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Best Campgrounds near Beaver Bay, MN

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Camping options along Minnesota's North Shore near Beaver Bay include several state park campgrounds with diverse accommodations. Split Rock Lighthouse State Park offers cart-in sites with Lake Superior views, while Tettegouche State Park features hike-in campsites at Bean and Bear Lakes. The area contains a mix of established campgrounds that accommodate both tent and RV camping, including Black Beach Campground in Silver Bay and Finland State Forest Campground, providing visitors with various camping experiences from lakeshore sites to forested settings.

Seasonal considerations strongly influence camping experiences in this region, with most campgrounds operating from May through October. Winter camping is available at some locations including Gooseberry Falls State Park, which remains open year-round. Many sites require advance reservations, especially during summer months when North Shore campgrounds fill quickly. The region experiences significant temperature variations with cool lake breezes even during summer months. Hikers heading to backcountry sites should be prepared for challenging terrain. "The hike up there always kicks my ass! The views are so gorgeous though," noted one camper about the Bean and Bear Lakes trail.

Several visitors highlight the privacy and scenic value of campgrounds throughout the area. Cart-in sites at Split Rock Lighthouse State Park receive particular praise for their seclusion and proximity to Lake Superior. A camper described their experience: "All sites are very large with gravel parking, grass lots and paved roads." Backpacking sites at Tettegouche State Park offer more remote experiences with scenic overlooks of inland lakes. The campgrounds in the Finland State Forest provide a more rustic experience with basic amenities including drinking water and vault toilets. Black Beach Campground in Silver Bay offers electric hookups and shower facilities, making it suitable for RVs and those seeking more developed camping options. Many campgrounds feature fire rings, picnic tables, and access to hiking trails connecting to the Superior Hiking Trail.

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Best Camping Sites Near Beaver Bay, Minnesota (141)

    1. Split Rock Lighthouse State Park Campground

    70 Reviews
    Beaver Bay, MN
    4 miles
    Website
    +1 (218) 595-7625

    "There are plenty of trees to cool things down and the lake is in sight of all parts of the campground. Trees for hammocks and fire pit for s'mores."

    "Minnesota state parks are very clean. Friendly staff. Amazing views."

    2. Gooseberry Falls State Park Campground

    67 Reviews
    Beaver Bay, MN
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (218) 595-7100

    "Well-spaced, secluded sites with convenient access to restrooms, water access, and hiking trails Steps away from the magnificent lake."

    "Stopped at Gooseberry on our way up the coast of Lake Superior on a long weekend."

    3. Baptism River Campground — Tettegouche State Park

    53 Reviews
    Illgen City, MN
    8 miles
    Website

    $25 / night

    "This is one of the most beautiful campgrounds in northern Minnesota along the glorious shores of Lake Superior.  The campsites are surrounded by plenty of wilderness to allow some privacy. "

    "You fill with water near the restroom in the campground next to the bath house across from the dumpsters. From our site you can here the river flowing it’s so peaceful."

    4. Eckbeck Finland State Forest

    19 Reviews
    Illgen City, MN
    9 miles
    Website
    +1 (218) 353-8800

    $17 / night

    "Baptism river runs along the campground and has limited camping sites near it. First come first serve. There was a group playing music late and a few drunk campers who visited my site unannounced."

    "The sites on the outside are more secluded but the ones in the middle are also nice. There is also a picnic area on the river and trails behind schedule some of the sites that lead to the river."

    5. Lake Superior Cart-in Campground — Tettegouche State Park

    16 Reviews
    Illgen City, MN
    7 miles
    Website

    "Tettegouche is beautiful right next to Lake Superior. 23 miles of hiking trails, 34 modern campsites (With Flush toilets and showers) and 13 cart-in campsites."

    "Aside from the popular hikes to Shovel Point, High Falls or Bean and Bear Lake - there are miles and miles of other beautiful hiking trails in this state park!"

    6. Bean and Bear Lakes Hike-In — Tettegouche State Park

    12 Reviews
    Silver Bay, MN
    4 miles
    Website

    "The cabins are located 1.7 miles away from the parking area, accessible only by foot."

    "The walk-in campgrounds here are fantastic. THey are very spacious and private, located on a bluff on the edge of Lake Superior. Sleep to the sound of crashing waves."

