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  • Camper-submitted photo from Knife Island Campground
    September 2, 2024

    Knife Island Campground

    Tight

    Overall a very nice camp for a 4 day. Roads are tight for 30+ rigs. Very rutted. Having a ground guide for the tight parking is a must. Reviews dont mention the 4am horn blowing train. Great time had here.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Minnesota National RV Park
    September 1, 2024

    Minnesota National RV Park

    Golf is the Thing Here

    As this was our second time here at Minnesota National, we had no problem finding the course or RV park. The RV navigation in our new Ford 450 was also spot on. When you turn in at the golf course, drive all the way to the club house/lodge parking lot and there’s a road to the right that takes you into the campground (CG). As you check-in online prior to arrival, you simply proceed to your camp site. As you turn down the short road to the CG, there’s a sign to help you identify your site location. We proceeded to back-in site 25 with full hook ups. The utilities are in the back of pad in this CG, so you may need 20+ feet of electric, sewer, or water cord/hose depending on your rig’s configuration. The sewer grade is a bit up hill. We got 3 bars LTE on Verizon and no CG WiFi. There is only a vault toilet/out house in the CG. We came here to golf for two weeks. The 18 hole course is quite challenging where the 9 hole Savannah is shorter and a little bit easier. The golf course restaurant has decent food and a good deal on draft beer during their Sunday to Thursday Happy Hours.There is not much more to do here except golf. McGregor is about 15 minutes away and is where we did laundry and got our groceries.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Spirit Mountain Campground
    August 21, 2024

    Spirit Mountain Campground

    Good site to explore duluth

    The camp site was big enough for our car and our 6 person tent. The office had weird opening ours. I would recommend getting ice and wood at the nearby gas station. Overall a quiet campground. Was a pleasant experience

  • Camper-submitted photo from Jay Cooke State Park Campground
    August 10, 2024

    Jay Cooke State Park Campground

    Hike in site: Highland

    The campsite was perfectly good: nice and spacious over looking the river. It is well off the main hiking trail and quite private. The view of the river is heavily obstructed and there really is no easy and safe way down the cliff to the river. Still it is nice to hear the river. You need to bring on drinking water, otherwise you need to go about 1/8 of a mile to a small creek to get filterable water.

    The hike in is easy, but once you are off the main trail (the first mile) the trail is grass—be prepared for lots of ticks.

  • 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 Savanna Portage State Park Campground
    August 5, 2024

    Savanna Portage State Park Campground

    Savanna Portage Long Weekend

    Lovely sites with plenty of trees so most sites are quite private. Mosquitoes are brutal here, especially on the hiking club trail and to a somewhat lesser degree in the campground. We were thankful to have a screen tent for this visit. No Verizon cell service at the campground. Surprisingly good cell service at the Loon Lake area of the park, which also has a beautiful short hike!

  • Camper-submitted photo from The Backyard at Amnicon Lake
    August 4, 2024

    The Backyard at Amnicon Lake

    Lovely couple of nights

    A last-minute change in our travel plans found us in the Lake Superior area with no camping reservations. We secured a tent site (T-1) here and were quite pleased. The site was private and level, and close to a shower area and laundry, both of which we sorely needed. As an added plus, the restaurant offered an opportunity for a hearty meal and drinks. The pizza here was great, as were the cheese curds, and the hospitality was wonderful. The owner gave us good advice on a drive up the North Shore of Superior.

    If we found ourselves in the area again, we'd return here for sure.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Sandy Lake
    July 8, 2024

    Sandy Lake

    Small clean park with active host and rangers

    Base camp for fishing Big Sandy. Stayed here several times in a tent and a trailer. Nice sites but surrounded by swampy areas so mosquitoes are thick.

    Very clean, pay attention to north or south entrance. Have to drive on either end can’t cross the dam with a vehicle.

    But firewood before hand as well.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Pattison State Park Campground
    July 7, 2024

    Pattison State Park Campground

    Lovely!

    The only drawback for us is the 6 hour drive! Huge, wonderful pull thru sites. Wooded for privacy. Easy access to bath and shower rooms from most anywhere. Lots of places to fill water bottles, too. Highly recommend and one of the smartest laid out campgrounds we’ve seen.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Jay Cooke State Park Campground
    June 25, 2024

    Jay Cooke State Park Campground

    Peaceful corner

    As a tent camper, i prefer quiet and private sights. The circle this site was part of, was just that. The walk to the updated bathrooms (with showers) is pretty pretty. It was buggy (mosquitoes) but fire and bug spray kept it manageable. The pit toilet next to site 18 had an occasional waft of smell but nothing too lingering or bad.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Banning State Park Campground
    June 15, 2024

    Banning State Park Campground

    Average State Park

    Nice campground well maintained. The water and subsequently bathrooms were not available but this information was available ahead of time of the state park website. The vault toilets were in great shape

  • Camper-submitted photo from Jay Cooke State Park Campground
    June 15, 2024

    Jay Cooke State Park Campground

    Beautiful Hiking

    The site was nice a secluded but still close to water and bathrooms. The downside to this specific site is that it is close to the group camp so it was pretty noisy.

