Can you reserve a site at Moss Lake?

No. Moss Lake is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Moss Lake

Facility · Minnesota ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Superior National Forest (NF) · Open Access

1,746 ft
Elevation

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 is one site on this lake with a fire grate, a latrine and possibly a picnic table. A few reminders: hang food packs, put fires 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.)

Getting there

48.06787, -90.46594 · 48°4'4.3"N 90°27'57.4"W

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Typical weather

Typically 76°F in Jul, down to 15°F in Jan.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	15	20	33	47	62	71	76	74	64	49	34	21
Low °F	-6	-5	8	24	38	49	54	52	45	33	21	4
Precip in	1.0	0.8	1.0	1.9	2.9	3.6	3.7	2.8	3.5	2.7	1.6	1.1

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 20.3 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 Moss Lake

Can you reserve a site at Moss Lake?: No. Moss Lake is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

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Moss Lake also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Moss 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.

USDA Forest Service's own page

Camping near Moss Lake

Flour Lake Campground 2.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
East Bearskin Lake Campground 4 mi · Campground · we watch it
Iron Lake 6.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
North Lake 5.8 mi · Facility
Little Gunflint Lake 7.2 mi · Facility
Gunflint Lake 10.2 mi · Facility
Ball Club Lake 10.9 mi · Facility
Kemo Lake 11.7 mi · Facility
East Twin Lake 11.7 mi · Facility
Loon Lake 11.9 mi · Facility
Twin Lakes Canoe Route 12 mi · Facility
Two Island Lake Campground 13 mi · Campground

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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