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Ninemile Lake Campground

Ninemile Lake Campground is located near Finland, MN, within the Superior National Forest. The area features forested terrain with a mix of lakes and rivers. Temperatures range from lows in the 40s Fahrenheit in spring and fall to highs in the 70s during summer. Nearby attractions include the Superior Hiking Trail and Tettegouche State Park, offering opportunities for hiking and exploring nature.

Description

National Forest

Superior National Forest

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.

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.

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (218) 663-8060.

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.

Charges & Cancellations

Rules and Reservation Policies

Fee Info

$15/night for one vehicle and one trailer. Additional vehicles or trailers on the site require an additional $7.50 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.

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Location

Ninemile Lake Campground is located in Minnesota

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Directions

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.

Address

8915 Lake Co. 7 (Cramer Road)
Finland, MN 55603

Coordinates

47.578762 N
91.074015 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site
  • Walk-In
    Park in a lot, walk to your site.

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    Good
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  • AT&T
    Good
  • T-Mobile
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Site Types

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

Features

For Campers

  • Trash
  • Phone Service
  • Reservable
  • Drinking Water
  • Toilets
  • Pets
  • Fires

For Vehicles

  • Water Hookups

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Reviewed Jul. 28, 2023

Private, large sites, well maintained

I secured a first-come first-served site after calling a few other places, and we were pleasantly surprised by this campground. The sites were all a good size and surrounded by trees. I could barely see any of our neighbors, they were far away and kept from view. Bathrooms are clean and management is really kind and helpful. The lake is beautiful, with a little beach and swimming area! Reserve far in advance for a lakeside site—they’re gorgeous and all pretty large! Know that there’s about a 10mi gravel road that takes you to the campground. We bought firewood at a place on Hwy 1 for $5 a bundle.

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  • Review photo of Ninemile Lake Campground by Amelia M., July 28, 2023
  • Review photo of Ninemile Lake Campground by Amelia M., July 28, 2023
  • Review photo of Ninemile Lake Campground by Amelia M., July 28, 2023
Reviewed Sep. 7, 2019

Beautiful place to camp!

Our campsite was right on the water. The trail around the lake was beautiful for hiking. We also checked out the short trail across the road and it was really nice. They have water as well as kayak, canoe and boat rentals which we didn't use but I thought it was nice.

  • Review photo of Ninemile Lake Campground by Mali T., September 7, 2019
Reviewed Jun. 21, 2016

Awesome place to camp!

Ninemile Lake Campground seems to be the gem that no one knows about. I've stayed there multiple times and it has remained my favorite campground. The campground is located in the Superior National Forest along County Road 7 North of Finland, Minnesota. There are 20+ campsites available, with about half with direct lake access. Drinking water is available from the east side of the campground. There is also a landing for boats to be put into the lake and taken out. The campsites near the lake are gorgeous and offer a nice view of the lake. All of the campsites are perfect for tent camping, and all should fit RV's. The campsites may look small at first, but once you enter them you will find that many have passageways that lead to a clearing. Each site has the standard picnic table and fire ring. There is firewood for sale, and boat, kayak, and canoe rentals available.

The lake is beautiful, but not very exciting to swim in because it is quite muddy. There are 3 islands on the lake which I like to explore after a short kayak ride. One of the islands has some large boulders that offer a nice view of the sunset. Ninemile Lake got it's name because it is nine miles away from Lake superior! The fishing was decent, but the long winter a couple of years ago killed off many of the fish. I believe it was recently restocked.
Ninemile Lake is within driving distance of the Superior Hiking Trail as well as many other trails. There is a hiking trail about a mile long just across the road from the campsite entrance, which also crosses a four wheeling trail.
I found plenty of things to do while staying at Ninemile Lake Campground, and I would recommend it to all types of people who appreciate the outdoors.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Does Ninemile Lake Campground have RV hookups?

    According to TheDyrt.com, Ninemile Lake Campground has water hookups.

  • Are fires allowed at Ninemile Lake Campground?

    Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Ninemile Lake Campground, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

  • Is there cell phone reception at Ninemile Lake Campground?

    According to campers on TheDyrt.com, Verizon signal is unknown, AT&T is good, and T-Mobile is good.

  • How hard is it to get a campsite at Ninemile 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 Ninemile Lake Campground. If you want to get a last-minute campsite at Ninemile Lake Campground, try setting up a text message Alert atTheDyrt.com/alerts

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

    There are 28 campsites at Ninemile Lake Campground and over 80 million Americans who camp! Try snagging a cancellation by setting up a text message Alert atTheDyrt.com/alerts