Maps & Driving Directions

How to Get Here

From the Twin Cities, it’s a two-hour drive on I-35 to Carlton, and another 20 minutes into Duluth. But take the scenic route from Carlton along Minnesota 210, which follows the St. Louis River and segues into Minnesota 23 (Grand Avenue); this is the Rushing Rapids drive, a Minnesota Scenic Byway. For even more scenery, get off I-35 at Banning State Park and follow Minnesota 23 all the way into Duluth; that’s another Minnesota Scenic Byway, also known as Veterans Evergreen Memorial Highway.

Or stay on I-35 all the way into Duluth to enjoy a breathtaking view of the St. Louis River and Duluth as you start the decent down the hill into the into the West Duluth Area. Exit on Grand Avenue (Minnesota 23) and head west for approximately 3 miles.

From either direction look for our sign and turn in towards the river approximately 1/3 mile off of Grand Avenue in the Riverside Community.

(Please click on the maps below, to see large views. Each map gets closer and closer to Spirit Lake Marina & RV Park.)

Upper Mississippi Valley Regional Overview:


Jay Cooke State Park to Duluth Overview:


Spirit Mountain to Spirit Lake Overview: