- Camping with Hiking
The best camping near Grand Marais with hiking
92% (34) • 42 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Grand Marais
Grand Marais Get-A-Way
1. Grand Marais Get-A-Way
92%
(33)
4.2mi from Grand Marais · 1 site · Tent, RV
Site:
***2024 Update - The hillside campsite is now cleared and available for tent camping. Driveway has been extended (now 115 feet long) , two firepits have been constructed (one at end of driveway & one on hillside campsite) and picnic table on site. We are currently accepting bookings for Spring/Summer/Fall of 2024.
A 10 acre secluded forest site nestled between Lake Superior and the Sawtooth Mountains. This is a single site property; enjoy complete privacy during your booking dates. Property is primitive and dense with trees/ground cover. 115 feet of cleared driveway is best spot for RV set up; levers likely needed as driveway is gravel is uneven in spots. Tent camping with firepit on hillside campsite. Second firepit at the end of the driveway.
Hiking/Biking Options:
There are no marked trails on the property. For guests interested in hiking we recommend:
1) The 310 mile Superior Hiking Trail easily accessible at multiple locations throughout Grand Marais OR
2) The Woods Creek Superior Hiking trailhead approximately 1 mile from property; parking lot at trailhead.
Biking not possible on site but nearby gravel roads are an option for advanced riders or bikers looking for a challenging ride. For other biking options, including family friendly routes, check out: www.visitcookcounty.com.
Site is a private 10 acres forest plot. A perfect primitive home base for laid back families and seasoned adventurers. Tired of the outdoors? A 10 minute drive takes you to downtown Grand Marais with restaurants, shops and Artists Point.
Come enjoy the picturesque Minnesota North Shore!
Pets
Campfires
Picnic table
from
$34
/ night
Private Lutsen Forest Camp
2. Private Lutsen Forest Camp
100%
(6)
16mi from Grand Marais · 1 site · Tent, RV
Property is 5 acres on private shared road. Use of well and wood-burning sauna, and deck and furniture of our tiny home included. Outhouse on site. Centrally located on the North Shore and surrounded by Superior National Forest - - 20 minutes from both Grand Marais and Tofte.
Near snowmobile trails, Superior Hiking Trail, Lutsen town, Fika Coffee shop, grocery store, two maple syrup properties, mountain bike and fat bike trails, hiking and xc ski trails. Minutes from Caribou and Ward Lakes. Check out the new world class Jackpot MTB single-track trails!
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
from
$105
/ night
Superior National Forest
3. Superior National Forest
87%
(41)
National forest 68mi from Grand Marais · 569 sites
With all this prime natural beauty, there is one thing the Superior National Forest should not have: an inferiority complex. The area boasts Minnesota’s finest, including canoeing, kayaking, hiking, snowshoeing, and being a respite of many an angler. Visitors can choose from camping at classic RV and car camping sites or venturing in the far secluded wilderness. Set up your tent, start a fire, and come witness what these Northern skies are all about.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Cascade River State Park
4. Cascade River State Park
100%
(5)
State park 9.8mi from Grand Marais · 47 sites
Discover the rugged beauty of Cascade River State Park.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Pat Bayle State Forest
5. Pat Bayle State Forest
State forest 12mi from Grand Marais · 3 sites
Discover the natural charm of Pat Bayle State Forest.
Pets
Campfires
Picnic table
Judge C. R. Magney State Park
6. Judge C. R. Magney State Park
92%
(6)
State park 15mi from Grand Marais · 27 sites
Discover the rugged beauty of Judge C.R. Magney State Park.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
Grand Portage State Forest
7. Grand Portage State Forest
State forest 22mi from Grand Marais · 13 sites
Discover the natural splendor of Grand Portage State Forest.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
Temperance River State Park
8. Temperance River State Park
90%
(5)
State park 29mi from Grand Marais · 52 sites
Discover the rugged beauty of Temperance River State Park.
George H. Crosby Manitou State Park
9. George H. Crosby Manitou State Park
100%
(2)
State park 40mi from Grand Marais · 21 sites
Discover the rugged beauty of George H. Crosby Manitou State Park.
Pets
Toilets
Potable water
Finland State Forest
10. Finland State Forest
95%
(11)
State forest 46mi from Grand Marais · 82 sites
Discover the natural allure of Finland State Forest.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
Tettegouche State Park
11. Tettegouche State Park
100%
(17)
State park 51mi from Grand Marais · 45 sites
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!
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
92% (34) • 42 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Grand Marais
Grand Marais Get-A-Way
1. Grand Marais Get-A-Way
92%
(33)
4.2mi from Grand Marais · 1 site · Tent, RV
Site:
***2024 Update - The hillside campsite is now cleared and available for tent camping. Driveway has been extended (now 115 feet long) , two firepits have been constructed (one at end of driveway & one on hillside campsite) and picnic table on site. We are currently accepting bookings for Spring/Summer/Fall of 2024.
A 10 acre secluded forest site nestled between Lake Superior and the Sawtooth Mountains. This is a single site property; enjoy complete privacy during your booking dates. Property is primitive and dense with trees/ground cover. 115 feet of cleared driveway is best spot for RV set up; levers likely needed as driveway is gravel is uneven in spots. Tent camping with firepit on hillside campsite. Second firepit at the end of the driveway.
Hiking/Biking Options:
There are no marked trails on the property. For guests interested in hiking we recommend:
1) The 310 mile Superior Hiking Trail easily accessible at multiple locations throughout Grand Marais OR
2) The Woods Creek Superior Hiking trailhead approximately 1 mile from property; parking lot at trailhead.
