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$25 / night
"This is one of the most beautiful campgrounds in northern Minnesota along the glorious shores of Lake Superior. The campsites are surrounded by plenty of wilderness to allow some privacy. "
"You fill with water near the restroom in the campground next to the bath house across from the dumpsters. From our site you can here the river flowing it’s so peaceful."
"There are plenty of trees to cool things down and the lake is in sight of all parts of the campground. Trees for hammocks and fire pit for s'mores."
"Minnesota state parks are very clean. Friendly staff. Amazing views."
"Well-spaced, secluded sites with convenient access to restrooms, water access, and hiking trails Steps away from the magnificent lake."
"Stopped at Gooseberry on our way up the coast of Lake Superior on a long weekend."
$17 / night
"Baptism river runs along the campground and has limited camping sites near it. First come first serve. There was a group playing music late and a few drunk campers who visited my site unannounced."
"The sites on the outside are more secluded but the ones in the middle are also nice. There is also a picnic area on the river and trails behind schedule some of the sites that lead to the river."
$20 / night
"This is one of the few state parks in Minnesota where you can winter camp! The trails are absolutely beautiful in the fall, the scenery changes often."
"We stayed a site 22 on the small lake in early June and loved it! There were other campers nearby for only 1 night, and we never much from them."
"Tettegouche is beautiful right next to Lake Superior. 23 miles of hiking trails, 34 modern campsites (With Flush toilets and showers) and 13 cart-in campsites."
"Aside from the popular hikes to Shovel Point, High Falls or Bean and Bear Lake - there are miles and miles of other beautiful hiking trails in this state park!"
"The cabins are located 1.7 miles away from the parking area, accessible only by foot."
"The walk-in campgrounds here are fantastic. THey are very spacious and private, located on a bluff on the edge of Lake Superior. Sleep to the sound of crashing waves."
"Campground Review
Temperance River State Park is just off of scenic Highway 61 north of Duluth, Minnesota about 60 miles."
"We LOVE this campground, as it's an awesome place to to call home base for a bit and take day trips around the North Shore."
$30 - $45 / night
"One is very close to the highway and can get a bit noisy, but the other is a little closer to the beach. I would say anyone can camp here but it looks set up for bigger rigs."
"Beautiful beach in walking distance. Camp site lacks shade trees, but none the less has nice restrooms and showers. Lots to explore in the area, most a short drive away."
$17 - $50 / night
"Nice little campground just off of highway 61 heading up the north shore. We were able to find a walk in campsite on a Friday night which was nice. Bathrooms were in decent condition. "
"This is a state forest campground high on a ridge overlooking Lake Superior, just south of the Wolf Ridge ELC."
RangerThis small park is showing it's age. The roads are in bad shape, as are the benches. The "lookouts" are so overgrown you can see nothing but trees. There is no dump station, but there are some water faucets spread throughout the campground.
The campsites are close together and mostly dirt & sand, a very fine sand which sticks to your shoes. There are no showers or flush toilets, but there are two pit-toilet bathrooms. I did not use them so I can't comment on them.
I think all the sites will require quite a bit of leveling. The sites a small, this campground is best for tent campers or small campers. Some of the roads are very steep. You can access Lake Superior at this campground, but it's not an easy trek to get down to the shore. It is shallow enough to "swim" there.
I had decent T-mobile and Verizon signal here.
I think the main selling point of this campground is it's close proximity to Bayfield. Unfortunately you have to walk along a highway to get into bayfield. There are sidewalks along some of the route but not all of it.
Bayfield itself is a fine place to visit for a day. I didn't find the public spaces to be all that great. None of the public bathrooms have water fountains and they were not very clean. But the areas down by the water are nice, and there is a beach.
ScoutWe had a group of 7 at one campsite (3 of them being under 5). Its kind of hard to find some of the camp sites but when you do find them they have tables and rock fire rings. Outhouse was a pit toilet which didn't smell to bad and was nice they had a light in it. The garbage is also right next to the toilet. Again very beautiful, but with a little more maintenance definitely could be a five star!
GuideSpacious RV spots with additional tent sites on each one. Unlike what other people have found if you are willing to cart your water by bucket and your camper has a siphon feature there is potable water available throughout the park. We are 47 feet without the truck and fit in a 50 foot spot. 55 foot with our rear deck extended.
LegendStayed 4 nights. It is the start of the bike trails up the coast and has a huge number of trails. Super busy though but one of the few spots with enough sites one can see both the lake, falls and a baby stream with lots of hiking and biking traila.
LegendThere is a great summary below. To repeat, no water or trash but there is a bathroom and a nice hike that is well used. The lake is great. Really wonderful. The other close campsite is better though so if tou can, stay at Divide.
LegendOnly 3 spots. Snagged a private one and stayed a night. Really great, quiet, loons calling all night and a very cool hike around the lake. There is a hike in campspot a mile into the hike. Wonderful. Im sure you can boat to it as well. 5 miles of gravel but there is water, trash and a bathroom.
LegendThis is a great spot if you can't get into the national forests and guessing during the week you can fairly easily find a spot. Mostly FCFS with very few services and not much tree cover but if it allows one to visit the coast, totally OK.
LegendI was hoping to stop for the night but it was pretty rough. Mostly first come sorts of sites but there must have been a fire and tree cover is spotty. Welcome to OHV riders.
LegendNot much to add to other reviews. Very standard sites. I think it is mostly for the OHV trailriders.
Camping near Illgen City, Minnesota, offers a mix of beautiful landscapes and outdoor activities. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or an adventure-filled getaway, there are several campgrounds to choose from.
Camping near Illgen City, Minnesota, has something for everyone, from families to RVers. Just be prepared for the great outdoors!
Frequently Asked Questions
According to TheDyrt.com, Illgen City, MN offers a wide range of camping options, with 149 campgrounds and RV parks near Illgen City, MN and 10 free dispersed camping spots.
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Illgen City, MN is Baptism River Campground — Tettegouche State Park with a 4.7-star rating from 52 reviews.
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 10 free dispersed camping spots near Illgen City, MN.
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 12 parks near Illgen City, MN that allow camping, notably Apostle Islands National Lakeshore and Superior National Forest.
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