Minnesota campgrounds and permits

102 facilities, 46 of which we can watch for cancellations.

  • Agassiz Wilderness
    Facility · not watchable

    The Agassiz Wilderness contains a total of 4,000 acres and is managed by the Fish & Wildlife Service. All of the Wilderness is in the state of Minnesota.

  • Ash River Visitor Center
    Facility · not watchable

    The Ash River Visitor Center is open during our summer season from late May to late September. Ash River Visitor Center is closed over the winter season.

  • Astrid Lake Area
    Facility · not watchable

    The Astrid Lake Area has 7 miles of hiking trail, 6 backcountry campsites and a canoe route with 4 interconnected lakes, including Astrid Lake, Maude Lake,…

  • Ball Club Lake
    Facility · not watchable

    This is one of our Backcountry sites which is a near- wilderness single party site and is accessible only by foot or boat.

  • Big Rice Lake
    Facility · not watchable

    Big Rice Lake is a large, shallow lake- 1870 acres, maximum depth 5 feet. For 2000 years and continuing today, wild rice has been harvested from the lake.

  • Bimijiwan Recreation Area
    Campground · 13 sites

    Overview Knutson Dam Campground is located on the northeastern shores of Cass Lake and the Mississippi River.

  • Birch Lake
    Facility · not watchable

    This is one of our Backcountry sites which is a near- wilderness single party site and is accessible only by foot or boat.

  • Birch Lake Campground
    Campground · 32 sites

    Overview Birch Lake Campground is located in Superior National Forest near the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, about 13 miles from Ely, Minnesota.

  • Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (Reservations)
    Permit

    Overview: The Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW) is located in the northern third of the Superior National Forest in northeastern Minnesota.

  • Bowstring Lake Landing Boat Area
    Facility · not watchable

    A concrete ramp provides access to Bowstring Lake on the southern shore of the lake. The site is adjacent to State Highway 6 and County Road 14.

  • Bowstring Landing Boat Area
    Facility · not watchable

    A gravel boat ramp provides access to the 9,528 acre Bowstring Lake. Bowstring is south of Itasca County Highway 35, with the landing on the northwest shore.

  • Cadotte Lake
    Campground · 10 sites

    Overview Cadotte Lake Campground lines the western shore of Cadotte Lake in Superior National Forest.

  • Camp Four Lake
    Facility · not watchable

    Camp Four Lake is a small lake with a carry-in access that is roughly ¼ mile from the parking area. There are 2 back country campsites on this lake.

  • Cascade Lake
    Facility · not watchable

    This is one of our Backcountry sites which is a near- wilderness single party site and is accessible only by foot or boat.

  • Cass Lake Loop
    Campground · 12 sites

    Overview Cass Lake Loop is part of the Norway Beach Recreation Area on beautiful Cass Lake in north central Minnesota.

  • Chippewa Loop
    Campground · 45 sites

    Overview Chippewa Loop is part of the Norway Beach Recreation Area, on the southern shores of beautiful Cass Lake in north central Minnesota.

  • Clubhouse Lake
    Campground · 29 sites

    Overview Clubhouse Lake Campground is located on its peaceful namesake in the beautiful Chippewa National Forest.

  • Crescent Lake (MN)
    Campground · 33 sites

    Overview Crescent Lake is an undeveloped lake surrounded entirely by the remote Superior National Forest.

  • Cross Lake Day Use
    Campground · 2 sites

    Overview 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…

  • Cross Lake Recreation Area
    Campground · 122 sites

    Overview In Central Minnesota's popular lakes area, the Cross Lake Recreation Area is best known for its picturesque sunsets, beautiful beaches and…

  • Cut Foot Horse Campground
    Campground · 33 sites

    Overview Cut Foot Sioux Horse Camp is located northeast of Lake Winnibigoshish. Over 120 miles of forest roads and recreation trails surround this scenic…

  • Deer Lake
    Campground · 30 sites

    Overview Deer Lake campground is located on the west shore of Cut Foot Sioux Lake, next to Lake Winnibigoshish, and is split into two separate loops.

  • East Bearskin Lake Campground
    Campground · 32 sites

    Overview East Bearskin Lake Campground is located on its namesake lake, at the edge of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness in Northern Minnesota.

  • East Seelye Bay Boat Area
    Facility · not watchable

    A concrete boat ramp on the north side of Cut Foot Sioux Lake provides access to the 2852 acre Cut Foot Sioux Lake and the 56,470 acre Lake Winnibigoshish.

