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Lamb's Resort and Wildhurst Campgrounds provide distinctive glamping accommodations in Superior National Forest's rugged landscape. Situated near Lake Superior's North Shore, both locations offer yurts among their accommodation options, providing a blend of wilderness immersion with essential comforts. Wildhurst features secluded glamping sites surrounded by dense forest with modern amenities including showers, drinking water, and electric hookups. The campgrounds provide convenient access to ATV trails while maintaining private, wooded sites ideal for nature enthusiasts seeking comfort beyond traditional camping. Lamb's Resort supplements its glamping options with cabins that offer additional amenities including water hookups, sewer connections, and trash service for guests preferring enhanced convenience. According to a camper, "The sites were clean and well taken care of. Same with the bathrooms and showers! The employees are very friendly and accommodating."
The Superior National Forest setting provides abundant recreational opportunities directly from these glamping locations. Hiking trails surround the properties, with guests particularly enjoying the lake access available at both resorts. Wildhurst connects directly to regional ATV/UTV trails, making it popular among outdoor enthusiasts seeking motorized adventure. The bar and restaurant at Wildhurst serves as a social hub for glampers, offering prepared meals and a gathering space after days spent exploring. Fishing opportunities abound in nearby lakes, with multiple reviewers mentioning success catching walleye and trout in the area's pristine waters. The campgrounds remain operational primarily during Minnesota's warmer months, with most accepting guests from May through October. One visitor noted, "Lots to see and do in the area. Take a drive over to Ely..cute town. Visit the old Iron mine! We had a good stay...sites are tight for larger rigs."
"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."
"Clean Nice walking trail around the lake. Vault restroom clean."
"Trail's End Campground is another one our favorite campgrounds. At the end of the Gunflint Trail it is secluded and very peaceful. We've stayed here a number of times."
"You can block the entrance to your site with the car for more privacy. A few steps lead to the site. There are some trees that block the road, but not many."
from $22 - $24 / night
Check Availability"Two small sites here right next to each other with a fire ring for each. Canoe launch with a small beach. Nice breeze off the lake. New clean pit toilet. No onsite trash."
"with a beautiful lake right in view of the entire camp. Pretty nice beach and it’s closer to highway 16 than most the other rustic camps we’ve come across."
"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."
"I Highly recommend its an amazing trout Lake."
"We arrived around noon on Friday of memorial day weekend when about half of the sites were filled. Plenty of options depending on the size of your party and rigs."
"We stayed at site 49, which was a short walk to the beach. Our boys, age 5 and 3, spent hours throwing rocks in the lake."
"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."
"A great campsite just a few minutes from the main highway up the coast of lake superior."
"We are the only people here in the campground, the locals make us feel welcome. Lots of hiking"
"Nice campground in upper Minnesota. I thought the best site was 4 as it was closest to the river, but really anything was pretty good. Site 7 had the best set up for us but 5 and 6 were good as well."
"The lake views for sunsets we're amazing. Vault toilet across from site 6 must be new as it was very nice for what it is. Our firepit tipped over with the weight of the grill swung out."
"Had awesome sites, ATV/UTV trails, a bar, a playground, and rentable cabins. Sites are secluded and pretty private. Campground also has clean bathrooms."
"Nice restaurant on site. Seems to cater to the side by side...ATV crowd. Lots to see and do in the area. Take a drive over to Ely..cute town. Visit the old Irin mine!"
"The campground consists of 4-5 free spots next to the lake. The sites include a picnic table and fire ring, no running water, electricity, or sewer hook ups."
TravelerWe hiked in around 2pm on a Saturday and got this spot for the night, it was so beautiful! A few hikers came by but otherwise very quiet and secluded! I would come back here anytime! About a mile hike from the caribou trailhead parking.
GuideWent in mid May just after ice out. Incredibly quiet stay. No bugs that time of year. It was a solo trip so I just had my 2-person tent, which fit great at site 6. I fear anything bigger than a 4 person would not work at this site. Campground is located close to some excellent fishing and hiking. Seagull outfitters is close by with a public phone to call out if needed. You’re only about 30 minutes by car from grabbing a good meal at poplar haus or trail center.
