Erin F.
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GuideSpirit Mountain Campground
Great Basecamp
Mountain bikers and hikers will love this beautiful treed campground. Level sites that are spread out enough to offer some privacy. Bath house was old, but adequate.
Cabin Camping near Cloquet, MN
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Rustic to fully furnished cabin accommodations dot the landscape around Cloquet, Minnesota in state parks and private resorts. Jay Cooke State Park offers camping cabins with screened porches located in wooded settings, providing privacy between units. The cabins named Gabbro, Shale, and Greywacke feature queen beds alongside bunks with doubles on bottom and twins on top. Spirit Mountain Campground and Woods and Meadows Farm also provide cabin options with varying amenities. Most cabins include basic furnishings like beds, tables, and refrigerators, with some offering microwaves for simple meal preparation. A camper noted, "The cabins were great! Our family was pleased with the cabins while our extended family did tent camping."
Reservations are essential for cabin stays, particularly during summer months when availability becomes limited. Jay Cooke State Park operates on a reservation-only system, with bookings available through the Minnesota state parks reservation website. Most cabins in the area accommodate 4-6 people, making them suitable for families or small groups. Pet policies vary by location, with several campgrounds including Jay Cooke and Spirit Mountain allowing pets in select cabins. A recent review mentioned, "We came with our extended family and while they did tent camping we stayed in a camping cabin. This park offered some fun hikes. The views are beautiful."
Most cabin rentals provide beds but require guests to bring their own linens, pillows, sleeping bags, and towels. Kitchen facilities vary significantly between locations, with some offering only outdoor fire rings and picnic tables while others include small refrigerators and microwaves. Firewood is available for purchase at Jay Cooke State Park, Spirit Mountain, and other locations. The campground at Big Lake Shores & The Lounge features cabins with refrigerators and microwaves. For additional supplies, Cloquet has grocery stores and outdoor equipment retailers. Visitors staying longer than a weekend should plan to bring cleaning supplies and all food items needed for their stay.
Best Cabin Campgrounds near Cloquet (25)
1. Jay Cooke State Park Campground
"The tent camping is great, the park is amazing for hiking and geology study, and there are camper cabins that I have often stayed at as well."
"We have stayed in a camper cabin in the winter and RV site in the summer."
from $23 - $90 / night
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"You ride across the road to acsess the trails. We stayed for a week and it helped that the weather was perfect."
"The downhill mountain biking is awesome (the kids still want to go back) and the Adventure Park was a lot of fun too - and a short walk from camp. "
3. Buffalo Valley Camping
"Very Friendly owners and great campsites, pet friendly!"
"This park has a lot to offer. Nice woodsy spots, plenty of restrooms and showers, and a bar/restaurant!! Tents sports are also really nice. Close to downtown Duluth (10 mins.)"
4. Fond du Lac City
"Great place.Plenty to do.People that work there are freindly and helpful.Great mountain bike trails across the road,and hiking trails only right down the road about 6 blocks.Lots of Canoe and kayak rentals.Bath"
"kind campground hosts with quiet but well-used atvs
-easy lake access with docks and shoreline
-free wifi
-this is a good day-of campsite if you’re looking for an adventure or a fun story to tell!"
5. Big Lake Shores & The Lounge
"We always stay in the cabin. It’s a remote paradise! The price is right. Refrigerator, microwave, queen bed along side a bunk; double on the bottom bunk and a twin up top."
6. Mont du Lac Resort
"This was my first time at this location and we decided to do a cabin (package) so that we could stay and ski (well, they skied I snowshoed)."
"Water park for extra charge, but a great free playground for non-swimmers"
7. Woods and Meadows Farm
"This is the perfect place to get away from it all. Check them out and come back here to leave them some love 💕"
8. Park Lake Campground
9. Banning State Park Campground
"The campsites are large enough (despite the snow) to set up suitable winter tents, and each site has a picnic table and fire pit. In the park, there's a lot of ice climbing and cross country skiing."
"Nice well maintained State Park."
from $24 - $80 / night
Check Availability10. Savanna Portage State Park Campground
"It’s situated near four lakes and loads of biking/hiking. There is a lot to do in the area from fishing, hiking, biking, and nature watching."
"This state park is definitely off the beaten path, with the Savannah Portage itself almost as it 200 years ago when Americans explorers came trekking through."
from $22 - $120 / night
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Drive Time
- 19 min from Duluth, MN
- 1 hr 54 min from Minneapolis, MN
- 2 hrs 7 min from St. Cloud, MN
- 2 hrs 32 min from Eau Claire, WI
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Cabin Reviews near Cloquet, MN
210 Reviews of 25 Cloquet Campgrounds
- TTanya L.
TravelerJay Cooke State Park Campground
Crowded but lovely stop
A weekend in October...peak color but the campground is crowded and pretty noisy up until 8 pm ish when it does quiet down a bit. Would stay again, just when it's less crowded.
- TTimGuide
St Croix River Resort
Great Family Campground
Many activities throughout the day for the family. Kids enjoyed the pool. The store has a nice selection of items for sale. Firewood is $8 a bundle.
The campsites are close but there is enough trees between sites to make it seem like you are not so close.
There are atvs and utvs but at night they are not moving around.
- AAnita L.Guide
Spirit Mountain Campground
Spirit Mountain Campground
Private sites, W/E, Close to downtown Duluth. Our site was just big enough for our 38' 5th wheel with slides on both sides. They delivered wood which was $9 for 5 pieces. RR and showers close to this site. Toilets fairly new, but showers paint peeling and could use remodeling.
Cari E.
RangerSpirit Mountain Campground
Convenient when the SP are booked
If you’re hopping between state parks in the north shore area and need something near Duluth, this campground is a solid option if there’s nothing else available. Time has not been overly friendly and the park and campground are somewhat run down, but there are still upsides. It’s close to local stores and the sites are shaded and actually quite lovely, but beware that MANY of the sites on the far west loop (45-70) will not be level. Most also do not have a dedicated space for a tent, but there is usually ample space on the gravel drives (bring extra padding). This loop is also not ideal for larger RVs. Verizon cell service was manageable and if you scout the site images online, you can find spots with northern-facing openings in the trees for Starlink if needed. Water spigots in this loop are also well placed and the water was quite chilly. Now for the ugly…the bathrooms in this loop are serviceable, but if you touch the wall or floor while showering, you might want to star over. If you forgot your shower shoes, you won’t be showering. Older bath houses are acceptable, but this one was plain filthy beyond simple age.
Alysia B.
ScoutMont du Lac Resort
Nice paved spots
Nice campground with flat paved spots and good facilities. Water park for extra charge, but a great free playground for non-swimmers
- Cari E.Ranger
Jay Cooke State Park Campground
Everything is convenient
I stayed at two sites, the second being 41E, which has electric. This loop is perhaps the most central to the bath house, but all are conveniently located nearby and the dump station isn’t too far (but far enough to stay out of sight, out of mind). The bath house is fully handicap friendly and the shower heads can all the raised and lowered, and there are wheelchair ramps up to the facility. The dirt roads are miraculously pothole free and the drinking water spigots are blissfully cold if you’re here during a heatwave. Site 41E, like quite a few actually, has the fire pit behind/on the wrong side of your rv door, but no biggie. The biggest downside is that the site is rather unlevel, but if you are able to scoot all the way to the right (closest to the electrical tower), it’s not so bad. The bridge/park office/store is a quick 7 min walk, and the bath house is less than a 2 min walk.
When I was staying, we were hit with hazardous levels of wildfire smoke, and I was so impressed that the park staff opened visitor’s center early so that campers would have a place to escape the smoke. I’ve never stayed at any park where the staff goes so far above and beyond.
- Cari E.Ranger
Jay Cooke State Park Campground
Woodsy Perfection
Every site is nestled into the woods, which is cozy and adds the added benefit of privacy. That said, the extra big rigs wouldn’t be a good fit—one loop only allows for rigs under 25’ in length due to a tight corner. Another oddity is that some fire pits are on the opposite side of your doors, but no biggie.
The bathrooms are wonderfully new and central to all the camping loops. There are men’s and women’s sides for toilets/sinks and independent shower rooms—all handicap friendly. The park really outdid themselves here, even the building is beautifully designed.
Firewood is for sale at the camp office along with your typical camping goods and souvenirs, and the park staff is wonderful to interact with. There are black bears, but no bear boxes, so be smart with your food. I had 1-2 bars of LTE on Verizon, and if you need Starlink access, try to find a site that runs north/south more than east/west because there are obviously trees everywhere.
Site 5 is near a small dumpster, which turned out to be rather convenient—there is a line of trees/brush for privacy, so don’t let that stop you. There is also an ice cold water spigot behind the site, which was even better—again, trees/brush for privacy. Mostly level, with just the smallest tilt toward the fire pit. 2 minute walk to the bathrooms, conveniently located near a walking path to the park office/bridge.
- Crystal R.Guide
Jay Cooke State Park Campground
Great park! Will come again!
This is a favorite of mine. I have been here tent camping twice and will be staying at a camper cabin later this summer!
My favorite part of this park is the swinging bridge. I'm in awe of the view every time I come. I sometimes stop here on my way up to the north shore just to sit out on the rocks and enjoy the view.
The campground is huge. There's multiple loops for both primitive and electric hook up. There's a very nice shower building located very centrally. There's camper cabins too.