  • 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 Washburn County Totogatic Park
    May 25, 2024

    Washburn County Totogatic Park

    Nice Family Campground

    Camped at site #34 on Oct 24, 2023. Camping is permitted from May 1-November 30. Electricity and all water systems, including shower buildings and flush toilets, were still turned on during our visit, even though the campground begins winterizing in mid-October. This county campground and its facilities are very well maintained & clean. We were able to reserve and pay online for our a site on the evening of our arrival. Did not come across a campground host. This is a large, wooded campground, and we were the only campers here. Our site had a nice view of Cranberry Lake; there was a deck behind our site. Our site was large with a dirt surface with electricity; not level, but doable in our van. Had a peaceful night. Two tables and a metal fire ring were at our site. I bet this campground is busy during the summer. I would camp here again. Pretty cool place!

  • Camper-submitted photo from Pathfinder Village-St Croix
    March 31, 2024

    Pathfinder Village-St Croix

    Camp among the trees

    Lots of tall evergreen trees here that you are nestled in. Have to know a seasonal site holder to camp here. Sites can be a little tricky backing into because of the trees, but ultimately they have enough space even for large rigs (there were three of us there: 2 5th wheels and one longer travel trailer). A picnic table and fire ring was provided at each site. Nice easy road to navigate getting into the campground. Close to Hinckley if you're looking for things to do!

  • Camper-submitted photo from Moon Lake City Park
    January 1, 2024

    Moon Lake City Park

    Open field layout

    We drove through here, thinking we’d like to stay here, but decided not to. The campground is basically just an open field. It seems like this is a popular place for locals to come for fishing and hanging out on the lake. It’s really close to town, which is nice, but we just didn’t like the layout and we kept going. We saw some power pedestals in the field, and a dump station close to the main road. 

    We didn’t see a potable water fill area, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t one. Firewood available for sale across the street. Showers available for guests only.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Boise Brule Campground — Brule River State Forest
    January 1, 2024

    Boise Brule Campground — Brule River State Forest

    Nice, too expensive

    We drove through this campground and liked it fine, it has a USFS campground feel to it. Very lush and green, lots of trees and nice individual spots. Sites are reservable online or by phone. No pay station at campground, no FCFS sites. 

    Cost for non-residents is $21 for the campsite and another $11 daily state park entrance fee. So, $32 for the same type of campground as a USFS at about $15. We just couldn’t justify paying that when we knew there were USFS campgrounds nearby. If you’re a resident and/or already have the annual Wisconsin state parks pass, then the cost here is pretty reasonable. 

    There’s a hand-pump water faucet here, vault toilets, and just outside of the campground is a dumpster and a mixed recycling bin. Each site has a picnic table and fire grill and a cool log bench.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Carrol Truck Trail
    October 8, 2023

    Carrol Truck Trail

    Hidden Gem!

    Beautiful! Absolutely dispersed, we went all the way down the gravel road 5 miles in by SUV to the landing. Couple spots where you could clearly tell people were here before. (garbage, but we picked up as we came across) no one else out there but us! Couple fire pits already built. No bugs! Lots of wildlife for sure. But a pack of yoties or wolves was making our dog very alert they ran right next to us when we had our fire going. We had to pack up and take off they were not scared of the car horn or anything. Our dog wouldn’t sleep so had to take off. Otherwise definitely going back again!

  • Camper-submitted photo from Banning State Park Campground
    October 6, 2023

    Banning State Park Campground

    Very nice State Park

    Nice well maintained State Park. Some sites (12e) are hard to back a trailer into because the main road is VERY NARROW and not enough radius to back a 24ft trailer using a full size truck, extended cab, with long bed. Nice sized sites and picnic tables.

    BRING DRINKING WATER! The water is VERY RUSTY! We even ran the water through a filter and still couldn’t get it cleared up. Sign says better water is by the park office.

    Can hear the interstate highway in the park during the night.

    Great trails.

    We will try site 34 next time, nice location.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Jacobson County Campground
    September 22, 2023

    Jacobson County Campground

    Overall, a quiet and good campground.

    Some sites that are closest to the river are close together but okay view. Vaulted toilet and recycling/dumpster close proximity.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Minnesota National RV Park
    September 21, 2023

