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  • Camper-submitted photo from Grand Marais Campground & Marina
    September 12, 2024

    Grand Marais Campground & Marina

    Great camping and atmosphere

    We called a few hours ahead on a Monday and were able to stay for a week at a site with electrical and water hookups. While the sites are close together, we felt like we still had plenty of privacy with how many trees are in the campground, and all of our neighbors were so nice and also quiet. Very kid and dog friendly place. There's a sink for washing dishes by the bathrooms/showers which came in handy and there are multiple bath houses. A quick walk to town too, so we didn't have to ever leave the site with our rig.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Lamb's Resort
    September 9, 2024

    Lamb's Resort

    Nice campground on Lake Superior

    Really nice campground, our site was pretty small & very close to others so that was kind of annoying. But the bathrooms were nice & showers were really nice, overall enjoyable!

  • Camper-submitted photo from Split Rock Lighthouse State Park Campground
    August 27, 2024

    Split Rock Lighthouse State Park Campground

    Fabulous Newer Campground with Spacious Sites

    Shipwreck Creek Campground is a great new(er) addition to the Split Rock Lighthouse State Park. All of the sites are large and spacious with interesting rock features and vegetation that adds to the privacy. Facilities are clean and well maintained. All sites are nice, but the loop with the “300’s” sites are the most spacious and interesting.

    The shower house is a lengthy walk; not a problem but consider driving up to it if you have little with. Clean vault toilets throughout the campground are convenient.

    Only bummer is the lack of dump/fill station onsite; park website directs you to fill prior to arrival at the Silver Bay city/municipal shop.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Two Island Lake Campground
    August 21, 2024

    Two Island Lake Campground

    Northwoods Haven

    When everything along the north shore was full up, this campground had 25 open sites! They were beautiful and spread out over several big loops. Clean toilettes, accessible boat launch on lake, potable water, trash and recycling area… a total gem!

  • Camper-submitted photo from Hungry Hippie Campground
    August 20, 2024

    Hungry Hippie Campground

    Fantastic offerings

    Recently I stayed in the upper level bunkhouse suite, which means that I have stayed in all of the accommodation types that HH offers. I loved having our own dedicated lounge space upstairs. The upper level used to be a traditional hostel format, but sometime during the pandemic they switched it to a single booking for the entire space. You get a large bed (full or Queen I can’t recall) and then 4 bunks. 

    This was the most affordable option to take my nephew up to the north shore while still having a roof over our heads and running water. The only things that are still communal with this space are the showers on the first floor (only a toilet and sink upstairs) and the fire pit. Love love love hungry hippie!

  • Camper-submitted photo from Grand Marais Campground & Marina
    August 15, 2024

    Grand Marais Campground & Marina

    Big campground but a very pleasant experience

    We had a good Campspot and the neighbors were nice. The beach is 2 minutes and the city 20 minutes. Great pleasant experience

  • Camper-submitted photo from George H. Crosby Manitou State Park Campground
    August 12, 2024

    George H. Crosby Manitou State Park Campground

    Private, rustic backpacking sites

    Our first time camping in this park. We made base camp and did day hikes from there. Site 7 was near the river, the rushing water was a convenient water source, but was quite loud - this was no calming, babbling brook, lol! We didn’t see any other humans for 2 whole days, which was a plus. The site was large for 2 tents and 2 couples, the latrine was adequate and marked with a sign. We were able to find enough deadfall for firewood. Mosquitoes were horrendous, as expected. The hikes to many of the campsites are strenuous with hilly terrain, some have been washed out and it was unclear how to access some sites. We had a great time with friends. The cascade was gorgeous, and we had it all to ourselves. Unfortunately, we didn’t pack in any fishing gear. This camping trip was a great middle ground between state park camping loops and true back country.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Black Beach Campground
    August 11, 2024

    Black Beach Campground

    Ideal as base to discover north shore, but not nice with a tent

    We were at the part close to the high way. Very noisy. Facilities are clean and well maintained. Sites are note usable by tent. I barely got the tent Ankers in the ground. Mostly RV or trailers. Not that close to the beach.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Cascade River State Park Campground
    July 19, 2024

    Cascade River State Park Campground

    Nice park across from Lake Superior

    Great location. Well kept facilities. ONE THING TO KNOW… you must fill your fresh tanks for RV near the dump station. There is no water at the sites. The primitive toilets are just that, but the showers are awesome. Enclosed are some cliff and cave shots taken from Kayak on Superior

  • Camper-submitted photo from Sullivan Lake Campground
    July 18, 2024

    Sullivan Lake Campground

    Sullivan Lake is awesom

    Been a long time user of Sullivan lake campground. Love the rusticity of it and the quietness of it. So quit you can feel the grouse Drumming’s deep within your soul. Highly recommend.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Gunflint Pines Resort and Campground
    July 15, 2024

    Gunflint Pines Resort and Campground

    Awesome on the Trail

    What a great place. Clean bathrooms if needed with showers. Many of the RV sites have lake access if not you just use the launch ramp. RV spots can be a little tight getting in and out for hook, but doable. Great supply store open during day. The “sisters” and crew are super hostesses! Mosquitos were horrible, but hey it’s MN in June. You never know.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Point Detour Wilderness Campground
    July 10, 2024

