Camp Horace Johnson

Duluth, MN


Located less than 30 minutes North of downtown Duluth on the 8000-acre Island Lake Reservoir and surrounded by forest, Camp Horace Johnson has a variety of recreational opportunities and a peaceful, natural setting. This 7-acre property features multiple campground sites with basic amenities and a larger lodge for indoor sleeping.

7200 Rice Lake Rd,
Duluth, MN 55803

UNIQUE FEATURES

The massive Island Lake Reservoir, the large Boulder Lake Reservoir, surrounded on two sides by the Cloquet Valley State Forest, an amphitheater, ax yard, pavilion, an isthmus to enter camp, forested roadway, scenic drive, rustic lodge, campsites with picnic tables.

POSSIBLE USES

Overnight camping, trainings, small to medium-size gatherings, nature-based getaways.

A ring of picnic tables with a long one-story building in the background

Photo Credit: Candy Werner

A pavilion with the lake in the background

Photo Credit: Sheldon Hepner

A young boy canoeing on a large lake, shoreline barely visible in the distance

Photo Credit: Jack Stasney

Facility Ratings

  • Basic: Single Room/Multi-Purpose Spaces, Limited/No Cooking Facilities, Outdoor Restrooms Only
  • Moderate: Single or Multi Room Spaces, Indoor Restrooms and Cooking Facilities (unless noted otherwise)
  • Premium: Multi Room Spaces, Indoor Restrooms with Showers, Cooking Facilities, Nicer Finishes

Camp Horace Johnson Lodge Basic

Camp Horace Johnson Lodge

As the main facility of the idyllic Camp Horace Johnson. The Lodge is a multi-use facility...

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  • Capacity: Sleeps 34
  • Restroom Facilities: Outdoor latrine
  • Cooking Facilities: Full kitchen with 2 ovens with stove tops, microwaves, and a standard home fridge/freezer combo. No running water in building.
  • Heating: Wood/Gas

Fall Day Camp

Fall Day Camp is a half-day opportunity for all K-5 youth and their families.

Polar Cubs

We guarantee there is no better way to spend a day outside during a Minnesota Winter.

Spooky-Ree

A weekend long, family friendly, fall themed camporee in October.

Weekend Camping

Come and enjoy our camps anytime of year.

Weekend Special Events

Five of our metro area camps have created a special event schedule for all those who are camping with us in the coming months.

Cub Scout Summer Camp

Adventure awaits! You can look forward to a weekend full of activities such as swimming, archery, boating, bb guns, climbing and so much more!

Cub Scout Summer Camp - Early Registration

Planning is crucial for a Pack and getting a summer camp date on the calendar early gives all families enough time to plan to attend camp.

Discovery Day Camp

Discovery Day Camp is a week long program (5 days) that's open to all youth in Kindergarten through 5th grade.

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