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Yurt on the River

Hosted by Sue · Saginaw, Minnesota

3 guests max · 2 beds · 1 toilet

96%

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.Our yurt sits on the edge of a wild woods overlooking a meadow that is an active forest restoration project currently in process. From your door, access trails that wind through the woods and lead to the banks of the Cloquet River and to 100+ undeveloped public acres to the North. Two kayaks are available to use to explore the river in detail and be close to the wildlife. There is no electricity or running water in the yurt for a real rustic experience. Camp lanterns and solar lights are provided as is refillable fresh water and a propane camp stove/oven. The yurt is heated solely by a wood stove and there is plenty of firewood a short distance away as is a cart to use for hauling. There is also a private campfire pit with grill just outside the door. A detached outhouse is a short walk from the yurt and is for your use alone. The yurt contains a queen bed with a single cot available on request. This is an opportunity to get back to basics, really unplug, connect with nature and unwind. As a safety to keep your phone charged, a remote charger is available on request. In the winter months, two pairs of snowshoes are included for long quiet walks through the woods and along the river where winter wildlife sightings are frequent!

What to expect

Short walk to site

Parking isn't available at the site. You will park a short distance away and walk to the site (1-5 mins)

Yurt

You'll have this Hipcamp all to yourself.

3 guests max

Campfires allowed

Firewood provided, firepit, wood burning fireplace, private. Fire pit for outdoor campfires available in the spring, summer and fall.

Toilet available

Pit toilet. A lovely pit toilet.

Pets allowed

Off leash, on leash

Potable water available

Tap, bottled water or jugs

Bins available

Cooking equipment present

Private, oven, stovetop or hot plate, cookware, cooking utensils, cutlery, basic seasoning and oils, sink or other dishwashing station

No showers

Bathe in river or stream

Picnic table absent

No wifi

Laundry absent

Hot Tub absent

Things to know

Getting there

Check in: After 3:00 PM

Check out: Before 11:00 AM

On arrival: Head straight to site

Cancellation policy: Strict

Minimum nights: 2 nights

Accepts bookings: 6 months out

Short walk

No wheelchair access

Max 2 vehicles

2WD accessible

During your trip

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Inclusion policyWe have a zero-tolerance policy against discrimination at Hipcamp. We are committed to helping our Host and Hipcamper communities be inclusive.

Lodging

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Yurt

96%

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Yurt · Sleeps 3 · 2 beds · 1 toilet

Our yurt sits on the edge of a wild woods overlooking a meadow that is an active forest restoration project currently in process. From your door, access trails that wind through the woods and lead to the banks of the Cloquet River and to 100+ undeveloped public acres to the North. Two kayaks are available to use to explore the river in detail and be close to the wildlife. There is no electricity or running water in the yurt for a real rustic experience. Camp lanterns and solar lights are provided as is refillable fresh water and a propane camp stove/oven. The yurt is heated solely by a wood stove and there is plenty of firewood a short distance away as is a cart to use for hauling. There is also a private campfire pit with grill just outside the door. A detached outhouse is a short walk from the yurt and is for your use alone. The yurt contains a queen bed with a single cot available on request. This is an opportunity to get back to basics, really unplug, connect with nature and unwind. As a safety to keep your phone charged, a remote charger is available on request. In the winter months, two pairs of snowshoes are included for long quiet walks through the woods and along the river where winter wildlife sightings are frequent!

Short walk to site

Campfires allowed

Toilet

Potable water

Pets allowed

No showers

Reviews

96% Recommend12 ratings · 12 reviews

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· April 2026

With pets ·

Yurt

Glorious. Sue has the yurt set up to be so comfortable, very private set away from the main house. It was very clean, warm, nicely lit with the lanterns provided, and I appreciated cotton bedding, nice cast iron, metal and ceramic cookware, and thick warm rugs. It's clear that Sue has thought about guests' needs and comfort because everything I needed was right there, easy to find and use. It didn't detract from my experience, but the highway and railroad sounds were quite loud despite not seeming to be nearby, the sound carried a lot. If you know those kinds of sounds would wake or bother you, be aware and maybe plan for bringing white noise or something.

