The best river, stream, or creek glamping near Hoyt Lakes, Minnesota

Looking for a luxurious camping experience by a river? Hipcamp offers over 30 options for glamping by the river near Hoyt Lakes, Minnesota. With accommodations starting as low as $50 and an average price of $109 per night, you can find the perfect riverside retreat that fits your budget. Check out top campsites like Balsam Ridge Retreat (506 reviews), Woods and Meadows Farm (88 reviews), and Sanctuary at Little Sand (64 reviews). These campsites offer popular amenities such as potable water, pets, and campfires, and activities such as whitewater paddling, swimming, and climbing. Book now and get ready to experience glamping by the river!

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Top-rated campgrounds

Looking for a luxurious camping experience by a river? Hipcamp offers over 30 options for glamping by the river near Hoyt Lakes, Minnesota. With accommodations starting as low as $50 and an average price of $109 per night, you can find the perfect riverside retreat that fits your budget. Check out top campsites like Balsam Ridge Retreat (506 reviews), Woods and Meadows Farm (88 reviews), and Sanctuary at Little Sand (64 reviews). These campsites offer popular amenities such as potable water, pets, and campfires, and activities such as whitewater paddling, swimming, and climbing. Book now and get ready to experience glamping by the river!

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Top-rated campgrounds

1. Off-Grid Cabin

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42mi from Hoyt Lakes · 1 site · Lodging · Duluth, MN

A unique, octagon, cedar log cabin, situated on 40 secluded wooded acres. A short hike over the Sucker River on a storybook foot bridge to a generous deck which surrounds the cabin. You will need to be very physically fit to stay here. You must climb a steep ladder to the loft and do a 2ft step to get off the deck to the marshy land below. The cabin has a main room which holds two sofas and an indoor fireplace. There are games, books, binoculars and a telescope available for guest use. To access the sleeping loft, climb a ladder. The sleeping loft holds a Sleep Number bed. Guests are welcome to use any spices, pantry items and cookware that are in the kitchen. There is no running water in the kitchen or bath. There may be well water in the blue/green jerry cans . You could use that for the sauna or washing dishes. Guests need to bring their own potable water. We recommend 1 gallon of water per person each day spent at the cabin. We do usually have a small amount of water in water cooler containers which is from the local grocery, filtered water for you to use in a pinch if needed. ***the sauna DOES NOT get above 120 degrees in the winter, you’re welcome to try a winter sauna, but it’s will not be very hot at all**** ***no running water*** ***no shower, there is a sauna for a sauna bath*** ***do not book this cabin if you need to charge any medical equipment*** ***do not book this cabin if you can not do a 2ft step on and off the deck of the cabin to get down to the ground to build a sauna fire or bonfire. The land is a marsh and it shifts with the season so there are not steps secured to the deck****

2. Silver Rapids Lodge

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28mi from Hoyt Lakes · 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.

3. North Shore Hermitage

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46mi from Hoyt Lakes · 2 sites · Lodging · Duluth, MN

Relax on a secluded and beautiful hobby farm in the North Woods while you spend your days exploring Lake Superior's North Shore or popping into Duluth or Two Harbors for all they have to offer! 20 acres of woods, pasture, and trails greet you as you enjoy one of North Shore Hermitage's comfy accommodations as your basecamp. Walk or bike down the quiet gravel road, breathe in the woods and wildflowers, and feel the cool breeze from the largest freshwater lake in the world just down the hill. You're four minutes to Scenic highway 61, six minutes from the beaches of Lake Superior, ten minutes to the grocery store in Duluth, fifteen minutes to Two Harbors, and zero seconds to the relaxing getaway you're looking for! Our family loves welcoming people to the unending beauty of the North Shore and helping folks experience what we get to live every day! Whether you're here for a week to to take in the shore, hike, bike, swim, fish, sail, rock hunt, cross country ski, snowshoe, run the marathon, birdwatch, surf (yes, that's a thing), shop, watch the sled dog races, enjoy a music festival, see Bentleyville, and relax OR you need a short stopover on your way farther "up the shore," North Shore Hermitage is the perfect place for your trip! We're just far enough "up the shore" to feel on vacation, but close enough to Duluth to have it all. Check out each site for your level of comfort and get ready to enjoy the Hermitage.

4. 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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5. Rustic Retreat On Whiteface River

