Kids in the Woods!
Your Best Summer Vacation at North Shore Camping Co.

Looking for the best family camping on Minnesota’s North Shore? At North Shore Camping Co., families can experience kid-friendly camping near Lake Superior without the hassle of traditional setup—so you can spend more meaningful time with your crew – and less time figuring things out.

Cozy cabin with red chairs in forest setting.
Ready-When-You-Arrive Tent Setup
  • Barebones rechargeable lanterns.
  • Solar powered Jackery power station.
  • Breeo X Series Grilling Edition firepit and grilling tools.
  • 1 complimentary bundle of firewood.
  • 1 complimentary gallon of bottled water.
  • Serving utensils, paring knife, chef knife, veggie peeler, and scissors.
  • Corkscrew, bottle opener, can opener, and water kettle
  • Dish tub, drying rack, dish soap, scrubber, paper towels, and tin foil
  • Coffee, Cream, Sugar, Salt and Pepper
  • First Aid Items
  • Bedding and Pillows
Outdoor table set with various camping dishes.

Pick-Your-Gear Camp Kitchen
You really don’t have to bring everything – or anything other than your personal essentials and favorite camping groceries!
Before your stay, you’ll fill out a quick online form to select the camp kitchen items you’d like at your site. Bowls, plates, pans, coffee gear, serving pieces — you choose what makes sense for your stay (and skip what doesn’t).

When you check in, we’ll review your selections and deliver everything to your tent along with your luggage by ATV.
Less packing. Less cleanup. More time outside!
Curious? Take a look!

https://www.northshorecampingco.com/essentials/

Girl reading in front of cabin in woods.
Children playing outdoor bingo in nature.
Two children hug outdoors near cabin.
Back to the Kids!
At North Shore Camping Co. – we handle the hard part, so you can focus on your family. And fun! 
While you’re unpacking, the kids are already off—checking out the woods, starting a game, or asking if it’s time to light the fire.

 Why Kids Love It Here (And Parents Do Too)
It’s family camping in Minnesota the way it should be—easy, outside, and something everyone actually enjoys
– Morning coffee while the kids are already outside  
– Beach time or a pool break across the road  
– Bikes, trails, and “one more game”  
– Campfire cooking, s’mores, and late sunsets  
Something happens when kids get into the woods—they loosen up, get curious, and start making their own fun.
Woman and child using binoculars in forest trail.
Family reading bedtime story in cozy tent.
Family sitting outside North Shore Camping Co. building.
At NSCC, we’re all about those vibes. 

– Freedom to roam (safe trails, open space, just enough wild)  
– Imagination kicks in (less screen time, more real play)  
– Real connection (with each other, not just devices)  
– Learning without trying (rocks, trees, water, fire)  
– Energy out, sleep in (full days = quiet nights)
Scenic lakeside view with forest and cabins.
Indoor pool with seating and large windows.
Rocky lakeside with trees and clear water
Across the Road = Even More to Do  
North Shore Camping Co. guests get full access to Cove Point Lodge:
– Indoor pool + hot tub + sauna  
– Easy Lake Superior access  
– Beach days, rock climbing, agate hunting  

Explore a Little Further
– Bike the paved Gitchi-Gami Trail – access is right here at the resort. 
– Walk to the Beaver Bay playground + ice cream stop  – and pay a visit to the Rock Shop!
– Mini golf, ziplining, and the Baptism River at Tettegouche State Park
– Shoreline and Forest exploring at Sugarloaf Cove 
Cyclist with child trailer in forest path.
Child near pizza box by outdoor fire pit.
Mother and child by campfire, wooden cabin background.
The Secret Sauce: It’s Easy
This is where NSCC really works for families:
– No tent setup  
– No overpacking  
– No Friday night late-night arrival set up. 
– No hassle
– More fun!

The best part of camping with your kids isn’t the gear or even the place—it’s what sticks afterward. It’s the small stuff that turns into the big stuff later: the first fire they helped build, the game that got out of hand, the night they stayed up too late and didn’t want it to end. 
Time outside has a way of slowing things down just enough for those moments to happen. And years from now, those are the things they’ll remember—the trip where everyone was together, doing almost nothing, and somehow it meant everything. 
Children welcoming at North Shore Camping entrance.
Children stand by North Shore Camping Co. sign.
Children sitting on giant camping chairs outdoors.

Want more? Ready to book? Head here for all of our family friendly activities and packages!
https://www.northshorecampingco.com/family-fun/