Can you reserve a site at North Star?

Yes, North Star is reservable through Recreation.gov.

How many campsites does North Star have?

39 sites in total, of which 38 can be booked.

Are pets allowed at North Star?

Yes, pets are allowed at North Star.

Are campfires allowed at North Star?

Campfires are allowed at North Star. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

North Star

Campground · Minnesota · 38 bookable sites ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Chippewa National Forest (NF) · Open Access

38
Bookable sites: up to 8
People per site: 17
Accessible sites: 1,392 ft
Elevation

Overview

North Star Campground is located 4 miles south of Marcell and 25 miles north of Grand Rapids on MN State Highway 38. There are 38 campsites located within easy walking distance of the sandy swimming beach. The lake has many sheltered bays and inlets to provide quiet water for ideal fishing.

Recreation

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (218) 246-2123.

The facts

Season: 5/22/25 – 9/1/25 — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
38 bookable sites
39 sites in total, including non-bookable
17 accessible sites
Up to 8 people per site
Loops: North Star, Scan and Pay

Site types

38 Standard Nonelectric
1 Management

Amenities

Campfires allowed
Shade
Pets allowed
Water hookups — not available
Sewer hookups — not available

Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, fire pits, picnic tables, grills.

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39 campsites at North Star

Check-in 02:00 PM · Check-out 01:00 PM

Accessible only

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Max rig	People
01	North Star	Standard Nonelectric	—	Gravel	—	—
02	North Star	Standard Nonelectric	—	Gravel	—	—
03	North Star	Standard Nonelectric	—	Gravel	—	—
04	North Star	Standard Nonelectric	—	Gravel	—	—
05	North Star	Standard Nonelectric	—	Gravel	—	—
06	North Star	Standard Nonelectric	—	Gravel	—	—
07	North Star	Standard Nonelectric	—	Gravel	—	—
08	North Star	Standard Nonelectric	—	Gravel	—	—
09	North Star	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	—
10	North Star	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	—
11	North Star	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	—
12	North Star	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	—
13	North Star	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	—
14	North Star	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	—
15	North Star	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	—
16	North Star	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	—
17	North Star	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	—
18	North Star	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	—
19	North Star	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	—
20	North Star	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	—
21	North Star	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	—
22	North Star	Standard Nonelectric	—	Gravel	—	8	♿ 🐾
23	North Star	Standard Nonelectric	—	Gravel	—	8	♿ 🐾
24	North Star	Standard Nonelectric	—	Gravel	—	8	♿ 🐾
25	North Star	Standard Nonelectric	—	Gravel	—	8	♿ 🐾
26	North Star	Standard Nonelectric	—	Gravel	—	8	♿ 🐾
27	North Star	Standard Nonelectric	—	Gravel	—	8	♿ 🐾
28	North Star	Standard Nonelectric	—	Gravel	—	8	♿ 🐾
29	North Star	Standard Nonelectric	—	Gravel	—	8	♿ 🐾
30	North Star	Standard Nonelectric	—	Gravel	—	8	♿ 🐾
31	North Star	Standard Nonelectric	—	Gravel	—	8	♿ 🐾
32	North Star	Standard Nonelectric	—	Gravel	—	8	♿ 🐾
33	North Star	Standard Nonelectric	—	Gravel	—	8	♿ 🐾
34	North Star	Standard Nonelectric	—	Gravel	—	8	♿ 🐾
35	North Star	Standard Nonelectric	—	Gravel	—	8	♿ 🐾
36	North Star	Standard Nonelectric	—	Gravel	—	8	♿ 🐾
37	North Star	Standard Nonelectric	—	Gravel	—	8	♿ 🐾
38	North Star	Standard Nonelectric	—	Gravel	—	8	♿ 🐾
Standard	Scan and Pay	Management	—	Gravel	—	—

Getting there

47.55693, -93.65234 · 47°33'25.0"N 93°39'8.4"W

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Typical weather

Typically 77°F in Jul, down to 16°F in Jan.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	16	22	36	49	63	72	77	75	66	51	34	21
Low °F	-5	-3	12	27	40	52	56	55	47	35	20	5
Precip in	0.9	0.8	1.3	2.2	3.1	4.2	5.9	3.5	3.7	2.7	1.6	1.3

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 5.1 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 North Star

Can you reserve a site at North Star?: Yes, North Star is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does North Star have?: 39 sites in total, of which 38 can be booked.
Are pets allowed at North Star?: Yes, pets are allowed at North Star.
Does North Star have hookups?: No hookups are recorded here.
Are campfires allowed at North Star?: Campfires are allowed at North Star. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Also listed by

North Star also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by North Star's operator.

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

Use Fee/ $14 Night

USDA Forest Service's own page

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

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