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$26 - $60 / night
"Burlington Bay is one of the cleanest, most easily accessible campgrounds in Minnesota.
There are many waterfront sites and the beach is just a short walk from the grounds."
"Nestled along the North shore of beautiful Lake Superior in the City of Two Harbors, Minnesota."
"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."
"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."
"The campsites are fairly close together and the highway can be heard, but they are tucked away from the main attraction a decent bit. However, you can easily hike to the trails and falls easily."
"Enjoy a short walk from the camping sites to the water and hiking trails. Bring your camera for sure! Don’t miss this Northern Wisconsin park just Southeast of Duluth Minnesota."
"It's a fine place to go to get away from everything. No reason to drive all the way out unless you're trying to camp. There are 3 campsites at the end of the road where the GPS takes you."
"Upon reaching the end of the trail, there is a small dirt road that leads to a public Canoe/Kayak launch. No amenities, but you can filter your water."
"Jay Cooke is really a must experience state park within easy driving distance to other parks in Minnesota and Wisconsin."
"North east Minnesota has some very beautiful country. Highly recommend this spot. "
"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. "
"We were pleasantly surprised with the campground when we rented one of their walk-in areas. The tent areas are pretty secluded and surrounded by woods with minimal neighbor friends."
"This spot is pretty well hidden in the woods with a tight trail in. There are a few spots you could camp with stone firepits. Didn't look to be visited often, but I came in winter."
"The location on the dirt does take you to a persons property but check out Skips review for a detailed location. Overall great spot and close to a superior hiking trailhead"
$17 - $30 / night
"By late August, direct views of lake is obscured by beach grass but still just as delightful. Sites were close but our neighbors never showed so we lucked out."
"Very beautiful place right on Lake Superior. The tent sites are right along the beach. Small and remote. Beautiful hiking locations close by."
GuideThis is a campground for small campers only. My 16 foot travel trailer was about the limit for size. Very little access to the lake and river. Overall, this is a primitive site with pit toilets and a pump jack for water.
LegendLarge campground run by the city of Two Harbors.
It has 4 areas of RV camping & 12 primitive tent sites.
The tent sites by the David Dill area were shady with trees Willow is near the dump station.
Burlington sites 1-66 have water & electric. There's a row that has lakeside camping. The sites are mostly sunny with some shade. All are close together. There is a lake view. Apparently there's a path with lake access, but not sure which site this was by.
The playground is here. Dumpster, dump station & restrooms with showers.
Agate sites are 67-91. is a loop with full hookup. 73-75, 77, 79,81-84, have beautiful views of the lake, but difficult lake access. Most of this loop is full sun& very close together sites.
We were at site 70 & at first I was bummed out not having a lake view. This is my own fault for dithering about what campground I wanted. I was lucky- this was the last site for my dates. I have later found out that someone must have cancelled for this site & I was lucky enough to get it. Reservations fill up quick a year in advance.
This site is narrow, but shady. There's foliage to the left separating it from Site 72 (which has a partial lake view) & the back separating it from the Burlington sites. There was a white tail doe walking thru it the first day we were there.
Sites 67/68 & 70 are close. Our fire pit was only a few feet from site 68's. There's more shade here though.
Site 69 is somewhat secluded & has shade & easy access to the bathroom.
The site across from us was a long site parallel to the road. It was empty the 2 nights we were here.
Sites 92 to 102 are a little down the road in rows on both sides of the road. Again close together. Full hookup. Just a few feet away from Hwy 61.
David Dill sites are 1B to 34B These are full hookup sites terraced on a hill. Big rig friendly. There's a bathhouse by the visitor center for David Dill & the tenters.
Very close together & sunny. They have a pretty good view of the beach & lake.
24B to 34B have the best being lowest on the hill. There's a road- then a rocky beach.
All parts of this campground were full on a Friday/Saturday night. The office has a small gift shop. Open 8am to 8pm during the season. Check in's at noon- which is great! Check out at 11am.
We did see police patrol occasionally. Hwy 61 is only a few feet away & is VERY loud. There's no Jake brake ordinance for Two Harbors & the truckers are always doing it.
This is a busy town!
GuideThis is a nice enough campground but I am honestly disappointed. The website describes lots of amenities, which is why I booked this campground, however, everything is extra cost in addition to nightly rate— including mini-golf. The entire campground is in the side of a mountain and there are no flat roads, which makes biking and walking a workout rather than leisure. We will check out Buffalo Bay next time.
GuideVery nice n secluded spot, only had one other person stay there on labor day weekend. There are a couple of designated spots with fire rings, some are harder to get to. The road in is kind of rough but my subie handled it fine. The location on the dirt does take you to a persons property but check out Skips review for a detailed location. Overall great spot and close to a superior hiking trailhead
GuideNice little field. Would be great if the groud wasn't all sticks and thorns. Good place to sleep. Not for extended camping
GuideGreat campground with swimming hole & great access to Bayside for island ferry’s! Complaints: Park is located on the side of a hill—Spots are small but level, roads are all at a slope. Not a great campground for kiddos to ride their bikes, and not super fun to walk uphill in every direction. The campground also charges you $5-7 per person to play mini-golf… which is odd, since it is advertised as a campground amenity on the website.
ScoutI thought the campground itself was nice. It’s on a very busy road tho and I personally thought the sites in the middle were very close together. We also had a group of very rowdy college aged kids across from us that made our stay less enjoyable. If you can bet a site on the outer edge of the campground, it would be great.
TravelerSite number four has a trail that goes straight to the lake so you can take a dip or launch a kayak.
GuideIt's a fine place to go to get away from everything. No reason to drive all the way out unless you're trying to camp. There are 3 campsites at the end of the road where the GPS takes you. There are a few other pull offs along the way. I'm guessing all the forest roads around here have sites so even if this one is occupied, there are others close.
BRING BUG SPRAY! the mosquitoes are no joke
Camping near Knife River, Minnesota, offers a mix of beautiful scenery and outdoor activities. Whether you’re looking to hike, fish, or just relax by the campfire, there are plenty of options to explore.
Camping near Knife River, Minnesota, has something for everyone. Whether you’re in an RV or tent, you’ll find great spots to enjoy the outdoors!
Frequently Asked Questions
What camping is available near Knife River, MN?
According to TheDyrt.com, Knife River, MN offers a wide range of camping options, with 123 campgrounds and RV parks near Knife River, MN and 6 free dispersed camping spots.
Which is the most popular campground near Knife River, MN?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Knife River, MN is Burlington Bay Campground with a 4.2-star rating from 33 reviews.
Where can I find free dispersed camping near Knife River, MN?
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