Amnicon Adventures &amp; Retreats

Balsam site is a little bit of a hike. It was worth it for us to be right by Lake Superior and the beach. Having the main lodge available to you with hot showers and flush toilets is very nice. Site was really nice. We got our 6p north face down nice and level. It felt really private and the only vehicles we heard at night was planes. Had a really good time and will go back. Only thing that would have made it better would have been a pit bathroom at the site or closer.

Chris G.

9 reviews

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· October 2025

Private with Sounds of Nature

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.

Emily T.

3 months on Hipcamp

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· October 2025

A real hidden gem

Glamping Cabin # 1

This place is just spectacular. It was our second time and we enjoyed it even more this time around! I love how secluded and alone we felt the whole time, having that big beach to ourselves was incredible. Nothing beats having a fire on the shore of Lake Superior with a killer sunset in the background. Can't thank you all enough! See you next time.

Luke H.

3 reviews

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· September 2025

Beautiful rustic camp

Glamping Cabin # 2

Love being right on lake Superior! Cabins were well built. Rustic as described. I'd bring my personal bed sheet and sleeping bag next time. Outhouse simple system with flushies being only .5 mile hike away if desired. Made for a great option to keep all members of our camping group comfortable. Also. Loved an opportunity to camp in a hard shell with our pet. Thank you for sharing this beautiful land!

Ellen S.

5 years on Hipcamp

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· September 2025

Love it!!

Glamping Cabin # 3

We love camp amnicon! Clearly such a special place cared by those who love it. I feel lucky they share it with the public! Will be back many more times.

Annika B.

7 months on Hipcamp

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· September 2025

Glamping Cabin # 1

Was a most lovely time. We had everything we needed at our glamping cabin site! There's so much beauty to explore. Beautiful experience!

Jean O.

5 months on Hipcamp

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· September 2025

With pets ·

Glamping Cabin # 3

Walk is longer than expected. Think 25 minutes one way. Other than that, we had a good stay. We loved being so close to Lake Superior

Amy S.

4 reviews

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· September 2025

Great experience!

Tent · With kids ·

We loved this site. We read the reviews and knew to expect some mosquitos. When we got there, we ran out of bug spray almost immediately (our fault) and so I called the number and got some help right away. They had a bin of used bug sprays that we were able to grab from (so handy!). The walk to the lake was a bit further than expected but not terrible. The beach itself was very cool-lots of driftwood and soft sand mixed with rocky patches. The lake was not clear like I expected but that's because it was shallow and safe for my kids and the sand was getting mixed up into the water with the small waves. Definitely prefer safe over clear. As from other reviews, we didn't touch the outhouse and chose to do the 5 minute short walk to the lodge where the bathrooms were clean and comfortable. We had a great experience!

Sylvia K.

4 months on Hipcamp

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· September 2025

Peaceful camping in the woods

Tent · Group trip ·

Beautiful and nostalgic stay at Camp Amnicon. The campsites are a bit of a walk in, but it's worth it for the seclusion and peace. The lakeshore is lovely (walk to the west to find some red clay!) and the camp itself had everything we needed. Excellent retreat not too far from the cities.

Emma S.

7 years on Hipcamp

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· August 2025

Tent ·

Hazel hike in site was perfect, secluded and cleared out plenty of room for screen tents and canopies. Wood also is available $10 for a wheelbarrow full!

Becky R.

9 reviews

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· August 2025

Tent ·

I loved camping in the Balsam camp site, it is right on the lake trail and far from people as well. At night you can hear the waves from the shoreline and we had no frights of bears or porcupines. The walk in is about half a mile so be prepared for a little trek with all your gear. This campsite had no bear box so we had to hang up our food in the tree overnights. Amazing star gazing on the shore. The showers were clean, the bathrooms were clean, it was an overall great experience :) Will be coming back!

Yana S.

2 reviews

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· August 2025

AMAZING!

