The best dog-friendly campgrounds near Kettle River, Minnesota

Looking to go camping near Kettle River, Minnesota? Look no further than Hipcamp! With over 190 options available, you'll find the perfect accommodation to suit your camping style. Whether you prefer pitching a tent or parking your RV, we've got you covered. And with prices starting as low as $10 per night, you'll have more money to spend on activities. Speaking of activities, our top campsites like The Jubilee Homestead (76 reviews), The Camps at the Vineyard (66 reviews), and Camp at Good Root Growers (50 reviews) offer popular amenities like campfires, pet-friendly areas, and toilets. Plus, you can enjoy activities like horseback riding, biking, and fishing. So what are you waiting for? Start planning your camping trip today!

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Top-rated campgrounds

Looking to go camping near Kettle River, Minnesota? Look no further than Hipcamp! With over 190 options available, you'll find the perfect accommodation to suit your camping style. Whether you prefer pitching a tent or parking your RV, we've got you covered. And with prices starting as low as $10 per night, you'll have more money to spend on activities. Speaking of activities, our top campsites like The Jubilee Homestead (76 reviews), The Camps at the Vineyard (66 reviews), and Camp at Good Root Growers (50 reviews) offer popular amenities like campfires, pet-friendly areas, and toilets. Plus, you can enjoy activities like horseback riding, biking, and fishing. So what are you waiting for? Start planning your camping trip today!

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1. Woods and Meadows Farm

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25mi from Kettle River · 3 sites · Lodging · Wrenshall, MN

"All are welcome here." We love sharing our beautiful space, and want you to feel safe and secure. Explore woods, trails, meadows. Peaceful, private, close to bike trails, Jay Cooke State Park and Duluth. Both cabins have their own special ambiance. These are comfortable, rustic cabins with NO running water (drinking water supplied). “Not "ADA" *Well-behaved, house-broken, supervised dogs, and older children welcome. *It helps us to know your ETA in advance and to update us so that we can plan our day as well! Once you are in the area, message us a bit before your arrival so we can meet you and set you up properly! If we miss you, follow the arrow on the wheelbarrow down the hill. Park at Dragon Loft at 1st right, and Raven Watch at very end of drive. *We have free range chickens and friendly border collie. Sometimes there's a dog staying at the other cabin. Wildlife is also in the area, so we require that dogs be supervised and leashed, for their safety, and our wild animal neighbors. No dogs may be left unattended in our cabins while you go out! Take your canine pal with you! Quiet hours: dusk to 7am. Also consider your dog's inclination for barking. We keep the peace and quiet of all of our guests in mind. *DRAGON LOFT has one double bed in a loft with steep ladder. Great for two people. Room for dog bed or kennel below the loft. Has a nice reading/coffee room, fridge, oil radiator, hot plate, WiFi, deck with table and chairs, patio with fire ring., grill outside. You have full use of the trails in our woods! *RAVEN WATCH is larger and comfortable for up to four people. Solar power, off grid (no WiFi). Double bed upstairs overlooking the pond, and another downstairs by the cozy wood stove. A cute little kitchen with a nice gas stove and wash area. Fire ring outside. Wood supply. Price based on two adults. Small fee for up to two more people +pets. Next to pond, creek and woods! Private porta-potty, no shower. We raised our children here, and over 45 yrs have planted trees and pollinator acres. We always enjoy meeting other travelers. While living and teaching internationally we looked for adventure, staying in a wide range of hostels in developing countries around the globe. We are now retired but still traveling and exploring off-season.

2. RV Camp Duluth - Reel Rest Retreat

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39mi from Kettle River · 1 site · RV · Duluth, MN

Tucked in the quiet woods of Pike Lake, this private RV site offers a peaceful, level gravel pad perfect for your summer getaway. Back in and unwind with full RV hookups (water + electric), a cozy fire pit, and optional firewood available for purchase. Enjoy a rustic setting without the crowds—no bathroom or dump station onsite, so self-contained units only, please. 🌲 Location Highlights: 1 mile to Pike Lake Public Boat Access and Pike Lake Golf & Beach Club - offering sandy bottom beach with swimming and other activities. Food is fabulous here! 3 miles to Caribou Lake Public Access 15–30 minutes to Downtown Duluth, Miller Hill Mall, Island Lake, Fish Lake, Boulder Lake, and Grand Lake Easy day trip to the North Shore and Lake Superior’s scenic wonders! Enjoy your morning coffee under the trees, spend the day exploring nearby lakes, or take a relaxing evening drive along the shoreline. Whether you're fishing, golfing, hiking, or just recharging—Pike Lake RV Retreat is your home base for it all. Closes dump stations: Circle K in Proctor near Spirit Mountian (9314 W Skyline Pkwy) and Zeinth Auto Glass right by the Miller Hill Mall on Hwy 53 (3802 Trinity Rd)

3. Yurt on the River

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34mi from Kettle River · 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.