Biking not possible on site but nearby gravel roads are an option for advanced riders or bikers looking for a challenging ride. For other biking options, including family friendly routes, check out: www.visitcookcounty.com.
Site is a private 10 acres forest plot. A perfect primitive home base for laid back families and seasoned adventurers. Tired of the outdoors? A 10 minute drive takes you to downtown Grand Marais with restaurants, shops and Artists Point.
Come enjoy the picturesque Minnesota North Shore!
Pets
Campfires
Picnic table
from
$34
/ night
Private Lutsen Forest Camp
2. Private Lutsen Forest Camp
100%
(6)
16mi from Grand Marais · 1 site · Tent, RV
Property is 5 acres on private shared road. Use of well and wood-burning sauna, and deck and furniture of our tiny home included. Outhouse on site. Centrally located on the North Shore and surrounded by Superior National Forest - - 20 minutes from both Grand Marais and Tofte.
Near snowmobile trails, Superior Hiking Trail, Lutsen town, Fika Coffee shop, grocery store, two maple syrup properties, mountain bike and fat bike trails, hiking and xc ski trails. Minutes from Caribou and Ward Lakes. Check out the new world class Jackpot MTB single-track trails!
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
from
$105
/ night
Superior National Forest
3. Superior National Forest
87%
(41)
National forest 68mi from Grand Marais · 569 sites
With all this prime natural beauty, there is one thing the Superior National Forest should not have: an inferiority complex. The area boasts Minnesota’s finest, including canoeing, kayaking, hiking, snowshoeing, and being a respite of many an angler. Visitors can choose from camping at classic RV and car camping sites or venturing in the far secluded wilderness. Set up your tent, start a fire, and come witness what these Northern skies are all about.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Cascade River State Park
4. Cascade River State Park
100%
(5)
State park 9.8mi from Grand Marais · 47 sites
Discover the rugged beauty of Cascade River State Park.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Pat Bayle State Forest
5. Pat Bayle State Forest
State forest 12mi from Grand Marais · 3 sites
Discover the natural charm of Pat Bayle State Forest.
Pets
Campfires
Picnic table
Judge C. R. Magney State Park
6. Judge C. R. Magney State Park
92%
(6)
State park 15mi from Grand Marais · 27 sites
Discover the rugged beauty of Judge C.R. Magney State Park.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
Grand Portage State Forest
7. Grand Portage State Forest
State forest 22mi from Grand Marais · 13 sites
Discover the natural splendor of Grand Portage State Forest.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
Temperance River State Park
8. Temperance River State Park
90%
(5)
State park 29mi from Grand Marais · 52 sites
Discover the rugged beauty of Temperance River State Park.
George H. Crosby Manitou State Park
9. George H. Crosby Manitou State Park
100%
(2)
State park 40mi from Grand Marais · 21 sites
Discover the rugged beauty of George H. Crosby Manitou State Park.
Pets
Toilets
Potable water
Finland State Forest
10. Finland State Forest
95%
(11)
State forest 46mi from Grand Marais · 82 sites
Discover the natural allure of Finland State Forest.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
Tettegouche State Park
11. Tettegouche State Park
100%
(17)
State park 51mi from Grand Marais · 45 sites
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!
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
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sara
October 2025
Tent
We tent camped in this location and had a wonderful experience. It was private, but not completely isolated and close to town and other main roads. Nice tent pad area and fire pit.
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Sarah
September 2025
34 ft travel trailer
With pets
It was incredible!!! We loved the deeply wooded lot, privacy, and quiet!
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Steve
September 2025
15 ft toy hauler
With pets
100 foot driveway serves as the campsite. On a quiet road to walk. We headed wesr on the road each day. A Superior Hiking trailhead with a parking lot is down the road to the east, just one mile away. Eady drive to get to Grand Marais for socialnoutings abd stores. The campsite fire ring is field stone, and it sets downslope from the end of the driveway. I would gave liked the firepit area improved by leveling the ground with 4 inches if gravel, circling the pit by 4 feet. I would also remove a 12 feet long pile of lumber and other building material, that is covered by old tarps. Finally, I would replace the plastic picnic table with a wooden one. The plastic one isn't sturdy. We put wood boards under the table legs.
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Donna
July 2025
22 ft campervan
With pets
The site was private so it was peaceful and allowed for the dogs to be off leash. Easily accessible to town as well as the SHT too! We had a schoolie so had the benefit of the niceties that allows which helped offset not having any of that if tent camping only. We did also pitch one tent in the tent pad area which was flat and level. Overall a great site that I’d rent again!
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Sean
June 2025
18 ft campervan
Basic spot, but convenient to town, quiet aside from the forest bird symphony, and easy to find.
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Hannah
June 2025
32 ft campervan
With pets
We enjoyed the location and privacy of this site, and it was great proximity from down town and nearby hiking trails. The firepit was on uneven ground, and we weren't able to get a camp chair near it. We enjoyed the quietness and seclusion of the site. Would recommend anyone with campers to bring leveling blocks as the ground is uneven (we brought some and it worked good), and every one to bring a lot of bugspray as the deep north woods are riddled with insects.
Overall, I think this site is appropriately priced priced for what you get.
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Arabella
June 2025
Tent
Great home base to explore the North Shore! Private and quiet, with just the occasional car going by on the gravel road.
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Joshua
June 2025
13 ft travel trailer
A nice base camp to explore the Grand Marais area. The site was as described and shown in the photos. Good Verizon coverage.
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