Voyageurs National Park Backcountry Camping — Voyageurs National Park
Reviewed May. 26, 2017

Lost Lake...Found!

Located about 1 mile from the Ash River Visitor Center put in, this beautiful little “front country” site is very private. Note: Get a detailed chart before attempting to navigate the lake, as the twists and turns and hundreds of islands can be quite confusing without a chart.

This campsite is located within a small lake of Kabetogama Lake, which feels like your own private domain, as most power boaters are trying to get out to fishing holes far away from the boat launch. If you don’t have a lot of time to paddle far from the visitor’s center, this could be a great location. This is a very forested site with a lot of protection from the wind, but the views are not as expansive as many of the other islands within the park. The site offers two camping pads (one tucked into the trees and the other right on the waterfront), picnic table, firepit, 2 bear boxes, and your own private toilet (bring your own TP!). The kayak/canoe landing area is a little tight, so multiple boats could be a challenge, though it is an easy “schlep” up the stairs to the campsite.

SiteLost Lake (K19)
Month of VisitMay
  • Review photo of Voyageurs National Park Backcountry Camping — Voyageurs National Park by Shari  G., May 26, 2017
  • Review photo of Voyageurs National Park Backcountry Camping — Voyageurs National Park by Shari  G., May 26, 2017
  • Review photo of Voyageurs National Park Backcountry Camping — Voyageurs National Park by Shari  G., May 26, 2017
  • Review photo of Voyageurs National Park Backcountry Camping — Voyageurs National Park by Shari  G., May 26, 2017
  • Review photo of Voyageurs National Park Backcountry Camping — Voyageurs National Park by Shari  G., May 26, 2017
  • Review photo of Voyageurs National Park Backcountry Camping — Voyageurs National Park by Shari  G., May 26, 2017
  • Review photo of Voyageurs National Park Backcountry Camping — Voyageurs National Park by Shari  G., May 26, 2017