Knife River Campground
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- Bring cash for fees in case card payment isn't available on site.
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Knife River is an unincorporated community in Lake County, Minnesota, United States; located on the North Shore of Lake Superior. The community is located between Duluth and Two Harbors on the North Shore Scenic Drive (County 61), at the mouth of the Knife River, from which it gets its name. Knife River is located 8 miles southwest of the city of Two Harbors. The boundary line between Lake and Sa
Knife River is an unincorporated community in Lake County, Minnesota, United States; located on the North Shore of Lake Superior. The community is located between Duluth and Two Harbors on the North Shore Scenic Drive (County 61), at the mouth of the Knife River, from which it gets its name. Knife River is located 8 miles southwest of the city of Two Harbors. The boundary line between Lake and Sa
The French River is a 13-mile-long (21 km) river in Saint Louis County, Minnesota, United States, flowing into Lake Superior at the unincorporated community of French River in Duluth Township. The river also flows through Normanna and Lakewood townships.

Edna G is a tugboat which worked the Great Lakes and is now preserved as a museum ship. Edna G was built by the Cleveland Shipbuilding Company in 1896 for the Duluth and Iron Range Railroad at a cost $35,397.50. She was named for the daughter of J. L. Greatsinger, president of the railroad. She has a length of 92.42 feet (28.17 m), a beam of 23 feet (7.0 m), a depth of 7.42 feet (2.26 m), a gross
🛒 Amenities & services
🛒 Groceries
- Russ Kendall's Smokehouse
Circle K
Kwik Trip
⛽ Fuel
Circle K
- Fuel station
Kwik Trip
🍽️ Food & drink
- Ledge Rock Grille
- Dream Cloud Coffee Roasters
- New Scenic Café
🚻 Toilets & showers
- Showers
- Public toilets
🎾 Sports
- Knife River Recreation Center
- Oden Alreck Baseball Field
- Oden Alreck Field
🏧 ATM & bank
Wells Fargo
- Two Harbors Federal Credit Union
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How much does it cost to camp at Knife River Campground?
Knife River Campground charges a camping fee.
Can I bring an RV or caravan to Knife River Campground?
Yes, caravans and RVs are welcome.
Can I pitch a tent at Knife River Campground?
Yes, tent camping is allowed.
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