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The campsites at Cascade River Rustic Campground are pull-in and not specifically designed for RVs. Only one of the four sites is longer than 21 feet and may accommodate an RV.
From MN 61 at Lutsen: Turn left on Co 4 (Caribou Trail) and drive approx. 15 miles to FR 170. Turn right on FR 170 and drive 3.5 miles to FR 158. Turn right on FR 158 and drive 2 miles. Cascade River Rustic Campground is on the right. From Grand Marais: Drive Co 12 (Gunflint Trail) north to Co 8. Turn left on Co 8 and drive approx 4.5 miles to a fork with Co 57. Bear left at the fork onto Co 57 and drive approx. 5 miles to a T with FR 158. Turn right on FR 158 and Cascade River Rustic Campground is on the left almost immediately.
This is just for the CR State Park Campground, not the park itself.
We visited the first week in July and the mosquitos were so unbearable at the site, we ended up leaving and getting a hotel room-not blaming the campground for this.
The campground itself was not what we expected. The sites were very small compared to other state park campgrounds, our site was 34 and had we stayed, would have not fit both our tents comfortably.
The sites were also very close together and the fire pit was placed so close to the next campsite that it would have been challenging to fit more than two chairs around it.
If you are looking to set up a simple camp and spend all but sleeping time at the site, this might be a good location.
Otherwise, if you intend on having a peaceful fire at night or relaxing at the campground for some portion of the trip, I would not recommend.
Great location to lots of hiking and Lake Superior but would stay at other campgrounds.
This site is alright across from the shower house and the lights and sounds are noticeable.
Small out of the way campsites that are perfect if you like being “rustic” and you can even do a little fishing on the river or the countless lakes around.
First come, first served. 4 spots, 3 together 1 on the river side. Beautiful, quite, and private. Dirt roads, lakes and rivers. Camping at its best. Also has a restroom, pretty classy. 10/10 highly recommend
For a northwoods free campground, a very nice site! There is plenty of room in each site for tent camping. In two of the sites, you get a decent length travel trailer in, but it'll be tight.
Site #1: Right on the river, could get a longer unit in
Site #2: very small, entire site is about the length of a car
Site #3: Nice site, can get a trailer in, but anything longer than about 22' and you'll be overlapping the trail to the bathroom (the trailer in the pic is about 22-24 feet)
Site #4: very nice site, probably the best behind the river site. For reference, the trailer in the pic is 35' and takes up the whole site, front to back, so if you have one that long, you'll have to park right beside your trailer, or off to the side of the entry way
They also have a pull through fishing area right off the camping area. The fishing area is posted no camping though
Each site has a picnic table and fire ring. There is an outhouse on site. No water or electric. If you do want that though, the devil track campground is just a few minutes down the road.
