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Places to Camp near Silver Bay, MN

701 Reviews

Silver Bay, MN is a great camping destination for adventurers of all types. Enjoy the scenic camping, fun activities, and sights and sounds of Silver Bay. Get the dirt on all the best camping near Silver Bay. Browse campgrounds by amenities, site types, and more.

Best Camping Sites Near Silver Bay, MN (140)

  1. Camper-submitted photo from Split Rock Lighthouse State Park Campground

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    Split Rock Lighthouse State Park Campground

    67 Reviews
    322 Photos
    372 Saves
    Beaver Bay, Minnesota

    Camping Drive-in Sites46 electric sites in Shipwreck Creek Campground Open seasonally, May - October. Most site parking pads are at least 70 feet long. This park does NOT have a dump station or water fill station!

    Wheelchair Accessible SitesFive sites Two sites in the cart-in campground and three sites in the Shipwreck Creek Campground. Sites 110 and 203 have elevated tent pads with a ramp. Site 314 does not have an elevated tent pad, but the entire site is packed, crushed gravel - no grass.

    Backpack Sites4 sites These sites range from 1/2 to 2 miles from the campground parking lot. Two of the sites are accessible from Lake Superior for use by kayakers.

    Cart-in Sites20 sites These beautiful sites are all within 2,000 feet of the parking lot. Wheeled carts are available to haul gear and supplies to your campsite. These are secluded sites.

    Carts are not available in the winter. A backpack or sled is recommended to haul gear during the winter months. Please call park office with questions.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
  2. Camper-submitted photo from Baptism River Campground — Tettegouche State Park

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    Baptism River Campground — Tettegouche State Park

    52 Reviews
    254 Photos
    9 Saves
    Illgen City, Minnesota

    Located on the Baptism River, the campground is one and one-half miles from Lake Superior. These are secluded, well-screened sites. Eight sites are available in winter. Note: A campsite may be occupied by a group of six or fewer people using one camping shelter. Groups of six or fewer traveling in one vehicle may have one additional tent with prior approval from park staff.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Reservable
    • Standard (Tent/RV)
    • Picnic Table

    $25 / night

  3. Camper-submitted photo from Gooseberry Falls State Park Campground

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    Gooseberry Falls State Park Campground

    61 Reviews
    237 Photos
    304 Saves
    Beaver Bay, Minnesota

    Campground is open year round. Showers/flush toilets are open May - October

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    • RVs
  4. Camper-submitted photo from Temperance River State Park Campground

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    Temperance River State Park Campground

    44 Reviews
    237 Photos
    266 Saves
    Schroeder, Minnesota

    There are two campgrounds, an upper and a lower campground. Some sites in the lower campground have an excellent view of the lake. Most sites are in a shaded, wooded area.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
  5. Camper-submitted photo from George H. Crosby Manitou State Park Campground

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    George H. Crosby Manitou State Park Campground

    20 Reviews
    63 Photos
    63 Saves
    Finland, Minnesota
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Reservable
    • Tents
    • Standard (Tent/RV)
    • Drinking Water

    $20 / night

  6. Camper-submitted photo from Eckbeck Finland State Forest
  7. Camper-submitted photo from Lake Superior Cart-in Campground — Tettegouche State Park

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    Lake Superior Cart-in Campground — Tettegouche State Park

    15 Reviews
    52 Photos
    4 Saves
    Illgen City, Minnesota

    The farthest site is six-tenths of a mile from the parking area. Bear-proof storage lockers available.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Reservable
    • Tents
  8. Camper-submitted photo from Bean and Bear Lakes Hike-In — Tettegouche State Park
  9. Camper-submitted photo from Burlington Bay Campground

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    Burlington Bay Campground

    25 Reviews
    132 Photos
    162 Saves
    Two Harbors, Minnesota

    Located at Highway 61 and Park Road, the Burlington Bay Campground has 66 sites with water and electric hook-ups; 36 sites with water, electric and sewer hook-ups; and 34 sites with water, sewer and 50 amp electric hook-ups. In addition, there are 10 primitive tent sites.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $26 - $60 / night

  10. Camper-submitted photo from Black Beach Campground

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    Black Beach Campground

    11 Reviews
    35 Photos
    104 Saves
    Silver Bay, Minnesota

    Our campground is comprised of 49 sites and situated on 14.5 acres adjacent to the shores of Lake Superior, located near the intersection of the North Shore Scenic Byway and the Superior National Forest Scenic Byway. Situated in the heart of the North Shore, the Black Beach Campground is an hour drive north of Duluth following Highway 61 and only 50 miles south of Grand Marias. If traveling from the Iron Range cities (Biwabik, Eveleth, Gilbert and Virginia) our campground is approximately 60 miles east from Highway 53 when taking Highway 16/Forest Highway 11 towards Silver Bay. The campground's location makes it the ideal basecamp for those looking to explore the wonders of the North Shore.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $30 - $45 / night


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