathrooms a short walk and showers/larger rest room a short distance away," writes A J., with others noting the park's overall cleanliness and maintenance.

Level camping spots: Several RV parks offer well-prepared sites. "Our site was perfectly level and plush ground for the tent," mentions Les R. about Split Rock, while Joel F. states about Headquarters RV Park, "We were greeted happily when we arrived and directed to our spot which was a spacious, level gravel pad with a well maintained picnic table and fire ring."

What you should know

Limited dump stations: Many campgrounds lack on-site dump facilities. "Huge private sites with wildflowers all around you made for a beautiful stay! Great location for exploring the north shore. The sites have electric hook ups and the shower facilities were very clean. Only downside was no dump or water fill on site but we used the SP down the road for that without issue," explains Scott B. about Shipwreck Campground.

Water access varies: Shipwreck Creek Campground has limited water hookups. "There are water hydrants in the campground, but you cannot do dishes or fill your camper from them. There is no dump station. Newer campground with nice roads and good spots," clarifies Dave M.

Winter operation: Some parks remain open year-round despite harsh conditions. Bear Head Lake State Park operates throughout winter months, with A J. noting, "Camped in site 14 as part of our visit to all MN state parks. Very familiar with the area due to the BWCA but not this state park."

Tips for camping with families

Beaches for swimming: Silver Bay RV Parking provides access to nearby swimming areas. "This is a small lot for RV parking on the way to the scenic overlook. There's a dump station and hose for fresh water down the hill," shares Megan C., who recommends exploring the City/Lake view trail.

Fishing opportunities: Multiple lakes offer fishing for various species. "We had a family get together and had plenty to do. The lake and beach were beautiful. We caught lots of sunnies and bass plus a northern and small walleye," reports Lisa H. about Bear Head Lake State Park.

Cabin options: For families wanting more shelter, some parks offer cabin rentals. "Camper cabins are nice. They have bunk type beds. The beds on bottom are FULL size (can sleep 2 each) and the ones on top are singles. So 6 could sleep here," explains Amy G. about Bear Head Lake State Park, adding, "Easy lake access...it seemed pretty quiet."

Tips from RVers

Site leveling challenges: West 40 RV Park near Babbitt provides more level sites than some public campgrounds. "Sites leaning towards more of an rv type of site with the gravel and lots of large rocks in the ground but an amazing location," notes Stephanie K. about the region's terrain.

Cell service information: Headquarters RV Park gets good connectivity reports. "We only stayed here two nights for a quick trip into Voyageurs National Park. If I would have known AT&T would have been so fast and reliable, we would have easily stayed here a week to work," shares Nathan H.

Full hookup availability: West 40 RV Park offers complete services. "Owners were great and really helpful. Close to the off road vehicle park. Definitely camping here again next summer!" shares Paul S., pointing to the park's convenient amenities for RV campers.

Frequently Asked Questions

What amenities are available at RV campgrounds near Babbitt?

RV campgrounds near Babbitt offer varying levels of amenities. Lake Vermillion - Soudan Mine State Park provides a dump station and fresh water access just before entering the campground area. West Two River offers water access for kayaking and has spacious RV sites. Other campgrounds in the region typically include vault toilets, picnic tables, and fire rings. Full hookup sites are limited in this wilderness-focused region, with most campgrounds offering either partial hookups or no hookups at all. Some locations have shower facilities and potable water, while others are more rustic. Cell service varies significantly throughout the area.

Where can I find RV camping in Babbitt, Minnesota?

Several RV-friendly options are available in and around Babbitt. Babbitt RV and campground offers convenient in-town camping with reservable sites and water access. For nearby alternatives, Fisherman's Point City Campground provides beautiful waterfront camping with clean shower facilities, though without water hookups. The area also features several national forest and state park campgrounds that accommodate smaller RVs, though site sizes and levelness vary considerably. Many campgrounds in this region fill up quickly during peak season, so advance reservations are recommended whenever possible.

How close are Babbitt RV sites to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area?

Babbitt serves as an excellent gateway to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area (BWCA), with several RV-friendly campgrounds providing strategic access points. Superior National Forest Fall Lake Campground is particularly well-positioned, offering sites with decent privacy and nice bathrooms. While sites vary in size and levelness, it's a popular staging area for BWCA trips. Bear Head Lake State Park Campground provides another excellent option, located just a short drive from BWCA entry points. The park offers various camping opportunities from RV sites to camper cabins, with beautiful lake access. Most campgrounds in this area are within 20-45 minutes of BWCA entry points.

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