Beware last year there was a bear that frequented the campgrounds, but we didn't really have any major issues with him. Just keep your food secure.
Lots of great hiking. The superior hiking trail runs through this park as well. Close to Duluth where there are so many fantastic recreational activities. I had great cell service everywhere in the campgrounds too.
Guide to Cloquet
Cabin rental options near Cloquet, Minnesota spread across approximately 35 miles of northern Minnesota woodlands. Overnight accommodations typically cost between $65-$120 per night depending on amenities and location. Winter cabin rentals remain available at select locations like Mont du Lac Resort, which operates during snowy months when many other facilities close for the season.
What to do
Riverside hiking trails: Jay Cooke State Park provides multiple trail options along the St. Louis River where visitors can explore rocky formations. "I spent a day trip with friends at Jay Cook. The water levels were low, so we clambered around on the sculpted granite rocks that line the river and falls, dipping on and out of pools and up slick rock faces," notes Jared S.
Mountain biking: Spirit Mountain Campground offers direct access to mountain bike trails from the camping area. "The campground was beautiful and full of amenities. They had nice large camping pads and decent restroom facilities. The best part was being able to bike down the trails right from the campground!" explains Beth W.
Canoeing and kayaking: Fond du Lac City Campground provides private river access for water activities. "Great place. Plenty to do. People that work there are friendly and helpful. Great mountain bike trails across the road, and hiking trails only right down the road about 6 blocks. Lots of Canoe and kayak rentals," writes Crosby W.
What campers like
Secluded woodland settings: Jay Cooke State Park Campground offers sites with natural separation. "Every campsite seems to be well-treed and relatively private, providing a perfect atmosphere to just enjoy nature from your campsite," shares Krista T.
Lake access: Cabin accommodations at Big Lake Shores & The Lounge feature direct water access. "We always stay in the cabin. It's a remote paradise! The price is right. Refrigerator, microwave, queen bed along side a bunk; double on the bottom bunk and a twin up top," reports Ashley T.
Waterfront sites: Fond du Lac City offers campsites along the St. Louis River. "We had a nice site on the corner, very close to the river to drop in our kayaks, clean bathrooms and showers. $5 bundles of self serve fire wood," notes Laurie K.
What you should know
Bathroom facilities vary: Some campgrounds have new facilities while others offer basic options. At Jay Cooke State Park, "The restroom/shower facility is very new and has my favorite layout where there is one main area with toilets and sinks and separate rooms accessible from the outside for private shower rooms," explains Krista T.
Train noise: Jay Cooke State Park sits near an active train line. "One of the only things that was obnoxious about this park is that there is a frequently used train track nearby - and the trains really lay on whistle. I slept with earplugs in because of this, but I was still woken up around 4 times that night," warns Krista T.
Site spacing limitations: At many campgrounds, sites can be tight. "Sites are small and crowded with some road noise but has everything you need. Close to hiking trails and not far from towns to get things you forgot," shares Tyler M. about Fond du Lac City.
Tips for camping with families
Age-appropriate trails: Banning State Park Campground offers hiking options for different abilities. "The hiking here is amazing! The Quarry Loop along the Kettle River has a ton of history, allowing you to explore the remains of the 130+ year old sandstone quarry. Seeing the drill holes in the cliffs was really cool and the remains of the old buildings were a highlight even to our small children," reports Jennifer H.
Winter family activities: Mont du Lac Resort maintains winter cabin availability with skiing opportunities. "This was my first time at this location and we decided to do a cabin (package) so that we could stay and ski (well, they skied I snowshoed). The cabin was nicely located close to the slope but not in the way of the action," shares Amy G.
Kid-friendly amenities: Woods and Meadows Farm provides various lodging types suitable for families. "Ashley here with The Dyrt. Burnell and Ann have really put so much love into this property. With several lodging types to choose from, there is something for everyone. This is the perfect place to get away from it all," says Ashley F.
Tips from RVers
Electric hookup options: Savanna Portage State Park Campground offers electric sites but bugs can be challenging. "Nice wooded sites, with fairly flat tent pads. Good camping community feel with centrally located, water, bathrooms, and showers. Great fishing dock within walking distance. Beach within driving or biking distance. Nice hiking but park is in a wetland so it's very buggy," advises Amanda R.
RV site access: Some cabin accommodations near Cloquet have tight spaces for larger vehicles. "Very tight getting into spaces for a large rig. Price was $20 a night. Very, small town. Had one store with gas. Short drive to Lake superior," cautions MaryAnn M. about one local campground.
Extended-stay considerations: Spirit Mountain Campground works well for longer visits. "Nice Campsites mostly secluded in the woods. Campsites are not too close to each other giving you the privacy you want. Great views by the ski lift of Duluth!" shares Jennifer M.
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