Camping at Tettegouche State Park / Baptism River
Nestled into the tall trees on the North Shore of Lake Superior, MN is a lesser-known but hidden gem of a campground and State Park called Tettegouche State Park / Baptism River. While most North Shore explorers and vacations stop at the more popular Split Rock State Park or Gooseberry Falls State Park, they forget that a little farther north lies another, and arguably better State Park and Camp Ground located on the raging and rushing waters of Baptism River.
The campground is located directly on the North Shore highway and is a circle loop with all campsites buried into the tall trees giving a great barrier and much privacy between each site, more than most campers are used to at busy and loud State Park grounds most summer evenings.
The relatively small size of the 20-some-odd campsites also gives it a smaller friendly appeal.
One of the best parts about the Tettegouche State Park / Baptism River campground is the fact it has YEAR-ROUND open HEATED restrooms and shower facilities that are well-kept and clean. Especially for those looking for a place to call home in the offseasons of early spring or fall, when the campground is only holding a few visitors, it feels like you have the North Shore to yourself and these heated and learn restrooms and showers are a wonder to behold.
You won’t ever want to leave.
Why Tettegouche State Park is the best place to camp.
One of the best parts about camping at Baptism River is there there are trails and hiking right from the campground, you can easily hike .3 miles to beautiful waterfalls! You don’t even have to get in your car.
Also, this is located farther North of the popular Split Rock and Gooseberry Falls State Parks, so you are within striking distance of Grand Marais and the more rugged North Shore scenery than if you had stayed a little farther south.
If you are looking for campsite on the North Shore, skip the more popular Split Rock and Gooseberry falls, head north to Baptism River!
- seclusion of campsites
- close to North Shore popular towns like Grand Marais
- Close access to trails and waterfalls