    7. Black Beach Campground

    13 Reviews
    Silver Bay, MN
    5 miles
    Website
    +1 (218) 226-1825

    $30 - $45 / night

    "One is very close to the highway and can get a bit noisy, but the other is a little closer to the beach. I would say anyone can camp here but it looks set up for bigger rigs."

    "Beautiful beach in walking distance. Camp site lacks shade trees, but none the less has nice restrooms and showers. Lots to explore in the area, most a short drive away."

    8. George H. Crosby Manitou State Park Campground

    23 Reviews
    Finland, MN
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (218) 226-6365

    $20 / night

    "This is one of the few state parks in Minnesota where you can winter camp! The trails are absolutely beautiful in the fall, the scenery changes often."

    "We stayed a site 22 on the small lake in early June and loved it! There were other campers nearby for only 1 night, and we never much from them."

    9. Shipwreck Creek Campground — Split Rock Lighthouse State Park

    6 Reviews
    Beaver Bay, MN
    5 miles
    Website
    +1 (218) 595-7625

    "We have camped there a few times and love the accessibility to Mtn. Bike Trails and bicycle riding on the Gitche Gami State aBike Trail."

    "Plenty of trails and activities nearby."

    10. Finland State Forest Campground

    10 Reviews
    Finland, MN
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (218) 226-6365

    $17 - $50 / night

    "Nice little campground just off of highway 61 heading up the north shore. We were able to find a walk in campsite on a Friday night which was nice. Bathrooms were in decent condition. "

    "This is a state forest campground high on a ridge overlooking Lake Superior, just south of the Wolf Ridge ELC."

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  • DThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 7, 2025

    Sullivan Lake Campground

    Wilderness Campground

    This is a campground for small campers only. My 16 foot travel trailer was about the limit for size. Very little access to the lake and river. Overall, this is a primitive site with pit toilets and a pump jack for water.

  • 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!

  • NThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 4, 2025

    Apostle Islands Area RV park and Camping

    Nice place for a day or two

    This is a nice enough campground but I am honestly disappointed. The website describes lots of amenities, which is why I booked this campground, however, everything is extra cost in addition to nightly rate— including mini-golf. The entire campground is in the side of a mountain and there are no flat roads, which makes biking and walking a workout rather than leisure. We will check out Buffalo Bay next time.

  • TexasRed (.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 3, 2025

    Castle Danger

    Great Spot

    Very nice n secluded spot, only had one other person stay there on labor day weekend. There are a couple of designated spots with fire rings, some are harder to get to. The road in is kind of rough but my subie handled it fine. The location on the dirt does take you to a persons property but check out Skips review for a detailed location. Overall great spot and close to a superior hiking trailhead

  • NThe Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 31, 2025

    Apostle Islands Area Campground

    Cute Campground

    Great campground with swimming hole & great access to Bayside for island ferry’s! Complaints: Park is located on the side of a hill—Spots are small but level, roads are all at a slope. Not a great campground for kiddos to ride their bikes, and not super fun to walk uphill in every direction. The campground also charges you $5-7 per person to play mini-golf… which is odd, since it is advertised as a campground amenity on the website.

  • m
    Aug. 31, 2025

    Eckbeck Finland State Forest

    Just fine

    I thought the campground itself was nice. It’s on a very busy road tho and I personally thought the sites in the middle were very close together. We also had a group of very rowdy college aged kids across from us that made our stay less enjoyable. If you can bet a site on the outer edge of the campground, it would be great.

  • goose10091203 The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 27, 2025

    Carrol Truck Trail

    Secluded! But nothing else

    It's a fine place to go to get away from everything. No reason to drive all the way out unless you're trying to camp. There are 3 campsites at the end of the road where the GPS takes you. There are a few other pull offs along the way. I'm guessing all the forest roads around here have sites so even if this one is occupied, there are others close.

    BRING BUG SPRAY! the mosquitoes are no joke

  • H
    Aug. 25, 2025

    Black Beach Campground

    Tight spaces, expensive

    We stayed here for 3 nights, 4 days and while the location is great, the camping was awful. The spots are one on top of each other, so much so that we spent our nights inside the RV because we were so on top of our neighbors. We could hear EVERYTHING, even when in our trailer and our neighbors were in theirs. Very clean facility, but not worth the price and unfortunate setup.

Guide to Beaver Bay

Camping near Beaver Bay, Minnesota, offers a fantastic mix of scenic views, outdoor activities, and cozy campgrounds. Whether you're looking to pitch a tent or park your RV, there are plenty of options to explore.

