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Yurt on the River

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· Saginaw, St. Louis, Minnesota

14 acres hosted by Sue F.

1 lodging site

Off-leash friendly

Pets can be off-leash at this Hipcamp.

Sit by the fire, gaze at the night sky, float down the river, and just unwind. Our yurt sits on the edge of a wild woods on the banks of the Cloquet River overlooking a meadow that is an active forest restoration project currently in process. From your door, you can access a loop of trails that wind through the woods, to the river and back to the yurt. There are also 100+ undeveloped public acres to the North accessible by kayak or a canoe. Enjoy getting back to basics. There is no electricity or running water in the yurt. Camp lanterns and solar lights are provided as is refillable fresh water and a propane camp stove/oven with pots/pans/utensils. The yurt is heated solely by a wood stove and there is plenty of firewood a short distance away with a sled or wagon to use for hauling. A campfire pit is just outside the yurt with a hanging grill and grilling tools. A detached outhouse is a short walk from the yurt and is for your use alone when you're here. In the winter, a Luggable Loo is available to bring to the yurt to eliminate trips at night in the cold to the outhouse. The yurt contains a queen bed with linens and a single camp cot available on request. Dogs are welcome in the yurt! We do charge a $25 pet fee per reservation. If you'd like to bring a dog or dogs (limit 2), please add the Pet Fee which is listed as an extra during the booking process. In the warm months, 2 kayaks, 1 canoe, and 3 inner tubes are available for exploring and enjoying the river (along with paddles and two life vests). You can start from our dock, paddle upriver as far as you'd like and float back down, which is extremely relaxing. If you'd like a shuttle upriver to a public access point for a half day's (or so) paddle/float back to the yurt, add this as an extra to your reservation during the booking process and message me with your preferred day/time. We charge $25/per person with a limit of two. This section of the river (from the Independence access at Hwy. 53 to our dock at Co. Rd. 7) is an easy paddle containing two Class 1 sets of rapids which are calmer the higher the river level. If the weather or river conditions make this unsafe, unpleasant or impossible when you arrive, we will issue you a refund. There is another option for a starting point farther upriver, put-in at Bachelor Road if you're looking for a full day's trip. This section contains a few more sections of Class 1 rapids. **Note that duration of either trip varies and is determined by the level/flow rate of the river. There is also great fishing and swimming in the river! **Note: Poison ivy grows along the banks of the river. I keep it abated at the dock and boat landing area but it's a good idea to wear water shoes and know your poison ivy identification. In the winter, two pairs of snowshoes are included for long quiet walks through the woods and on the frozen river where winter wildlife sightings are frequent! **Note: The last few years have not been cold enough for the river to freeze completely over, so snowshoeing on the river, highly unfortunately, has not been available. Always check with me before venturing out on the river ice. If there is any open water at all, DO NOT venture out. This is extremely dangerous! Exercise caution with dogs! **Another note: Train sounds and some road noise can be heard from the yurt. The train has been described as "quite loud" by some guests and as sounding "off in the distance" and pleasant by others. The crossing is a half mile down the road. If you're sensitive to sounds, a light sleeper, or looking for complete quiet, please take this into account. Ear plugs are available in the yurt.Our yurt sits on the edge of a wild woods overlooking a meadow that is an active forest restoration project currently in process. From your door, access trails that wind through the woods and lead to the banks of the Cloquet River and to 100+ undeveloped public acres to the North. Two kayaks are available to use to explore the river in detail and be close to the wildlife. There is no electricity or running water in the yurt for a real rustic experience. Camp lanterns and solar lights are provided as is refillable fresh water and a propane camp stove/oven. The yurt is heated solely by a wood stove and there is plenty of firewood a short distance away as is a cart to use for hauling. There is also a private campfire pit with grill just outside the door. A detached outhouse is a short walk from the yurt and is for your use alone. The yurt contains a queen bed with a single cot available on request. This is an opportunity to get back to basics, really unplug, connect with nature and unwind. As a safety to keep your phone charged, a remote charger is available on request. In the winter months, two pairs of snowshoes are included for long quiet walks through the woods and along the river where winter wildlife sightings are frequent!

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9 ratings · 9 reviews

Tina W.recommends

October 20, 2024

Yurt

Sue has thought of everything you might need, so the yurt feels really homey. The river and the mowed trail loop are lovely, and everything is clean and neat. We saw a whitetail run right beside the yurt. We relaxed and our dog had a blast.

Mia F.

October 13, 2024

Yurt

Really nice and cozy yurt on the owners property but set back pretty far. Less trails than in the description but we didn’t mind. Not as off grid and we expected, very loud car noise on the busy road and the loudest train I’ve ever heard that ran through the night made sleeping hard for light sleepers. They did have ear plugs there tho :)

Clementine F.recommends

December 10, 2023

Yurt

Yurt is fabulous!

The yurt was magical. Sue was very kind and welcoming when we arrived, and then the experience was super private and lovely. The yurt has everything you need for a great get a way. Even in the snow and cold, we stayed cozy with the wood stove. I would absolutely recommend booking this yurt, and I’m hopeful I can make this a yearly excursion going forward.

Lucia N.recommends

October 10, 2023

Yurt

This place was inviting warm and everything I was looking for. It felt like home!

Andy D.recommends

January 16, 2023

Yurt

Good stay, nice privacy, very clean

Cool yurt. It was about 25 degrees overnight. The stove is well-tuned and the yurt insulates well, so it was quite easy to keep warm overnight. There was one necessary 4am refuelling of the stove each night. Closing the chimney damper almost completely is helpful, along with closing the air intakes almost completely. The outhouse is a semi-distant walk, back towards the parking area. But it's a pleasant walk. I had Verizon LTE with 4 or 5 bars over the weekend, which is either good or bad ... I was fine being semi-connected. The xc ski trails at Pine Valley in Cloquet are free, well-maintained, and beautiful - Highly recommend.

Mary C.recommends

January 2, 2023

Yurt

My boyfriend and I absolutely loved our stay. We were secluded on Sue’s vast property and felt like we were in our own little world. I would totally recommend coming in the winter too. The wood fire stove actually worked too well, we had to turn it off a couple of times. You don’t have to worry about freezing. Snow shoes are provided and there’s a beautiful, quiet snowy trail that loops around past the river. Thanks Sue!

Location

Saginaw, St. Louis, Minnesota, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Anishinabewaki ᐊᓂᔑᓈᐯᐗᑭ and Očhéthi Šakówiŋ First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking