Ninemile Lake Campground
Campground · Minnesota · 26 bookable sites ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Superior National Forest (NF) · Open Access
- 26
- Bookable sites
- up to 9
- People per site
- 1,621 ft
- Elevation
Overview
Ninemile Lake Campground is perfect for people wanting to do some exploring while camping. A boat ramp leads to Ninemile Lake, complete with islands and hidden bays. For birders and hikers, there is a trail through boreal hardwoods, beginning across the road from the campground entrance, with 0.5 miles of maintained hiking trail. North of the campground, on County 7, is access to Echo Lake, a portage access to Goldeneye Lake.
Recreation
Ninemile Lake is close to 300 acres in size. It is a popular fishing spot for walleye, northern, bass, and pan fish. The surrounding National Forest offers a wide variety of recreational opportunities, including hiking in secluded woodlands, canoeing, and hunting.
Facilities
This is a moderate size facility, with 13 first come, first served campsites and 13 reservable sites that are private and close to the water. Trash collection, solar powered water pump, and restrooms are provided.
Natural Features
The area is scenic and easily accessible. Superior National Forest is known for its boreal forest ecosystem, numerous clean lakes, diversity of plants and animals, and colorful cultural history.
Nearby Attractions
Numerous outdoor recreation opportunities lie within Superior National Forest's 77 lake access areas, 13 fishing piers, 10 swimming beaches, and 22 picnic areas. The forest is also home to three scenic byways.
Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (218) 663-8060.Charges & Cancellations
The facts
- Season: May 9 – September 30 — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
- 26 bookable sites
- 28 sites in total, including non-bookable
- Up to 9 people per site
- Loops: Ninemile Lake
Site types
- 26 Standard Nonelectric
- 2 Management
Amenities
- Campfires allowed
- Fire pits
- Picnic tables
- Shade
- Pets allowed
- Water hookups — not available
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, sewer hookups, grills.
28 campsites at Ninemile Lake Campground
Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ninemile Lake | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 9 | 🐾 |
| 10 | Ninemile Lake | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 9 | 🐾 |
| 11 | Ninemile Lake | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 9 | 🐾 |
| 12 | Ninemile Lake | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 9 | 🐾 |
| 13 | Ninemile Lake | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 9 | 🐾 |
| 14 | Ninemile Lake | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 9 | 🐾 |
| 15 | Ninemile Lake | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 9 | 🐾 |
| 16 | Ninemile Lake | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 9 | 🐾 |
| 17 | Ninemile Lake | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 9 | 🐾 |
| 18 | Ninemile Lake | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 9 | 🐾 |
| 19 | Ninemile Lake | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 9 | 🐾 |
| 2 | Ninemile Lake | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 9 | 🐾 |
| 20 | Ninemile Lake | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 9 | 🐾 |
| 21 | Ninemile Lake | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 9 | 🐾 |
| 22 | Ninemile Lake | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 9 | 🐾 |
| 23 | Ninemile Lake | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 9 | 🐾 |
| 24 | Ninemile Lake | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 9 | 🐾 |
| 25 | Ninemile Lake | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 9 | 🐾 |
| 26 | Ninemile Lake | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 9 | 🐾 |
| 3 | Ninemile Lake | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 9 | 🐾 |
| 4 | Ninemile Lake | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 9 | 🐾 |
| 5 | Ninemile Lake | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 9 | 🐾 |
| 6 | Ninemile Lake | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 9 | 🐾 |
| 7 | Ninemile Lake | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 9 | 🐾 |
| 8 | Ninemile Lake | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 9 | 🐾 |
| 9 | Ninemile Lake | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 9 | 🐾 |
| Host | Ninemile Lake | Management | Back In | Gravel | — | — | |
| Overflow | Ninemile Lake | Management | Back In | Gravel | — | — |
Getting there
Ninemile Lake Campground is off County Road 7, northwest of Schroeder and northeast of Finland.
- From MN 61, at Schroeder, turn on Co.1 (Cramer Rd.)
- Follow Co.1 (it will turn to Co.8) about 10 miles to Co.7.
- Turn right on Co.7, and go 4 miles.
- The campground entrance is on the left.
Alternatively, from MN 61 north of Silver Bay, take MN 1 to Finland.
In Finland, take Co. 7 to Ninemile Lake on left.
47.57876, -91.07402 · 47°34'43.5"N 91°4'26.5"W
Typical weather
Typically 76°F in Jul, down to 19°F in Jan.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 19 | 24 | 35 | 46 | 60 | 70 | 76 | 74 | 65 | 51 | 36 | 24 |
| Low °F | 1 | 3 | 15 | 28 | 40 | 49 | 55 | 54 | 46 | 34 | 21 | 9 |
| Precip in | 1.3 | 1.2 | 1.7 | 2.7 | 3.5 | 4.0 | 3.3 | 3.3 | 3.3 | 3.5 | 2.7 | 2.0 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 11.1 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Fees and stay limits
$18.00/night for one vehicle and one trailer. Additional vehicles or trailers on the site require an additional $9.00 fee to be paid. If you make a reservation online, you may pay the fee in advance with your reservation fee. Otherwise, the fee can be paid in the fee tube at the campground. All additional vehicles must be parked on the spur.
From Recreation.gov, which is not always current. The operator's own page is the authority on what you will be charged.
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Common questions about Ninemile Lake Campground
- Can you reserve a site at Ninemile Lake Campground?
- Yes, Ninemile Lake Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Ninemile Lake Campground have?
- 28 sites in total, of which 26 can be booked.
- Are pets allowed at Ninemile Lake Campground?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Ninemile Lake Campground.
- Does Ninemile Lake Campground have hookups?
- No hookups are recorded here.
- Are campfires allowed at Ninemile Lake Campground?
- Campfires are allowed at Ninemile Lake Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.
Also listed by
Ninemile Lake Campground also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Ninemile Lake Campground's operator.
USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026
- Single Sites: $18/night
Restrictions:
- Maximum of nine people per site. There is space for one vehicle and one towed vehicle (such as a boat trailer). Additional vehicles on the site require additional half fee and must park on the spur. No vehicles may park on the grass or where they impede traffic.
Accessibility:
- Some ADA accessible campsites.
Camping near Ninemile Lake Campground
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- Shoepack Lake 2.6 mi · Facility
- Hogback Lake Rustic Campground & Backcountry Sites 5.4 mi · Campground
- Cascade River Rustic Campground 5.7 mi · Campground
- Wilson Lake Rustic Campground & Backcountry Sites 5.7 mi · Campground
- Harriet Lake Rustic Campground 5.7 mi · Campground
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- Whitefish Lake Rustic Campgd & Timber-Frear Area 9.8 mi · Campground
- Fourmile Lk Rustic Campground & Backcountry Sites 9.9 mi · Campground
- Toohey Lake Rustic Campground 10.8 mi · Campground
- Silver Island Lk Rustic Campgd & Backcountry Sites 10.8 mi · Campground
- Timber-Frear Canoe Route 10.9 mi · Facility
Contact
- Phone 218-663-8063
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-05-23.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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