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Best Campgrounds near Wrenshall, MN

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Camping options near Wrenshall, Minnesota range from developed state park facilities to private RV parks, with several notable locations within a short drive. Jay Cooke State Park, located just 10 miles west of Wrenshall, offers tent and RV camping along with cabin accommodations in a scenic river setting. Spirit Mountain Campground and Cloquet-Duluth KOA provide additional developed camping areas within 15 miles, featuring both primitive tent sites and full-hookup RV options. The region includes several campgrounds that remain open year-round, while others operate seasonally from May through October.

Most campgrounds in the area require reservations, particularly during summer weekends when sites fill quickly. The camping season typically runs from May through October, though several facilities like Jay Cooke State Park and Spirit Mountain remain open year-round. Mosquitoes can be problematic during summer months, as one camper noted: "MOSQUITOS!!!! Bring bulk bug spray or extra blood." Road access to most campgrounds is well-maintained, with paved routes leading to major facilities. Cell service varies throughout the region, with better coverage near Duluth and spottier reception in more remote areas. Weather conditions can change rapidly, especially near Lake Superior, making proper preparation essential for comfortable camping experiences.

Waterfront camping receives consistently positive reviews from visitors to the area, with several campgrounds offering sites along rivers or with lake views. Jay Cooke State Park features hiking trails along the St. Louis River and a distinctive swinging bridge that serves as a popular attraction. According to one visitor, the park offers "amazing hiking and water play" opportunities. Campsites throughout the region vary in privacy levels, with some offering secluded wooded settings while others provide more open layouts. Noise levels depend on proximity to highways and railroad tracks, which run near several campgrounds. Most developed campgrounds provide basic amenities including fire rings, picnic tables, and access to drinking water, while full-service RV parks offer additional hookups and facilities like showers and dump stations.

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Best Camping Sites Near Wrenshall, Minnesota (128)

    1. Jay Cooke State Park Campground

    66 Reviews
    Carlton, MN
    2 miles
    Website
    +1 (218) 384-4610

    "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. "

    2. Spirit Mountain Campground

    25 Reviews
    Proctor, MN
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (218) 628-2891

    "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."

    "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. "

    3. Pattison State Park Campground

    30 Reviews
    South Range, WI
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (715) 399-3111

    "The hike-in sites are great, not too far to walk but you have privacy. One thing to note about the hike-in sites is that the trails aren't well marked."

    "Heavy storm and food damaged washed out the main freeway to the park, destroyed the river side trails from Little Manitou to Big Manitou falls and shut down the public beach and campgrounds for some time"

    4. Buffalo Valley Camping

    10 Reviews
    Esko, MN
    7 miles
    Website
    +1 (218) 624-9901

    "Campground was so clean and nice trails to walk around. The bar & grill had great food and service. 10/10!"

    "Close to downtown Duluth (10 mins.)"

    5. Cloquet-Duluth KOA

    9 Reviews
    Carlton, MN
    5 miles
    Website
    +1 (218) 879-5726

    "Nice campground...a little rural but close to town. Helpful staff, decent size sites and hookups. Pool area was nice but busy on our stay. Great family camping."

    "The camp is close to Duluth but still far enough away to get you completely out of the city and, while exploring, we came across Jay Cook State Park (only about 15 min away) which is beautiful!!"

    6. Indian Point City Campground

    14 Reviews
    Proctor, MN
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (218) 628-4977

    "You are so close to the downtown area in this hidden cove. There are walking/biking trails around the grounds. There are few mosquitos and the staff is very friendly."

    "Near city and bike path. Quiet and friendly folks."

    7. Fond du Lac City

    9 Reviews
    Wrenshall, MN
    5 miles
    Website
    +1 (218) 780-2319

    "Great place.Plenty to do.People that work there are freindly and helpful.Great mountain bike trails across the road,and hiking trails only right down the road about 6 blocks.Lots of Canoe and kayak rentals.Bath"

    "-kind campground hosts with quiet but well-used atvs

    -easy lake access with docks and shoreline

    -free wifi

    -this is a good day-of campsite if you’re looking for an adventure or a fun story to tell!"

    8. Knife Island Campground

    7 Reviews
    Esko, MN
    6 miles
    Website
    +1 (218) 879-6063

    "The campground has an island you can take a wooden bridge over too that offers some fishing spots and a nice little walking trail. Fire ring and picnic table provided. "

    "Kayaking trips are great but sometimes finding a wilderness place to stay and keep yourself submerged, away from civilization can be tricky when traveling."