    Point Detour Wilderness Campground

    Quiet Rustic campground

    We camped here over the 4th of July. Our site had a short trail directly to Lake Superior. We arrived mid afternoon on the 4th and there were multiple sites still available. The campground did fill up though. Some sites had grass which had not been cut in quite some time and would make it really difficult to camp, others had the grass cut. Sites had a fire pit and picnic table. The outhouse was a bit messy, but usable.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Wildhurst Lodge and Campground
    June 10, 2024

    Wildhurst Lodge and Campground

    Used to be Much Nicer

    We stayed at Wildhurst about 20 years ago and had a great time, even got to see an mini-air show overhead with USAF F-16s out of Duluth doing maneuvers overhead. So, when the State Forest campgrounds were closed last spring for storm cleanup, we decided to take a cabin there. Not going back. The new owners are trying; I'll give them that. They're friendly, the little restaurant isn't bad, but the latrines (outhouses) really need to be rebuilt. I mean REALLY. Lime on the toilet seat. Early in the season and the biffys by our cabin were horrible smelling, (And I DO understand that they are open toilets. I was the ranger in a state forest campground for 26 years and had to clean weekly and pump out every year 12 of them.) and if the wind was wrong, we could smell it in our cabin. Cabins were smallish, but comparable to a state park camper cabin, they need updates, paint, roofing, and leveling the floors.

    Wildhurst has potential. I wish it was as good as it used to be,

  • Camper-submitted photo from Temperance River State Park Campground
    June 1, 2024

    Temperance River State Park Campground

    Amazing Lake Superior Views

    I stayed in the lower campground, further from the bathrooms/showers but much quieter and better views of the lake. The site was very secluded from the sides, the facilities are well kept. The hiking is beautiful and not to intense.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Eighteen Rustic Lake Campground
    May 24, 2024

    Eighteen Rustic Lake Campground

    Free Primitive Camping by Beautiful Lake

    Camped here on Oct 22, 2023. Free primitive national forest campground with 5 sites. Wooded. Campground is suitable for truck campers and smaller. There was a crappy looking RV parked next to the vault toilet; sketchy, looked like long term residents. I did not get a good vibe here but stayed anyway since it was getting late. No drinking water. Fire ring at site. Sites spaced apart okay. Beautiful lake. Nice hiking trail around lake. Fishing is good. Road coming to the campground can be rough in places, but doable with passenger car. The campground itself was nothing special, but camping in the woods along a beautiful lake was appealing.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Bearskin Lodge
    March 31, 2024

    Bearskin Lodge

    Ski/snowshoe in cabin

    Stayed at the new ski/snowshoe in cabin. Cute little cabin with everything you need plus whatever you can carry on your back/sled. Cabin is equipped with firewood and a wood burning stove. There is a little outhouse right outside of the cabin. The main lodge is where you park your car, and there is a hot tub available to reserve if you are staying in one of the main cabins or the showshoe in cabin. The snowshoe in trail is a little hilly, so be prepared to do some work getting in, especially if you are pulling a gear sled like we did! Required a little teamwork to avoid being run downhill by the sled. We slept three people in the cabin, one on each bunk and one on the floor. Recommend putting the person who gets hot easily on the floor and the one who gets cold easily up on the top bunk. I get hot easily and was up top and had to cuddle with my water bladder to keep cool overnight.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Temperance River State Park Campground
    March 31, 2024

    Temperance River State Park Campground

    Lake views

    Had a spot in the lower campground right by the Lake. Showers are in the upper campground. Tent pad was great for a small tent, not sure if anything larger would fit here. Picnic table and fire ring with grate provided. The mosquitos were pretty bad when I was here in June, so be prepared with insect repellant. There is an outhouse in the lower campground. Firewood available for purcahse at the office in the upper campground; short drive or trail walk away.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Lamb's Resort
    October 6, 2023

    Lamb's Resort

    Well maintained campgrounds

    Nice clean bathroom and great showers that have an extra DRY SPACE and a chair to change into fresh dry clothes.

    Campground is well maintained, sites in the woods are spaced apart. Sites closer to Lake Superior are tight, some are VERY SHORT and tent sites only.

    Good electric power and water at the site we were at.

    Two nice beaches and a river at the campground. Very beautiful sunrise’s over the lake!

    Fall camping will be cool beside the lake so bring warm clothes.

    Close to MANY Minnesota State Parks and super good hiking trails.