Chandler D.

5 months on Hipcamp

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· March 2025

Secluded Comfort: A Cozy Yurt Stay

Yurt

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!

Samir P.

3 reviews

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· January 2025

A Perfect Winter Getaway

Yurt

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!

Lexi R.

9 reviews

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· October 2024

With pets ·

Yurt

Sue has thought of everything you might need, so the yurt feels really homey. The river and the mowed trail loop are lovely, and everything is clean and neat. We saw a whitetail run right beside the yurt. We relaxed and our dog had a blast.

Tina W.

1 year on Hipcamp

Mixed feelings

· October 2024

Yurt

Really nice and cozy yurt on the owners property but set back pretty far. Less trails than in the description but we didn’t mind. Not as off grid and we expected, very loud car noise on the busy road and the loudest train I’ve ever heard that ran through the night made sleeping hard for light sleepers. They did have ear plugs there tho :)

Mia F.

4 reviews

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· December 2023

Yurt is fabulous!

Yurt

The yurt was magical. Sue was very kind and welcoming when we arrived, and then the experience was super private and lovely. The yurt has everything you need for a great get a way. Even in the snow and cold, we stayed cozy with the wood stove. I would absolutely recommend booking this yurt, and I’m hopeful I can make this a yearly excursion going forward.

Clementine F.

2 years on Hipcamp

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· October 2023

Yurt

This place was inviting warm and everything I was looking for. It felt like home!

Lucia N.

2 years on Hipcamp

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· January 2023

Good stay, nice privacy, very clean

Yurt

Cool yurt. It was about 25 degrees overnight. The stove is well-tuned and the yurt insulates well, so it was quite easy to keep warm overnight. There was one necessary 4am refuelling of the stove each night. Closing the chimney damper almost completely is helpful, along with closing the air intakes almost completely. The outhouse is a semi-distant walk, back towards the parking area. But it's a pleasant walk. I had Verizon LTE with 4 or 5 bars over the weekend, which is either good or bad ... I was fine being semi-connected. The xc ski trails at Pine Valley in Cloquet are free, well-maintained, and beautiful - Highly recommend.

Andy D.

32 reviews

Recommends

· January 2023

Yurt

My boyfriend and I absolutely loved our stay. We were secluded on Sue’s vast property and felt like we were in our own little world. I would totally recommend coming in the winter too. The wood fire stove actually worked too well, we had to turn it off a couple of times. You don’t have to worry about freezing. Snow shoes are provided and there’s a beautiful, quiet snowy trail that loops around past the river. Thanks Sue!

Mary C.

3 years on Hipcamp

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· January 2023

Yurt

The yurt was well maintained with a host that was easy to contact if I had any questions. The retro snowshoes were so fun to use on the trail. The trail was hard to find, but there had also been a few feet of snow recently. The yurt is pretty close to the house so it is not as private as I like, but they have it positioned so it feels like it's own getaway. The outhouse was the nicest I have used, everything was clean and ready to go! Definitely recommend it!

Nicolette K.

3 years on Hipcamp

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· July 2022

Cozy and well-stocked yurt

With kids ·

Yurt

The yurt was very cozy and we enjoyed sleeping with a view of the night sky in the ceiling window (which is covered with thick plastic since that wasn’t clear in the photos!) The river on her land is very clean, shallow and still—which was great for our young daughter to swim in. The location is close to Duluth and the nearest grocery store is about 15 minutes away. The yurt is secluded at the back of the property with a view of pine trees all around. Our host Sue was awesome and we appreciated her trusting us with her kayaks and canoes. We can’t wait to come back!

Louise F.

4 years on Hipcamp

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· March 2022

Yurt

Sue's yurt was our first hip camp experience-and it was amazing! Sue is an incredible host who was always happy to make our stay great. We would highly recommend this site!

Ben T.

2 reviews

Location

Saginaw, St. Louis, Minnesota, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking

Yurt on the River

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