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Echo Lake, MN
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Echo Lake is located on the west end of the Echo Trail, a remote country road that traverses through the heart of the Western Superior National Forest. This quiet campground, where the sounds of birds and the wind are often heard, is a peaceful alternative to the hustle and bustle of the area's resort scene. A variety of campsites, activities and amenities offer a comfortable stay for RV, trailer and tent campers. Superior National Forest, located in northeastern Minnesota's arrowhead region, is comprised of three million acres. The forest spans 150 miles along the United States-Canada border. Visitors can find recreation opportunities year-round, including travel in the famous Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.Recreation
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Jeanette Lake Campground, MN
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Jeanette Lake Campground is a small, single-loop campground on a peninsula reaching out onto the glacier-carved Lake Jeanette in Superior National Forest. Originally built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s, this sweet, picturesque campground is well worth the drive.The facility provides sites that are usually accessible to RVs and tent trailers along with tent-only and hike-in sites.
Superior National Forest, located in northeastern Minnesota's arrowhead region, is comprised of three million acres. The forest spans 150 miles along the United States-Canada border. Visitors can find recreation opportunities year-round, including travel in the famous Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.
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The winding shoreline and islands make the 638-acre Lake Jeanette a great place to explore in a …Location info
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Pfeiffer Lake Campground, MN
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Pfeiffer Lake Campground, located adjacent to it's namesake lake, is a small, peaceful and scenic facility in the Superior National Forest of Minnesota. The lake's healthy population of fish make it a favorite spot for anglers, and the swim beach, playground and picnic area provide fun for the whole family.Superior National Forest, located in northeastern Minnesota's arrowhead region, is comprised of 3 million acres. The forest spans 150 miles along the United States-Canada border. Visitors can find recreation opportunities year-round, including travel in the famous Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.
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Pfeiffer Lake has many activities that attract visitors, fishing being one of the most popular. Panfish, bass, perch and walleye can be caught from the fishing dock …Location info
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Whiteface Reservoir Campground, MN
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Whiteface Reservoir Campground offers an ideal getaway for anglers, boaters and families. The provided swim beach, accessible fishing dock, playground and five picnic areas offer hours of entertainment, and the scenery provides a relaxing backdrop for the day's activities.Superior National Forest, located in northeastern Minnesota's arrowhead region, is comprised of 3 million acres. The forest spans 150 miles along the United States-Canada border. Visitors can find recreation opportunities year-round, including travel in the famous Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.
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A boat launch located at the campground provides access to the great walleye, panfish and northern fishery in the reservoir. The fish cleaning house next to the boat launch gives anglers the chance to clean their fish in …Location info
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Cadotte Lake Campground, MN
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Cadotte Lake Campground lines the western shore of Cadotte Lake in Superior National Forest. A boat ramp and fishing dock make the campground convenient for anglers, and the sandy swimming beach is popular among families.Superior National Forest, located in northeastern Minnesota's arrowhead region, is comprised of 3 million acres. The forest spans 150 miles along the United States-Canada border. Visitors can find recreation opportunities year-round, including exploring the famous Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.
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The 318-acre Cadotte Lake is a great spot to fish for walleye and northern pike. The surrounding national forest offers a wide variety of recreational opportunities, including hiking in secluded woodlands and canoeing in pristine lakes and rivers.View recreation guides and maps …
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Fall Lake Campground, MN
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Fall Lake Campground is located on the shores of Fall Lake and provides direct access into the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW). The campground opens in early May in time for walleye fishing season, making it a popular place for anglers. Others are drawn to Fall Lake for its birding, swimming, hiking and boating opportunities.Superior National Forest, located in northeastern Minnesota's arrowhead region, is comprised of 3 million acres. The forest spans 150 miles along the United States-Canada border.
