Camping site close to Duluth, MN

Considering your screen name try black bear casino.
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Not sure about this one but, Quite a few up there offer free electric hookup even.

When we visited that area last August/September we stayed at the Cloquette, MN, KOA. It was just fine and we would stay there again. For Minneapolis-St. Paul we stayed at the Dakotah Meadows RV Park in Prior Lake. Very nice and would definitely stay there again.

stayed downtown just the past the drawbridge on the docks. I checked and I believe it is the Lakehead Boat Basin. This is at the boat club and three blocks from the bridge. Sounds like the place we stayed. I would go back. Had a great view of the big ships, the bridge and we were right next to the boat docks. The Museum and downtown shops are just blocks away.

And for sure go up the lake a couple of hours to Grand Marias. Beautiful place and campground.

And have some walleye. I would like to go back. Grand Marias is marvelous.

Cloquet KOA - about 18 miles from Duluth
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Spafford Park Campground is a Cloquet City Campground on the St. Louis River. About 18 miles from Duluth.
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Indian Point Campground - in Duluth's western end and right on St. Louis River.
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Spirit Mountain Campground - in Duluth, on hill (locals call it a mountain) overlooking Duluth, St. Louis Bay and Lake Superior. Expensive, but a nice setting and close to everything.
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Buffalo Valley Campground - in Duluth. Buffalo House restaurant and bar is on property. State bicycle trail runs through property and goes farther into Duluth.
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Penmarallter Campground near Two Harbors, MN - about 20 miles NE of Duluth and on Lake Superior.
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Burlington Bay City Campground in Two Harbors, MN - about 30 miles NE of Duluth. Nice campground right on Lake Superior.
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And for any I missed (and I did miss a few) check out the Visit Duluth website that lists even more campgrounds.
Visit Duluth Campground listing link here

Places to visit:
Go up the north shore - 8 State parks, Superior National Forest, 3 scenic byways, Grand Portage National Monument (historic trading post), Split Rock Lighthouse historic site, paved bike trails along lake.
In Duluth - Canal Park (tourist area to view "Lakers and Salties" (large Great Lakes and Ocean going ships); The Depot - Train museum and ride scenic train along shore to Two Harbors; Great Lakes Aquarium; Glensheen Mansion. Also check out Visit Duluth for other attractions.

kerrlakeroo wrote:
Considering your screen name try black bear casino.
Casinocamper.com
Not sure about this one but, Quite a few up there offer free electric hookup even.

Black Bear Casino does not have a campground. They will let you park your RV in their lot, but have no hookups (kinda like a Walmart stay).

http://www.lakeheadboatbasin.com/rv.html


http://www.grandmaraisrecreationarea.com/

Casinojunkie wrote:
Will be in the Duluth area July 9th thru 11th. Searching for camping site with elec and water hookup, close to Duluth.
What sights do you recommend visiting while in the area.
Will be heading south back to IA on the 12th with a stopover in Minneapolis.
What would be a good campground close to Minneapolis?

Where did you get a spot in Duluth ?