  • East Twin Lake
    Facility · not watchable

    This is one of our Backcountry sites which is a near- wilderness single party site and is accessible only by foot or boat.

  • Echo Lake (Minn)
    Campground · 22 sites

    Overview 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…

  • Elbow Lake (Gunflint)
    Facility · not watchable

    This is one of our Backcountry sites which is a near- wilderness single party site and is accessible only by foot or boat.

  • Fall Lake
    Campground · 62 sites

    Overview Fall Lake Campground is located on the shores of Fall Lake and provides direct access into the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW).

  • Fenske Lake Campground
    Campground · 16 sites

    Overview Fenske Lake Campground offers visitors an escape to a small, remote campground with large, majestic pine trees and easy access to water.

  • Flour Lake Campground
    Campground · 37 sites

    Overview Flour Lake Campground provides a convenient home base for exploring the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW).

  • Fort Charlotte Backcountry Campgrounds
    Campground · not watchable

    Two backcountry campsites, accessible to hikers and canoeists, are located at the Pigeon River (Canada/U.S. border) end of Grand Portage National Monument.

  • Greenwood Lake
    Facility · not watchable

    This is one of our backcountry sites which is a near-wilderness single party site and accessible only by foot or boat.

  • Gull Lake Recreation Area
    Campground · 43 sites

    Overview Gull Lake Recreation Area offers something for everyone with boating, hiking, fishing and swimming at Minnesota's famous Gull Lake, the largest of the…

  • Gunflint Lake
    Facility · not watchable

    This is one of our Backcountry sites which is a near- wilderness single party site and is accessible only by foot or boat.

  • Ham Lake
    Facility · not watchable

    This is one of our Backcountry sites which is a near- wilderness single party site and is accessible only by foot or boat.

  • Heritage Center
    Visitor Center · not watchable

    Open year-round, the Grand Portage National Monument Heritage Center opened on August 10, 2007, with a commitment to honor the area's history, people, and…

  • Homer Lake
    Facility · not watchable

    This is one of our Backcountry sites which is a near- wilderness single party site and is accessible only by foot or boat.

  • Iron Lake
    Campground · 7 sites

    Overview Iron Lake Campground is located in a dense forest along the banks of Iron Lake in far northern Minnesota.

  • Island Mine Campground
    Campground · not watchable

    Island Mine Campground is located .5 miles south from the junction of the Greenstone and Island Mine Trails, on the Island Mine Trail.

  • Jeanette Lake
    Campground · 12 sites

    Overview Jeanette Lake Campground is a small, single-loop campground on a peninsula reaching out onto the glacier-carved Lake Jeanette in Superior National…

  • Joyce Estate
    Facility · not watchable

    As you stroll through the grounds of the Joyce Estate imagine the roaring twenties, the time of prohibition and women's suffrage.

  • Kabetogama Lake Visitor Center
    Facility · not watchable

    Nestled along the southwest shoreline of Kabetogama Lake, the visitor center is in the small community of Kabetogama.

  • Kemo Lake
    Facility · not watchable

    This is one of our Backcountry sites which is a near- wilderness single party site and is accessible only by foot or boat.

  • Lady Slipper Scenic Byway
    Facility · not watchable

    Lady Slipper Scenic byway goes over the river and through the woods. The Chippewa National Forest hugs this rustic route with campgrounds and resorts tucked in…

  • Lake Andrusia Boat Site
    Facility · not watchable

    A concrete boat ramp provides access to the 1,500 acre Lake Andrusia. Lake Andrusia is connected by the Mississippi River to the Cass Lake chain of lakes.

  • Lake Vermilion
    Facility · not watchable

    Lake Vermilion is 40,000 acres and has 365 islands.  It has the most shoreline of any lake in Minnesota.

  • Laurentian Ranger District
    Facility · not watchable

    Welcome to the Laurentian Ranger District. This district is the southern portion of the Superior National Forest stretching from McCarthy State Park north of…

  • Leech Lake Rec Area
    Campground · 78 sites

    Overview Leech Lake Recreation Area is located in the heart of the Chippewa National Forest in Federal Dam, Minnesota on the Leech Lake River.

  • Little Gunflint Lake
    Facility · not watchable

    This is one of our Backcountry sites which is a near- wilderness single party site and is accessible only by foot or boat.