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Part of Fall Lake lies within the BWCAW, while the rest of the lake is open to unrestricted boating, permits are required to enter the BWCAW. View recreation guides and maps of hiking trails and canoe routes …Location info
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Trails End Campground, MN
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Trail's End Campground is located next to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW) in a remote area of Superior National Forest in northern Minnesota. It is a wonderful place to sit and enjoy life, or get out on the water to canoe and fish. Berry picking and wildlife viewing are also great fun.Recreation
Trail's End includes four entry points (54, 55, J and K) into the BWCAW, offering plenty of boating, canoeing and fishing opportunities. Overnight, day use and boat motor permits are required for entry, and horsepower limits are in effect. Day use and overnight permits are available at the campground.Wildlife viewing is exceptional for bald eagles, osprey, loons and moose, and fishing is good …
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Sawbill Lake Campground - Superior National Forest, MN
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Sawbill Lake Campground has immediate access to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, a beautiful, peaceful and wild natural feature of Minnesota's Superior National Forest. The campground acts as a convenient base camp for exploring the nearby wilderness.Superior National Forest, located in northeastern Minnesota's Arrowhead Region, is comprised of 3 million acres. The forest spans 150 miles along the United States-Canada border. Visitors can find recreation opportunities year-round, including travel in the famed Boundary Waters.
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This facility draws canoe enthusiasts who seek a quiet and convenient area from which to access the surrounding wilderness. Day and overnight use of the Boundary Waters requires a permit.The campground concessionaire, Sawbill Canoe Outfitters, provides a one-stop shop for canoeists …
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Fenske Lake Campground, MN
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Fenske Lake Campground offers visitors an escape to a small, remote campground with large, majestic pine trees and easy access to water. It is a popular base camp for exploring, fishing, hiking, sightseeing and backcountry canoeing in Superior National Forest and the nearby Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. The campground lies approximately 10 miles outside of Ely, Minnesota.Recreation
Because of its proximity to access points into the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness and its status as a Superior National Forest canoe circle route, Fenske Lake is very popular for canoeing and kayaking.
Families and children enjoy exploring the short, 1-mile nature trail in the campground, as well as swimming at the grassy beach or waiting for a catch …
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Birch Lake Campground, MN
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Birch Lake Campground is located in Superior National Forest near the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, about 13 miles from Ely, Minnesota. It is an ideal place to relax while enjoying fishing, boating and other recreational activities.Recreation
Fishing, boating and canoeing are popular on Birch Lake. Anglers can use the boat ramp or try their luck from shore to catch northern pike, perch, crappie and walleye. There are no horsepower limitations for boats on the lake.
The shoreline is inviting for campers interested in canoeing. Families also enjoy berry picking during the summer and early fall months.
View recreation guides and maps of hiking trails and canoe routes in the national forest.
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The campground features shaded campsites, …
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South Kawishiwi River Campground, MN
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South Kawishiwi River Campground is located in Superior National Forest near the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, about 10 miles from Ely, Minnesota. It offers fishing, boating and other recreational activities in a relaxing outdoor setting. The campground has sites with and without electric hookups, as well as one group day use area great for family picnics, birthday parties and other gatherings of up to 35 people.Recreation
Canoeing is a main attraction. The Kawishiwi River provides access to Birch Lake to the south and the Boundary Waters to the north. When traveling in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wildnerness, a permit is required.
Canoe rentals are available by contacting the host.
Closer to shore, visitors can enjoy an …
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McDougal Lake Campground, MN
McDougal Lake Campground provides easy access to a wide variety of recreational activities including hiking, boating, fishing, picnicking and swimming within the central part of Superior National Forest.
Superior National Forest, located in northeastern Minnesota's arrowhead region, is comprised of three million acres. The forest spans 150 miles along the United States-Canada border. Visitors can find recreation opportunities year-round, including travel in the famous Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.
Natural Features: The 323-acre McDougal Lake is surrounded by a thick forest of birch, maple and pine and sits at an elevation of 1,800 ft. The area is peaceful, rustic and begs for relaxation. One unique feature of the lake is the wild rice growing within it. Birds and wildlife frequent …
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Ninemile Lake Campground, MN
Ninemile Lake Campground is perfect for people wanting to do some exploring while camping. A boat ramp leads to Ninemile Lake, complete with islands and hidden bays. For birders and hikers, there is a trail through boreal hardwoods beginning across the road from the campground entrance with 0.5 miles of maintained trail and 4.5 miles of unmaintained hiking trail. Advanced wayfinding and backcountry navigation skills are necessary for the unmaintained portion. North of the campground on County 7 is access to Echo Lake, a portage access to Goldeneye Lake, and slightly further north is access to the Crooked Lake Canoe Route
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Vermilion Trail Campground, MN
Nestled in the northern Minnesota wilderness, Vermilion Trail Campground butts up against the shores of picturesque Embarrass Lake. The RV campground is heavily treed, and RV camping by the lake can feel like a solitary activity. The dense vegetation around each site blocks views of fellow campers and muffles the sounds of their activities. There are nearly 50 sites to choose from; some are close to the water, while others are set back in deep woods. Each site comes with electric and water hookups, and there is a dump station should a guest require it.
