Flour Lake Campground
FLOUR LAKE CAMPGROUND
Part of Superior National Forest
Overview
Flour Lake Campground provides a convenient home base for exploring the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW). Its scenery, amenities and access to outdoor recreation areas make it a popular campground for canoeing, kayaking, boating, and fishing.
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.
Facilities
Flour Lake Campground has private sites, each containing a picnic table and campfire ring with grill, and several have views of the lake. Some are reservable, while others are first-come, first-served. Large RVs are easily accommodated.The campground has accessible vault toilets, a solar-powered drinking water system, trash and recycling facilities and a public boat ramp. A fee dump station is nearby.
Natural Features
The campground sits on the quiet shore of 352-acre Flour Lake in a stand of mixed hardwoods and pine. The lake features several shallow bays that are frequented by a variety of wildlife, including moose, beavers, bald eagles, ducks, loons, songbirds and bears.Recreation
The eastern edge of Flour Lake has two separate portages for entering the BWCAW, thus this campground attracts canoe and kayak enthusiasts. Portages link Flour Lake with East Bearskin Lake and Moon Lake. Flour Lake also provides great fishing for bass, walleye and lake trout.Entering the BWCAW requires a permit. Day use permits are available at no charge; inquire at the campground host site. View recreation guides and maps of hiking trails and canoe routes in the national forest.
The half-mile Honeymoon Bluff Trail begins a short walk up the road from the campground and offers a great vista of Hungry Jack Lake. Many additional hiking, mountain biking and cross-country ski trails are nearby.
Nearby Attractions
Golden Eagle Lodge, the lake concessionaire, offers many other services and conveniences as well as watercraft rental, coin-operated showers and approved firewood.By far, the most popular nearby attraction is the BWCAW, with over 1,200 miles of canoe routes, 12 hiking trails and over 2,000 designated campsites.
Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness
Additional sites of interest
Important Notices
Flour Lake has portages into the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness; when portaging or paddling from this lake into another, check if you'll be entering the BWCAW; permits are required to enter; permit information.
One vehicle is included in the regular fee; second vehicle must pay an extra vehicle fee of $12/night upon arrival.
Ten first-come, first-served campsites are available.
Click here for more information about the Superior National Forest.
- Don't move firewood: To limit the spread of invasive tree-killing pests, firewood from outside the area is not permitted. Some states have quarantines and may confiscate your firewood. Please help protect our forests from invasive species by obtaining your firewood at or near your camping destination and burning it on-site. Visit dontmovefirewood.org for more information.
Available Activities
- Swimming Site - Swimming Site
- Wildlife Viewing - Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking - Hiking
- Fishing - Fishing
- Camping - Camping
- Boating - Boating
- Biking - Biking
- Birding - Birding
- Canoeing - Canoeing
- Kayaking - Kayaking
- Water Access - Water Access
- Photography - Photography
Directions
<p>From Grand Marais, Minnesota, take Gunflint Trail (County Road 12) 27 miles north, turn right on County Road 22 (previously CR 66) and travel 3 miles to the campground road. Turn right and follow the campground road 1/2 mile to the campground.</p>
Contact Information
Phone: (218)388-2203
GOLDEN EAGLE LODGE468 CLEARWATER RD
GRAND MARAIS, MN 55604
Rental Options
Available Campsites
- Site 037, Loop LS, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 023, Loop FLOUR LAKE , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 018, Loop LS, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 030, Loop FLOUR LAKE , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 024, Loop FLOUR LAKE , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 012, Loop FLOUR LAKE , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 032, Loop FLOUR LAKE , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 011, Loop FLOUR LAKE , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 015, Loop FLOUR LAKE , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 027, Loop FLOUR LAKE , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 004, Loop FLOUR LAKE , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 005, Loop FLOUR LAKE , Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 035, Loop FLOUR LAKE , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 036, Loop LS, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 028, Loop FLOUR LAKE , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 029, Loop FLOUR LAKE , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 007, Loop FLOUR LAKE , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 031, Loop FLOUR LAKE , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 019, Loop LS, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 033, Loop FLOUR LAKE , Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 010, Loop FLOUR LAKE , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 008, Loop FLOUR LAKE , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 006, Loop FLOUR LAKE , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 034, Loop FLOUR LAKE , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 013, Loop FLOUR LAKE , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 022, Loop FLOUR LAKE , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 009, Loop FLOUR LAKE , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 021, Loop FLOUR LAKE , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 001, Loop FLOUR LAKE , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 025, Loop FLOUR LAKE , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 016, Loop FLOUR LAKE , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 014, Loop FLOUR LAKE , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 002, Loop FLOUR LAKE , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 017, Loop FLOUR LAKE , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 003, Loop FLOUR LAKE , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 020, Loop LS, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 026, Loop LS, Type Standard Nonelectric
