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Great Basecamp
Mountain bikers and hikers will love this beautiful treed campground. Level sites that are spread out enough to offer some privacy. Bath house was old, but adequate.
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Spirit Mountain Campground houses premium glamping accommodations just minutes from Superior, Wisconsin, set within a wooded hillside that overlooks Duluth's harbor. Located at 9500 Spirit Mountain Place in Proctor, Minnesota, this year-round resort-style camping destination features upscale canvas tents and luxury cabin alternatives with electricity and comfortable bedding. Each glamping unit includes electricity, water hookups, and picnic tables, while shared modern bathroom facilities provide hot showers and flush toilets. The campground's unique position at the top of a ski area provides exceptional seclusion while remaining surprisingly accessible to urban amenities. Guest accommodations are nestled among trees for privacy, with most sites featuring private fire rings for evening relaxation. A recent visitor mentioned, "The campground was beautiful and full of amenities. They had nice large camping pads and decent restroom facilities."
Directly across from the glamping area, Spirit Mountain Adventure Park offers exclusive activities that complement the luxury camping experience. Mountain bikers can access downhill trails directly from their glamping site, with lift service returning riders to the top—making this a destination particularly popular with outdoor enthusiasts. Beyond mountain biking, guests enjoy the alpine coaster, zip lines, and miniature golf with special discounts for overnight glamping guests. The Superior Hiking Trail runs adjacent to the property, providing direct access to scenic overlooks of Lake Superior. During winter months, the glamping accommodations remain accessible, allowing visitors to experience ski-in/ski-out luxury accommodations. One guest highlighted, "We stayed at Spirit Mountain in September. The campground was beautiful and full of amenities. The best part was being able to bike down the trails right from the campground! The trees were just starting to turn so it was beautiful!"
Best Glamping Campgrounds near Superior (17)
1. Jay Cooke State Park Campground
"I stayed at two sites, the second being 41E, which has electric."
"There is running water & vault toilets - they are currently renovating their running toilets & shower as of 2018, but that should be back up for the 2019 season."
47 Sites AvailableAvailable this weekend
from $23 - $90 / night
2. Spirit Mountain Campground
"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. "
"Nice Campsites mostly secluded in the woods. Campsites are not to close to eachother giving you the privacy you want. Great views by the ski lift of Duluth!"
3. Fond du Lac City
"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!"
4. Cloquet-Duluth KOA
"We are KOA members (who stay at a lot of KOAs) - our 1st visit at this Cloquet KOA was Sept 2020: The staff were friendly."
"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."
5. Northland Camping & RV Park
6. Nemadji Mobile Home and RV Park
7. Bois Brule Campground — Brule River State Forest
"If it was simply about the location, this would get five plus stars because it's so beautiful!"
"Cost for non-residents is $21 for the campsite and another $11 daily state park entrance fee. So, $32 for the same type of campground as a USFS at about $15."
22 Sites AvailableAvailable this weekend
from $20 / night
8. Penmarallter Campsite
"If there was laundry available, it would be five stars."
"You can save $5 a night if you only need 30-Amp electric and water."
9. Big Lake Shores & The Lounge
"Refrigerator, microwave, queen bed along side a bunk; double on the bottom bunk and a twin up top. The neighborhood is welcoming."
10. Gordon Dam
"Does not have water sewer hookups but had a station to dump and fill has electricity at most sites close to water has boat access and camp ground is outside of an awesome lil town"
Drive Time
- 8 min from Duluth, MN
- 2 hrs 5 min from Eau Claire, WI
- 2 hrs 12 min from Minneapolis, MN
- 2 hrs 26 min from St. Cloud, MN
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Glamping Reviews near Superior, WI
158 Reviews of 17 Superior Campgrounds
- TTanya L.
TravelerJay Cooke State Park Campground
Crowded but lovely stop
A weekend in October...peak color but the campground is crowded and pretty noisy up until 8 pm ish when it does quiet down a bit. Would stay again, just when it's less crowded.
- MMelissa S.
ScoutPardun’s Jack Pine Campground
This is for Pardun’s Tube Rental. Don't give this man your business!
If I could give this company negative stars I would. I would never recommend this company to even my worst enemy. This was our second experience with them. The first time took a long time but we knew it wasn’t their fault because the river was low and that’s out of their control. Our tubes were also good. The owner’s dad(Jerry?) picked us up and was so nice and sweet. We laughed at all our hiccups along the way.
