Campgrounds near Eveleth, Minnesota occupy diverse terrain within Minnesota's Iron Range. The area sits at approximately 1,400 feet elevation with summer temperatures averaging 75-80°F during peak camping season from May through September. Winter camping remains possible at select sites, but temperatures regularly drop below freezing from November through March.
What to do
Fishing opportunities: Big Rice Lake offers excellent fishing spots away from crowds. "Beautiful forested campsite, the middle site is way better than the other two in terms of grassy area to tent/hang out," notes camper Truly W. The lake supports multiple fish species with minimal boat traffic.
Trail exploration: At Vermilion Trail Campground, visitors can access the Mesabi Trail system. "You are in the heart of the Mesabi Trail, a 132 mile bike/hike trail system. The trails are very well marked," explains TyAnn J. The paved trails connect to multiple recreation areas.
Water recreation: Fisherman's Point City Campground provides lake access with boat ramps. "They have 2 separate boat ramp areas so there is no congestion or waiting in line to get in the water, and the fish cleaning house is just a few steps off the boat ramp," according to TyAnn J. The campground sits on Whitewater Lake with swimming areas.
What campers like
Spacious sites: West Two River offers generous camping spaces. "Campground was great, had beautiful views and very large sites. Lots of trees and couldn't even see the neighbors," reports Stephanie H. Many sites include natural barriers between camping spots.
Lakefront locations: Campers appreciate water views at Sherwood Forest Campground. "The next morning we awoke to a wonderful view of the lake. Friendly people all around," writes Michael B. Sites overlook the water with beach access points.
Clean facilities: Bathrooms and shower buildings receive positive reviews. "The bath house/showers were clean and well maintained," notes TyAnn J. about Vermilion Trail Campground. At Fisherman's Point, James W. confirms "The bathrooms and showers were neat and clean."
What you should know
Site preparation: Some campgrounds require leveling equipment. At West Two River, one camper notes: "Leveling took me a bit, but I found just the right angle to jack up the front of my RV for leveling."
Seasonal variations: Weather changes dramatically throughout the year. Campers recommend weather-appropriate gear as temperatures can fluctuate 40 degrees between day and night during spring and fall seasons.
Reservation systems: Many campgrounds offer online booking. "Easy to checkin online either on-site or before you get there," writes James W. about Fisherman's Point City Campground. Some campgrounds fill quickly during summer weekends.
Rural location: Limited cell service exists at more remote sites. At West Two River, Frank G. reports: "We had strong service on T-mobile and Verizon, so we used our hotspots for media connectivity." Not all campgrounds offer reliable connectivity.
Tips for camping with families
Beach access: Pfeiffer Lake offers family-friendly swimming. "The beach is shallow for a good portion, and the hiking trails are great! The sites all offer lots of privacy and space," shares Jennifer R. The gradual water entry works well for younger children.
Playground availability: Fisherman's Point City Campground includes play areas. "It's kid friendly, lots of lake sites, playgrounds, and atv friendly!!" confirms Jerime L. Multiple recreation options keep children entertained.
Wildlife viewing: Campsites offer nature observation opportunities. At West Two River, one camper notes: "The campground is surrounded by forest, so wild animals can and do appear." Morning and evening hours provide the best wildlife viewing times.
Tips from RVers
Site selection: West 40 RV Park receives positive reviews from RVers. "Great place to camp quiet and plenty of camp sights," writes Jesse K. The park accommodates larger rigs with appropriate spacing.
Utility connections: Limited full hookup sites exist in the region. "The sites are of varying sizes and some are pull through. Electricity is provided on each site. There are no water hookups per site, but there are a few water spigots around the grounds to fill fresh water tanks," explains Frank G. about West Two River.
Access considerations: Some campgrounds have narrow roads. As one camper at Vermilion Trail notes, "If you are driving a bigger RV or 5th Wheel some corners can be tight, but they are currently upgrading and widening the traffic areas."