The bathrooms with flush toilets and showers are a short walk from most sites. However, in the heart of brutal winters, running water is turned …
Finland Campground, MN
Minnesota’s Northwoods are a magical place, where cell coverage is spotty, crowds are nonexistent, and nature remains in its most primal form. It’s the sort of place you visit when you need a break from the chaos and pressures of modern life, and few places make for a better RV camping experience than there.
Sitting halfway between the Canadian border and Duluth, Finland State Forest is a gem in a state known for fantastic campsites. One of the best campgrounds inside the forest is Finland Campground, lying adjacent to the Baptism River. Campsites at Finland Campground are rustic, to say the least. Sites have no hookups, with the only amenities being a fire ring and picnic table. The bathrooms …
Fisherman's Point Campground, MN
On a wooded peninsula that juts into Whitewater Lake, the Fisherman’s Point Campground is a family-friendly RV park on the edge of Hoyt Lakes. It’s been carefully designed to offer campers everything they need while preserving the natural beauty of the waterfront setting.
RV camping at the Fisherman’s Point Campground includes access to just over 90 campsites, with electrical hookups, flush toilets, and hot showers available. Pets are welcome to stay with you at the RV park, and some of the sites are accessible to those with limited mobility. All campsites have picnic tables and fire rings, with split firewood available from the camp office for a small fee.
Aside from offering direct access to miles of hiking and …
McKinley Park Campground, MN
If you are looking for waterfront camping near Breitung Township, look no further than McKinley Park Campground right on the shores of the stunning Lake Vermillion. While it's the gorgeous sunsets and the lovely lakeside setting that draw visitors to this motorhome camping site, the campground's impressive range of amenities and facilities probably seal the deal.
Draped around a sandy and shallow swimming beach, the campground welcomes Soudan campers with WiFi connection and a convenience store where ice/ice cream, drinks, and firewood can be bought. Kids of all ages will love the playground and waterslide while active adults will have a good time at the basketball court and in the hiking and biking trails by the RV park entrance.
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Sherwood Forest Campground, MN
RV camp at Sherwood Forest Campground and gain a world of adventure, fun, and enjoyment of beautiful scenery. The low-lying hills around Lake Ore-Be-Gone were once stripped bare of trees, but thanks to the efforts of local residents, trees have returned. Camp at Sherwood Forest Campground to get a sense of what it was like before man brought an ax to northern Minnesota.
Sherwood Forest Campground is a seasonal facility, open only between May through the end of October. There are 57 sites for guests to choose from. Thirty-two have full hookups, 11 water, and electric, and one has only electric. The remainder is primitive. The restrooms are wheelchair accessible with flush toilets and showers. Well-behaved, leashed pets are welcomed. …
HooDoo Point Campground, MN
If you're looking for a lakeside campground in northern Minnesota, look no further than HooDoo Point Campground. The RV park is situated on the edge of Lake Vermillion, a large body of water perfect for a variety of watersports, including swimming, boating, and much more. A sandy beach and several boat launches make accessing the water a simple process. If you prefer to admire the lake from a distance, there's a game room and playground to enjoy on-site. Pets are welcome, so Tower campers can bring their four-legged friends along on their adventure.
While camping at HooDoo Point Campground, you'll have everything you need for a peaceful camping experience. There are over 70 gravel campsites, about a third of which …
Bear Head Lake Campground, MN
When you start checking out RV rentals in St. Louis County, you’ll need a place to park, stay, and play, and you may want to look at Bear Head Lake State Park for all three. The park offers excellent outdoor recreational opportunities and other amenities for the whole family.
The campsites at Bear Head Lake Campground can accommodate vehicles up to 60 feet in length. Sites are semi-secluded and have picnic tables and fire rings with grills, and some campsites have electrical hookups. Vault toilets are available all year round. Seasonal amenities at this scenic campground include flush toilets, showers, and a dump station.
