Gooseberry Falls State Park Campground Camping Area

Last Updated: April 15, 2026

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Gooseberry Falls State Park Campground, located in Minnesota—not Iowa—offers 70+ established campsites, including RV sites with electric hookups, and is reservation-based with nightly fees.


Summary

Amenities include flush toilets, seasonal running water, fire rings, picnic tables, and a dump station. The campground is nestled in a lush, forested setting near the dramatic Gooseberry River waterfalls along Lake Superior’s North Shore. Campers enjoy easy access to hiking and biking trails, including the Gitchi-Gami State Trail. The best time to visit is late spring through fall for ideal weather and waterfall views. No dispersed camping is allowed in the park; permits and reservations are required via the Minnesota DNR.

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Nearby Streamflow Levels

Gooseberry Falls State Park CampgroundKNIFE RIVER NEAR TWO HARBORS Preview Knife River Near Two Harbors
8.81cfs
9cfs
Gooseberry Falls State Park CampgroundBOIS BRULE RIVER AT BRULE Preview Bois Brule River At Brule
323.0cfs
323cfs
Gooseberry Falls State Park CampgroundWHITTLESEY CREEK NEAR ASHLAND Preview Whittlesey Creek Near Ashland
35.6cfs
36cfs
Gooseberry Falls State Park CampgroundNORTH FISH CREEK NEAR MOQUAH Preview North Fish Creek Near Moquah
55cfs
55cfs
Gooseberry Falls State Park CampgroundNEMADJI RIVER NEAR SOUTH SUPERIOR Preview Nemadji River Near South Superior
1410.0cfs
1410cfs
Gooseberry Falls State Park CampgroundSOUTH KAWISHIWI RIVER NEAR ELY Preview South Kawishiwi River Near Ely
284.0cfs
284cfs

Camping Essential Practices

Pack It In, Pack It Out
Take all trash, food scraps, and gear back with you to keep campsites clean and protect wildlife.
Respect Wildlife
Observe animals from a distance, store food securely, and never feed wildlife to maintain natural behavior and safety.
Know Before You Go
Check weather, fire restrictions, trail conditions, and permit requirements to ensure a safe and well-planned trip.
Minimize Campfire Impact
Use established fire rings, keep fires small, fully extinguish them, or opt for a camp stove when fires are restricted.
Leave What You Find
Preserve natural and cultural features by avoiding removal of plants, rocks, artifacts, or other elements of the environment.

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