What to do:

  • Hiking: There are numerous trails around the area. Many campers enjoy the hiking trails at Gooseberry Falls State Park Campground, where one reviewer mentioned, "The state park is fantastic. Hiking trails and walking paths lead to great views of the lake and Gooseberry River."
  • Fishing: Lake Superior is a great spot for fishing. Campers at Baptism River Campground — Tettegouche State Park have noted, "The campground has plenty of trails to hike and waterfalls!" making it a perfect base for fishing trips.
  • Sightseeing: Don't miss the stunning views from Split Rock Lighthouse State Park Campground. One visitor shared, "The views are just amazing," highlighting the beauty of the area.

What campers like:

  • Spacious Sites: Campers at Shipwreck Creek Campground appreciate the large, private sites. One review stated, "All of the sites are large and spacious with interesting rock features and vegetation that adds to the privacy."
  • Clean Facilities: Many campers rave about the cleanliness of the facilities. A reviewer at Gooseberry Falls State Park Campground mentioned, "The campsite was clean and well taken care of."
  • Natural Beauty: Campers love the natural surroundings. One visitor at Temperance River State Park Campground said, "The site was very secluded from the sides, the facilities are well kept."

What you should know:

  • Mosquitoes: Be prepared for bugs, especially in the summer. A camper at Gooseberry Falls State Park Campground warned, "The mosquitos and black flies were out in full force."
  • Limited Amenities: Some campgrounds, like George H. Crosby Manitou State Park Campground, have limited amenities. A reviewer noted, "The site was large for 2 tents and 2 couples, the latrine was adequate."
  • Crowded During Peak Season: Popular spots can fill up quickly. One visitor at Burlington Bay Campground mentioned, "Hard to get a site during peak season, but so worth it if you snag one!"

Tips for camping with families:

  • Choose Family-Friendly Campgrounds: Look for campgrounds with amenities like showers and clean restrooms. Campers at Baptism River Campground — Tettegouche State Park appreciated the "bathroom, showers, and vault toilets in the campground."
  • Plan Activities: Make sure to plan some family-friendly activities. One family at Eckbeck Finland State Forest enjoyed the "fire ring and table at each site, bathrooms nearby and drinking water available."
  • Pack for Comfort: Bring along items to keep everyone comfortable. A camper at Herbster Campground noted, "We stayed in the wooded sites & those were nice & secluded."

Tips from RVers:

Camping near Beaver Bay, Minnesota, offers a mix of adventure and relaxation, making it a great spot for your next outdoor getaway!

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Beaver Bay Campground located in Minnesota?

Beaver Bay Campground is located along Minnesota's North Shore of Lake Superior. While not a specific campground, Beaver Bay is a small town near several excellent camping options. Black Beach Campground is located near Silver Bay, just minutes from Beaver Bay. The area is part of the scenic Highway 61 corridor that runs along Lake Superior, approximately 60 miles north of Duluth. Nearby state parks include Split Rock Lighthouse State Park, which offers camping with spectacular lake views. This region is known for its rugged shoreline, waterfalls, and access to the Superior Hiking Trail.

What amenities are available at Beaver Bay Campground?

Campgrounds in the Beaver Bay area offer various amenities depending on the specific location. Temperance River State Park Campground provides clean facilities with beautiful views of Lake Superior from tall cliffs. Tettegouche State Park offers modern campsites with flush toilets and showers, plus cart-in sites for those seeking more privacy. Many campgrounds in this region feature water access, hiking trails, and picnic areas. Some provide easy access to the Superior Hiking Trail and Gitchigamee Bike Trail. Most sites include basic amenities like fire rings, picnic tables, and nearby restroom facilities, though specific offerings vary by location.

When is the best time to visit Beaver Bay Campground?

The best time to visit the Beaver Bay area for camping is late spring through early fall (May through September). Summer (June-August) offers warm temperatures ideal for enjoying Lake Superior and hiking trails, though this is also the busiest season. Gooseberry Falls State Park Campground and other nearby campgrounds are particularly beautiful in late summer and early fall. September brings spectacular fall colors with fewer crowds. Cascade River State Park is stunning in autumn when the foliage changes. Early spring and late fall can be chilly, especially near the lake, but offer solitude and unique scenery. Most campgrounds in the region are seasonal and close during winter months.

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