Best Dog-Friendly Camping near Grand Portage, MN

Dog-Friendly Camping Reviews near Grand Portage, MN

243 Reviews of 44 Grand Portage Campgrounds

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  Alexa S.

  Guide

  Sep. 28, 2016

  West Chickenbone Campground — Isle Royale National Park

  Quite stay at West Chickenbone Lake

  After getting off the ferry at McCargoe Cove, I hiked a short distance to W Chickenbone Lake. The views along the lake were incredible and you have an awesome view along the lake front campsites. There aren't shelters at this campsite but there is a privy, and the tent sites are really nice with lots of space to set up away from your neighbors. This wasn't my favorite campsite of the ones I stayed at on Isle Royale. The group sites were a little overgrown and there were only a few sites closer to the lake. However, it was a great place to stay, very quiet despite the large crowd, and a short hike away from McCargoe Cove if you're wanting a slow start to your day after the ferry ride over from Grand Portage.

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  Matt S.

  Legend

  Aug. 31, 2018

  McCargoe Cove Campground — Isle Royale National Park

  Our First stop on the Island

  A small group of family and friends left the luxuries of home to backpack thirty miles in Isle Royale National Park. It was an amazing experience and I look forward to taking the rest of my children here as they grow up.

  The first leg of our journey was a boat ride from Grand Portage, Minnesota to McCargoe Cove. We did not do much backpacking the first day. We did hike around the area and set up camp to take it easy our first night. We elected to stay in our own tents, but those who wanted more amenities could take advantage of several small shelters built in each camp.

  Other than Windigo and Rock Harbor, there are no amenities other than some shelters and latrines.

  McCargoe Cove is set in a cove right off Lake superior, so this spot is especially popular with the fishermen since there is a nice dock and ease of access for their boats. This was a nice place to stay but it wasn't my favorite.

  I tried some new food at McCargoe Cove that I highly recommend: NOKA - Mango/Coconut was fantastic.

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  Matthew G.

  Guide

  Jun. 25, 2021

  Washington Creek Campground — Isle Royale National Park

  Isle Royale N.P., Windigo, Washington Creek

  There is not a lot of info out there on this camp site so I thought I'd fill in some of the gaps.  It is not shown on many maps.  It is on Isle Royale and is about 1/3 of a mile walk from the Windogo area where the Ferry boat lands.  The easiest access to the island is via Ferry which is about $150 round trip from Grand Portage MN.  A sea plane is also available for around $320 RT.  There are no motorized vehicles or bicycles at Windigo and the surrounding area.

  Washington Creek is a popular overnight stay for backpackers who are on their way on/way off the island via the ferry as well as a great camp  for people who aren't up to the strenuous activity of backpacking.  Everyone is super-friendly.

  There are 15 individual wooded campsites.  5 are tent/hammock sites and 10 have a shelter that is a wood structure about 10' x 16' with a wood floor, 3 wood walls and a forth wall made of screen with a screen door.  Each campsite has a picnic table, but no fire ring as fires are not allowed, only cook stoves.  There are a few pit toilet "privies" (out houses) which all campers are asked to use.  There is one potable water faucet for the campground and another at the Windigo flag pole.  At the time we were there there was some concern about filtering water from inland water sources, but this might have been just a CYA on the part of the park service.

  There are 4 group campsites each of which consist of a picnic table and more open space than the individual sites - which might supply enough room for a half dozed tents plus or minus.  There are 2 privies in that area. 

  In the nearby Windigo area there is a small store with the basics; Dry and canned food, beer, wine, soda, ice and some souvenirs.  All the basics you would need to survive if you showed up with no food as long as you are not picky.  Looking around there, I actually didn't know there was that many flavors of Romman Noodles. :-). No fresh meat or produce though.  The availability of only 1 kind of potato chips kinda sums it up for me… They do sell a bit of camping gear most notably the iso-butane canisters for cook stoves.  They have a bit of fishing gear too.  The store has an open porch that is a nice place to relax and drink a beer or read a book and mingle with other campers.

  There was a nice new but un-opened store building(6/2021) which should boost the appeal, and perhaps the available merchandise.  I heard tell there was to be a few beer taps too (Woo-Hoo!!!) with indoor seating area.  Lots of outside covered and uncovered seating too.

  In addition to the store there is a Ranger/visitor center with some interesting displays and is staffed with park personnel who are anxious to provide whatever info you may need.

  There at Windigo (again 1/3 mile from the Washington Creek Campground) there is a "bath house".  This has flush toilets and hot/cold sinks, and pay showers and pay laundry facilities.

  I heard there were a few rustic cabins there at Windigo for rent however I did not see them myself. 

  I'll post some pics to provide further info.

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  Jordan L.

  Ranger

  Aug. 1, 2017

  Grand Portage State Forest Devilfish Lake Campsite

  High falls

  High falls at grand portage were AMAZING right on boarder of Minnesota and Canada! Easy hike and so worth it!!!

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  Anton T.

  Guide

  Jul. 31, 2016

  Cascade River State Park Campground

  Cascade River State Park

  Cascade River State Park is a nice (but busy) place, and since I like more secluded spots, this campground cannot come among my favorite places to put a tent. A plus is the park's proximity to Lake Superior; seeing the sunrise on the lake is a must-do! Other than that, the park has nice trails, a small waterfall and decent amenities. Some of the nice things to see in the area are Grand Portage National Monument, Grand Marais, Pigeon Falls right on the border with Canada.. or a trail to Eagle Mountain - the highest peak in the state. :) The Superior Hiking Trail also pass through the area.

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  Matt S.

  Legend

  Sep. 22, 2017

  Grand Portgage Lodge & Casino

  Grand Portage is the last stop in MN to Isle Royale NP

  Grand Portage Lodge and Casino is not what I imagine as a place to pitch a tent, but right next to the marina is an RV park and a bunch of spots for tents. I'm not a gambler so this is not normally a destination for me, but it is the best place to camp to make it to the Ferry by 6:30 a.m. the next morning to be transported to a paradise in Isle Royale National Park.

  The nice thing about the campground is that you sit on a hill and look out at lake superior. There is a large gas station next to the marina where you can make phone calls at a pay phone (There is no cell service) and get some last minute treats before you head out on the boat.

  This is the place to stay if you are going to Isle Royale National Park from Minnesota.

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  Anne G.

  Legend

  Jul. 18, 2017

  Grand Portage State Forest Devilfish Lake Campsite

  High Falls

  Love the North Shore! When you're staying at this campground make sure you head over to the Grand Portage High Falls! They also have the medium falls which is quite nice too.

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  Jordan L.

  Ranger

  Jul. 31, 2017

  Grand Marais Campground & Marina

  Honeymoon hill

  Cute romantic spot with bridge and little creek and very clean amenities. Nice park very convenient to downtown area!!! We will be back!!! While there we made a trip up to grand portage to check it out and beautiful views and overlooks.

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  Sara A.

  Guide

  Nov. 2, 2020

  Cascade River State Park Campground

  Lovely

  Stopped here for the night while hitting up the northern most north shore state parks (Grand Portage is 45 minutes north) in mid-August. I was in site 1, which had a nice elevated tent pad but I was able to set up my hammock with trees near the parking spot. Site 1 is nice and private but all entering vehicles pass this spot. Due to covid, running water facilities were closed but pit toilets were available.