4. St Croix River Resort

38mi from Kettle River · 17 sites · RVs · Hinckley, MN

St. Croix River Resort offers a wide array of amenities to make your camping experience enjoyable. Campers can choose from cabins or spacious RV sites, both equipped with full hookups. The resort features indoor and outdoor pools, a clubhouse, and sports courts. Families will appreciate the playground, mini-golf, and planned activities. Essential services like a general store, laundry facilities, and showers ensure a comfortable stay. For those traveling with pets, the resort is pet-friendly, and there are walking trails to explore. Nearby, the St. Croix State Park offers numerous activities including hiking, fishing, and swimming at Lake Clayton. The park is renowned for its canoeing opportunities on the St. Croix River, with over 200 miles of scenic river to explore. ATV and snowmobile enthusiasts will find trails just minutes away from the resort. For a change of pace, campers can visit the Grand Casino in Hinckley or learn about local history at the Hinckley Fire Museum. The Gandy Dancer Trail provides an excellent ATV adventure, with opportunities for fishing and hiking along the way.

5. R&R Mille Lacs

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47mi from Kettle River · 1 site · RV · Garrison, MN

Learn more about this land:      R&R Mille Lacs offers a private channel lake lot on beautiful Mille Lacs! The site will have a pull through driveway with 2 RV spots with electricity and water on a gravel pad. The gravel drive through is big enough for 1 more RV but there are no hookups. $60 per RV per night. (So if your group brings 3 RVs it totals to $180.00 per night. Tents are also allowed.  There is one dump station as you pull out.      The site also has a private dock to put your boat or other water toys on. With just a short boat ride through the channel you can be out fishing on the mighty Mille Lacs in minutes. There are no waves to worry about in the channel so just tying up to the dock is nice and easy. With the calm waters it is a great place to use your kayak or paddle board, or just some fishing off the dock. There will be a four person paddle boat available for guests, you must bring your own lifejackets for any water activities.  There are also atv or mountain bike trails just feet away from the site. There is a fire pit on site with free split firewood.      We are located 5 minutes south of Garrison, and 5 minutes north of Grand Casino Mille Lacs, and right across the road from Northwood Hills golf course with Charlie’s Bar & Grill.       To launch your boat there are public water accesses to the north and south.

Public campgrounds near Kettle River

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Moose Lake Campground

7.9mi from Kettle River · 56 sites · Tents, RVs · in Moose Lake State Park

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Gafvert Campground

8.8mi from Kettle River · 19 sites · Tents, RVs · in Nemadji State Forest

Willow River Campground

11mi from Kettle River · 40 sites · Tents, RVs · in General C.C. Andrews State Forest

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Banning Campground

23mi from Kettle River · 34 sites · Tents, RVs · in Banning State Park

Savanna Portage State Park Campground

27mi from Kettle River · 63 sites · Tents, RVs · in Savanna Portage State Park

Stories from the community

Your cabin near the pond at Woods and Meadows Farm near Wrenshall, MN.

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Bobbi

October 2025

With pets

Weekend Trip to Woods and Meadows Farm

Met Ann when I arrived and she is a very kind and friendly host and was easy to connect with through messenger before the visit. The land is simply beautiful and has a variety of habitats to hike through and you feel at peace in the country but close to Duluth for restaurants and activities.

Dawne

September 2025

1 night at Woods and Meadows Farm

Wow, this was my first HipCamp experience and I am pretty sure it has spoiled me for any future stays! The bar has been set pretty high, for sure. There were so many beautiful touches and attention to detail in both a practical and anesthetic sense. I watched turtles swimming in the pond, laughed at a precocious squirrel hurling pine cones at the steel roof of the cabin, and marvelled at a very large heard of deer as I walked the meadow and photographed a gorgeous field of wildflowers. My stay was far too short. I genuinely hope to come here again and spend more time. Thank you for sharing your little piece of heaven on earth. 🥰

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Dan

September 2025

With pets

Weekend Trip to Woods and Meadows Farm

Excellent communication. Very friendly and accommodating. Really neat space and great property. Perfect for a nice get-away with fields and trails to explore. It was a chilly night that the campfire helped make perfect.

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William

August 2025

13 ft travel trailer

Weekend Trip to RV Camp Duluth - Reel Rest Retreat

Secluded spot, level for your RV, perfect distance from the Hussle of Duluth proper. Couple gas station about 1.5miles away. Great value considering the power hook-up!

