Sitting directly on the banks of Spruce Creek, this US Forest Service site in Superior National Forest gives campers direct access to a fast-moving stream with flat rocks for sitting and shallow sections for wading. The site runs along a moss-covered rock wall on one side and dense forest on the other, with multiple trees well-suited to hammock setups and two fire pits for groups. The latrine is uphill from the camping area. Pets are allowed. Nearby, Jonvick Creek Campsite provides a similar creek-side option 1.8 miles west. Pack footwear you don't mind getting wet.
Description
Free camping often comes with a beautiful hike or paddle, and when you get there it can be hit or miss if they are full since they are all first come first serve. Be prepared to have to continue on to the next area or return to your last point so you are not caught off guard or end up recking a wonderful experience for someone else. And remember to be mindful that much of the Superior Hiking Trail is on private land and they owner can remove it from the system if you are not respectful of this gift.
Spruce Creek Campsites are located on the Superior Hiking Trail on Spruce Creek. They can be reached by traveling north and then west approximately 5.8 miles from the SHT overnight parking lot on Hwy 61, or south and east 5.3 miles from the SHT overnight lot on the Caribou Trail/Cty Rd 4 near White Sky rock. If you have a drop-off vehicle, the campsite is only 3.5 miles east of the Caribou Trail. Remoteness and wet slopes make advance planning and caution important.
Drinking water available with filtration system
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsSpruce Creek Campsites is located in Minnesota near Lutsen
Coordinates
47.695025 N
90.607971 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage
VerizonLTESome Coverage- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Access
Features
For Campers
- Toilets
- Pets
- Fires
Drive Time
- 1 hr 41 min from Duluth, MN
- 3 hrs 58 min from Eau Claire, WI
- 4 hrs 2 min from St. Cloud, MN
- 5 hrs 9 min from Wausau, WI
