95% (1.6K) • 10 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Kettle River
Superior Beach Camp
1. Superior Beach Camp
99%
(204)
47mi from Kettle River · 2 sites · Tents, RVs
Escape to Superior Beach Camp and immerse yourself in the beauty and privacy of a cleared camping area situated above 500' feet of sand and pebble beach on the world’s greatest lake.
Agate campsite is very generously sized and is all yours. Surrounded by a mix of poplar and birch with a few white pine sprinkled in, the main camp area is set back from the lake atop a 70' bluff with peekaboo views of Lake Superior. A short walk down a private path from your campsite gives you access to a beautiful Lake Superior beach to swim, skip rocks, search for agates, or just enjoy the panoramic views of the lake and the town of Duluth on the opposite shore.
Agate campsite previously featured a "look out point" that has been altered by the natural erosion of the red clay banks that comprise much of Lake Superior's south shore. While you can still access this area, doing so will require more effort and care, and we no longer allow camping on the point.
Superior Beach Camp located is 2.5 hours north of the Twin Cities and perfectly positions you to discover all the wonders of the Twin Ports. Explore this amazing area or stay at camp, set up your chair in the sand and take in the many moods of Mother Superior. Watch the ships come and go to the sparkly backdrop of Duluth’s city lights. The crackle of a driftwood fire on the beach provides the perfect soundtrack as you watch for shooting stars and the aurora.
Stock up on supplies and explore the charming industrial town of Superior, WI – 15 minutes from your campsite. Spend a day mountain biking the Duluth Traverse and touring the the wonderful local dining and tap room scenes of Duluth and Superior. Canal Park, downtown Duluth, is a 25 minute drive.
If you’d like to venture further, you could meander up the North Shore. Or keep it local and check out Bayfield and the Apostle Islands – only 75 minutes East. Stop through the charming lakeside village of Cornucopia on your way.
Or perhaps you’d like to experience world class trout fishing on the Brule River a half hour from Superior Beach Camp.
Maybe Parks are your thing: Amnicon Falls, one of Wisconsin’s most beautiful State Parks, is reachable in 10 minutes by car. Drive a half hour further to Pattison State Park and take in Wisconsin’s tallest waterfall. On the Minnesota side, the magic of Jay Cooke State Park is 30 minutes west (and puts you on the doorstep of legit white water rafting).
Whether you're looking for solace and relaxation in a blissful [great] lakeside setting or simply seeking a convenient place to rest your head while exploring the many adventures a stone’s throw from your campsite, there is something for everyone who camps here.
Superior Beach Camp is a clean, quiet, peaceful, primitive setting. We appreciate that our campers help us keep it this way; remember to pack in any supplies or provisions you need, and leave no trace when you depart so our next guests can enjoy a clean campsite.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
$68
/ night
Amnicon Adventures & Retreats
2. Amnicon Adventures & Retreats
91%
(95)
50mi from Kettle River · 11 sites · Tents, Lodging
At Amnicon you'll find the perfect blend of far-enough-away and easy-enough-to-get-to. We're located at the end of a 5-mile-long dirt road, just 30 minutes outside of Duluth, MN. Our site features 600 acres of protected forests along the Amnicon River on the South Shore of Lake Superior. The wildlife is abundant, and we even have an eagle's nest on site. You'll enjoy falling asleep to the sound of the waves on Lake Superior, and waking up to 118+ species of birdsongs. We have an enormous sandy beach on Lake Superior that's a great place to watch the sunset and have a SMALL campfire. You're going to love it here.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
$15
/ night
Woods and Meadows Farm
3. Woods and Meadows Farm
100%
(156)
25mi from Kettle River · 3 sites · Lodging
"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.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
$95
/ night
Moose Lake State Park
4. Moose Lake State Park
100%
(5)
56 sites · Moose Lake, Minnesota
Discover Moose Lake State Park's natural beauty and outdoor adventures.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Banning State Park
5. Banning State Park
100%
(4)
34 sites · Sandstone, Minnesota
From white-water rafting to rock climbing—thrills are easily found at this state park.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Pattison State Park
6. Pattison State Park
100%
(5)
58 sites · Superior, Wisconsin
Discover Wisconsin's tallest waterfalls and serene nature at Pattison State Park.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
St. Croix State Park
7. St. Croix State Park
83%
(6)
241 sites · Minnesota
Discover the natural splendor of St. Croix State Park.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
95% (1.6K) • 10 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Kettle River
Superior Beach Camp
1. Superior Beach Camp
99%
(204)
47mi from Kettle River · 2 sites · Tents, RVs
Escape to Superior Beach Camp and immerse yourself in the beauty and privacy of a cleared camping area situated above 500' feet of sand and pebble beach on the world’s greatest lake.