This time around, it was just my friend and I and we were having a wonderful time for the first 2.5-3 hours. Then we realized we weren’t moving and the wind was blowing us upstream. We kept trying to go, waiting to see the landing. By the 5 hour mark we kept trying to call Pardun’s to mention that we were trying to come back and to let them know that we’d probably be later than expected and to see if they had any tips. Since the cell service is almost non existent, the calls would not go through. By that time, we didn’t know what to else to do but call 911. By the time we were able to get a hold of someone to ask for help, we were nearing 6 hours on the river. They called Pardun’s to let them know and the owner(Guy?) and his son were waiting to pick us up. As soon as they saw us, the snarky disrespectful remarks started and they began making fun of us. The owner was relentless. It was one rude remark after another. This was at about 9pm. When I started crying and asking him to stop talking to me, the a-hole dug in even more and had to get the last word in. It kept on until I screamed at him to shut the F up. I couldn’t take it anymore. He then stopped and started trying to kick us off the bus. I was sitting in the seat, sobbing while my friend was nicely asking him to just please go and please stop with the comments. He wouldn’t. Once we got back to Danbury, he stopped the bus and walked away. His son helped us get our stuff out and his wife eventually came out to make sure that we had our keys and let us know she had called the other people involved to let them know we were back. The son was initially being kind of a jerk when we got on the bus but he apologized to us soon after. His waste of a human father didn’t.
Please do not give this man your business. I have never been so humiliated and made to feel as awful as he made me feel. The blatant disrespect and language from the minute he saw was unbelievable. This man is the most awful human I have ever encountered. I sure hope he treats his wife and his mother with a little more compassion and empathy.
- AAnita L.Guide
Spirit Mountain Campground
Spirit Mountain Campground
Private sites, W/E, Close to downtown Duluth. Our site was just big enough for our 38' 5th wheel with slides on both sides. They delivered wood which was $9 for 5 pieces. RR and showers close to this site. Toilets fairly new, but showers paint peeling and could use remodeling.
Cari E.
RangerSpirit Mountain Campground
Convenient when the SP are booked
If you’re hopping between state parks in the north shore area and need something near Duluth, this campground is a solid option if there’s nothing else available. Time has not been overly friendly and the park and campground are somewhat run down, but there are still upsides. It’s close to local stores and the sites are shaded and actually quite lovely, but beware that MANY of the sites on the far west loop (45-70) will not be level. Most also do not have a dedicated space for a tent, but there is usually ample space on the gravel drives (bring extra padding). This loop is also not ideal for larger RVs. Verizon cell service was manageable and if you scout the site images online, you can find spots with northern-facing openings in the trees for Starlink if needed. Water spigots in this loop are also well placed and the water was quite chilly. Now for the ugly…the bathrooms in this loop are serviceable, but if you touch the wall or floor while showering, you might want to star over. If you forgot your shower shoes, you won’t be showering. Older bath houses are acceptable, but this one was plain filthy beyond simple age.
- Cari E.Ranger
Jay Cooke State Park Campground
Everything is convenient
I stayed at two sites, the second being 41E, which has electric. This loop is perhaps the most central to the bath house, but all are conveniently located nearby and the dump station isn’t too far (but far enough to stay out of sight, out of mind). The bath house is fully handicap friendly and the shower heads can all the raised and lowered, and there are wheelchair ramps up to the facility. The dirt roads are miraculously pothole free and the drinking water spigots are blissfully cold if you’re here during a heatwave. Site 41E, like quite a few actually, has the fire pit behind/on the wrong side of your rv door, but no biggie. The biggest downside is that the site is rather unlevel, but if you are able to scoot all the way to the right (closest to the electrical tower), it’s not so bad. The bridge/park office/store is a quick 7 min walk, and the bath house is less than a 2 min walk.
When I was staying, we were hit with hazardous levels of wildfire smoke, and I was so impressed that the park staff opened visitor’s center early so that campers would have a place to escape the smoke. I’ve never stayed at any park where the staff goes so far above and beyond.
- Cari E.Ranger
Jay Cooke State Park Campground
Woodsy Perfection
Every site is nestled into the woods, which is cozy and adds the added benefit of privacy. That said, the extra big rigs wouldn’t be a good fit—one loop only allows for rigs under 25’ in length due to a tight corner. Another oddity is that some fire pits are on the opposite side of your doors, but no biggie.
The bathrooms are wonderfully new and central to all the camping loops. There are men’s and women’s sides for toilets/sinks and independent shower rooms—all handicap friendly. The park really outdid themselves here, even the building is beautifully designed.
Firewood is for sale at the camp office along with your typical camping goods and souvenirs, and the park staff is wonderful to interact with. There are black bears, but no bear boxes, so be smart with your food. I had 1-2 bars of LTE on Verizon, and if you need Starlink access, try to find a site that runs north/south more than east/west because there are obviously trees everywhere.
Site 5 is near a small dumpster, which turned out to be rather convenient—there is a line of trees/brush for privacy, so don’t let that stop you. There is also an ice cold water spigot behind the site, which was even better—again, trees/brush for privacy. Mostly level, with just the smallest tilt toward the fire pit. 2 minute walk to the bathrooms, conveniently located near a walking path to the park office/bridge.
Andre I.GuideWanoka Lake Campground - TEMPORARILY CLOSED
Super clean restrooms
The sites are fairly close but most offer privacy. Laundry and market in Ironwood are decent.
- Crystal R.Guide
Jay Cooke State Park Campground
Great park! Will come again!
