Top Tent Camping near Beaver Bay, MN

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Best Tent Sites Near Beaver Bay, MN (49)

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  • Camper-submitted photo from Shipwreck Creek Campground — Split Rock Lighthouse State Park
    September 16, 2024

    Shipwreck Creek Campground — Split Rock Lighthouse State Park

    Newest MN State Park Campground on the North Shore of Lake Superior

    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. Close to world class hiking on the Superior Hiking Trail and a few nice easier hikes right in the park.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Herbster Campground
    September 9, 2024

    Herbster Campground

    Super nice

    We only stayed one night & I wish we could’ve stayed longer, super nice campground right on Lake Superior. We stayed in the wooded sites & those were nice & secluded

  • Camper-submitted photo from Lamb's Resort
    September 9, 2024

    Lamb's Resort

    Nice campground on Lake Superior

    Really nice campground, our site was pretty small & very close to others so that was kind of annoying. But the bathrooms were nice & showers were really nice, overall enjoyable!

  • Camper-submitted photo from Herbster Campground
    September 2, 2024

    Herbster Campground

    South shore Lakeside

    Site with fire pit (no grate), nice picnic table, and the amazing sound of waves. By late August, direct views of lake is obscured by beach grass but still just as delightful. Sites were close but our neighbors never showed so we lucked out. I loved that as a tent camper, we were placed further away from the RVs and the noises that can go with them. Site 6 was close to the path for all in the rest of the campground to get to the beacb. Nicely tended bathrooms just across the road with showers.

    Wind gusts took our 8 person tent down while we were out during the day. Since it was my first time here, no idea of that kind of wind is typical or if it was the season or day.

    The sunsets were unbeatable!! And we lucked out catching the northern lights our first night.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Split Rock Lighthouse State Park Campground
    August 27, 2024

    Split Rock Lighthouse State Park Campground

    Fabulous Newer Campground with Spacious Sites

    Shipwreck Creek Campground is a great new(er) addition to the Split Rock Lighthouse State Park. All of the sites are large and spacious with interesting rock features and vegetation that adds to the privacy. Facilities are clean and well maintained. All sites are nice, but the loop with the “300’s” sites are the most spacious and interesting.

    The shower house is a lengthy walk; not a problem but consider driving up to it if you have little with. Clean vault toilets throughout the campground are convenient.

    Only bummer is the lack of dump/fill station onsite; park website directs you to fill prior to arrival at the Silver Bay city/municipal shop.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Buffalo Bay Campground
    August 20, 2024

    Buffalo Bay Campground

    Lakeside casino

    Very RV resort style - pretty close together sites and not a lot of privacy . There are some sites in the back loop that seem more spacious and secluded! The lakeside sites have great views though! And nice showers. We were passing thru and the FCFS campgrounds were all full so this was a fine option close to Bayfield!

  • Camper-submitted photo from Herbster Campground
    August 14, 2024

    Herbster Campground

    Super pretty!

    Loved the view. We had a lakeside tent site. Campsites aren’t that spread out. We had a good amount of space but we could easily hear the neighbors and was annoying late at night. There are some outhouses and ADA restrooms/showers. We were 15 minutes from Meyer’s Beach, which was great. Lakeside tent sites are right by the beach. Beach was rocky - bring a pair of crocs or similar shoe if you’re sensitive to the rocks and branches in the sand. Water was cool and felt great!

  • Camper-submitted photo from Castle Danger
    August 13, 2024

    Castle Danger

    Well hidden dispersed spot

    This area is definitely off the beaten path. Super skinny road with lots of rocks/hills and puddles coming in. I would recommend a car with 4WD for it and would not suggest pulling a camper unless you have experience bringing it over rough terrain. The sites themselves appeared to not be visited often. I went in early August and a lot of the places were over grown with plants! It was nice to be right by the north shore but in a spot that felt very much secluded. There was also no bugs here which was amazing! Great spot to hang out by a campfire without getting swarmed. You’ll be able to find plenty of wood from the nearby trees for a fire as well.

