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Mabel Lake Campground

Mabel Lake Campground, near Remer, Minnesota, is a straightforward spot for those looking to enjoy the great outdoors without the frills. Located in the Chippewa National Forest, it offers a no-nonsense camping experience with basic amenities like vault toilets and a pump-handle water faucet.

The campground features a handful of sites that are spacious but can feel a bit exposed, so don’t expect a ton of privacy. Visitors have noted that the lack of electric hookups and fire restrictions can be a downside, but it’s a great place for stargazing without the smoke from campfires. One camper mentioned, “No smoke from other campers. Perfect place for star gazing.”

If you’re into fishing, you’ll find a day-use picnic area and a boat ramp not too far away. Just be prepared for some pesky mosquitoes if you decide to take the trail to the lake; one reviewer humorously described it as a “mosquito gauntlet.”

For a budget-friendly option, the campground charges a reasonable fee per night, making it an attractive choice for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle. Whether you’re pitching a tent or parking your RV, Mabel Lake Campground is a solid pick for a laid-back camping trip.

Description

National Forest

Chippewa National Forest

Overview

This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site.

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Location

Mabel Lake Campground is located in Minnesota

Detail location of campground

Coordinates

47.04983 N
94.071902 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site

Stay Connected

  • WiFi
    Unknown
  • Verizon
    Fair
  • AT&T
    Poor
  • T-Mobile
    Available

Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)

Features

For Campers

  • Phone Service
  • Drinking Water
  • Toilets
  • Alcohol

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Reviewed Oct. 5, 2023

Nice standard USFS campground

Nice basic standard USFS campground in the Chippewa NF.

$14/night, self pay, no reservations, no host. There’s a vault toilet on site and a pump-handle water faucet. No trash service here, please pack out. Each site has a picnic table and fire ring. 

Mosquitos were brutal here! 

Surprised to have ok (not great) verizon and ATT service here. 

A little ways from the campground is the day use picnic area and boat ramp. You can walk along the main road or take a little connecting trail to it, but just a heads up that the mosquitoes are lying in wait in this trail. We decided to go for it and try out the trail (instead of walking back out to the main road), quickly regretting it and almost running through the whole thing to come out the other side (entrance to trail is near campsite 21). 

Campsites were decent, not very private, and some were oddly shaped where you just pull onto the grass, with no clear driveway or parking area. But they were fine.

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Month of VisitJuly
  • Review photo of Mabel Lake Campground by Laura M., October 5, 2023
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Reviewed Aug. 19, 2023

Loud and Chaotic. People jockeying for sites each day. Few good sites.

I love the NF campgrounds. My choice always.  But it depends on where they are.  This was a family outing campground close to a town. Multiple cars, trucks, and campers in spots. Only 4-5 sites by the lake and all the noise from there made me glad I was back in the woods. Like some campgrounds close to a town , its a few days where people have their own lakefront. Smoke also filled the air, but that is true of most state parks and forest campgrounds.  This is FCFS sites, so midweek is best and then move on before the weekend. Site on the lake are WAY to close. All dirt and eroded shoreline.  

On the other hand for $7 a night (with Golden Eagle Pass) and a boat you would be all set for a week of great fishing.

Reviewed Sep. 1, 2021

Peace stop on 200

Great spot on Maple Lake! 22 sites only. Wide open sites with lots of space. No fires during our stay. That was nice. No smoke from other campers. Perfect place for star gazing. Host is very nice guy name Dave. Stopped by and introduced himself. Beware of a lot of yellow jackets!! Our site 13 gave us direct path to the lake.

Site13
Month of VisitSeptember
Reviewed Jul. 9, 2020

Quality Campsite

Stayed at Campsite 17. Very spacious. Close to trail to vault toilet (without being too close). Speaking of, vault toilet must’ve been cleaned recently. Smelled nice? 2 air fresheners inside. Pretty buggy in early July. Being serious bug spray. My site didn’t have direct water access but some do. I had to walk 50 feet for lake access. $14 well spent.

  • Review photo of Mabel Lake Campground by Rachel O., July 9, 2020
  • Review photo of Mabel Lake Campground by Rachel O., July 9, 2020
  • Review photo of Mabel Lake Campground by Rachel O., July 9, 2020

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Does Mabel Lake Campground have wifi?

    No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Mabel Lake Campground does not have wifi.

  • Is there cell phone reception at Mabel Lake Campground?

    According to campers on TheDyrt.com, Verizon signal is fair, AT&T is poor, and T-Mobile is available.

  • How hard is it to get a campsite at Mabel Lake Campground?

    Some campers book as far as 6 months in advance, so on high-demand weekends it can be very difficult to get a campsite at Mabel Lake Campground. If you want to get a last-minute campsite at Mabel Lake Campground, try setting up a text message Alert atTheDyrt.com/alerts

  • Why is it so hard to get a campsite at Mabel Lake Campground?

    There are 4 campsites at Mabel Lake Campground and over 80 million Americans who camp! Try snagging a cancellation by setting up a text message Alert atTheDyrt.com/alerts