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  3. Jay Cooke State Park

Camping at Jay Cooke State Park near Carlton

State park · Carlton · 90 campsites · 2 group

A forested campground near hiking, and mountain biking. RV fit varies by site.

About this campground

Park trails connect to the Willard Munger State Trail on the north side of the park. Check out the wildflowers in the spring, and the vivid colors in the fall.

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At a glance

  • RV sites up to 58 ft

    Length limits vary by campsite.

  • Electric hookups
  • Pets welcome
  • Public land
OverviewCampsitesAmenities & locationPlan your stay

20 available sites

20 open of 90 sites
Site 40E
Tent · Up to 50 ftElectricJay Cooke Campground
Available all 2 nights
$70 for 2 nights
$35/night · before taxes & fees
Site 44E
Tent · Up to 56 ftElectricJay Cooke Campground
Available all 2 nights
$70 for 2 nights
$35/night · before taxes & fees
Site 46E
Tent · Up to 58 ftElectricJay Cooke Campground
Available all 2 nights
$70 for 2 nights
$35/night · before taxes & fees
Site 43E
Tent · Up to 24 ftElectricJay Cooke Campground
Available all 2 nights
$70 for 2 nights
$35/night · before taxes & fees
Site 45E
Tent · Up to 33 ftElectricJay Cooke Campground
Available all 2 nights
$70 for 2 nights
$35/night · before taxes & fees
Site W82
TentHookups not listedJay Cooke Campground
Available all 2 nights
$50 for 2 nights
$25/night · before taxes & fees
Site 59E
Tent · Up to 24 ftElectricJay Cooke Campground
Available all 2 nights
$70 for 2 nights
$35/night · before taxes & fees
Site W83
TentHookups not listedJay Cooke Campground
Available all 2 nights
$50 for 2 nights
$25/night · before taxes & fees

View full availability calendar · night-by-night from UseDirect

Availability on UseDirect. Showing 40 of 92 sites.

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ASHR
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✓✓$23
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✓✓$25
56
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✓✓$25
W81
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✓✓$25
W82
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✓✓$25
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✓✓$25
49
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✓✓$25
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✓✓$25
W83
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✓✓$25
38E
jay cooke campground
From $46 for 2 nights
$23/night · Before taxes & fees
20 sites available for your entire stay

You book directly on Minnesota State Parks. Rates and availability can change until reserved. Campground page on Minnesota State Parks ↗

20 openSites from $23/night
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Amenities & location

  • Accessible
  • Electric Hookup
  • Food Locker
  • Heating
  • Pets Allowed
  • Picnic Table
Pets
Pets welcome

Hookups (individual campsites): 25 electric individual sites · group sites listed separately.

Location

780 Highway 210
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Jay Cooke State Park: questions answered

What is the maximum RV length at Jay Cooke State Park?
No RV sites listed (per the listing)
Does Jay Cooke State Park have RV hookups?
25 electric individual sites · group sites listed separately (per the listing)
How do I reserve a site at Jay Cooke State Park?
Reservable on reservemn.usedirect.com (per the listing)
Are pets allowed at Jay Cooke State Park?
Pets allowed (per the listing)
Sources and details

At a glance

Official facts link to their source; “Listing” facts come from the reservemn.usedirect.com listing. Anything we can't source says so.

Max rig length
Listing No RV sites listed
Hookups & power
Listing 25 electric individual sites · group sites listed separately
Pull-through / back-in
Listing 1 pull-through, 80 back-in
Pets
Listing Pets allowed
Shade
Listing 0 of 85 sites that report shade are listed as shaded
Booking
Listing Reservable on reservemn.usedirect.com
Getting there
Listing 780 Highway 210 (map in Location below)
Road & site access · Generators · Quiet hours · Cell signal · Starlink / satellite · Water · Price · Stay limits
Not listed — check with campground
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Guides for this trip

  • Camping with dogs
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$35
42E
jay cooke campground
✓✓$35
43E
jay cooke campground
✓✓$35
44E
jay cooke campground
✓✓$35
46E
jay cooke campground
✓✓$35
47E
jay cooke campground
✓✓$35
59E
jay cooke campground
✓✓$35
41E
jay cooke campground
✓✓$35
45E
jay cooke campground
✓✓$35
39E
jay cooke campground
✓✓$35
40E
jay cooke campground
✓✓$35
HGHL
jay cooke campground
RR$23
SLVR
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XX$23
LSTL
jay cooke campground
RR$23
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✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released

Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights1 site open for every night

Lac lebelle

4.2 mi from Jay Cooke State Park (straight-line)
Sites $100/night
$200 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Hipcamp · you book on their site
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Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights46 sites open for every night

Mont du Lac Resort

5.5 mi from Jay Cooke State Park (straight-line)
Sites from $20/night
$40 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Spot2Nite · you book on their site
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Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights1 site open for every night

Pondside Clayworks

5.6 mi from Jay Cooke State Park (straight-line)
Sites $25/night
$50 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Hipcamp · you book on their site
View Campsites
Trip idea

Ideas for your stay

An idea to start from, built from this campground's listing and real tours nearby. Times, openings and prices change, so check each before you go.

  1. Day 1 · Arrive and settle in

    • Check in and set up camp.
  2. Day 2 · Get out and explore

    • Paddleboard Rental in Minnesota Duluth area · 1 day · from $100/person
    • 15-Mile Aerial Helicopter Tour over Duluth and Superior Duluth area · 7 min–9 min · from $161/person
  3. Optional full-day extension

    Longer tours — plan travel time before and after.

    • Self-Guided Audio Tour Lake Superior North Shore Duluth area · 3 hr–11 hr · from $17/person
Ways to stay

Have an RV waiting

    Need an RV for your stay?

    Rentals that may deliver here and whose listed length fits sites up to 58 ft. Delivery may be available — confirm fees and dates with the owner before you book.

    2010 Forest River R-Pod 151
    2010 Forest River R-Pod 151

    Travel trailer · 16 ft · sleeps 2 · 17 mi from campground

    $105/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available

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    Sunset Rideaway- 2014 Cruiser RV Viewfinder Signature
    Sunset Rideaway- 2014 Cruiser RV Viewfinder Signature

    Travel trailer · 22.2 ft · sleeps 4 · 65 mi from campground

    $109/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available

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    Airstream Bambi- 2018
    Airstream Bambi- 2018

    Travel trailer · 16 ft · sleeps 4 · 94 mi from campground

    $210/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available

    View rental
    Things to do

    Activities near Jay Cooke State Park

    Bookable tours nearby

    Paid experiences on Viator. Distances are from this campground when the tour lists its own start point.

    15-Mile Aerial Helicopter Tour over Duluth and Superior
    15-Mile Aerial Helicopter Tour over Duluth and Superior

    Duluth area · 7 min–9 min · from $161/person

    Self-Guided Audio Tour Lake Superior North Shore
    Self-Guided Audio Tour Lake Superior North Shore

    Duluth area · 3 hr–11 hr · from $17/person

    30-Mile North Shore Helicopter Tour
    30-Mile North Shore Helicopter Tour

    Duluth area · 18 min–22 min · from $322/person

    See 4 more bookable tours
    Lake Superior North Shore Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour
    Lake Superior North Shore Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour

    Duluth area · 2 hr–3 hr · from $14/person

    Best time to go

    Seasons, rates and how booked it gets

    Share of site-nights open, booked and closed on Minnesota State Parks for the next months, checked Nov 7. Months further out may not be released for booking yet.

    MonthOpenBookedClosed
    Nov 202633%6%0%
    Dec 202621%2%0%
    Jan 202726%2%0%
    Feb 202727%2%0%
    Mar 202719%0%0%
    Compare site types

    92 individual reservable campsites from Minnesota State Parks, checked Nov 7. Rates are the listed nightly rates.

    Other sites

    92 sites · $25, $23/night

    Loops: Jay Cooke Campground (85), Camper Cabins loop (5), Group Camp loop (2)

    20 open Nov 13–Nov 15

    A Self-Guided Walking Tour through Duluth’s Canal Park
    A Self-Guided Walking Tour through Duluth’s Canal Park

    Duluth area · 50 min–1.2 hr · from $9/person

    Murder Mystery Detective Experience in Duluth MN
    Murder Mystery Detective Experience in Duluth MN

    Duluth area · 2.5 hr · from $15/person

    Paddleboard Rental in Minnesota
    Paddleboard Rental in Minnesota

    Duluth area · 1 day · from $100/person