  • Camper-submitted photo from George H. Crosby Manitou State Park Campground
    August 12, 2024

    George H. Crosby Manitou State Park Campground

    Private, rustic backpacking sites

    Our first time camping in this park. We made base camp and did day hikes from there. Site 7 was near the river, the rushing water was a convenient water source, but was quite loud - this was no calming, babbling brook, lol! We didn’t see any other humans for 2 whole days, which was a plus. The site was large for 2 tents and 2 couples, the latrine was adequate and marked with a sign. We were able to find enough deadfall for firewood. Mosquitoes were horrendous, as expected. The hikes to many of the campsites are strenuous with hilly terrain, some have been washed out and it was unclear how to access some sites. We had a great time with friends. The cascade was gorgeous, and we had it all to ourselves. Unfortunately, we didn’t pack in any fishing gear. This camping trip was a great middle ground between state park camping loops and true back country.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Black Beach Campground
    August 11, 2024

    Black Beach Campground

    Ideal as base to discover north shore, but not nice with a tent

    We were at the part close to the high way. Very noisy. Facilities are clean and well maintained. Sites are note usable by tent. I barely got the tent Ankers in the ground. Mostly RV or trailers. Not that close to the beach.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Gooseberry Falls State Park Campground
    August 10, 2024

    Gooseberry Falls State Park Campground

    We will be back

    The campsite was clean and well taken care of. My daughter and I tented it. It was so much fun! Just enough privacy to get a “real” camping experience, but not so private that we felt unsafe. It was so nice to not worry about bears!

    We found this amazing picnic and hiking trail super close to the campgrounds in Gooseberry.

    We will be back soon!

  • Camper-submitted photo from Silver Rapids Lodge
    August 7, 2024

    Silver Rapids Lodge

    Sadly not a great experience

    Friendly staff. Mostly empty campground. One neighbor was loud all night. ATV noises super loud partying. Not nice. Lake side Campspots have amazing view. The staff was friendly. We Ware a family of 4

  • Camper-submitted photo from Moon Lake City Park
    August 7, 2024

    Moon Lake City Park

    very nice beautiful place.

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  • Camper-submitted photo from Cascade River State Park Campground
    July 19, 2024

    Cascade River State Park Campground

    Nice park across from Lake Superior

    Great location. Well kept facilities. ONE THING TO KNOW… you must fill your fresh tanks for RV near the dump station. There is no water at the sites. The primitive toilets are just that, but the showers are awesome. Enclosed are some cliff and cave shots taken from Kayak on Superior

  • Camper-submitted photo from Cadotte Lake
    July 18, 2024

    Cadotte Lake

    Very nice family campground

    Very nice campground for the family. Sort of has a mix of rustic and not rustic camping. Has a lovely beach just a few steps away from campsites. The fishing peer is more like a look out as it’s not in the water and even 20’ out from it it’s pretty shallow yet. Other than that it’s a nice camp ground.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Sullivan Lake Campground
    July 18, 2024

    Sullivan Lake Campground

    Sullivan Lake is awesom

    Been a long time user of Sullivan lake campground. Love the rusticity of it and the quietness of it. So quit you can feel the grouse Drumming’s deep within your soul. Highly recommend.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Point Detour Wilderness Campground
    July 10, 2024

    Point Detour Wilderness Campground

    Quiet Rustic campground

    We camped here over the 4th of July. Our site had a short trail directly to Lake Superior. We arrived mid afternoon on the 4th and there were multiple sites still available. The campground did fill up though. Some sites had grass which had not been cut in quite some time and would make it really difficult to camp, others had the grass cut. Sites had a fire pit and picnic table. The outhouse was a bit messy, but usable.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Dalrymple Park and Campground
    June 27, 2024