Tent ·

Very awesome camping area. The bathrooms and showers were very clean and nice. The campsites themselves are huge and well kept. The outhouse at the campsite is very nice and cleanly and felt comfortable using it! Well worth the trip beautiful views at the lake superior beach definitely recommend this camp ground

Brittany G.

5 months on Hipcamp

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· August 2025

So private!

Tent ·

Always a joy to stay at Amnicon! We loved the privacy of the hike in site. The beach was so nice, there's clay everywhere so we got to create some cool trinkets together :). It was a perfect anniversary camping trip.

Jacklyn D.

2 reviews

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· July 2025

Tent · Group trip ·

The place was super welcoming. Firewood and the carts being available were a super nice and the beach was amazing.

Ben B.

5 months on Hipcamp

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· July 2025

The most perfect evening

My girlfriend and I had an amazing time here! We also brought our 13 year old dog. What an awesome place! The cart in walk took us about 20 minutes or so, and we had no trouble finding anything. Once we got settled we found the trail down to the beach and spent most of our time there. The fact that we were able to have a fire on the beach of Lake Superior while watching the sun set on an absolutely perfect evening is something that I'll cherish forever. Such an incredible time. Our tent was great too, so much space and no bugs inside at night. Be aware that you will need to bring your own bedding/sleeping bags/pillows/etc. Also I really loved how firewood is simply there to use instead of buying bundles. This place is a treasure and we feel lucky to have been able to experience it. Thank you so much!!

Luke H.

3 reviews

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· July 2025

Nice place!

Tents were easy to find, we really appreciated the personal outhouse! Clean site with a tiny hike for the beach access. Cool beach too, lots of vegetation compared to surrounding beaches we went to!

Savanna E.

4 reviews

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· July 2025

Super friendly and helpful staff! The area is really beautiful and peaceful. The beach access was definitely the highlight of my trip and it’s one of the coolest places I’ve been to.

Kieran H.

1 year on Hipcamp

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· July 2025

Tent · Group trip ·

We stayed at the alder site! Very quiet and beautiful stay. The beach at sunset made everything worth it!

Faith D.

1 year on Hipcamp

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· July 2025

Loved it!

Tent · With pets ·

Great campsite! Quiet, easy check in and tent pad was good! Saw people complain about ticks and we lathered ourselves and our dog in bug/tick repellent and we were all fine, didn’t have a single one. There were bugs but it’s the Northwoods so nothing out of the ordinary. Great amenities and the beach was beautiful! Will definitely be back and highly recommend!

Kiley F.

2 reviews

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· July 2025

Tent · With kids ·

My son and I had a great 2 night stay. River was beautiful to canoe in. The sound of the lake was so nice while sleeping. Only downside was our tent was definitely on the water resistant side. Not so water proof. :) that’s more of an us thing. Recommend the location!

Jonathan G.

2 reviews

Not recommend

· July 2025

Poor communication, rich in ticks

Tent ·

We were really looking forward to this trip, but unfortunately the conditions at the Alder site were so poor that we decided to stay the night at a hotel rather than endure what was shaping up to be a miserable night of camping. Some of the problems could have simply been solved by better communication and expectation setting. For instance, what was described as an easy and pleasant hike was actually a slog through marshy and uneven terrain, and the provided wagons were wholly inadequate for hauling our tent, firewood, and supplies over the fallen trees and standing water we encountered. Had the description for this site included information about these obstacles, we could have better prepared to deal with them. However, some problems at the site were not simply a matter of poor expectation setting. Allowing tall grass and brush to grow over the trail is irresponsible in deer tick territory, and I doubt even the most seasoned campers will enjoy a good night's sleep with ticks crawling all over them and their gear. Outside of the Alder site, most of Camp Amnicon seems pleasant and well-maintained. The view of Superior is beautiful, but the beach isn't great for swimming if that's your primary aim. Incidentally, the camp seems to be maintained by some sort of Christian group judging by the chi-rho symbol adorning many of the facilities, which didn't bother us but also wasn't really communicated in the Hipcamp listing.