    9. Amnicon Falls State Park Campground

    30 Reviews
    South Range, WI
    23 miles
    Website
    +1 (715) 398-3000

    "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."

    10. Red Pine Campground

    10 Reviews
    Proctor, MN
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (218) 481-9210

    "We were traveling with friends and the staff (owners I believe) made it work out for us to have sites next to each other.

    Park felt well cared for and attended too."

    "It’s next to Duluth and looks like a city park. Many permanent residents. Very clean and comfortable. I’d stay again if I’m in the area. Now we’re driving north to find a moose."

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  • Christine H.
    Sep. 11, 2025

    North Country Campground

    Expensive but nice

    Owners are very nice, greet you upon arrival, very helpful. Bathroom/shower is very nice. Trampoline & playground on site. Close to the highway so a lot of traffic noise until about midnight. People fly down the road even though the speed limit is 20mph. 3 minutes from Willow River, 45 minutes to Cloquet & Pine City.

  • Cynthia K.
    Sep. 5, 2025

    Burlington Bay Campground

    Good base camp for the area

    Large 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!

  • goose10091203 The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 2, 2025

    Afterhours Meadow

    Quiet but rough terrain

    Nice little field. Would be great if the groud wasn't all sticks and thorns. Good place to sleep. Not for extended camping

  • goose10091203 The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 27, 2025

    Carrol Truck Trail

    Secluded! But nothing else

    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. 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

  • RThe Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 11, 2025

    Lakehead Boat Basin

    Close to Canal Park area, great facilities

    I enjoyed my urban camping experience at this "campground". You get a double-width parking spot, which is room enough for a trailer and tow vehicle. Each site has a picnic table. There are two groups of sites, the front row and the back row. The front row has better views, and have electric and water hookups. The back row has full hookups.

    The bathroom and shower is part of a hotel which is on the property, and were extremely clean. There are laundry facilities, which worked great and only cost $3 each. 

    The owners are friendly and will enforce quiet hours if asked.

    I had excellent 5G Verizon and T-mobile signals here.

    The main selling point of this campground is the close proximity to the Canal Park area, which has restaurants and shops, as well as the Lakewalk which is a wide, well kept trail that runs along the lake. It's about a 15 minute walk to the Canal Park area. You'll need to cross the lift bridge to get there, which is fun in itself but sometimes you'll need to wait for the bridge to return to operation after letting a ship pass underneath.

    There is a great marine museum in the Canal Park area, and the Great Lakes Aquarium is about 15 minutes further past Canal Park. Downtown is also accessible, probably a 20 minute walk from Canal Park. There are many ramps & stairs linking the Lakewalk to Downtown.

    The urban trails around this area are really great. Plenty of room for walkers and bicyclists.

  • Heather T.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 8, 2025

    Sandy Lake

    Nice place to stay

    This campground has 2 parts, the north section and the south section. The south is on a peninsula with just a few campsites. The north is the bigger part of the campground. The sites in the north are large and very well kept, each with a picnic table, fire ring and level sights. Two campground hosts who are very friendly and accommodating. Just a few vault toilets. If there's anywhere to improve, it is the number of toilets in the bigger campground. The south campground has the shower house and laundry, along with flush toilets. All in all, a very nice place to stay.

  • MThe Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 8, 2025

    Grace Lake Road Dispersed

    Very quit night

    Stayed a night here on our way up to the boundary waters gate is very narrow had to fold the mirrors on my Tacoma to squeeze through but if you park at the entrance it’s a short walk You’re about 20 foot from the water and fishing is good

  • Christy E.
    Aug. 8, 2025

    Lucius Woods County Park

    Beautiful Campground

    The site we had was difficult to back our 32’ camper into. The bathrooms and showers are very clean. A swimming beach, hiking trails and playground are available. Entertainment is available on Saturday nights but we are not staying on a Saturday night. The camp hosts were very friendly and helpful.

  • Emma A.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 5, 2025

    Afterhours Meadow

    Beautiful

    Boondocking great spot! Drive back in to open field.

Guide to Wrenshall

Camping near Wrenshall, Minnesota, offers a mix of beautiful nature and fun activities. Whether you're pitching a tent or parking an RV, there are plenty of options to enjoy the great outdoors.

What to do:

  • Hiking: Explore the trails at Jay Cooke State Park Campground. One reviewer mentioned, "The site was nice and secluded but still close to water and bathrooms," making it a great spot for hiking enthusiasts.
  • Water Activities: At Amnicon Falls State Park Campground, you can enjoy the beautiful waterfalls and trails around the Amnicon River. A visitor said, "Big sites. Trails around the Amnicon River and at least three waterfalls."
  • Wildlife Watching: Many campers have spotted wildlife while staying at Buffalo Valley Camping. One camper shared, "We had lots of wildlife visitors," which adds to the camping experience.