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Brandie

August 2025

Weekend Trip to Woods and Meadows Farm

Absolutely loved staying here! Not only is it a fun thing to be off grid but the property is very comfortable. The host was knowledgeable and very friendly. The bonus was the adorable dog my boyfriend loved playing with. We were given farm fresh eggs upon arrival but I am bummed we forgot them. Great place to relax for sure!! We will stay there again.

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Kody

August 2025

Weekend Trip to Woods and Meadows Farm

We had an amazing experience! Kind and generous hospitality and the coolest hosts I’ve ever had! Beautiful property with over 40 acres of trails to explore. We even saw a family of foxes while out hiking! Best cabin experience I’ve had in Minnesota!

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Sean

July 2025

Weekend Trip to Woods and Meadows Farm

Ann’s land was amazing! My favorite stay in MN by far. She was also so great with communication and gave us a lot of information on things to do in the area.

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Austin

July 2025

With pets

1 night at Woods and Meadows Farm

Beautiful place! Very peaceful. Highly recommend.

Sarah

July 2025

With pets

Weekend Trip to Woods and Meadows Farm

Wowza what a great spot! Spent 2 days walking the many trails on the 40 acres with leashed dogs in tow. Beautiful pollinator fields and rolling meadows, raspberries and mushrooms. Lovely nights around the campfire with smores supplies provided by the owners. Propane BBQ worked really quick on the deck, and other kitchenette items worked well too: Hot plate, microwave and tea kettle. Got slightly chilly so we used the space heater they had. Kiddo got the loft bed & I used a cot I brought from home squeezed onto the first floor, worked really well for 2 people and 2 dogs. Books, games and a radio really brought the Dragon cabin to life. Eating on the patio watching the resident farm dog run around with a giant stick playing with our puppy was like having dinner and a show. We brought a sturdy tie out for our pooches and it was a blessing. The owners are incredibly kind and helpful, and let my kiddo feed the chickens. We got a tour of the other bigger cabin on the pond and will definitely be back to book it. 5 stars! 🌟 🤩 ⭐️ 🌠 💫

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Sarah

July 2025

3 nights at Woods and Meadows Farm

The setting is so beautiful and peaceful. A thriving pond is right outside the cabin door and a gorgeous wildflower meadow just behind it. Very tranquil atmosphere with only the sounds of birdsong and frogs.

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Jane

July 2025

1 night at Woods and Meadows Farm

Ann made me feel very welcome. Their land is beautiful, and the cabin was comfortable.

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Sarah

July 2025

28 ft travel trailer

With kids

Weekend Trip to RV Camp Duluth - Reel Rest Retreat

Great place to stop on our way! A basic site but was so nice to have a base camp for the day

Jordan

June 2025

With pets

Weekend Trip to Woods and Meadows Farm

I was so excited for this getaway - and everything about this place exceeded my expectations!! The cabin was the PERFECT serene escape - from the cozy interior with everything we could’ve needed for comfort/ambiance, cooking yummy meals, and space for reading/games - to the beautiful views of the pond/wildflowers/stars over the field at night - to the labyrinth of well maintained trails to explore on the property. My dog had the time of his life exploring, and us humans are leaving well rested and hoping to return again soon!

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Alexx

June 2025

With kids

Weekend Trip to Woods and Meadows Farm

super friendly and helpful, beautiful views and very cute cabin

Kim

June 2025

25 ft travel trailer

With pets

Weekend Trip to R&R Mille Lacs

Very relaxing and peaceful. Beautiful wildlife! Fantastic location and easy drive to casino, museum, and state park. The fire pit and wood provided was so nice. Nicely manicured lawn & plenty of privacy. We had a very nice time here & would return.

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Bonni

May 2025

With pets

Weekend Trip to Woods and Meadows Farm

An amazing experience all around! Ann’s property is amazing with many trails to meander through. The cabin is beautiful with a lot of attention to detail. There is even a photo album with the Cabin’s history to look through. It is obvious the land and space are well cared for. We stopped for a night on our way to Madeline Island, Wisconsin and it was the perfect halfway point. Ann is very kind and attentive. Even providing extras for our dog. Her dog, Daisy, joined us for the evening and checked in the next morning. Daisy was the cherry on the Sunday! We appreciated being given some farm fresh eggs to cook while camping! We will definitely be back.

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Daniel

May 2025

Weekend Trip to Woods and Meadows Farm

Ann is an absolute joy to be with and the site was phenomenal. Super quiet, super clean, nice and cozy cabin and she made great recommendations for local eats and things to do. Absolutely would come back, 10/10 host!!

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Jessica

May 2025

With pets

5 nights at Woods and Meadows Farm

Raven Watch was the perfect place for our getaway! Beautiful cozy cabin, perfect spot in the woods, so convenient to many parks and attractions, and Ann was an incredible host, checking in with us about all the details and making sure we had what we needed! Thank you!

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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!