Minnesota’s Top-Rated Campgrounds & Lodging
Camping season is finally here, and campgrounds are booking up fast. Some of the best campgrounds book out a year in advance! If you find an opening, pack the sleeping bags and tent, or hitch up the RV, and hit the road ASAP.
When it comes to planning a trip, for this season or the next, one of the toughest decisions you’ll make is deciding which campground to head to. Some campgrounds are made for families looking for time off-grid, others are perfect for couples looking for a place to stay near town, and a few are for luxury RVers and glampers looking for a true sandy beaches vacation.
To help you narrow down the best campgrounds to choose from, we put together this list of Minnesota’s top-rated campgrounds. You’ll have a much easier time choosing the vacation destination for your family when you’re choosing from the best. These campgrounds have been rated four stars or more by your fellow campers on the ultimate travel guide website, TripAdvisor.
Solbakken on Superior
Cozy up by the fireplace in the winter months, or choose a lakeside cabin to relax in all summer long at the Solbakken on Superior. Close to all sorts of North Shore events, Solbakken offers a list of summer and winter activities. Explore Lake Superior in the summer months, and enjoy complimentary canoes and kayaks from the resort. There’s also a long list of beautiful nearby hiking trails, not to mention world-class fishing opportunities in Superior and the surrounding lakes and rivers. In winter months enjoy outdoor activities like cross country skiing, snowshoeing and snowmobiling. Finally, just a few minutes away from Solbakken sits the small town of Grand Marias. Shop the local stores and eat on the harbor in the mom-and-pop restaurants to complete your trip to Superior.
The Buffalo House
The Buffalo House resort is the perfect place to relax among the pines and reconnect with nature. Fit for any camper, Buffalo House offers RV and tent sites all year long. Spend time in the great outdoors on the hiking and biking trails and outdoor sports courts. Send the kids over to the arcade/game room for hours of fun while the adults head down to the Buffalo House Restaurant and Bar. The Buffalo House is open year-round and offers tons of on-site and off-site activities in summer and winter. Play sports, hike, bike and white-water raft in the summer. In winter, they offer snowmobiling, cross country skiing, snowboarding and more snow sports!
Kiesler’s Campground & RV Resort
Kiesler’s is the campground for kids. The family fun starts with swimming, sports, crafts, fishing and more all summer long. They even have a remote-controlled car race track for fun family competition! Stay for the entire season so you can win a few rounds of bingo and join a dance party with the talented Kiesler’s DJs. The camp even has themed weekends for constantly changing entertainment, making it clear why it’s one of the top-rated campgrounds in Minnesota.
Hungry Jack Lodge and Campground
Set up camp at one of the secluded, wooded campsites or reserve your quaint log cabin for a few nights to enjoy some peace and quiet. The Hungry Jack vacation spot has sat along the Hungry Jack River since the first lodge was built in 1924. For nearly 100 years, Hungry Jack has been providing family fun and romantic retreats – even after fires destroyed the original cabins. The Hungry Jack staff will be more than happy to help you find the most fun activity of the season, like fishing, canoeing, hiking and biking all summer. In the winter months, they offer nearby cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and snowmobiling. After a day of outdoor activities, cozy up by the cabin campfire or sip (spiked) cocoa by starlight back at your campsite.
Poplar Haus Lodging and Campsites
In the wilds of northern Minnesota, Poplar Haus awaits to host your next great summer adventure. About 32 miles from Grand Marais, Minnesota, Poplar House offers a variety of remote cabins and campsites. Along the edge of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness on the historic Gunflint Trail, Poplar Haus is a comforting lodge in one of the most remote areas of Minnesota. Outside of the miles of nature trails and abundance of local lakes, Poplar Haus features its own on-location restaurant and wine and spirits store. Poplar Haus Wine & Spirits is stocked with all your favorite drinks and with locally-brewed beers from all over the state.
Burlington Bay Campground
Whether you prefer traditional tent camping or the comforts of RVing, Burlington Bay Campground has a site for you. Located in Two Harbors, Minnesota, this city-sponsored campground may not be loaded with luxury amenities, but it still earned its way as one of the top-rated campgrounds in Minnesota. It’s known for its beautiful waterfront views, variety of campsites and premier location. Nearby, you can rent kayaks, paddle boards, bikes and more from local vendors. Enjoy fishing, hiking, and more outdoor activities at this beautiful municipal campground.
White Iron Beach Resort
White Iron Beach Resort is great for any outdoor lover looking to relax and recuperate away from fast-moving city life. But this resort is most well-known to the Minnesota fishing community. The resort cabins sit along the scenic White Iron Lake near Ely, Minnesota. It’s nestled in the Superior National Forest, encouraging a thriving natural environment for Minnesota’s fish communities. Catch trophy walleye, bass, northern pike, crappie and more. For those not so inclined to cast-out, the resort offers a game room, sauna, basketball court, playground and more.
These seven are just a few of the top-rated campgrounds in Minnesota. There are hundreds of beautiful campgrounds around the state and, while its always a good idea to check TripAdvisor, it’s important to try new or underrated campgrounds for yourself. If you visit any of these top-rated campgrounds in Minnesota, be sure to tag us in all the fun pictures on Facebook! If you need a trailer to take camping with you, carry your toys or fit all your gear, stop by M&G Trailer Sales. Our staff will help you find the trailer to fit your needs!