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RV Camping near Duluth, MN

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    Several RV parks near Duluth provide options for motorhome travelers. Red Pine Campground (formerly Ogston RV Park) offers full hookup sites with 20/30/50 amp electric service, operating from May through October. The campground features gravel sites with some leveling required for larger rigs. "Most sites were level except for the occasional pot hole and mud puddle," noted one camper about nearby Spirit Lake RV and Marina, which provides water and electric hookups with sites positioned close to the water. DECC/Amsoil Arena RV Parking accommodates big rigs in downtown Duluth with electric-only sites available for $65 per night. Lakehead Boat Basin offers concrete pads with full hookups in a marina setting, providing easy walking access to Canal Park and downtown attractions.

    Seasonal availability varies significantly among Duluth-area RV parks. Most campgrounds operate from May through October, with limited winter options. Dump stations can be challenging at some locations—Spirit Lake's station requires backing in, while others may have lines during peak checkout times. Cell service is generally strong throughout the area, with multiple reviewers reporting good Verizon and AT&T coverage. Pet policies differ between parks; most allow pets but may have restrictions. Proximity to railroad tracks affects several campgrounds, creating periodic noise disturbances. For travelers seeking full hookups, reservations are essential during summer months when tourism peaks along Lake Superior's shoreline.

    Best RV Campgrounds near Duluth (83)

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      1. Red Pine Campground

      4.5(10)13mi from DuluthRVs, Tents

      "Red Pine is a great private RV park near Duluth, MN. We stayed 2 nights. Most of the sites are not shady. The campground streets are gravel. The park was clean and quiet, and the staff was friendly."

      "Pull through and back in sights. Well spaced. Water, electric, and sewer. Only a couple sites left when we arrived. Level well packed stone sites. It’s next to Duluth and looks like a city park."

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      2. DECC/ Amsoil Arena RV Parking

      3.3(3)1mi from DuluthRVs

      "RVs can park at the event center parking lot for $50/night (or$65 if you want electricity). No water or dump station available."

      from $80 / night

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      3. Northland Camping & RV Park

      2.5(2)10mi from DuluthRVs, Tents, Glamping

      4. Shipwreck Creek Campground — Split Rock Lighthouse State Park

      4.8(9)46mi from Duluth45 sitesRVs

      "The only real downside to the campground is that it’s a bit of a trek to literally everything else—the beach, lighthouse, and trailheads."

      "There is no dump station. Newer campground with nice roads and good spots. Nice shower houses. 50 amp hook ups. Plenty of trails and activities nearby."

      from $35 / night

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      5. Spirit Lake RV and Marina

      2.5(2)6mi from DuluthRVs, Tents

      from $28 - $100 / night

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      6. Park Lake RV Campground

      Be the first to review28mi from DuluthRVs

      from $55 - $65 / night

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      7. Nemadji Mobile Home and RV Park

      3.0(1)6mi from DuluthRVs, Tents, Glamping

      8. Lakehead Boat Basin

      4.7(6)1mi from DuluthRVs

      "This is a marina with RV parking in the city of Duluth. So don't expect pristine views and quiet natural settings. But for city camping, this worked out well."

      "You get a double-width parking spot, which is room enough for a trailer and tow vehicle. Each site has a picnic table. There are two groups of sites, the front row and the back row."

      from $57 - $62 / night

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      9. Amnicon Falls State Park Campground

      4.5(30)15mi from Duluth36 sitesRVs

      "It's not a giant campground, but there was enough space this time of year to accommodate any passerby. each campsite appeared to have a fire ring with a great for grilling, a picnic table, and space for"

      "Some road and railroad noise, but the hikes along the Amnicon River and spacious, private sites make up for it. We filled our fresh water at the park office (call ahead and ask)."

      Campground full this weekend

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      from $21 / night

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      10. Jay Cooke State Park Campground

      4.7(72)14mi from Duluth92 sitesRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "We stopped here on our way to north Minnesota. Originally we planned 2 days but really needed to rest so extended it to 4 days."

      "Located just a short drive from Duluth, MN, this state park has something to offer anyone: hiking, camping, cycling, and gnarly whitewater kayaking. "

      Available this weekend

      from $23 - $90 / night

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    • d
      Oct. 11, 2026

      Shipwreck Creek Campground — Split Rock Lighthouse State Park

      Very nice campground with one silly minus

      This campground is about 4 years old and is still getting additions. It's located on a hilltop on the north side of Highway 61.  I camped here recently. It has paved access roads, sites spaced apart nicely, mostly level crushed rock parking pads, a tent pad provided at each site, very nice pit toilets and water spigots scattered around the campground, and a "comfort station" with flush toilets, 4 showers, and a dishwashing station on the back of the building. There is a roomy, paved double sided dump station with non-potable rinse water and a garbage/recycling station. There were foundation pads under construction just downhill from the campground for 3-4 camper cabins. 