39mi from Hoyt Lakes · 1 site · Lodging · Kelsey, MN

Retreat to this rustic one-room cabin and enjoy the natural beauty of 25 acres in God’s Country. Fish the Whiteface River, hike, kayak, birdwatch, or simply relax on this secluded land. The cabin has power. Please bring your own water. An outhouse is available on-site. During the summer months, we provide a 5-gallon water dispenser for your stay. From October through April, there is no water provided—please bring your own. We are located approximately 5 miles from the Sax-Zim Bog Welcome Center—perfect for birdwatchers seeking a quiet getaway. The Space There are many ATV and snowmobile trails nearby. We have two fire pits for roasting marshmallows or relaxing by the fire, plus a grill for outdoor cooking. Guest Access Relax at our Rustic Retreat and enjoy everything our property has to offer! Explore the trails winding through 25 acres along the river and around the property—all with complete privacy and no neighbors in sight. State land nearby offers even more opportunities for hunting, snowmobiling, four-wheeling, and much more. We’re conveniently located about 45 minutes from Duluth, 40 minutes from Cloquet, and 40 minutes from the Iron Range. Other Things to Note • Dining: The Wilbert Café in Cotton is just 10 minutes away, perfect for a hearty meal. Right next door, The El Toro offers burgers and drinks. • Local Activities: Simek Farm, just a mile down the road, features live music, hayrides, and seasonal activities during the fall months. • Fall Colors: The autumn foliage in this area is absolutely breathtaking.

6. Yurt on the River

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50mi from Hoyt Lakes · 1 site · Lodging · Saginaw, MN

Our yurt sits on the edge of a wild woods on the banks of the Cloquet River overlooking a meadow that is an active forest restoration project currently in process. From your door, you can access a loop of trails that wind through the woods, to the river and back to the yurt. Get back to basics. There is no electricity or running water in the yurt. Camp lanterns and solar lights are provided as is refillable fresh water and a propane camp stove/oven with pots/pans/utensils. The yurt is heated solely by a wood stove and there is plenty of firewood a short distance away with a sled or wagon to use for hauling. A campfire pit is just outside the yurt with a hanging grill and grilling tools. A detached outhouse is a short walk from the yurt and is for your use alone when you're here. In the winter, a Luggable Loo is available to bring to the yurt to eliminate trips at night in the cold to the outhouse. The yurt contains a queen bed with linens and a single camp cot available on request. Dogs are welcome in the yurt! We charge a $25 pet fee per reservation. If you'd like to bring a dog or dogs (limit 2), please add the Pet Fee which is listed as an extra during the booking process. In the warm months, the river is great for swimming and fishing. (And Coming Soon: Kayaks, river tubes, and canoe availability pending the sorting of proper insurance.) In the winter, two pairs of snowshoes are included for quiet walks through the woods. *Note: Train sounds and some road noise can be heard from the yurt. The train has been described as "quite loud" by some guests and as sounding "off in the distance" and "pleasant" by others. The crossing is a half mile away. If you're sensitive to sounds, a light sleeper, or looking for complete and utter quiet, please take this into account. Ear plugs are also available in the yurt.

Public campgrounds near Hoyt Lakes

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Tettegouche Camp

43mi from Hoyt Lakes · 4 sites · in Tettegouche State Park

Stories from the community

Suzy

October 2025

Weekend Trip to North Shore Hermitage

Super clean quiet stay with an outstanding host! Makes camping and hiking easier to have a warm home base to return to

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Kyle

October 2025

3 nights at Off-Grid Cabin

Great secluded cabin! Perfect for a getaway and great location. There is a bunch of blankets and pillows. Also lots of pots and pans. We loved the fireplace inside and the fire ring outside with the stars! The river was beautiful! Pictures don’t do a justice.

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Celeste

October 2025

Group trip

Weekend Trip to North Shore Hermitage

We had a wonderful experience! It was exactly what we needed! Peaceful, beautiful, and welcoming! The land was amazing, and everyone we met was so kind and hospitable. You can really feel the care and friendliness in every detail. Highly recommend!

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Maggie

October 2025

With kids

2 nights at North Shore Hermitage

We enjoyed staying in The Happy Camper. The hosts were responsive, friendly, and welcoming. Definitely recommend staying there!

Catey

March 2025

Weekend Trip to Off-Grid Cabin

This is a very neat cabin, and you can tell a lot of work has been put into it. The cart to bring your belongings over the bridge was very handy, and it stayed very toasty warm despite the snow on the ground and frigid temperatures. The only downfalls were that the lights didn’t work, so I would recommend extra batteries for your headlamps. There are mice here so whatever you don’t keep in the fridge I would keep any food locked up in your cooler. Also, there is a constant odor of propane in the cabin which concerned me but I guess it’s normal. Overall this place is indeed off the grid, secluded, and very beautiful and unique. I’ll be looking to come back in my future ventures north.

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Samir

March 2025

Weekend Trip to Yurt on the River

We stayed at Sue’s Yurt for two nights and had a wonderful experience. It’s a cozy, private retreat with thoughtful amenities that made our stay comfortable. We took a snowmobiling trip up the Babbit and found Duluth easily accessible by car. The yurt itself is well-equipped with a comfortable bed and a mini kitchen. The wood stove works efficiently, keeping the space warm when tended for a while. We also loved exploring the nearby trails, which added to the charm of our stay. Overall, a great place for a peaceful getaway!

Lexi

January 2025

Weekend Trip to Yurt on the River

This was such an amazing stay! Sue has thought of everything! The wood stove kept the space toasty warm, only needing 1 refill a night at 4 or 5am. We loved all the lanterns and how they created a cozy vibe each night after it got dark. We definitely plan to return for another winter getaway!