  • Little Isabella River Campground
    Campground · 11 sites

    Overview 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,…

  • Long Lake Boat Area
    Facility · not watchable

    A concrete boat ramp provides access to the 926 acre Long Island Lake. Long Island Lake is just east of MN Highway 84.

  • Loon Lake
    Facility · not watchable

    This is one of our Backcountry sites which is a near- wilderness single party site and is accessible only by foot or boat.

  • McDougal Lake Campground
    Campground · 21 sites

    Overview McDougal Lake Campground provides easy access to a wide variety of recreational activities including hiking, boating, fishing, picnicking and swimming…

  • Mississippi River Visitor Center
    Facility · not watchable

    Located in downtown St. Paul, in the lobby of the Science Museum of Minnesota, the Mississippi River Visitor Center serves as a gateway to adventure along the…

  • Mosomo Point
    Campground · 22 sites

    Overview Mosomo Point Campground is located between Little and Big Cut Foot Sioux Lakes, in the heart of the Chippewa National Forest.

  • Mosomo Point Boat Area
    Facility · not watchable

    A concrete boat ramp provides access to the 2852 acre Cut Foot Sioux Lake. The lake is west of MN Highway 46.

  • Moss Lake
    Facility · not watchable

    This is one of our backcountry sites which is a near-wilderness single party site and is accessible only by foot or boat.

  • Nels Lake
    Facility · not watchable

    This is one of our Backcountry sites which is a near- wilderness single party site and is accessible only by foot or boat.

  • Ninemile Lake Campground
    Campground · 26 sites

    Overview Ninemile Lake Campground is perfect for people wanting to do some exploring while camping.

  • North Fowl Lake
    Facility · not watchable

    This is one of our Backcountry sites which is a near- wilderness single party site and is accessible only by foot or boat.

  • North Lake
    Facility · not watchable

    This is one of our Backcountry sites which is a near- wilderness single party site and is accessible only by foot or boat.

  • North Star
    Campground · 38 sites

    Overview North Star Campground is located 4 miles south of Marcell and 25 miles north of Grand Rapids on MN State Highway 38.

  • Northern Light Lake
    Facility · not watchable

    This is one of our Backcountry sites which is a near- wilderness single party site and is accessible only by foot or boat.

  • Norway Beach Loop
    Campground · 50 sites

    Overview Norway Beach Loop is part of the Norway Beach Recreation Area on the southern shores of beautiful Cass Lake in north central Minnesota.

  • Norway Beach Picnic Shelter
    Campground · 1 sites

    Overview Norway Beach Picnic Shelter is part of the Norway Beach Recreation Area on the southern shores of beautiful Cass Lake in north central Minnesota.

  • Norway Lake
    Facility · not watchable

    This is one of our Backcountry sites which is a near- wilderness single party site and is accessible only by foot or boat.

  • Norway Point
    Facility · not watchable

    Norway Point is located on the St. Louis River and has a picnic area and boat launch.

  • Onegume
    Campground · 47 sites

    Overview One of the Chippewa National Forest's most popular campgrounds, Onegume is located on Little Cut Foot Sioux Lake.

  • Pfeiffer Lake
    Campground · 16 sites

    Overview Pfeiffer Lake Campground, located adjacent to it's namesake lake, is a small, peaceful and scenic facility in the Superior National Forest of…

  • Picket Lake
    Facility · not watchable

    This is one of our Backcountry sites which is a near- wilderness single party site and is accessible only by foot or boat.

  • Pine Lake
    Facility · not watchable

    This is one of our Backcountry sites which is a near- wilderness single party site and is accessible only by foot or boat.

  • Pokegama Dam Campground
    Campground · 22 sites

    Overview Pokegama Dam Campground (USACE) is situated in the heart of northern Minnesota's lake country next to the Mississippi River.

  • Rainy Lake Visitor Center
    Facility · not watchable

    Located on the shore of Black Bay with views across the water to the Kabetogama Peninsula.

  • Rice Lake
    Facility · not watchable

    This is one of our Backcountry sites which is a near- wilderness single party site and is accessible only by foot or boat.

  • Sandy Lake
    Campground · 61 sites

    Overview The Sandy Lake Dam and Recreation Area is situated at the outlet of Big Sandy Lake in northern Minnesota, 13 miles north of McGregor, MN.

  • Sawbill Lake Campground - Superior National Forest
    Campground · 50 sites

    Overview Sawbill Lake Campground has immediate access to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, a beautiful, peaceful and wild natural feature of…

  • Shoepack Lake
    Facility · not watchable

    This is one of our Backcountry sites which is a near- wilderness single party site and is accessible only by foot or boat.