      If you want to see the stars, you will be happy that the only lights in the campground at night are from the bathroom and campers rigs.

      Hardwood firewood is available at the contact station for $8/bundle. The electric pedestals have 50, 30, and 20 amp outlets.

      I would estimate that 90% of the campers were using some type of RV when I visited, but the annoying thing is that the campground has no potable water fill that you can attach a hose to fill your RV water tank. The water fills provided around the campground are bucket fill only (see photo). It's ludicrous that the brand new dump station has two tank rinse stations but no potable water fill....  Swing and a miss!

    • Erin F.The Dyrt Pro User
      Oct. 4, 2026

      Spirit 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.

    • FThe Dyrt Pro User
      Oct. 4, 2026

      Castle Danger

      Quiet place

      Nice place to camp. DO NOT bring a camper. I brought my 21 foot camper and almost didn't make it.

    • TThe Dyrt Pro User
      Oct. 4, 2026

      Jay 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.

    • WThe Dyrt Pro User
      Oct. 3, 2026

      Herbster Campground

      Tent (car) camped

      Located literally on the lake shore, for tent campers. I would have probably chosen one of those sites, however you couldn’t park your car there because they didn’t want you to drive on the grass. Since I was sleeping in the car I chose a spot back in the trees. It was also better sheltered from the off lake chilly breeze. WiFi did not reach my site. Showers were cramped and frustrating to use because you had to hold down on a pull string and the faucet head was only 2 in. from the wall. At least it was hot. Everything was clean and well kept up. Check in was online. I overnight October 1 and hiked the Apostle Islands Trail from Meyers Beach the next day.

    • WThe Dyrt Pro User
      Oct. 1, 2026

      Gooseberry Falls State Park Campground

      Falls and fall color

      Arrived last day of September with no reservations. Sites were still available at 3:30. Booked online since office was closed on Monday. Tent camped. Nice campground with good separation between sites due to brush. They’d closed the nearest bathroom which was a bummer. Lots of trees. Short walk to North Shore which made sunrise watching easy. Spent the afternoon and following morning hiking on endless number of trails. Trees were nearing full color. Beautiful. Got a free EV charge at the visitor Center while out hiking — two, slow 3.7 kW J1772 chargers, but at 8:30 no one had arrived so parking was mostly open.

    • Gerard E.The Dyrt Pro User
      Sep. 28, 2026

      Gooseberry Falls State Park Campground

      9-28-26

      Site #9 arrived at 6pm. $25/ night No Electricity or sewer. T-Mobile 5g 1bar at the site and 2 along the shoreline.

      Site pad is level, but parking area has a slight incline to the pad. Level blocks needed for a truck or camper.

      Metal ring fire pit and an older warped table.

      Water spigot is about 20’ from site, good pressure to fill a bucket. The pit toilets are typical, I’ve seen worse.

      The showers were closed due to sewer line issue, kind of sucked because that was a reason for staying here before heading out for 4 days in the boundary waters.

      Some road noise from Hwy 61 in the evening.

      A nice stroll through the CG to get down by Lake Superior. Multiple paths to follow.

      Amazing water falls and the color change with the trees was maybe 20%.

    • DThe Dyrt Pro User
      Sep. 26, 2026

      Afterhours Meadow

      Perfect fall site

      Really beautiful site especially for changing colors season. Had a fire pit and over 4 different areas.

    Guide to Duluth

    RV camping near Duluth, Minnesota offers access to Lake Superior's western shore where dense forests meet the nation's largest freshwater lake by surface area. Most campgrounds operate seasonally from May through October due to northern Minnesota's cold winters, with July and August being peak booking periods. Temperatures typically range from 65-75°F during summer months with occasional thunderstorms.

    What to Do

    Explore riverside hiking trails: Jay Cooke State Park features unique sculpted granite formations along the St. Louis River. "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," shares one Jay Cooke State Park Campground visitor.

    Mountain biking from your campsite: Spirit Mountain offers direct trail access for riders of all levels. "The best part was being able to bike down the trails right from the campground! The trees were just starting to turn so it was beautiful!" notes a camper at Spirit Mountain Campground.

    Fishing in park lakes: Several campgrounds maintain small fishing ponds or lake access for anglers. "We caught a few little fish in the lake. Paddle boats and kayaks for use," reports a Red Pine Campground reviewer who appreciated these water-based activities during their stay.

    What Campers Like

    Spacious campsites: Many North Shore campgrounds provide good separation between sites. "Spacious RV spots with additional tent sites on each one," reports a visitor to Shipwreck Creek Campground, noting their 47-foot rig fit comfortably in a 50-foot spot.

