Campgrounds & Resorts
Find campgrounds that feature RV sites, full hookups, dump stations, tent sites, flush toilets, hot showers and so much more, all along the Mesabi Trail! (There are a variety of hotels and motels, too.)
1336 Fairgrounds Road
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
Picturesque camping "under the pines" at the start of the Mesabi Trail. Amenities available: shower & restroom facilities, laundry, electrical hook-ups, dump station, fishing & swimming lake, walking or biking distance to downtown & restaurants.
4988 Campground Road
Mountain Iron, MN 55768
Located on West Two Rivers Reservoir 4 miles west of Virginia, 12 miles east of MN Discovery Center, and 1 mile south of the Mesabi Trail. Amenities: 50 sites, showers, flush toilets, picnic pavilion, beach, fishing pier, boat access, volleyball and 18 holes of Disc Golf.
4392 Miller Trunk Road
Eveleth, MN 55734
Eveleth Veterans Park on Ely Lake is the perfect vacation spot for tent & RV camping with showers, restrooms, and play equipment. Come enjoy a day in the sun with the kids at our sandy beach.
301 Ore-Be-Gone Drive
Gilbert, MN 55741
In the heart of the Iron Range, all campsites offer a spectacular view of Lake Ore-Be-Gone, a huge mine pit lake spanning over 140 acres! A modern "mecca" for water skiers, fishermen, swimmers and divers. Come enjoy the hospitality and beauty, direct access to the Mesabi Trail.
4821 Salo Road
Embarrass, MN 55732
Hiking & walking trails just steps away, a canoe portage to the Embarrass River and the newest section of the Mesabi Trail. Enjoy a beautiful pavilion for a picnic, or visit the nearby Nelimark Farmstead, Museum and Finnish craft shop. Open May 1 to Sept 30.

1430 Bois Forte Road
Tower, MN 55790
Our 173 room resort located on Lake Vermilion features a wide variety of room types, including Jacuzzi or fireplace suites. We feature a pool, sauna and whirlpool. The RV Park features 36 sites, including 16 that have full-power hook up capabilities.
115 6th Avenue Southwest
Chisholm, MN 55719
Open year round, owned & operated by the City of Chisholm. Offering 51 full hookup (50/30 amp) sites with electricity, water, sewer & wi-fi. Tent sites available. Pets allowed. Clean restrooms, showers, dump station, EV charging station, laundry. Located within walking distance to downtown Chisholm, Chisholm Splash Pad, Redhead Mountain Bike Park, next to Museum of Mining.
245 Minnesota 37
Gilbert, MN 55741
Located outside Gilbert with a connector trail that brings you right to the Mesabi Trail in just a few minutes. We offer the best camping value in Gilbert. Family-owned since 2004, we provide a relaxed atmosphere with plenty of open space so you can roam about. With 50 campsites for tents, campers/RVs or motor homes, we have something for everyone.
29995 East Shore Drive
Pengilly, MN 55775
We are a small, quiet, family oriented campground and resort. Located on the east shore of beautiful Swan Lake in Pengilly, near Grand Rapids. Three cabins available for weekly or daily rental. Seasonal, weekly and weekend camping for RV's and tents. Come up and relax!
119 Grant Location
Buhl, MN 55713
This small primitive campground is located right next to the Mesabi Trail. Eight campsites offer elevated tent pads, fire pit & picnic area. Other recreation options nearby include swimming, disc golf, boating and fishing. Cost - $12 per night. Make reservations with City Hall during business hours - Mon to Fri, 8 am to 4 pm - 218-258-3226.
Our 173 room resort located on Lake Vermilion features a wide variety of room types, including Jacuzzi or fireplace suites. We feature a pool, sauna and whirlpool. The RV Park features 36 sites, including 16 that have full-power hook up capabilities.
1430 Bois Forte Road
Tower, MN 55790
800-555-1714
4988 Campground Road
Mountain Iron, MN 55768
218-735-8831 or 218-748-7570
119 Grant Location
Buhl, MN 55713
218-258-3226
6038 State Hwy 135
Biwabik, MN 55708
218-865-6705 (May to Sept) 218-750-1966 (Feb to April)