  • South Fowl Lake
    Facility · not watchable

    This is one of our Backcountry sites which is a near- wilderness single party site and is accessible only by foot or boat.

  • South Kawishiwi River
    Campground · 32 sites

    Overview South Kawishiwi River Campground is located in Superior National Forest near the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, about 10 miles from Ely,…

  • South Pike Bay
    Campground · 22 sites

    Overview South Pike Bay Campground is located on the south shore of beautiful Pike Bay, on Cass Lake in north central Minnesota.

  • St. James Hotel
    Facility · not watchable

    The St. James Hotel MN, built in 1875 and a member of Historic Hotels of America® since 2000 was listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 1977.

  • Star Island
    Facility · not watchable

    Located in the middle of Cass Lake, Star Island is one of the unique features of the Chippewa National Forest.

  • Stony Point
    Campground · 43 sites

    Overview Reservations to all Chippewa National Forest Campgrounds can be made six months in advance.

  • Tamarac Wilderness
    Facility · not watchable

    The Tamarac Wilderness now contains a total of 2,180 acres and is managed by the Fish & Wildlife Service's Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge.

  • Tamarack Point Campground
    Campground · not watchable

    Tamarack Point campground is 13 miles north of Deer River on Highway 46. Turn west off 46 onto County Road 9.  Travel south on County 9 for six miles before…

  • Thunderbird Lake
    Facility · not watchable

    This is one of our Backcountry sites which is a near- wilderness single party site and is accessible only by foot or boat.

  • Timber-Frear Canoe Route
    Facility · not watchable

    The Timber-Frear Canoe Route (named for Timber and Frear Lakes) links seven lakes with seven portages.

  • Trails End Campground
    Campground · 33 sites

    Overview 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…

  • Trout Lake
    Facility · not watchable

    This is one of our Backcountry sites which is a near- wilderness single party site and is accessible only by foot or boat.

  • Twin Lakes Canoe Route
    Facility · not watchable

    Six lakes linked by four portages make up the Twin Lakes Canoe Route.  There are five backcounty campsites along the way, and lots of opportunities for fishing…

  • Twin West
    Facility · not watchable

    This is one of our Backcountry sites which is a near- wilderness single party site and is accessible only by foot or boat.

  • Two Island Lake Campground
    Campground · not watchable

    Two Island Lake Campground is near Grand Marais, but off the beaten path.  It offers the services of a fee campground with water, toilets, and trash…

  • Voyageurs National Park Camping Permits
    Campground · 160 sites

    Overview ** PLEASE READ IMPORTANT INFORMATION BELOW TO UNDERSTAND HOW TO CAMP AT VOYAGEURS NATIONAL PARK ** All frontcountry and backcountry campsites require…

  • Voyageurs National Park Houseboat Permits
    Permit

    Overview: Voyageurs National Park is a land and water environment of great beauty, exceptional natural and cultural resources, and abundant recreation…

  • Voyageurs National Park Tours
    Tickets

    Overview: Voyageurs National Park is a water-based park where you must park your car and take to the water to fully experience the lakes, islands, and…

  • Voyageurs National Park Winter Equipment Rentals
    Tickets

    The winter landscape of Voyageurs National Park is dominated by crisp white snow blanketing the expansive stretches of frozen lakes and hanging heavy on the…

  • Wanaki Loop
    Campground · 25 sites

    Overview Wanaki Loop is part of the Norway Beach Recreation Area, at the southern shores of beautiful Cass Lake in north central Minnesota.

  • West Twin Lake
    Facility · not watchable

    This is one of our Backcountry sites which is a near- wilderness single party site and is accessible only by foot or boat.

  • Whiteface Reservoir
    Campground · 46 sites

    Overview Whiteface Reservoir Campground offers an ideal getaway for anglers, boaters and families.

  • Williams Narrows
    Campground · 16 sites

    Overview Williams Narrows Campground is located on Cut Foot Sioux Lake in the heart of the Chippewa National Forest.

  • Winnie Campground - USFS
    Campground · 33 sites

    Overview Winnie Campground is remotely located on the west side of Lake Winnibigoshish in the heart of the Chippewa National Forest.

  • Winnie Dam Campground - USACE
    Campground · 22 sites

    Overview USACE Winnie Dam Campground & Recreation Area. This is a Corps of Engineers Campground, located just walking distance from the Mississippi River.

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