More Details on the Grand Marais Recreation Area
The Park Office is open daily May through mid October and Monday thru Friday November to May. Be sure and check-in, settle your balance and check-out through the office. The office also sells firewood, ice, RV supplies and is a wi-fi hotspot.
Campground Standards (a.k.a. the Rules and Regulations):
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Check-In is anytime after 1 PM; Check-Out is no later then Noon.
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All rents must be paid in advance.
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No refunds on early checkouts.
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Weekly rates are available at initial registration only. Sorry, no retroactive rates.
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Permission from the office is required prior to moving to a different site.
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No site alterations - We want you to feel at home, but not that at home.
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Drop-in sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis. In fairness to all, no saving or holding sites is allowed.
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The camper and person occupying the site must be present to register for a drop-in site. You must register for a drop-in site at the Park Office prior to occupying.
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Drop-in sites must renew for additional nights by the last paid night. Drop-ins are sold starting at 8 AM each morning, pending availability. We do not project availability of drop-in sites.
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Pets must be leashed (six feet or less), picked up after and never left unattended.
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Sewer rings are required to hook up to our sewer system. Rings are sold at the office.
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No dumping of gray water on the ground. Use the dump station.
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We are not liable for loss, theft, injury or damage to people or property.
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Fish cleaning facilities are located near the marina; clean your fish there and not in your site.
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Quiet Time is 10 p.m. until 8 a.m. Please be considerate of your neighbors.
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Speaking of quiet - We do not allow the use of generators on any of our sites.
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If you are asked to leave, we are unable to provide a refund.
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One RV and one tent per RV site, 2 tents are allowed on tent sites - max. 6 people per site.
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If you are under 18, you must camp with a parent / guardian.
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You're on vacation; relax and drive slowly, it keeps everyone safe and sound.
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No collecting. Take only photos, leave only footprints.
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Purchase firewood from the office. No outside wood is allowed unless it is State certified.
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Emergency phone for Fire, Police and Ambulance is 911
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For trouble after-hours call local law enforcement: 218-387-3030
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In the event of severe weather, tune to local radio 90.7 WTIP
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It is our policy to protect the health and well-being of our guests, staff and mother nature.
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Campground Amenities:
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The recreation area features 4 modern bathhouses with hot water showers and flush toilets.​
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Recycling bins are available near bath houses and the Park Office​
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A Rec Hall and 2 harborside pavilions available for picnics and socials.
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Sweetheart's Bluff Nature Area - 20 acres of country in the city, including the Lake Loop Trail for barrier-free access to the woods and big lake and the Overlook Trail for stunning views of the village.​
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The Gitchi-Gami State Bike Trail runs along the north side of the campground, parallel to Hwy 61 and connects east to downtown and west to Cutface Creek rest stop.​
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Ball field for playing your favorite sport or taking in one of the many league games during the summer.​
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Playground for the kids and an adjacent basketball hoop and horseshoe pit.​
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Parkside public water access boat ramp with 2 docks and amble parking for your truck/trailer.​
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All RV campsites offer 20 & 30 Amp service, with many also offering 50 Amp electrical service ​
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RV dump station complimentary for guests and $5 for off the road travelers​
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A wi-fi hotspot is available 24/7 in and around the Park Office.
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Additional Facilities:
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The Recreation Hall (Rec Hall) adjacent to the playground is available for day use and rental. The building offers roughly 1300 square feet of space; a full kitchen with serving window, refrigerator, microwave and sinks; bathroom; 8 big folding tables and 50 folding chairs. Two, open-air picnic pavilions are on the harbor and also available for campers and boaters day use or exclusive rental. The larger pavilion features a fire cauldron, elevated grill and picnic tables. The smaller pavilion at the marina features picnic tables.
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Day use of these facilities for registered campers is FREE, however exclusive use for extended days requires a fee of $30/day. The Rec Hall and pavilions are also available for rental to non-campers: $30/day for social and community events & $50/day "for-profit" events (sales, classes, etc.)