    Site 8 with no electricity or water and is great site with super views of the lake.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Eckbeck Finland State Forest
    September 17, 2023

    Eckbeck Finland State Forest

    Private, and usually available mid-summer

    We wanted to do some climbing in Tettegouche State Park, but the state park campsites were filled weeks in advance. Fortunately, Eckbeck campground had sites available for us last minute. The sites are spaced apart, making them nice and private.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Trail's End Campground
    September 17, 2023

    Trail's End Campground

    beautiful, peaceful, but unbearably buggy

    The boundary waters is one of my favorite places on earth. But the mosquito hatch at the end of the summer was truly awful. See video for running around trying to keep them off.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Temperance River State Park Campground
    September 2, 2023

    Temperance River State Park Campground

    Upper Campground Great

    Nice, new shower house. Dishwasher station with cold and hot water. Easy walk to the lake. Some highway noise that goes away at night. Easy to hop on highways to get to many locations along the lake.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Cascade River State Park Campground
    August 25, 2023

    Cascade River State Park Campground

    BP#2 lovely and secluded

    Loved the two nights spent at backpacking site #2. It was very secluded, couldn’t hear/see anyone at any point during our time at the campsite. It has a covered wooden structure, good sized bear box, picnic table, and fire ring. There is also a pit toilet ~50 feet from the campsite, though was in pretty rough shape so did not use that but didn’t really mind since most backpacking sites don’t have this luxury anyway and was not expecting to have a toilet in the first place. The campsite sits atop Moose “Mountain,” which is about a mile hike in from the group site parking lot. Don’t underestimate this hike in!! We are two people in our 20s and in pretty good shape, but with ~35lbs of gear on your back with a very steady incline up, definitely had to take a couple breaks. It was pretty rainy so there were some muddy spots that were relatively easy to avoid. With that being said, it was definitely worth it given the seclusion and privacy of this campsite. If able and willing to put in the extra effort, I would recommend the backpacking sites over the drive-in sites as I have heard they can be pretty cramped. Overall, very happy with BP#2 will definitely be back!

  • Camper-submitted photo from Grand Marais Campground & Marina
    August 23, 2023

    Grand Marais Campground & Marina

    Comfortable despite being crowded

    Stayed here on my way to Isle Royale and had a wonderful night. I booked an electric site (#233) to charge and camp in my Tesla, which worked out great. It was crowded on a Thursday night (August 17th) but it got really quiet after dark. I had plenty of space at my site and didn’t mind that the other sites were close by. Bugs weren’t bad, but I used spray, a citronella candle, and a Thermacell for protection. The women’s bathrooms were clean, and firewood was available at the office (I think a bundle was $6). Very pet friendly- my dog was relaxed here. Loved the location next to town, which was a beautiful walk during sunset (and I highly recommend getting coffee at Java Moose in the morning). Night skies are beautiful, especially on the water. A little pricey with all the fees (a $43 site turned into $60). I booked my site over a month in advance and there were only a few spots available, so don’t delay!



Guide to Lutsen

Camping near Lutsen, Minnesota, offers a fantastic escape into nature with stunning views and plenty of outdoor activities. Whether you're looking to hike, fish, or just relax by the campfire, there are several campgrounds that cater to all kinds of campers.

What to do:

  • Hiking: Explore the beautiful trails around Baptism River Campground — Tettegouche State Park. One camper mentioned, "Lots of trails to hike and waterfalls!" This park is perfect for those who love to immerse themselves in nature.
  • Water Activities: At Temperance River State Park Campground, you can enjoy stunning views of Lake Superior. A reviewer said, "The site was very secluded from the sides, the facilities are well kept." It's a great spot for kayaking or just enjoying the lakeside.
  • Wildlife Watching: The area is rich in wildlife. Campers at Cascade River State Park Campground have noted, "Great location. Well kept facilities." Keep your eyes peeled for deer and other animals while hiking.

What campers like:

  • Scenic Views: Campers rave about the breathtaking scenery. One visitor at Judge C. R. Magney State Park Campground said, "The bathhouse was very clean and centrally located," highlighting the park's well-maintained facilities alongside its natural beauty.
  • Privacy: Many campgrounds offer a sense of seclusion. A reviewer at Trail's End Campground mentioned, "Campsites spaced far apart," making it a peaceful retreat.
  • Family-Friendly: Campgrounds like Grand Marais Campground & Marina are great for families. One camper noted, "The beach is 2 minutes and the city 20 minutes," making it easy to enjoy both nature and local amenities.

What you should know:

  • Limited Amenities: Some campgrounds, like Minnesota Cascade River State Park Campground, do not have drinking water at the sites. A camper advised, "You must fill your fresh tanks for RV near the dump station."
  • Mosquitoes: Be prepared for bugs, especially in the summer. A visitor at Trail's End Campground warned, "The mosquito hatch at the end of the summer was truly awful."
  • Booking in Advance: Popular spots fill up quickly. A camper at Eckbeck Finland State Forest mentioned, "The sites are spaced apart, making them nice and private," but also noted that it can be hard to find a spot during peak times.

Tips for camping with families:

  • Choose Family-Friendly Campgrounds: Look for places like Grand Marais Campground & Marina where kids can enjoy the beach. One family said, "The neighbors were nice," making for a pleasant atmosphere.
  • Plan Activities: Make sure to have a list of activities. A camper at Baptism River Campground mentioned, "The views are just amazing," which can keep everyone entertained.
  • Pack Snacks: Keep everyone fueled for adventures. A reviewer at Temperance River State Park Campground noted, "The hiking is beautiful and not too intense," perfect for family hikes.

Tips from RVers:

Camping near Lutsen, Minnesota, is a great way to enjoy the outdoors, with plenty of options for families, RVers, and solo adventurers alike.

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