    Proximity to downtown attractions: Several campgrounds offer convenient access to urban amenities. "RVs can park at the event center parking lot for $50/night (or $65 if you want electricity). No water or dump station available. You're basically paying to be close to town," explains a camper at DECC/Amsoil Arena RV Parking.

    Well-maintained facilities: Newer campgrounds feature updated bathroom facilities. "Newer campground with nice roads and good spots. Nice shower houses. 50 amp hook ups," notes a Shipwreck Creek Campground visitor, highlighting the practical amenities available at this newer state park camping option.

    What You Should Know

    Limited winter camping options: Most RV parks close from October through April. "Red Pine Campground (formally Ogston's RV Park)... Full hookups and everything worked as expected. Site was gravel and a little un-level, but nothing extreme," reports a visitor who stayed at Red Pine Campground.

    Train noise affects multiple campgrounds: Railroad tracks run near several camping areas. "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," reports a Jay Cooke State Park camper.

    Variable cell service: Coverage strength differs by location and carrier. "AT&T had 4 bars of LTE and Verizon 3 bars of LTE service. AT&T Fast.com: 1.5 Mbps down, 5.0 Mbps up. Verizon Fast.com: 190 kbps down, 9.5 Mbps up," details a Red Pine Campground visitor who tested multiple networks.

    Tips for Camping with Families

    Kid-friendly activities on-site: Many campgrounds include playgrounds or water recreation. "Paddle boats and kayaks for use. Well maintained. Easy in and easy out," notes a Red Pine Campground reviewer, highlighting amenities beyond basic camping.

    Book well in advance for summer weekends: Popular family sites fill quickly during peak season. "It is a very popular campground—we stayed on a Monday night and less than 5 campsites were vacant," shares a Jay Cooke State Park camper, indicating high demand even midweek.

    Check site layouts for multi-tent setups: Some campgrounds have limited tent space. "If you are camping with multiple tents it might be a good idea to get multiple sites OR just do your research to make sure that the tent pad measurements listed on the reservation site are going to be sufficient," advises another Jay Cooke visitor.

    Tips from RVers

    Site leveling challenges: Many campgrounds have gravel sites requiring adjustments. "Most of the sites are not shady. The campground streets are gravel. The park was clean and quiet, and the staff was friendly," notes a Northland Camping & RV Park visitor from the Wisconsin side of the harbor.

    Limited dump station availability: Several campgrounds lack on-site dumping facilities. "There is no dump station. Newer campground with nice roads and good spots," reports a Shipwreck Creek camper who found alternatives nearby.

    Access considerations for larger rigs: Some parks have tight entrance roads. "Fairly easy access for our 42 ft motor home with jeep tow. Only one night available as we were staying on a Thursday and everything booked for the weekend. Site was level and easy to maneuver," shares a Red Pine Campground visitor.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What RV parks are available in Duluth, MN?

    Duluth offers several RV park options. Red Pine Campground is a clean, quiet private RV park with gravel roads and mostly open (non-shaded) sites. Cloquet-Duluth KOA provides a mix of open full-hookup sites and more wooded water/electric sites, with mostly level spaces suitable for various RV sizes. Additional options include Spirit Mountain Campground, Park Lake RV Campground, and Woods 'n Rapids RV Park. Most parks in the area offer standard amenities like water and electric hookups, with some providing full hookups.

    How long is the drive from Duluth to Minneapolis with an RV?

    The drive from Duluth to Minneapolis with an RV typically takes about 2.5-3 hours under normal conditions, covering approximately 150 miles primarily via Interstate 35. However, when driving an RV, you should allow extra time for slower speeds, additional fuel stops, and possible construction delays. The route passes near Whiteface Reservoir, which makes for a good stopping point if you need a break. Road conditions can be challenging in winter months, so check weather forecasts before traveling. Plan for longer travel times during peak summer weekends when traffic between these popular destinations increases substantially.

    Are there big rig-friendly RV campgrounds near Duluth?

    Yes, several campgrounds near Duluth accommodate big rigs. Burlington Bay Campground features three rows of sites specifically designed for full hookups and large RVs, with terraced layouts providing water views from some sites. For those seeking full hookup options, Lakehead Boat Basin offers decent-sized, mostly level sites within the city of Duluth. Other big rig-friendly options include Spirit Mountain Campground and Shipwreck Creek Campground at Split Rock Lighthouse State Park.

    Where can I rent an RV in Duluth?

    Duluth has several options for RV rentals. Local dealerships offer various rental RVs ranging from small trailers to larger motorhomes. Additionally, peer-to-peer RV rental platforms connect you with local RV owners willing to rent their vehicles. For those staying at Jay Cooke State Park Campground, which is just a short drive from Duluth, there are also camper cabins available as an alternative to traditional RV camping. When renting, be sure to ask about mileage limits, generator usage fees, and required insurance coverage.

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