    Dalrymple Park and Campground

    Ideal for smaller rigs

    Our site overlooked Lake Superior and the Apostle Islands but was a tight fit for our 24' van. Good 30amp electric, water spigot nearby but no dump stations at park.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Wildhurst Lodge and Campground
    June 10, 2024

    Wildhurst Lodge and Campground

    Used to be Much Nicer

    We stayed at Wildhurst about 20 years ago and had a great time, even got to see an mini-air show overhead with USAF F-16s out of Duluth doing maneuvers overhead. So, when the State Forest campgrounds were closed last spring for storm cleanup, we decided to take a cabin there. Not going back. The new owners are trying; I'll give them that. They're friendly, the little restaurant isn't bad, but the latrines (outhouses) really need to be rebuilt. I mean REALLY. Lime on the toilet seat. Early in the season and the biffys by our cabin were horrible smelling, (And I DO understand that they are open toilets. I was the ranger in a state forest campground for 26 years and had to clean weekly and pump out every year 12 of them.) and if the wind was wrong, we could smell it in our cabin. Cabins were smallish, but comparable to a state park camper cabin, they need updates, paint, roofing, and leveling the floors.

    Wildhurst has potential. I wish it was as good as it used to be,

  • Camper-submitted photo from Carrol Truck Trail
    June 5, 2024

    Carrol Truck Trail

    Arrived after dark

    Easy to access, trails are all obvious, and near a water supply. We decided to go off the cuff, and the only thing we weren’t ready for was the damn mosquitos! Will be bringing repellent next time. BEAUTIFUL SPOT.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Temperance River State Park Campground
    June 1, 2024

    Temperance River State Park Campground

    Amazing Lake Superior Views

    I stayed in the lower campground, further from the bathrooms/showers but much quieter and better views of the lake. The site was very secluded from the sides, the facilities are well kept. The hiking is beautiful and not to intense.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Gooseberry Falls State Park Campground
    May 25, 2024

    Gooseberry Falls State Park Campground

    Good campground in excellent state park

    Camped here on Oct 23-24, 2023. Attempted to camp here 2 years before, in Sept 2021, but the campground was crowded and booked. But there were plenty of sites available during our stay this past October. Camped at site #59 which is very close to the lake and along the Gitchi-Gami State Trail. The campsite was small; included a table and fire ring. Wooded, but close to other sites. Short path in front of the site leads to the lake. Clean vault toilet was a short walk down the campground road. The campground was nice but nothing special. The state park, however, is fantastic. Hiking trails and walking paths lead to great views of the lake and Gooseberry River. There were a few park benches along lake, which provided a great view of the lake during my morning coffee break. Water and restrooms/showers in the campground were shut down for the winter season (flush toilets were available if you drive up to the visitor center). Firewood was not for sale during our visit. I would love to camp here again but during the off-season when it is less crowded.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Eighteen Rustic Lake Campground
    May 24, 2024

    Eighteen Rustic Lake Campground

    Free Primitive Camping by Beautiful Lake

    Camped here on Oct 22, 2023. Free primitive national forest campground with 5 sites. Wooded. Campground is suitable for truck campers and smaller. There was a crappy looking RV parked next to the vault toilet; sketchy, looked like long term residents. I did not get a good vibe here but stayed anyway since it was getting late. No drinking water. Fire ring at site. Sites spaced apart okay. Beautiful lake. Nice hiking trail around lake. Fishing is good. Road coming to the campground can be rough in places, but doable with passenger car. The campground itself was nothing special, but camping in the woods along a beautiful lake was appealing.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Temperance River State Park Campground
    March 31, 2024

    Temperance River State Park Campground

    Lake views

    Had a spot in the lower campground right by the Lake. Showers are in the upper campground. Tent pad was great for a small tent, not sure if anything larger would fit here. Picnic table and fire ring with grate provided. The mosquitos were pretty bad when I was here in June, so be prepared with insect repellant. There is an outhouse in the lower campground. Firewood available for purcahse at the office in the upper campground; short drive or trail walk away.



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!

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