Hosted by Jennifer S.
3 RV/tent sites
Nomadic camping
Best for self-contained campers. There are no toilets, showers, or potable water at this Hipcamp.
RV details
Travel trailers, Fifth wheels, Toy haulers, Pop-up campers, Class A RVs, Class B RVs, Class C RVs, Campervans, and Cars allowed
Vehicles under 35 feet allowed
Back-in site
Accommodates slideouts
Surface type: Grass or field
Surface levelness: Requires leveling
Generators allowed
No electrical hookup
No water hookup
No sewage hookup
No TV hookup
What to expect
RV/tent site
4 guests max per site
Pets allowed
No campfires
No toilet; campers must bring camp toilets
No potable water
No showers
Pack it out
Cooking equipment absent
Picnic table absent
No wifi
Laundry absent
Hot Tub absent
No playground
Things to know
Getting there
Check in: After 2:00 PM
Check out: Before 12:00 PM
On arrival: Meet with Host
Cancellation policy: Strict
Minimum nights: 1 night
Accepts bookings: 12 months out
Short walk
No wheelchair access
Max 1 vehicle
2WD accessible
During your trip
Leave it better
Inclusion policyWe have a zero-tolerance policy against discrimination at Hipcamp. We are committed to helping our Host and Hipcamper communities be inclusive.
Reviews
85% Recommend20 ratings · 15 reviews
Recommends
· October 2024
Tent
Simple site that was easy to pull off to for the night. Not much in the way of amenities, but that was clear in the post and I just needed a safe place to sleep for the night. I did hear the train as I was going to bed around 10pm but don’t think I heard it again overnight.
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Grant A.
5 reviews
Recommends
· October 2024
21 ft travel trailer · With kids
Loved the site, but particularly our little doggie friends Bernice and Selena. Cute pond, adorable self-serve pottery store, and gorgeous stars. Overall a great stay and would recommend in the future. Train passes by (as described), but honestly wasn't a big deal for us. Hosts are accommodating and friendly - even gave our curious daughter a garden tour complete w/tastings!
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Nellis K.
7 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· October 2024
Five stars!
24 ft travel trailer · With kids
We were in the area for a mountain bike race and had a wonderful experience! The location was easy to park the camper, close (but not too close) to town, and the host was excellent! Highly recommend!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Five stars!
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Patrick M.
4 years on Hipcamp
Mixed feelings
· September 2024
Great site, clean. Only thing was that I heard many trains passing by overnight 😆
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Amane G.
11 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· September 2024
20 ft travel trailer
We loved staying at Pondside for a night. The grounds were clean, quiet and wide open. We were greeted on arrival and shown the ropes. The hosts were very friendly and informative. We only stayed one night and would recommend for others.
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Matt S.
4 reviews
Recommends
· September 2024
25 ft Class C
Jennifer answered us back immediately. It was nice and quiet for a place to stop and sleep. Grass was high not great to walk on.
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Terri R.
3 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· September 2024
Enjoyed the camp
31 ft toy hauler
We really enjoyed staying here. Room for a few campers, yet private from owners. It felt safe. The train did go by several times, but soon you didn't notice it.
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Mike T.
3 reviews
Mixed feelings
· August 2024
Tent
Good place to crash last minute. We were the only tent campers with 4 other rv/camper set ups. Easy instructions and good description. Yes, there is a train that went through 3-4 times through the night which could be difficult for a light sleeper with a tents set up. Besides that, good location.
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Angie C.
4 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· August 2024
Pondside
Tent
Had a great time. Train noise was a slight bother, but really wasn't noticeable after the first night. We were greeted by a very friendly dog. Close enough to drive to either Duluth or Esko/Cloquet.
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Savanna R.
9 months on Hipcamp
Mixed feelings
· July 2024
Duluth Depot
22 ft campervan
This site fit our needs. It is a short drive, mostly Interstate, into Duluth for day trips into the city. The site is remote enough so we had privacy and felt secure. It is also a short rural drive into Cloquet. Where we stopped for gas and replenished supplies at Walmart.
The host's description of the site was accurate. Also read the reviews when deciding to stay here. The area we stayed was on grass and not flat. No complaints from us as this is in the description. We have a FWD campervan that tends to be heavier on the rear wheels. This makes driving on inclines in wet grass more challenging as our traction is not the best on such surfaces. We parked on our traction boards under the front wheels for peace of mind. We had no problem driving out the next morning.
A couple of other things to note. It was summer in Minnesota. There were a fair amount of mosquitoes out in the grass. This is expected. Also, the site is near an active railway, with many trains passing in the night. Usually not a problem however it is near a crossing, so the trains blow their horns when approaching the crossing. Again, you've been warned.
Check out the pottery shop when staying here. Also, say hello to the two very friendly dogs that greeted us on our first night. They were quite the pair and put huge smiles on our faces.
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Paul & Denise A.
7 reviews
Recommends
· July 2024
Great Spot!
19 ft campervan
Great property with 2 super friendly dogs that took naps under my van. 20 minutes from everything you need!
Dan M.
2 reviews
Mixed feelings
· July 2024
16 ft car
The space was semi secluded and relatively quiet. Do note there is a train that runs nearby in the middle of the night. Mosquitoes were troublesome, so bring bug spray and protection. The hosts were kind and responsive, and their dogs were a delightful welcoming committee for me and mine. Also check out the pottery shed. Lots of beautiful work to buy or window shop.
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Hannah H.
3 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· July 2024
35 ft travel trailer
Great communication from host. She warned us of current conditions is in the area due to very wet weather. The site was exactly as described in the listing.
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Erica M.
11 months on Hipcamp
Mixed feelings
· June 2024
Tent
Site was nice and spacious. Bugs were incredibly bad and that info was not on the listing. The dogs on site barked at our tent pretty late into the night and are very comfortable coming up to people.
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Morgan H.
11 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· March 2024
Good no-frills camping experience.
16 ft car
A nice, level spot, easy to find and access. Was more than suitable for two nights of car camping. If you’re fine with bringing everything you need for a no-frills camping experience, this site will suit you well. There’s occasional road noise and a train can be heard once or twice per night. Hosts are polite and responsive to messages. Site is within view of the hosts’ house, if isolation/privacy is a concern for you.
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W F.
4 reviews
Location
Esko, Carlton, Minnesota, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
Hosted by Jennifer S.
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