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Getting to Camp Menogyn

Fall and Winter Driving Directions to Camp

Menogyn is approximately 5.5 hours from the Twin Cities Metro.

  • Take Interstate I-35 north to Duluth, then Highway 61 to Grand Marais, MN 
  • After passing through the town of Grand Marais, take a left onto the Gunflint Trail (County Road 12)
  • travel for 29 miles and then turn right on County Road 21 (Hungry Jack Road).  
  • Travel 3 miles on Hungry Jack Rd to the Menogyn parking lot (follow signs).
  • Please use the intercom in the Welcome Center Pavilion to communicate with staff 

Summer Transportation

You are welcome to drop off/pick up your child directly to/from Camp Menogyn or register for the camp bus.

If a camper is riding the bus to camp, they should bring a bag lunch and water for the trip to Menogyn. On the return trip, the bus stops in Duluth and campers will be provided a boxed lunch as well as an opportunity to stretch their legs.

Please arrive 15 minutes ahead of your scheduled departure or pickup.

NEW BUS STOP LOCATION: White Bear Lake YMCA/Lakewood Hills Park Pick-up/Drop-off
  • $90 one-way | $180 round-trip
  • Get Directions
  • Departs for Menogyn: 7:30 a.m.
  • Returns from Menogyn: 4:00 p.m.
Duluth Pick-up/Drop-off—Thompson Overlook Rest Area
  • $60 one-way | $120 round-trip
  • Get Directions: From I-35 just south of Duluth, take exit 249/Boundary Ave. and follow the signs to the parking lot of the rest area.
  • Departs for Menogyn: 9:30 a.m.
  • Returns from Menogyn: 1:00 p.m.
Camper Pick-up/Drop-off—Camp Menogyn
  • 55 Menogyn Trail, Grand Marais, MN 55604
  • Camper drop-off: 1:45 p.m.
  • Camper pick-up: 9:45 a.m.
Transportation Changes

Contact Us - to make changes to your transportation.

  • Transportation change requests received one month or earlier prior to the session start date will be made with no additional change fee. 
  • Transportation change requests received up to one week prior to the session start date will be made and assessed a $10 change fee.  
  • Requests must be made at least one week prior to the session start date.