Discover Camping in Minnesota

• Chippewa National Forest

  USDA Forest Service

  Near Bowstring Lake, Minnesota

  

  Your #ChippewaNF Adventure Begins Here: Experience the lake life on one of 1,300 lakes, 925 miles of streams and 400,000 acres of wetlands Camp in one of our campgrounds or rough it at one of our back-country campsites Explore the forest by foot , bike or OHV on one of our tr...

• Superior National Forest

  USDA Forest Service

  Near Stony River, Minnesota

  

  The Superior National Forest offers an expansive variety of ways to get outside and enjoy the outdoors. It’s All Yours! 2,000 miles of trails designed for hiking, hunting, riding and more. Camp on one of the many develop...

• Voyageurs National Park

  National Park Service

  Near International Falls, Minnesota

  

  With 218,055 acres, Voyageurs National Park is an adventure wonderland all year long full of exposed rock ridges, cliffs, wetlands, forests, streams and lakes. This is a place of transition between land and aquatic ecosystems, between southern boreal and northern hardwood forests, and between wild a...

• Voyageurs National Park Tours

  Voyageurs National Park

  Near International Falls, Minnesota

  

  **Reservations for the 2022 summer season become available on April 15th at 9am CST. A listing of updated tour fees will be available at that time.** Voyageurs National Park, in northern Minnesota, is a water-based park where you must park your car and take to the water to fully experience the l...

• Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness

  Superior National Forest

  Near Grand Marais, Minnesota

  

  Click the "Show Notifications" arrow in the upper right corner of this page to read the latest on BWCAW permit reservations. A Place Worth Preserving The BWCA Wilderness is a unique area located in the northern third of the Superior National Forest in northeastern Minnesota. Over 1,098,000 acre...

• Chippewa National Forest Christmas Tree Permit

  Chippewa National Forest

  Near Deer River, Minnesota

  

  Many families begin their holiday season by cutting their own Christmas tree from the Chippewa National Forest. All you need is this permit, sharp axe, thermos of cocoa and a little patience. Away from the holiday rush, families discover the peace of the forest surrounded by winter white. Tree...

• Superior National Forest Christmas Tree Permit

  Superior National Forest

  Near Stony River, Minnesota

  

  This permit allows you to cut a Christmas Tree within designated areas of the Superior National Forest! Lifelong memories are built during these special times and we are happy to help with any information gathering you'll need to make this trip a safe and enjoyable one.  Please be sure to read a...

• Voyageurs National Park Houseboat Permits

  Voyageurs National Park

  Near International Falls, Minnesota

  

  Voyageurs National Park is a land and water environment of great beauty, exceptional natural and cultural resources, and abundant recreation opportunities. Located in the lake country of northern Minnesota, the park protects 218,054 acres that include roughly 134,000 acres of forest, 84,000 acres of...

• Birch Lake Campground

  Superior National Forest

  Near Ely, Minnesota

  

  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.The campground features shaded campsites, each with a picni...

• Bimijiwan Recreation Area

  Chippewa National Forest

  Near Pennington, Minnesota

  

  Knutson Dam Campground is located on the northeastern shores of Cass Lake and the Mississippi River.The campground offers 11 single family campsites and two walk-to tent sites. Picnic tables and campfire rings are provided, as are vault toilets, drinking water and trash collection. Firewood may be p...

• Cadotte Lake

  Superior National Forest

  Near Brimson, Minnesota

  

  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 reg...

• Cass Lake Loop

  Chippewa National Forest

  Near Cass Lake, Minnesota

  

  Cass Lake Loop is part of the Norway Beach Recreation Area on beautiful Cass Lake in north central Minnesota. Visitors enjoy the area for its excellent boating and fishing opportunities.The town of Cass Lake, Minnesota is 4 miles west of the campground, offering restaurants, a bank, grocery and hard...

• Chippewa Loop

  Chippewa National Forest

  Near Cass Lake, Minnesota

  

  Chippewa Loop is part of the Norway Beach Recreation Area, on the southern shores of beautiful Cass Lake in north central Minnesota. The campground is a perfect location for family camping, with excellent boating and fishing opportunities.Cass Lake offers many recreational activities, including boat...

• Clubhouse Lake

  Chippewa National Forest

  Near Marcell, Minnesota

  

  Clubhouse Lake Campground is located on its peaceful namesake in the beautiful Chippewa National Forest. Visitors enjoy the area for its fishing and canoeing opportunities in a scenic natural setting.The campground offers 28 reservable and 19 first-come, first-served, single-family campsites. Each s...

• Crescent Lake (MN)

  Superior National Forest

  Near Tofte, Minnesota

  

  Crescent Lake is an undeveloped lake surrounded entirely by the remote Superior National Forest. This quiet campground has waterfront campsites with easy access to fishing, exploring the nearby wilderness and simply enjoying the beauty of the natural area. Superior National Forest, located in nor...

• Cross Lake Day Use

  Mississippi River Headwaters - Cross Lake

  Near Crosslake, Minnesota

  

  In Central Minnesota's popular lakes area, the Cross Lake Day Use has tremendous appeal for families and friends, with an array of activities and facilities perfect for a day outdoors.The area offers two group picnic shelters. The #1 shelter is located upstream of the dam and is smaller than the #2 ...

