Camp Grounds near Grand Portage
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Camp Grounds near Grand Portage
It looks like the closest camp grounds to Grand Portage are at the Grand Portage Casino/Lodge (in Grand Portage), or Judge Magney State Park (about 15 miles south). Are these the best options for camping?
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MikeT
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Re: Camp Grounds near Grand Portage
Quick answer, Yep!
Lodge campgrounds are "RV Style". Just an open field, but close to the boat.
Magney is nicer, but a longer drive in the morning.
Lodge campgrounds are "RV Style". Just an open field, but close to the boat.
Magney is nicer, but a longer drive in the morning.
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Re: Camp Grounds near Grand Portage
Kari and I stayed at the RV / tent field near the Casino. $16.18 for the night. It wasn't the greatest, but it was close to the GP Trading Post and less than 5 minutes to the Marina dock.
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Re: Camp Grounds near Grand Portage
Oh my, they raised the price per night at Grand Portage campground. I guess that helps pay for the showers.
Re: Camp Grounds near Grand Portage
Another camping option that might be of interest is the Canadian provincial park that is literally just past the border crossing, just a couple miles past the turn-off for the ferry. This is closer than CR Magney in the morning. You do need passports, though, to get into Canada and back.