RV Parks in Knife River, Minnesota

Knife River, Minnesota sits 20 miles north of Duluth on Lake Superior's North Shore. This small fishing village hosts 1 RV park with 22 sites for travelers exploring Highway 61. The campground provides a quiet base for hiking, trout fishing, and viewing the lake.

How many campgrounds operate in Knife River?

Knife River contains exactly 1 campground: Knife River Campground. This facility offers 22 sites with full hookups including 50-amp electric, water, and sewer connections. The campground operates from May 15 through October 15 each season.

What hookup options does Knife River Campground provide?

The park delivers full hookups on all 22 sites. Each site includes 50-amp electric service, municipal water, and sewer drains. Maximum RV length measures 40 feet. Pull-through sites accommodate 35 foot rigs without disconnecting a tow vehicle.

How close is the campground to Lake Superior?

Sites sit 500 feet from Lake Superior's shoreline. A 10 minute walk reaches the public boat launch and fishing pier. The lake surface temperature averages 40°F in May and 55°F in August. Anglers catch lake trout and salmon from April through September.

What amenities are included at Knife River Campground?

On-site facilities include:

• 1 restroom building with 2 flush toilets and 2 showers
• 1 dump station with $5 fee for non-guests
• 1 fire ring per site with free firewood from May to September
• 1 picnic table per site measuring 6 feet long
• 1 gravel parking pad sized 35 x 12 feet

How far is Knife River from Duluth and other North Shore towns?

Knife River sits 20 miles northeast of Duluth, MN. Two Harbors, MN is 8 miles north. Gooseberry Falls State Park lies 5 miles further up Highway 61. Split Rock Lighthouse stands 15 miles north of town. Each drive takes 15 to 30 minutes on Highway 61.

What RV parks exist near Knife River for overflow camping?

Nearby RV parks include 1 facility in Two Harbors, MN: Two Harbors Campground with 35 sites. Duluth, MN offers 6 RV parks with 400 combined sites. RVParkway lists all 12 North Shore RV campgrounds from Duluth to Grand Marais. This directory updates availability in real time for each park.

Knife River, Minnesota offers 1 RV campground with 22 full-hookup sites on Lake Superior's shore. This small village provides a quiet base for North Shore travelers.