The best river, stream, or creek RV parks near Babbitt, Minnesota

Welcome to Hipcamp! We offer over 80 RV camping options near Babbitt, Minnesota that are situated near rivers. With options starting as low as $12 per night and an average price of $25 per night, you're sure to find a campsite that fits your budget. Our top-rated campsites, like Camp Floodwood (130 reviews), Superior Beach Camp (49 reviews), and Cook's Country Connection (47 reviews), offer popular amenities such as toilets, campfires, and trash services. If you're looking for adventure, popular activities in the area include off-roading (OHV), wind sports, and climbing. Book your perfect riverside RV site today!

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Top-rated campgrounds

Welcome to Hipcamp! We offer over 80 RV camping options near Babbitt, Minnesota that are situated near rivers. With options starting as low as $12 per night and an average price of $25 per night, you're sure to find a campsite that fits your budget. Our top-rated campsites, like Camp Floodwood (130 reviews), Superior Beach Camp (49 reviews), and Cook's Country Connection (47 reviews), offer popular amenities such as toilets, campfires, and trash services. If you're looking for adventure, popular activities in the area include off-roading (OHV), wind sports, and climbing. Book your perfect riverside RV site today!

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Top-rated campgrounds

1. Silver Rapids Lodge

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20mi from Babbitt · 21 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Ely, MN

Located just 4 miles outside of Ely (on the edge of the Boundary Waters), Silver Rapids Lodge is located on a vast private peninsula with water on three sides, allowing for some of the best fishing around! We have electric/water sites, and full hookup sites available. Tent and van camping is fine by us. Bring your boat...bring your canoe! Heading in the boundary waters? We've got parking packages, too.

2. Camp Spooky

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36mi from Babbitt · 1 site · Tent, RV · Iron Junction, MN

Morcom Lake boat landing. Dinham Lake boat landing. Young Lake Public Water Access. Riverview Cemetery. Continue down Cemetery Rd. "west" Nice hike from camp, about a half mile. Melrude Whistle Stop bar and grill. Melrude Town Hall. Valhalla Park

3. Turbera Vista

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38mi from Babbitt · 1 site · Tent, RV · Iron Junction, MN

The campsite is lovely and there are some relatively flat spots for a tent. A short trail through the woods leads to beautiful views of the bog. I restore neglected properties to a natural state, And provide campers with experiences to promote a love for nature. Many options for RV's and campers. You can see deer, squirrel, chipmunks and birds including Pileated Woodpeckers, Barred Owls and Common Loons on the lake. You can less than expect mosquitoes.

4. Cloquet Valley State Forest

26 sites · Rice Lake, Minnesota

Discover the natural splendor of Cloquet Valley State Forest.

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5. Kabetogama State Forest

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100 sites · Orr, Minnesota

Discover Kabetogama State Forest's natural beauty and outdoor activities.

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6. Tettegouche State Park

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45 sites · Silver Bay, Minnesota

You may not know it by name, but guaranteed if you like nature photography, you’ve seen Shovel Point. Its steep, bridge-like cliff on the shore of Lake Superior attracts photographers and nature enthusiasts alike. Wanna experience the magic? Visit its home: Tettegouche State Park. With cliffs like these, Tettegouche was bound to attract dirtbaggers from all over. Like to climb rock? Come join ‘em! Visit the 60 foot High Falls of the Baptism River and feel the spirit of nature rejoice. Remote hiking through the Sawtooth Mountains offer views made for a life time and lakes made for skinny dipping. This parks nearly 10,000 acres house accommodations from cabins to backpacking and kayaking sites open year-round. Hurry there!

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7. Gooseberry Falls State Park

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69 sites · Beaver Bay, Minnesota

Next time you find yourself on Minnesota’s scenic Highway 61, do everything you can to pull over for the stunning views at Gooseberry Falls State Park. The region has been a seat of human activity on the north shore of Lake Superior since at least 1670, and it’s no wonder—the river gorge carved out of ancient rock and five many-tiered waterfalls will literally take your breath away, and developed modern camp sites provide comfort and ease so you can spend more time exploring.Bike the paved Gitchi-Gami trail, or hike any of the connector paths to the Superior Hiking Trail system. Pack some sammies and enjoy the Picnic Flow area, situated on an ancient lava flow that provides great views of Lake Superior. Check out the historic rustic granite structures built by the Civilian Conservation Corps, whose design was overseen by Italian stonemasons and is very colorful. With so much to do, it’s worth it to invest in the year pass if you live nearby—for Minnesotans, the first time at Gooseberry is never the last.

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8. Temperance River State Park

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52 sites · Lutsen, Minnesota

Discover the rugged beauty of Temperance River State Park.

Public campgrounds near Babbitt

Indian Lake Campground

26mi from Babbitt · 26 sites · Tents, RVs · in Cloquet Valley State Forest

Wakemup Bay Campground

35mi from Babbitt · 22 sites · Tents, RVs · in Kabetogama State Forest

Tettegouche State Park boasts some of the most incredible bluffs in Minnesota. Hike along the Superior Hiking Trail to Bean & Bear Lakes or Mount Trudee for some of the areas best scenes.

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Tettegouche Baptism River Campground

39mi from Babbitt · 28 sites · Tents, RVs · in Tettegouche State Park

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Gooseberry Falls Campground

41mi from Babbitt · 69 sites · Tents, RVs · in Gooseberry Falls State Park

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Temperance River Campground

49mi from Babbitt · 52 sites · Tents, RVs · in Temperance River State Park

Stories from the community

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Braun

October 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Turbera Vista

Turbera Vista Campsite is a peaceful and scenic spot perfect for stargazers and outdoor enthusiasts. We were able to back in our small coupe and set up our tent fairly quick, there was plenty of firewood and the stargazing was amazing, great getaway from the city! David provided us with detailed info of the site and amenities which were basic but thats all we needed! and directions in case we got lost, would definetely return in the near future!

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Isaac

September 2025

16 ft car

1 night at Silver Rapids Lodge

Great spot right off the road. Traffic calms down at night and the bar is a great spot to hang out. I will definitely be back if I’m ever in the area again.

Allen

September 2025

20 ft travel trailer

1 night at Silver Rapids Lodge

Very quiet spot to put our 17’ camper. Beautiful setting. Would definitely camp there again if we have the opportunity.

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Austin

September 2025

Tent

Group trip

4 nights at Camp Spooky

Great little secluded spot, nice and quiet other than a train or two in the night. The turnaround at this spot isn’t as large as photos made it seem, we had to back the boat trailer in and it was tight but not horrible. I would stay here again though

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Adelle

August 2025

22 ft campervan

5 nights at Silver Rapids Lodge

All sites were lakeside which I really enjoyed! Right across the street was the Lodge/Restaurant which served lunch and dinner and had regularly scheduled live music.

Matt

July 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Silver Rapids Lodge

Check in was easy. Everything as advertised. Enjoyed hanging out at the resort bar and eating pizza. All service interactions and other campers were very friendly. I would not hesitate to book again.

Andrea

June 2025

20 ft campervan

1 night at Silver Rapids Lodge

We really enjoyed our stay! Each site had its own water & electric hookup and fire pit. Beautiful lake views and easy access. Very clean and well maintained. Would absolutely stay here again.

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israel

May 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Silver Rapids Lodge

We loved the view from the campground to the lake! We definitely enjoyed it and we will be back.