The best river, stream, or creek RV parks near Silver Bay, Minnesota

If you're looking for a camping experience with an RV and near a river in Silver Bay, Minnesota, Hipcamp has over 80 available options to choose from. The average price per night is $25, with options as low as $12. Some of the top campsites in the area include Bad River Wilderness (158 reviews), Camp Floodwood (130 reviews), and Superior Beach Camp (49 reviews). Popular amenities include pets and trash, while biking, whitewater paddling, and surfing are some of the popular activities.

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Top-rated campgrounds near Silver Bay

If you're looking for a camping experience with an RV and near a river in Silver Bay, Minnesota, Hipcamp has over 80 available options to choose from. The average price per night is $25, with options as low as $12. Some of the top campsites in the area include Bad River Wilderness (158 reviews), Camp Floodwood (130 reviews), and Superior Beach Camp (49 reviews). Popular amenities include pets and trash, while biking, whitewater paddling, and surfing are some of the popular activities.

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Top-rated campgrounds near Silver Bay

1. Silver Rapids Lodge

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48mi from Silver Bay · 21 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging

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.

2. Private Lutsen Forest Camp

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39mi from Silver Bay · 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!

3. 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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4. Gooseberry Falls State Park

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69 sites · Beaver Bay, Minnesota

Next time you find yourself on Minnesota’s scenic Highway 61, do everything you can to pull over for the stunning views at Gooseberry Falls State Park. The region has been a seat of human activity on the north shore of Lake Superior since at least 1670, and it’s no wonder—the river gorge carved out of ancient rock and five many-tiered waterfalls will literally take your breath away, and developed modern camp sites provide comfort and ease so you can spend more time exploring.Bike the paved Gitchi-Gami trail, or hike any of the connector paths to the Superior Hiking Trail system. Pack some sammies and enjoy the Picnic Flow area, situated on an ancient lava flow that provides great views of Lake Superior. Check out the historic rustic granite structures built by the Civilian Conservation Corps, whose design was overseen by Italian stonemasons and is very colorful. With so much to do, it’s worth it to invest in the year pass if you live nearby—for Minnesotans, the first time at Gooseberry is never the last.

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5. Temperance River State Park

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52 sites · Lutsen, Minnesota

Discover the rugged beauty of Temperance River State Park.

6. Cloquet Valley State Forest

26 sites · Rice Lake, Minnesota

Discover the natural splendor of Cloquet Valley State Forest.

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7. Chequamegon National Forest

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351 sites · Rhinelander, Wisconsin

Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest, what a unique name and deservedly so as the forest itself is as diverse and attention getting as it’s namesake! The deep northwoods of Wisconsin offers a ton of hiking, biking, and camping to get stoked about; there’s 800 miles of hiking trails alone. But if you’re looking for a truly unique outdoor experience, try offroading or cross country skiing old military roads in the winter. There’s stunning Lake Superior views from St. Peter’s Dome and 70 foot Morgan Falls is sure to cool you off on a hot summer day. We dig the Quartz Trail where you can see giant quartz deposits discovered by the Native Americans who used to inhabit the area. There’s plenty of camping options to make this a wilderness weekend (or more) and with over 1.5 million acres to explore, we doubt you’ll be running out of rad things to discover!

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8. Cascade River State Park

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47 sites · Lutsen, Minnesota

Discover the rugged beauty of Cascade River State Park.

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Public campgrounds near Silver Bay

Tettegouche State Park boasts some of the most incredible bluffs in Minnesota. Hike along the Superior Hiking Trail to Bean & Bear Lakes or Mount Trudee for some of the areas best scenes.

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Tettegouche Baptism River Campground

4.7mi from Silver Bay · 28 sites · Tents, RVs · in Tettegouche State Park

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Gooseberry Falls Campground

14mi from Silver Bay · 69 sites · Tents, RVs · in Gooseberry Falls State Park

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Temperance River Campground

26mi from Silver Bay · 52 sites · Tents, RVs · in Temperance River State Park

Indian Lake Campground

27mi from Silver Bay · 26 sites · Tents, RVs · in Cloquet Valley State Forest

Birch Grove Campground

43mi from Silver Bay · 16 sites · Tents, RVs · in Chequamegon National Forest

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Cascade River Campground

45mi from Silver Bay · 47 sites · Tents, RVs · in Cascade River State Park

Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community

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Isaac

September 2025

16 ft car

1 night at Silver Rapids Lodge

Great spot right off the road. Traffic calms down at night and the bar is a great spot to hang out. I will definitely be back if I’m ever in the area again.

Allen

September 2025

20 ft travel trailer

1 night at Silver Rapids Lodge

Very quiet spot to put our 17’ camper. Beautiful setting. Would definitely camp there again if we have the opportunity.

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Adelle

August 2025

22 ft campervan

5 nights at Silver Rapids Lodge

All sites were lakeside which I really enjoyed! Right across the street was the Lodge/Restaurant which served lunch and dinner and had regularly scheduled live music.

Matt

July 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Silver Rapids Lodge

Check in was easy. Everything as advertised. Enjoyed hanging out at the resort bar and eating pizza. All service interactions and other campers were very friendly. I would not hesitate to book again.

Andrea

June 2025

20 ft campervan

1 night at Silver Rapids Lodge

We really enjoyed our stay! Each site had its own water & electric hookup and fire pit. Beautiful lake views and easy access. Very clean and well maintained. Would absolutely stay here again.

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israel

May 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Silver Rapids Lodge

We loved the view from the campground to the lake! We definitely enjoyed it and we will be back.