Mabel Lake
Campground · 21 bookable sites ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Chippewa National Forest (NF) · Open Access
- 21
- Bookable sites
- up to 8
- People per site
- 1,345 ft
- Elevation
Overview
This location is available via reservation and first-come, first-serve basis, depending on the campsite. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a first-come, first-serve site. Reservable sites may be booked up to 6 months in advance. Reservations cannot be made same day or within 4 days of the intended arrival date.
Facilities
The facts
- Season: 5/23/25 – TBD — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
- 21 bookable sites
- Up to 8 people per site
- Loops: Mabel Lake
Site types
- 21 RV Nonelectric
Amenities
- Pets allowed
- Water hookups — not available
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, sewer hookups, campfires allowed, fire pits, picnic tables, grills, shade.
21 campsites at Mabel Lake
Check-in 02:00 PM · Check-out 01:00 PM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Mabel Lake | Rv Nonelectric | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 02 | Mabel Lake | Rv Nonelectric | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 03 | Mabel Lake | Rv Nonelectric | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 04 | Mabel Lake | Rv Nonelectric | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 05 | Mabel Lake | Rv Nonelectric | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 06 | Mabel Lake | Rv Nonelectric | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 07 | Mabel Lake | Rv Nonelectric | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 08 | Mabel Lake | Rv Nonelectric | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 09 | Mabel Lake | Rv Nonelectric | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 10 | Mabel Lake | Rv Nonelectric | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 11 | Mabel Lake | Rv Nonelectric | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 12 | Mabel Lake | Rv Nonelectric | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 13 | Mabel Lake | Rv Nonelectric | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 14 | Mabel Lake | Rv Nonelectric | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 15 | Mabel Lake | Rv Nonelectric | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 16 | Mabel Lake | Rv Nonelectric | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 17 | Mabel Lake | Rv Nonelectric | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 18 | Mabel Lake | Rv Nonelectric | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 19 | Mabel Lake | Rv Nonelectric | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 20 | Mabel Lake | Rv Nonelectric | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 21 | Mabel Lake | Rv Nonelectric | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
Getting there
47.04983, -94.07190 · 47°2'59.4"N 94°4'18.8"W
Typical weather
Typically 80°F in Jul, down to 18°F in Jan.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 18 | 24 | 37 | 52 | 66 | 75 | 80 | 78 | 69 | 54 | 36 | 23 |
| Low °F | -2 | 1 | 15 | 29 | 43 | 54 | 58 | 56 | 47 | 35 | 21 | 7 |
| Precip in | 0.7 | 0.7 | 1.1 | 1.9 | 2.9 | 3.8 | 4.4 | 3.2 | 3.1 | 2.5 | 1.2 | 1.1 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 15.3 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 Mabel Lake
- Can you reserve a site at Mabel Lake?
- Yes, Mabel Lake is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Mabel Lake have?
- 21 sites.
- Are pets allowed at Mabel Lake?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Mabel Lake.
- Does Mabel Lake have hookups?
- No hookups are recorded here.
Also listed by
Mabel Lake also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Mabel Lake's operator.
Camping near Mabel Lake
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- Long Lake Boat Area 25.2 mi · Facility
- Pokegama Dump Station 26.8 mi · Activity pass
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Contact
- Phone N/A
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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