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OHV riders and camping enthusiasts across northern Minnesota have a new destination to add to the summer lineup. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources will open Pyrite Campground at Lake Vermilion-Soudan Underground Mine State Park on June 12, 2026 — marking the first DNR campground in the state specifically designed with off-highway vehicle riders in mind.
For OHV enthusiasts from International Falls and Koochiching County, the new campground offers a convenient basecamp roughly two hours south in the heart of the Iron Range’s outdoor recreation country. The campground connects directly to the Prospectors Trail, putting ATV and off-highway motorcycle riders right in the action from the moment they set up camp.
The campground features 24 campsites, each with electric hookups and pull-through access — a practical design detail for anyone hauling an OHV on a trailer. A new trail connection to the community of Soudan is also in the works, with that link expected to open in fall 2026 and further expand regional riding access.
Here’s a quick rundown of what riders and campers should know:
“Pyrite Campground expands camping opportunities while supporting a growing outdoor recreation community,” said Jim Essig, park supervisor. “This new campground provides a comfortable basecamp for riders while continuing to welcome all visitors who want to experience this unique park.”
You don’t need to own or ride an OHV to stay at Pyrite Campground — it’s open to all campers. That said, the DNR notes that visitors should expect more vehicle traffic and noise than at a typical state park campground, given the OHV activity in the vicinity.
Reservations are available now at mndnr.gov/reservations or by calling 866-857-2757. For more information about the park, visit mndnr.gov/lakevermilion.