    Minnesota National RV Park

    Great Campground for Golfers

    Our RV GPs took us to the golf course, but we called the info phone number, which was the golf course clubhouse, to find out exactly how to get to the campground(CG) area. We were told to take the main road into the clubhouse, and right at the clubhouse, there’s a road to the right with a sign that shows the CG and where the sites are situated. We went in that way, where our other travel partner went past the golf course entrance(on the left side of the road) and took the unmarked RV park entrance less than a 1/4 mile past on the left. Either way works fine. We had registered online so we could go straight to the CG and to site 25 with FHUs. We had no issues backing our 40’ Brinkley TH into the site and still had room to put our patio down and park our F-450. The only problem with site 25 is that the entrance to site 24 comes in at a weird angle right next to the entrance of site 25. If our truck was centered on site 25, someone coming into site 24 might clip our truck. The utilities are in the far back of the site. I needed about 20’ of sewer, electric, and water hose to reach my rig. We got our Starlink maneuvered around the trees to get a good north shot of the sky. The loop we were in had quite a few trees along with the first loop as you come into the CG from the clubhouse area. The 44-50 loop more towards the golf course had fewer trees to block satellite. We got 3 bars LTE on Verizon, and there was no CG WiFi. The water pressure is very good at 60+ psi, so suggest a reducer. The sites were gravel with a picnic table and a nice fire pit. There were three 5th wheels in our group, and we parked in adjacent sites and did not need to use levelers; all the sites here are FHUs, and the CG does not have a dump station. There was one outhouse in the CG, along with a dumpster. The clubhouse has a locker room and shower, but there is no CG information or rules we saw at the clubhouse about the CG or whether you can use the showers, and we did not ask. The workers at the pro shop could answer simple questions about the CG. There is no playground or lake to fish, just golf. We had no issues, so did not need any more info or help. Occasionally, a worker drove a golf cart around checking campsites, and when we stayed, there was no CG host. The registration email stated that they charge 10 dollars a day for each dog. During our 7-night stay, along with the four seasonal campers, only one other camper came in for 2 days. The 27-hole golf course was in good shape and fun to play. McGregor is about 15 minutes away and has grocery, gas, hardware store, and restaurants. We plan to come back to this CG sometime in the future.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Howell Landing
    September 11, 2023

    Howell Landing

    Nice spot, serves its purpose

    Clean, well kept little campground, which consisted of one large group site. Tent only with access to the Namekagon River. Plenty of parking. The only downside was no separation from other parties due to the group site setup.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Moose Lake City Park
    September 2, 2023

    Moose Lake City Park

    Will come again!

    We stayed in site 27 and it was perfect for our truck, 40ft fifth wheel camper, and utv trailer. Its nice that the campground allows utv/atv access. If you are double pulling with a atv/utv trailer it is very challenging to use the dump station!!

    Only downfall was all the goose poop and bugs, but thats to be expected on the lake. The weekend host and his wife were very nice people!



Guide to Carlton

Camping near Carlton, Minnesota, offers a mix of beautiful scenery and outdoor activities. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or an adventure-filled getaway, there are plenty of campgrounds to choose from.

What to do:

  • Hiking: Explore the trails at Jay Cooke State Park Campground. One camper mentioned, "The site was nice and secluded but still close to water and bathrooms," making it a great spot for hiking enthusiasts.
  • Water Activities: Enjoy kayaking or canoeing on the St. Louis River. A visitor at Fond du Lac City Campground noted, "Great place. Plenty to do," highlighting the river's accessibility for water sports.
  • Wildlife Watching: Campers at Savanna Portage State Park Campground often see various wildlife. One reviewer shared, "I always see lots of wildlife," making it a perfect spot for nature lovers.

What campers like:

  • Privacy: Many campers appreciate the secluded sites at Jay Cooke State Park Campground. A reviewer said, "The circle this site was part of was just that," emphasizing the quiet and private atmosphere.
  • Clean Facilities: Campgrounds like Amnicon Falls State Park Campground are praised for their cleanliness. One camper mentioned, "Clean toilets. Good water," which is always a plus when camping.
  • Friendly Staff: Campers at Buffalo Valley Camping often highlight the helpfulness of the staff. A visitor noted, "Very friendly owners and great campsites," making for a welcoming experience.

What you should know:

  • Mosquitoes: Be prepared for bugs, especially at Savanna Portage State Park Campground. One camper warned, "Mosquitoes are brutal here," so bring bug spray.
  • Limited Amenities: Some campgrounds, like Indian Point City Campground, may have fewer facilities. A reviewer mentioned, "The shower and bathroom are showing their age," indicating that some areas might need updates.
  • Noise Levels: Campers at Cloquet-Duluth KOA noted that noise can be an issue. One visitor said, "Our site was directly across from the playground," which might not be ideal for those seeking peace.

Tips for camping with families:

  • Choose Secluded Sites: Look for spots that offer privacy, like those at Jay Cooke State Park Campground. A camper mentioned, "We spent 2 nights at the back of the campgrounds in the most secluded area."
  • Plan Activities: Make sure to have a list of family-friendly activities. One camper at Pattison State Park Campground said, "Hiking trails were great!! Very picturesque," which can keep the kids entertained.
  • Pack Snacks: Having snacks on hand can make a big difference. A visitor at Buffalo Valley Camping enjoyed the on-site bar and grill, saying, "The best chocolate fudge cake I've ever had."

Tips from RVers:

  • Check Site Size: Make sure your RV fits the site. A camper at Pattison State Park Campground mentioned, "Nice pull-through sites," which can be easier for larger rigs.
  • Bring a Leveling Kit: Some sites may require leveling. A visitor at Indian Point City Campground noted, "We had to work a bit to get our camper level," so be prepared.
  • Use Local Resources: Campers at Cloquet-Duluth KOA appreciated the nearby grocery store, saying, "Kwik Trip down the road has everything you forgot to bring."

Camping near Carlton, Minnesota, offers a variety of experiences, from serene nature to family-friendly activities. Whether you're in an RV or tent, there's something for everyone to enjoy!

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