Agate campsite is very generously sized and is all yours. Surrounded by a mix of poplar and birch with a few white pine sprinkled in, the main camp area is set back from the lake atop a 70' bluff with peekaboo views of Lake Superior. A short walk down a private path from your campsite gives you access to a beautiful Lake Superior beach to swim, skip rocks, search for agates, or just enjoy the panoramic views of the lake and the town of Duluth on the opposite shore.
Agate campsite previously featured a "look out point" that has been altered by the natural erosion of the red clay banks that comprise much of Lake Superior's south shore. While you can still access this area, doing so will require more effort and care, and we no longer allow camping on the point.
Superior Beach Camp located is 2.5 hours north of the Twin Cities and perfectly positions you to discover all the wonders of the Twin Ports. Explore this amazing area or stay at camp, set up your chair in the sand and take in the many moods of Mother Superior. Watch the ships come and go to the sparkly backdrop of Duluth’s city lights. The crackle of a driftwood fire on the beach provides the perfect soundtrack as you watch for shooting stars and the aurora.
Stock up on supplies and explore the charming industrial town of Superior, WI – 15 minutes from your campsite. Spend a day mountain biking the Duluth Traverse and touring the the wonderful local dining and tap room scenes of Duluth and Superior. Canal Park, downtown Duluth, is a 25 minute drive.
If you’d like to venture further, you could meander up the North Shore. Or keep it local and check out Bayfield and the Apostle Islands – only 75 minutes East. Stop through the charming lakeside village of Cornucopia on your way.
Or perhaps you’d like to experience world class trout fishing on the Brule River a half hour from Superior Beach Camp.
Maybe Parks are your thing: Amnicon Falls, one of Wisconsin’s most beautiful State Parks, is reachable in 10 minutes by car. Drive a half hour further to Pattison State Park and take in Wisconsin’s tallest waterfall. On the Minnesota side, the magic of Jay Cooke State Park is 30 minutes west (and puts you on the doorstep of legit white water rafting).
Whether you're looking for solace and relaxation in a blissful [great] lakeside setting or simply seeking a convenient place to rest your head while exploring the many adventures a stone’s throw from your campsite, there is something for everyone who camps here.
Superior Beach Camp is a clean, quiet, peaceful, primitive setting. We appreciate that our campers help us keep it this way; remember to pack in any supplies or provisions you need, and leave no trace when you depart so our next guests can enjoy a clean campsite.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
$68
/ night
Amnicon Adventures & Retreats
2. Amnicon Adventures & Retreats
91%
(95)
50mi from Kettle River · 11 sites · Tents, Lodging
At Amnicon you'll find the perfect blend of far-enough-away and easy-enough-to-get-to. We're located at the end of a 5-mile-long dirt road, just 30 minutes outside of Duluth, MN. Our site features 600 acres of protected forests along the Amnicon River on the South Shore of Lake Superior. The wildlife is abundant, and we even have an eagle's nest on site. You'll enjoy falling asleep to the sound of the waves on Lake Superior, and waking up to 118+ species of birdsongs. We have an enormous sandy beach on Lake Superior that's a great place to watch the sunset and have a SMALL campfire. You're going to love it here.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
$15
/ night
Woods and Meadows Farm
3. Woods and Meadows Farm
100%
(156)
25mi from Kettle River · 3 sites · Lodging
"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.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
$95
/ night
Moose Lake State Park
4. Moose Lake State Park
100%
(5)
56 sites · Moose Lake, Minnesota
Discover Moose Lake State Park's natural beauty and outdoor adventures.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Banning State Park
5. Banning State Park
100%
(4)
34 sites · Sandstone, Minnesota
From white-water rafting to rock climbing—thrills are easily found at this state park.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Pattison State Park
6. Pattison State Park
100%
(5)
58 sites · Superior, Wisconsin
Discover Wisconsin's tallest waterfalls and serene nature at Pattison State Park.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
St. Croix State Park
7. St. Croix State Park
83%
(6)
241 sites · Minnesota
Discover the natural splendor of St. Croix State Park.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
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John
October 2025
21 ft travel trailer
Great spot and private beach area with lots to explore.
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Sarah
October 2025
22 ft travel trailer
It was clean. Very peaceful. Very little to no traffic. Perfect for an escape in nature with the beach. We hope to be back next year.
