The best campgrounds near Grand Marais, Minnesota with wildlife watching

Looking to experience the great outdoors near Grand Marais, Minnesota? Hipcamp has you covered with over 90 camping options in the area, specifically catered to wildlife watching. Whether you prefer tent camping, RV camping, or cabin rentals, you'll find the perfect accommodation to suit your needs. Some top campsites to consider include Sanctuary at Little Sand (64 reviews), Matt and KJ's Yard (49 reviews), and Keweenaw Homestead Camping (31 reviews). With amenities like potable water, showers, and toilets, and activities such as paddling and exploring historic sites, your camping adventure awaits. Prices start as low as $15 per night, with an average price of $45 per night.

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Grand Marais Get-A-Way site with seasonal creek

1. Grand Marais Get-A-Way

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4.2mi from Grand Marais · 1 site · Tent, RV · Grand Marais, MN

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!

2. Private Lutsen Forest Camp

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16mi from Grand Marais · 1 site · Tent, RV · Lutsen, MN

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!

Looking to experience the great outdoors near Grand Marais, Minnesota? Hipcamp has you covered with over 90 camping options in the area, specifically catered to wildlife watching. Whether you prefer tent camping, RV camping, or cabin rentals, you'll find the perfect accommodation to suit your needs. Some top campsites to consider include Sanctuary at Little Sand (64 reviews), Matt and KJ's Yard (49 reviews), and Keweenaw Homestead Camping (31 reviews). With amenities like potable water, showers, and toilets, and activities such as paddling and exploring historic sites, your camping adventure awaits. Prices start as low as $15 per night, with an average price of $45 per night.

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1. Grand Marais Get-A-Way

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4.2mi from Grand Marais · 1 site · Tent, RV · Grand Marais, MN

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!

2. Private Lutsen Forest Camp

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16mi from Grand Marais · 1 site · Tent, RV · Lutsen, MN

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!

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Stories from the community

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sara

October 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Grand Marais Get-A-Way

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

3 nights at Grand Marais Get-A-Way

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

3 nights at Grand Marais Get-A-Way

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.

Donna

July 2025

22 ft campervan

With pets

3 nights at Grand Marais Get-A-Way

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

Weekend Trip to Grand Marais Get-A-Way

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

4 nights at Grand Marais Get-A-Way

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

3 nights at Grand Marais Get-A-Way

Great home base to explore the North Shore! Private and quiet, with just the occasional car going by on the gravel road.