Jay Cooke Campground

Star4.68
59 reviews
Jay Cooke Campground

Quick Facts

Price

Varies

Booking

Reservable

Sites

Varies

Season

Year-round

Cell

No Service

Pets

No Pets

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February 2026

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February 2026
Jay Cooke Campground
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Campsite Fees
Standard Site Fee$0.00
Hookup Site Fee$0.00
Premium Site Fee$0.00
Hike and Bike Site Fee$0.00
Group Site Fee$0.00
Food Storage Locker Fee$0.00

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What Campers Say

4.68

Top-Rated

Based on 59 reviews

57 Google reviews

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"Campers consistently praise Jay Cooke Campground for its very clean, modern restrooms and shower houses, well‑spaced wooded sites that feel private, and abundant hiking and biking opportunities (swinging bridge, St. Louis River, Munger Trail). Staff and rangers are described as helpful and present, making it a reliable base for visiting Duluth and nearby parks — reservations are recommended."

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Jay Cooke Campground
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Best Time to Camp at Jay Cooke Campground

Summer(Jun-Aug)
4.0 / 5

Trails, river scenery and quiet camping make summer attractive.

Best
Fall(Sep-Nov)
4.0 / 5

Forested trails imply good fall colors and scenic viewing.

Spring(Mar-May)
3.5 / 5

Spring flows on the river and trails reopening suggest good spring visits.

Winter(Dec-Feb)
2.5 / 5

No winter amenities listed; likely limited services/activities in winter.

Planning Tips

    About Jay Cooke Campground

    Your outdoor fun doesn’t have to end when the sun goes down -- pitch a tent and spend the night! Attend evening naturalist activities, take a moonlit walk, or just sit around your campfire roasting marshmallows and telling stories.
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    Policies & Safety

    No Potable WaterThis campground does not have potable water on-site. Bring all the water you need for drinking, cooking, and cleaning.
    No Cell ServiceCell phone service is not available at this campground. Plan accordingly for emergencies and download offline maps before arriving.

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    Reviews

    4.7
    59 reviews
    Top-Rated
    Top-Rated
    Jay Cooke Campground is top-rated, placing it in the top 15% of campgrounds based on reviews
    Campers consistently praise Jay Cooke Campground for its very clean, modern restrooms and shower houses, well‑spaced wooded sites that feel private, and abundant hiking and biking opportunities (swinging bridge, St. Louis River, Munger Trail). Staff and rangers are described as helpful and present, making it a reliable base for visiting Duluth and nearby parks — reservations are recommended.
    Review Summaries
    Based on 59 reviews

    What Campers Love

    ["Exceptionally clean, modern restrooms and showers (reviewers note daily deep cleaning).","Well‑spaced, wooded campsites that offer privacy; several specific sites called out as large and private...
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    Based on 59 reviews

    Pro Tips & Recommendations

    ["Reserve online ahead of time — campsites fill and on‑arrival availability may be limited.","Choose your site carefully based on needs: for privacy and larger rigs consider site 70; tenters may...
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    Last updated February 17, 2026
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