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Emily
October 2025
Tent
With pets
If you are looking for privacy, this site is IT! The campsite is essentially at the very end of one of the many paths on the property. Some parts of the path are harder to navigate if you are using any of the carts provided to haul your gear. There are a few spots with large roots that make it a challenge. However, there’s a stunning overlook shortly before the campsite where we watched the sunset over Lake Superior. The sound of the waves were so peaceful to fall asleep to. It was easily accommodated to our dog as well, he had a great time on his first camping trip! We greatly enjoyed celebrating our 1 year wedding anniversary here.
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Molly
October 2025
Tent
With pets
We have camped at this site the past two years. We love it! Great area, awesome lookout point, excellent beach! This year we had an incredible northern lights show! Can’t wait to return next year!
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Holly
September 2025
Tent
With pets
This site is amazing! It’s our favorite spot now and we’ve highly recommended it to several friends. It’s beautiful and clean and feels secluded yet safe. We’re grateful to have the chance to be on the lake. My boys saw a porcupine on the trail which was a highlight. The stars are amazing. The beach is perfect and private. 10 out of 10 all around.
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Kim
September 2025
15 ft pop-up camper
With pets
Our time at Matt’s land was absolutely wonderful! It is very beautiful and peaceful. He worked with us when we needed to switch days and got back to us quickly. We very much recommend!
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Kayla
September 2025
Tent
With pets
My family and I really enjoyed camping here! It’s a wonderful spot if you have little kids or dogs—there’s plenty of room to spread out and roam. The outhouse was impressively clean and well-kept, which made our stay even more comfortable. We’d definitely come back!
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Amanda
September 2025
16 ft car
With pets
Great open spot for camping. There is bit of a hike down to the beach, and after the rain the red clay was very slick, but still an amazing place. There is a lot of beachfront access and the view is amazing. We spent most of our time at the beach. Dogs couldn’t get enough of it!
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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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Claire
September 2025
Tent
With pets
This was a beautiful campsite with an amazing beach!! Our trip was very rainy and cold, but we were still able to enjoy a campfire and make the trek down to the beach. The portapotty was pristine and the campsite was easy to find, as well as close to amnicon state park and about 1/2 hour to Pattison state park. Site is completely private.
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Athena
September 2025
Tent
Amazing completely private campsite with stunning private beach! I couldn't recommend it more. The locked gate, private clean outhouse, picnic table, and large firepit were great touches. The only things I would note are that there is no shade at all in the camping area, so maybe bring an easy-up if it's hot. Also the outhouse light is very high and bright, interfering slightly with dark night star gazing and tent sleeping. Would be great if it were lower or had an off option. Overall, one of the very best campsites I have ever visited. Thank you! We will be back.
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ann
August 2025
Tent
With pets
To quote my son after asking what went well, " literally everything went well "! That's the truth. Beautiful and secluded. The beach was our favorite part. We made many clay projects and forts with driftwood on the beach. The site is also a 5 minute drive to Amnicon State Park where there are many waterfalls and trails to explore.
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Chad
August 2025
16 ft pop-up camper
With pets
This was a wonderful private site. The camping area is very well groomed. The Porta potty was spotless. The gate added a nice feeling of security. And nothing can beat the beach. I solo camped with our dog and it was a wonderful experience. Will be back for sure.
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Ned
August 2025
16 ft car
absolutely gorgeous, private and so quiet. we could see so many stars and having the lake right there was amazing!
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Kayla
August 2025
16 ft car
Had a great time camping here. Loved the the beach!
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Barbara
August 2025
Tent
With pets
Great secluded spot with beach access! Toilet super clean/new. Good signage at location. Definitely visiting again!
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Xavier
August 2025
Tent
With kids
Loved the site! Plenty of room for our 2 year old and dog to run around camp and a great shoreline for beachin. Too bad the erosion got the other lookout but its still great to have a cup of coffee and look at the view. Hike down to the water was rewarding for little man -- Matt was very up front that it can get slippery (and it is) so just be aware of that. Site is really private (you may hear other camps next to you but there is no way you'd see them unless at the beach.) Overall, really love the location -- be advised the flies/mosquitoes are out in force this time of year but that is just part of being in nature. Also, highly recommend checking out Amicron Falls State park about 15 mins away (especially if you have kiddos). If you get there early(7-8am -- we got there around 9) you'll have the whole place to yourself.
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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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Myron
August 2025
15 ft pop-up camper
Agate is a great site with a clean portapotti. Good for stargazing and viewing aurora and meteor showers but with the usual mosquitos that go away later at night but none at the very nice beach. Be careful on the 2 miles of dusty gravel road and take a left at the fork at the end. The numbers on the lock had to line up slightly above the middle. I had a nice time. Thanks.
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Katy
August 2025
Tent
This is our second stay at Agate Camp and we had a great time again!
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