Sawbill Lake Campground - Superior National Forest
Molly Y.
Reviewed Jul. 16, 2019

Pitstop Before Portage

This campground was where we stayed the night before we went out on our portaging canoe trip. I was impressed with how well kept and clean the campground was. The biffy was clean and there were multiple clean water pumps located around the campground.

We stayed at campsite 36, not our ideal choice, there were multiple campsites on the water that looked great. We arrived around 7pm, so campsites were slim pickings. Site 36 was spacious and allowed room for our 2 tents and 2 vehicles (one with a trailer). The site had a picnic table and fire pit and we were located close to the biffy.

There was a clearly labeled trail close to our site to walk to the lake. The lake was beautiful! The trail continued along the shoreline in the wooded area.

Additionally, with the Sawbill Canoe Outfitters located on the campground, there is a small convenience store supplied with food, clothing, souvenirs, camping supplies, etc. There is also a bathroom and you can pay to take a shower in the shower house. The shower cost $4 or $4.50 if you needed to rent a towel. The showers are very clean, but the water temperature is difficult to control (either hot or cold).

Overall, we enjoyed our stay at Sawbill Lake Campground and it was convenient to have the canoe outfitters right there.

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Month of VisitAugust
  • Review photo of Sawbill Lake Campground - Superior National Forest by Molly Y., July 16, 2019
  • Review photo of Sawbill Lake Campground - Superior National Forest by Molly Y., July 16, 2019
  • Review photo of Sawbill Lake Campground - Superior National Forest by Molly Y., July 16, 2019
  • Review photo of Sawbill Lake Campground - Superior National Forest by Molly Y., July 16, 2019
  • Review photo of Sawbill Lake Campground - Superior National Forest by Molly Y., July 16, 2019
  • Review photo of Sawbill Lake Campground - Superior National Forest by Molly Y., July 16, 2019
  • Review photo of Sawbill Lake Campground - Superior National Forest by Molly Y., July 16, 2019
  • Review photo of Sawbill Lake Campground - Superior National Forest by Molly Y., July 16, 2019
  • Review photo of Sawbill Lake Campground - Superior National Forest by Molly Y., July 16, 2019
  • Review photo of Sawbill Lake Campground - Superior National Forest by Molly Y., July 16, 2019
  • Review photo of Sawbill Lake Campground - Superior National Forest by Molly Y., July 16, 2019