• Cut Foot Horse Campground

  Chippewa National Forest

  Near Deer River, Minnesota

  

  Cut Foot Sioux Horse Camp is located northeast of Lake Winnibigoshish. Over 120 miles of forest roads and recreation trails surround this scenic campground, making it a favorite location of campers with horses.Boating, swimming and fishing are popular activities on Big and Little Cut Foot Sioux Lake...

• Cross Lake Recreation Area

  Mississippi River Headwaters - Cross Lake

  Near Crosslake, Minnesota

  

  In Central Minnesota's popular lakes area, the Cross Lake Recreation Area is best known for its picturesque sunsets, beautiful beaches and well-maintained campsites. The campground provides a full menu of activities for camping enthusiasts, while being located just minutes from shopping and paved b...

• Deer Lake

  Chippewa National Forest

  Near Bowstring Lake, Minnesota

  

  Deer Lake Campground is located on scenic Cut Foot Sioux Lake, next to Lake Winnibigoshish, in the heart of the Chippewa National Forest. Visitors come to the area for boating, walleye, northern, sunfish, and crappie fishing, and beautiful scenery. Deer Lake Campground is situated on the northwest ...

• East Bearskin Lake Campground

  Superior National Forest

  Near Grand Marais, Minnesota

  

  East Bearskin Lake Campground is located on its namesake lake, at the edge of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness in Northern Minnesota. It is a perfect spot for visitors who want the experience found in Boundary Waters and the convenience of car camping. Visitors can reserve standard or walk-...

• Echo Lake (Minn)

  Superior National Forest

  Near Orr, Minnesota

  

  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 reso...

• Fall Lake

  Superior National Forest

  Near Ely, Minnesota

  

  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, sw...

• Fenske Lake Campground

  Superior National Forest

  Near Ely, Minnesota

  

  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 Are...

• Flour Lake Campground

  Superior National Forest

  Near Grand Marais, Minnesota

  

  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 nort...

• Gull Lake Recreation Area

  Mississippi River Headwaters - Gull Lake

  Near Brainerd, Minnesota

  

  Gull Lake Recreation Area offers something for everyone with boating, hiking, fishing and swimming at Minnesota's famous Gull Lake, the largest of the 10 lakes on the Gull Chain of Lakes. Visitors have the opportunity to see and hear an abundance of watchable wildlife like bald eagles, white-tailed ...

• Iron Lake

  Superior National Forest

  Near Grand Marais, Minnesota

  

  Iron Lake Campground is located in a dense forest along the banks of Iron Lake in far northern Minnesota. The campground is unique due to its remoteness and small size. Fishing and canoeing are its biggest draws, as the lake provides access to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. The Ham La...

• Jeanette Lake

  Superior National Forest

  Near Orr, Minnesota

  

  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 pro...

• Leech Lake Rec Area

  Mississippi River Headwaters - Leech Lake

  Near Federal Dam, Minnesota

  

  Leech Lake Recreation Area is located in the heart of the Chippewa National Forest in Federal Dam, Minnesota on the Leech Lake River. The area is best known for its fishing and boat access to Portage Bay on Leech Lake, a famous perch, walleye and musky fishery.This campground offers 73 wooded si...

• Little Isabella River Campground

  Superior National Forest

  Near Finland, Minnesota

  Little Isabella River Campground is a small, secluded campground in a grove of red and white pines in the central part of Superior National Forest, just 4.5 miles west of Isabella, Minnesota. This is a great campground for campers seeking a quiet spot in the woods and anglers interested in fishing t...

• Mosomo Point

  Chippewa National Forest

  Near Deer River, Minnesota

  

  Mosomo Point Campground is located between Little and Big Cut Foot Sioux Lakes in the heart of the Chippewa National Forest. Visitors enjoy the area for canoeing, trophy muskie fishing, hiking and beautiful scenery.The campground is situated in a transitional area between Little and Big Cut Foot Sio...

• Mcdougal Lake Campground

  Superior National Forest

  Near Finland, Minnesota

  

  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 comprise...

• Mississippi River Headwaters - Cross Lake

  US Army Corps of Engineers

  Near Crosslake, Minnesota

  

  You will find something unique about a vacation in Minnesota's lake country. The six unique lakes, Gull Lake, the Whitefish Chain (Cross Lake), Big Sandy Lake, Pokegama Lake, Leech Lake, and Lake Winnibigoshish, are roughly bounded by a triangle from Brainerd to Bemidji to Grand Rapids in central Mi...

• Mississippi River Headwaters - Gull Lake

  US Army Corps of Engineers

  Near Brainerd, Minnesota

  

• Mississippi River Headwaters - Leech Lake

  US Army Corps of Engineers

  Near North Cass, Minnesota

  

• Mississippi River Headwaters - Pokegema Lake

  US Army Corps of Engineers

  Near Cohasset, Minnesota

  

• Mississippi River Headwaters - Sandy Lake

  US Army Corps of Engineers

  Near Libby, Minnesota

  

  The Headwaters Lakes Project is located in Minnesota?s lake country. Campfires and sunsets and the peacefulness of the water make each day a special event. The dams were originally constructed of native materials (earthen embankments filled with puddled clay, and timber control structures) in the ea...

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