David L.

6 reviews

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· June 2025

Affordable and Beautiful

With kids ·

We enjoyed "roughing it" in the tent at Amnicon. Checking in and out was easy. The tent was as advertised, so we just made a decision to be okay with no electricity, running water, and a few bugs, and we had a positive experience. You do have to be prepared to walk 15-20 minutes out to the tent site, but the camp provided hand carts to transport supplies from the parking lot to the campground. We followed the sounds of the waves through a short path in the woods and found the view of Lake Superior on the shoreline, it was very peaceful and quiet, we LOVED it! You can't quite see the shoreline from your campsite, but you can hear the waves crashing on the shore from your tent, a great way to fall asleep and wake up. This was BY FAR the most affordable option for our trip in the Duluth area, so we were happy to do a little extra walking in order to make our trip to the area attractions possible for our family. If you have a budget and want to see Duluth, Gooseberry Falls, and Split Rock Lighthouse, check out Amnicon's Glamping tent!

Carl W.

7 months on Hipcamp

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· June 2025

Tent · With kids ·

We enjoyed our time, how private the camp sites were, the maintained trails, access to toilets and showers. Our kids want to go back for a week the next time (and there will be a next time) we go up. We also liked that we could find our own fire wood or go to the wood shed to get some.

Jessica O.

7 months on Hipcamp

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· May 2025

Tent · With pets ·

Great set up, my wife, dog, and I had a blast! Great accommodations with good signs for our campsite.

Sam S.

2 reviews

Mixed feelings

· May 2025

Mixed Review

Our recent trip offered a blend of comfort and natural beauty, though it was unfortunately cut short by an overwhelming tick problem. The outhouse was not cleaned so we took the 5 minute walk back to the lodge. The lodge had clean bathrooms and hot showers. The real star of the show is the private beach. We truly lost track of time while we were there. We would possibly come back but not stay at the Hazel campsite.

Zachary S.

1 year on Hipcamp

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· May 2025

A Mixed Reviewof Bliss and Bites

Our recent camping trip offered a blend of comfort and natural beauty, though it was unfortunately cut short by an overwhelming tick problem. The amenities at the lodge were fantastic. Having readily available water, clean toilets, and hot water made our stay incredibly comfortable and convenient. The outhouse hasn't been cleaned from last year so we chose the 5 min walk back to the lodge. However, the real star of our trip was undoubtedly the private beach. We truly lost track of time while we were there, spending hours soaking in its beauty. It was absolutely stunning. Unfortunately, getaway took a sharp turn when we encountered an alarming number of ticks. It was truly a shame to cut our trip short, but the sheer volume of ticks became unbearable.

Jennifer H.

2 years on Hipcamp

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· May 2025

Tent · Group trip ·

Sure! Here's a positive human-style review for Amnicon Falls State Park Campground: --- I recently camped at Amnicon Falls State Park, and I absolutely loved the experience. The campground is peaceful, clean, and surrounded by beautiful forest. The best part for me was the waterfalls—they’re just a short walk from the campsites and look stunning, especially at sunset. The trails are easy to explore and perfect for a relaxing hike or just enjoying the sounds of nature. The campsites are well spaced out, so you don’t feel crowded, and there’s plenty of shade from the trees. I stayed at a non-electric site, and it was really quiet and relaxing. There are basic amenities like clean vault toilets and drinking water, which was all I needed for a rustic experience. It’s also a great place for families. I saw kids running around, building fairy houses, and enjoying the outdoors. It’s close enough to Duluth if you need supplies but far enough to feel like you’ve really escaped the city. Highly recommend if you’re looking for a peaceful, nature-filled camping trip with beautiful scenery and great trails!

Tatipamula R.

2 reviews

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· November 2024

Swcluded beach vibes!

Tent ·