Boundary Waters Canoe Area Mining Protection Area Mineral Reserve Area (Mineral Reserve Area) · Open Access
1,699 ft
Elevation
We cannot watch this one yet. It is not reservable through recreation.gov. Nothing here will alert you — browse what we do watch.
This is one of our Backcountry sites which is a near- wilderness single party site and is accessible only by foot or boat. These sites are first come, first served. There are 4 sites on this lake, each have a fire grate, a latrine and may have a picnic table. A few reminders: Hang food packs, put your fire out each time you leave your campsite, treat or boil all water, wash yourself and dishes at least 150ft from any body of water, pack out all garbage and Leave No Trace. Use a Forest Map to locate campsites and accesses. (You can purchase a map on line at http://www.nationalforeststore.com/ or at any of the District offices or by mail.)
The facts
Season: 15 April — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 7.3 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Common questions about Ham Lake
Can you reserve a site at Ham Lake?
No. Ham Lake is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.
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Ham Lake also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Ham Lake's operator.
USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026
Restrictions:
• Only use facilities that are provided for fires, tents, and waste. Do not make additional fire rings, tent pads, or cat holes. • You will need to pack out your garbage.• Nine people per site limit, group sites are available at some sites.
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