Gooseberry Falls State Park Camping Area

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Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Gooseberry Falls State Park in Minnesota offers established campsites—no dispersed camping—with 69 drive-in sites (3 wheelchair-accessible), plus 3 group sites and a few walk-in options.


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Summary

Reservations are highly recommended (available online), and camping fees apply. Amenities include flush toilets, seasonal showers, drinking water, fire rings, picnic tables, and a dump station. RVs are welcome, though there are no hookups. Nestled in a scenic North Shore forest near Lake Superior, the campground offers access to waterfalls, rugged shoreline, and hiking/biking trails. Highlights include the Gitchi-Gami State Trail and Middle/Lower Falls. Best visited May–October for mild weather and full amenity availability.

       

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Nearby Streamflow Levels

Gooseberry Falls State ParkKNIFE RIVER NEAR TWO HARBORS Preview Knife River Near Two Harbors
8.81cfs
9cfs
Gooseberry Falls State ParkBOIS BRULE RIVER AT BRULE Preview Bois Brule River At Brule
183.0cfs
183cfs
Gooseberry Falls State ParkWHITTLESEY CREEK NEAR ASHLAND Preview Whittlesey Creek Near Ashland
17.2cfs
17cfs
Gooseberry Falls State ParkNORTH FISH CREEK NEAR MOQUAH Preview North Fish Creek Near Moquah
55cfs
55cfs
Gooseberry Falls State ParkNEMADJI RIVER NEAR SOUTH SUPERIOR Preview Nemadji River Near South Superior
92.5cfs
93cfs
Gooseberry Falls State ParkSOUTH KAWISHIWI RIVER NEAR ELY Preview South Kawishiwi River Near Ely
128.0cfs
128cfs

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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BRIMSON 2.0 S
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DULUTH 8.4 NNE
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