What campers like:

  • Seclusion: Campers appreciate the privacy at Jay Cooke State Park Campground. A reviewer noted, "The campsite was perfectly good: nice and spacious overlooking the river."
  • Clean Facilities: Many visitors to Amnicon Falls State Park Campground praised the cleanliness. One camper said, "Facilities were nice. Falls are beautiful plenty of hiking trails to explore."
  • Friendly Staff: Campers at Cloquet-Duluth KOA often mention the helpful staff. A visitor remarked, "Staff here very helpful. Provided good information for our day trip to Lake Superior."

What you should know:

  • Ticks: If you're hiking at Jay Cooke State Park Campground, be prepared for ticks. One camper warned, "The trail is grass—be prepared for lots of ticks."
  • Noise Levels: Campers at Pattison State Park Campground noted that it can get noisy. A reviewer mentioned, "It is very close to the highway so you hear a lot of traffic noise."
  • Limited Amenities: Some campgrounds, like Indian Point City Campground, may have limited facilities. A visitor said, "The shower and bathroom are showing their age."

Tips for camping with families:

  • Choose Family-Friendly Campgrounds: Look for places like Spirit Mountain Campground, which offers activities for kids. One parent shared, "The downhill mountain biking is awesome (the kids still want to go back)."
  • Pack Bug Spray: Mosquitoes can be a nuisance, especially at campgrounds like Pattison State Park Campground. A camper mentioned, "It was buggy (mosquitoes) but fire and bug spray kept it manageable."
  • Plan for Quiet Time: Some sites, like those at Indian Point City Campground, can be busy. A visitor noted, "Nice family campground. Near city and bike path. Quiet and friendly folks."

Tips from RVers:

  • Check Site Size: Make sure your RV fits the site. A reviewer at Cloquet-Duluth KOA mentioned, "Sites are mostly level and are some are a bit tight and close to your neighbors."
  • Look for Full Hookups: Campgrounds like Red Pine Campground offer full hookups, which can be a big plus. One camper said, "Water, electric, and sewer. Only a couple sites left when we arrived."
  • Plan for Dump Station Waits: Be aware that dump stations can get busy, especially on weekends. A visitor at Cloquet-Duluth KOA noted, "Dump station is conveniently located on your way out of the grounds but can get backed up at the end of a busy weekend."

Camping near Wrenshall, Minnesota, has something for everyone, from families to solo adventurers. Just remember to plan ahead and enjoy the beautiful surroundings!

Frequently Asked Questions

What amenities are available at Wrenshall, Minnesota RV parks?

RV parks near Wrenshall offer varying amenities to enhance your camping experience. Minnesota National RV Park provides gravel pads with full hookups including 50-amp electrical service, water, and sewer connections. This relatively new park is uniquely situated inside a golf course, offering a distinctive camping environment. Red Pine Campground features full hookups with everything working as expected, though some sites may be slightly uneven. Most area RV parks offer the basics like restrooms and shower facilities, with some providing additional amenities such as camp stores, laundry facilities, and recreational areas. Many parks in the region also offer easy access to outdoor activities like hiking, fishing, and boating.

What are the best RV campgrounds near Wrenshall, Minnesota?

Several excellent RV campgrounds are within easy reach of Wrenshall. Jay Cooke State Park Campground is a must-visit destination offering amazing hiking trails, water play opportunities, and a mix of open and private campsites. The park features very clean shower facilities and is within easy driving distance to other parks in Minnesota and Wisconsin. Spirit Lake RV and Marina provides waterfront RV sites that are hard to beat, with friendly and helpful staff. Other solid options include Red Pine Campground with full hookups for travel trailers and Minnesota National RV Park, which offers 50-amp service with water and sewer connections.

Where can I rent an RV in Wrenshall, Minnesota?

While Wrenshall itself doesn't have dedicated RV rental facilities, nearby Duluth offers several options. You can find RV rentals through local dealerships and national rental companies with locations in the Duluth area, typically offering a range of sizes from small campervans to larger motorhomes. For convenience when visiting the area, consider the DECC/Amsoil Arena RV Parking in Duluth as a base after picking up your rental. This location provides convenient RV parking within half a mile of popular attractions, making it an ideal starting point for your Wrenshall area adventures.

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