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Cloquet/Duluth KOA
Overview
The Cloquet/Duluth KOA Journey serves as an inviting basecamp for travelers exploring the rugged beauty of Northern Minnesota. Located just a short drive from the shores of Lake Superior, this park offers a peaceful wooded atmosphere that balances convenience with a true sense of the North Woods. Whether you are passing through on a long-haul journey or settling in to explore the region, the park provides a reliable and well-maintained environment for all types of campers.
Location & Surroundings
Situated conveniently off Interstate 35, the park is tucked away in a lush forest setting that feels worlds away from the highway. Its location in Cloquet puts visitors in a prime position to visit both the city of Duluth and the surrounding wilderness areas. The landscape is characterized by tall pines and natural shade, offering a refreshing retreat during the summer months while keeping you close to local dining and essential services in town.
Amenities & Park Features
This KOA stands out for its unique relaxation features, including a heated outdoor pool and Finnish sauna, perfect for unwinding after a day of hiking. The facility caters to modern RVers with big-rig friendly pull-thru sites and full hookups. Families will appreciate the on-site mini-golf course, playground, and gem mining station. The park is also pet-friendly, featuring a dedicated KampK9 dog park where four-legged travelers can run off-leash in a fenced area.
Nearby Attractions & Things to Do
Adventure is never far away, with Jay Cooke State Park located just minutes from the campground, offering iconic views of the St. Louis River and its famous swinging bridge. Cyclists and walkers can access the Willard Munger State Trail, which provides miles of paved paths through scenic terrain. A twenty-minute drive brings you into Duluth’s Canal Park, where you can watch massive lakers pass under the Aerial Lift Bridge or explore the Great Lakes Aquarium.
Who This Park Is Best For
This location is an ideal choice for families seeking an active getaway with plenty of on-site entertainment to keep children engaged. It also serves as a perfect hub for North Shore road-trippers who want a comfortable home base while exploring the coast of Lake Superior. Because of its easy highway access and robust amenities, it is equally suited for long-distance travelers looking for a high-quality stopover with more features than a standard roadside park.
Amenities
- Recreational Facilities
- Policies
- Other Amenities & Services
- Recreation Nearby (within 10 miles)
- Discounts
- Facility
- Internet
- On-Site Rentals
- Sites
User Reviews
Kayla Snyder
We have stayed here at the Cloquet KOA over the last 12 years. In early June we came and tented. Staying back in the secluded tent area was a blessing. We now have returned early August in a camper cabin. The staff the three interactions we have had. Have been incredibly rude as well as short and rude to our children. Told my boys to "Get Out" of the hot tub or they were kicked out for the entire weekend. The boys weren't in the hottub 30 seconds and there was no other warnings. Sat and starred as we were parking by our Cabin. Over the year's I have done nothing but rant and rave over how nice this camp site was. However that will not be happening any longer. Along with the rude staff the bathrooms smelled awful. Our cabin was filthy, run down and many pieces broken (our key and lock), play ground was run down and at the end of its life. And lastly the pool (which my children and family were most excited for) is broken, cracked and broken tiles and smelled foul. Do yourself a favor and find a near by resort to support!!! We will NOT be back!
Katie Miller
Train comes a few times during the day and a couple times at 3:30 am and 4 am every day. It’s a big mud pit if it rains and a dust bowl when it dries they are in need of adding gravel. They use the blower to remove the dust that settles on the walk ways which is nice but it blows into the bathroom and shower floor so now the shower floors are coated in mud. The playground and swing set they have is run down and rusted out. They happen to be celebrating Carlton daze happening that weekend so I also heard the sound of concert music in the evening on Saturday until midnight. Pool needed tending to also. Staff seemed pleasant. And it was a decent site. Not my favorite place to visit and will not be returning.
James V. Brummett
As a full-time RV'er and KOA member, I've stayed at numerous KOA locations across both the US and Canada. This location is perfectly fine... certainly nothing to get excited about. What's going to ruin your time is if you have to talk to any of the employees in their yellow KOA shirts. Seems like they're there to police policies more than anything. I've been to Germany and they're less militant about their rules. (Another guest called them the "Gestapo"). If you choose to stay here, good luck to you and yours... do yourself a favor and stay away from the yellow shirts. As for me, my RV, and my extended family, we will not be staying here again... and I will be leaving negative reviews on every platform I use.
CandJ
Absolutely loved our stay at spot 53! It’s a cozy back-in site tucked away in the woods, which made for a perfect little getaway. We brought our 17ft Ice Castle, and it fit perfect. The location is super convenient—near the bathroom and only a short walk to the pool area. The campground itself was really enjoyable, and we can’t wait to come back for another visit. Highly recommend it.
Mary A
It's a gem nestled in a wooded area. Campsites and cabins are nicely spaced. Many sites are wooded. Clean spacious restrooms, little store, game room and nice clean pool. Easy access to Duluth or Cloquet. Close to trails and water. Staff is friendly and helpful. Quiet.