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Free and boat-in only, Thompson Beach Kayak Site sits on Lake Superior near Gooseberry Falls State Park Campground along Minnesota's North Shore. No fee, no reservation system. Paddlers arriving by kayak or canoe can fish, access hiking trails, and build campfires at the site. Pets and alcohol are permitted. Bring all water and supplies from shore, as no potable water or hookups are available on site.
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Map & DirectionsThompson Beach Kayak Site is located in Minnesota near Beaver Bay
Public CampgroundCoordinates
47.15737498981637 N
91.43686321159784 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo CoverageVerified by 1 userLast on 8/14/26- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 8/7/26
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo CoverageVerified by 1 userLast on 8/14/26
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 8/7/26
Access
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
FREE established camping
Enjoy camping on government land. Limited or no services at this camping area.
PERMIT might be REQUIRED
We curate permit requirements across the US for our PRO members. Try PRO to see if Thompson Beach Kayak Site needs a permit.
Drive Time
- 46 min from Duluth, MN
- 3 hrs 2 min from Eau Claire, WI
- 3 hrs 6 min from St. Cloud, MN
- 4 hrs 13 min from Wausau, WI