This is a favorite of mine. I have been here tent camping twice and will be staying at a camper cabin later this summer!
My favorite part of this park is the swinging bridge. I'm in awe of the view every time I come. I sometimes stop here on my way up to the north shore just to sit out on the rocks and enjoy the view.
The campground is huge. There's multiple loops for both primitive and electric hook up. There's a very nice shower building located very centrally. There's camper cabins too.
Beware last year there was a bear that frequented the campgrounds, but we didn't really have any major issues with him. Just keep your food secure.
Lots of great hiking. The superior hiking trail runs through this park as well. Close to Duluth where there are so many fantastic recreational activities. I had great cell service everywhere in the campgrounds too.
Guide to Superior
Spirit Mountain Campground offers year-round glamping in Superior, Wisconsin with premium accommodations 20 minutes from downtown Duluth. The campground sits at an elevation of 1,400 feet, providing an elevated vantage point in this northern region where winter temperatures can drop below zero. Most sites are nestled among mature trees that provide natural privacy barriers between neighboring campers.
What to do
Mountain biking trails access: Jay Cooke State Park Campground offers numerous biking opportunities with trails of varying difficulty levels. "I spent a day trip with friends at Jay Cook. The water levels were low, so we clambered around on the sculpted granite rocks that line the river and falls, dipping on and out of pools and up slick rock faces," notes Jared S.
Hiking excursions: The Lost Lake backpacking site provides a more secluded experience. "Very pretty and secluded! It was pretty buggy and ticks were bad, but that's to be expected. Bog/marsh was beautiful with some wildlife and was generally a very pleasant place to camp," reports Lydia N.
Enjoy water activities: Gordon Dam Campground offers direct boat access to the Gordon Flowage. "Does not have water sewer hookups but had a station to dump and fill has electricity at most sites close to water has boat access and camp ground is outside of an awesome lil town," says Kay U.
What campers like
Privacy between sites: Boise Brule Campground offers natural separation. "The spaces are quite distant from one another and we didn't hear our neighbors at all. We were at one of the walk-in campsites which I chose on purpose because it was literally on top of the river," writes Amy G.
Clean facilities: Cloquet-Duluth KOA maintains their bathrooms regularly. "The bathrooms were cleaned every couple of hours, but highly trafficked thus quickly undoing the cleaning," notes Andrew C. While they require frequent attention, the staff works to keep amenities clean.
Riverside camping: Fond du Lac City campground offers waterfront sites. "We had a nice site on the corner, very close to the river to drop in our kayaks, clean bathrooms and showers. $5 bundles of self serve fire wood," mentions Laurie K.
What you should know
Train noise: Some campgrounds experience noise disruption from nearby rail lines. At Jay Cooke State Park Campground, "One of the only things that was obnoxious about this park is that there is a frequently used train track nearby- and the trains really lay on whistle. I slept with earplugs in because of this, but I was still woken up around 4 times that night," reports Krista T.
Seasonal conditions: Tick activity increases during warmer months. "Solid hiking trail and good campsites. The campsites have adequate space and decent amenities. The biggest issue however was ticks. Been an outdoor person my whole life and more ticks than I've ever seen before. Pulling 10 or more off an hour," warns Zachary G. about Boise Brule Campground.
Campsite spacing: Sites at some locations can feel crowded. "Sites are cramped, leaving no illusion of privacy. Bathrooms were cleaned every couple of hours, but highly trafficked thus quickly undoing the cleaning," explains Andrew C. about Cloquet-Duluth KOA.
Tips for camping with families
Look for dedicated play areas: Cloquet-Duluth KOA offers family-friendly amenities. "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," says Sandra.
Choose sites away from playgrounds: Consider site location if seeking quiet. "Our site was directly across from the playground and the kids playing at the playground were all pre-teens who screamed non-stop," notes Cindy B. about her experience at Cloquet-Duluth KOA.
Consider fishing opportunities: Jay Cooke State Park offers accessible fishing spots. "Should you find yourself heading to the north shore, take a break and hit the trails of Jay Cooke. A variety of trails awaits you. If you have more time, then reserve a campsite and explore the many wonders of this area," suggests Theresa D.
Tips from RVers
Plan for leveling challenges: Many sites require adjustment. "We had a walk in site here. There was another walk site somewhat near us but they were very quiet. It was a nice wooded spot and a nice base camp for our nearby exploring," writes Zack H. about Boise Brule Campground.
Check hookup options: Penmarallter Campsite offers multiple electrical configurations. "The campground owner/hosts were very friendly and helpful during our five night stay. Some shade but mostly sunny pull through camp sites worked well in the cool Minnesota evenings. You can save $5 a night if you only need 30-Amp electric and water," advises Grant B.
Consider road access: Not all campgrounds accommodate larger rigs. "Pulled over here for a quick stay. It is close to the freeway is about it. Not really what I would be looking for, for an extended stay. It was fine for an easy come and go. Facilities were clean," mentions Al J. about Nemadji Mobile Home and RV Park.
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