TravelerBeautiful location on the shore of Lake Superior. Clean restrooms and showers. Friendly hosts. Highly recommend.
GuideCan be a bit loud during the day on the weekends with the OHV vehicles pulling through but quiet at night and incredible views of the lake. Clean. Large spots not stacked on top of each other. Lake offers swimming and a small water park. Great little town nearby (Gilbert) with an amazing Caribbean themed restaurant that features outstanding food and cocktails taking you from the Iron Range of Minnesota to the sunny sandy beaches of the ocean
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.
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.
TravelerClean Nice walking trail around the lake. Vault restroom clean.
GuideReally 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!
Superior National Forest spans over 3 million acres of northeastern Minnesota with elevation ranging from 602 to 2,301 feet. Winter temperatures regularly drop below -30°F, while summer highs typically reach the mid-70s. The forest contains over 2,000 lakes and 1,300 miles of rivers, providing abundant waterfront camping opportunities in both established campgrounds and remote backcountry sites.
Hiking the Boundary Waters area: Trail's End Campground provides direct access to multiple hiking trails, including routes to Magnetic Rock. "Nice hiking trail around the lake. Vault restroom clean," notes Brian R. from Eighteen Rustic Lake Campground.
Canoe and kayak fishing: The interconnected lakes offer excellent fishing opportunities. "The lake is great. Really wonderful," reports Teresa T. from Divide Lake. "Great Area! Lake is clear and looks like very good fishing. Does not have a boat launch," mentions Adam M.
ATV and UTV trail access: Wildhurst Campground connects directly to regional motorized trails. "Friendly campground! Nice restaurant on site. Seems to cater to the side by side...ATV crowd," writes Sandra from Wildhurst Lodge and Campground.
Secluded yurt camping: Wildhurst offers yurt accommodations surrounded by dense forest. "A great campsite just a few minutes from the main highway up the coast of lake superior. The campsite itself is very private with a spot to park your car, and you are surrounded by trees and bushes for each individual campsite," mentions Evan G.
Pristine lakefront sites: The region offers numerous lake-access campgrounds. "We stayed at site 49, which was a short walk to the beach. Our boys, age 5 and 3, spent hours throwing rocks in the lake," shares Sara P. from Lamb's Resort.
Quiet, primitive camping: Many sites provide a true wilderness experience. "Free primitive national forest campground with 5 sites. Wooded. Beautiful lake. Nice hiking trail around lake. Fishing is good," says Fred S. about Eighteen Lake.
Campground access and restrictions: Some sites have size limitations. "This is a campground for small campers only. My 16 foot travel trailer was about the limit for size," notes Daniel C. about Sullivan Lake Campground.
Weather preparation: The North Shore climate can be unpredictable. "It gets very, very chilly at night if you are at a site with lake access- and the frogs get loud, but it's worth it if you are prepared," advises Chandra C.
Reservations recommended: Popular sites fill quickly, especially during summer months. "We stumbled upon this campground when every other campground near Tettegouche was full by noon on Friday," reports Lindsey H., who found Wildhurst Lodge as a backup option.
Playground access: Some campgrounds offer dedicated children's areas. "The playground had enough equipment to keep our children busy with plenty to do while we prepared meals," mentions Sheri F. about Lamb's Resort.
Beach activities: Lake Superior shorelines provide natural entertainment. "The smooth pebble beach is fantastic. Our dogs loved running up and down the beach and playing on the shore," shares Jason S.
Educational opportunities: Local museums enhance camping trips. "Chik Wauk museum nearby a wonderful place to visit," recommends Ramona A. from Trail's End Campground.
Site selection for larger vehicles: Choose campgrounds with appropriate accommodations. "Overall a wonderful camping experience in the Boundary Waters area. Scoped out rest of campground and with exception of a couple kind of small or sparse-looking sites, all sites looked really nice," shares Meghann C.
Water and utility access: Many rustic sites lack hookups. "Sullivan Lake campground is a primitive site with pit toilets and a pump jack for water," explains Daniel C.
Campground terrain: Be prepared for potential site challenges. "Gravel road in is rough so go slow. Did not try bath house or public facilities," advises Sandra about Wildhurst Lodge and Campground.
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