Namakan Lake Frontcountry Camping — Voyageurs National Park
Shari  G.The Dyrt PRO User
Reviewed May. 24, 2017

Gorgeous Namakan Island

Located about 7 miles from the Ash River Visitor Center put-in, this beautiful little “front country” boat in site is a gem within Namakan Lake. 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 one.

Beautiful view of the sunset and surrounding islands, two camping pads tucked into the trees, firepit, picnic table, 2 bear boxes, and your own private toilet (bring your own TP!). Kayak/canoe landing area is protected from the main channel/wind, can accommodate multiple boats with ease, and is just a short “schlep” up the stairs to the campsite. We stayed here 2 nights in early May and saw 3 boats the entire time. We fell asleep to loons and owls calling in the night.

SiteNamakan Island South (N63)
Month of VisitJune
  • Review photo of Namakan Lake Frontcountry Camping — Voyageurs National Park by Shari  G., May 24, 2017
  • Review photo of Namakan Lake Frontcountry Camping — Voyageurs National Park by Shari  G., May 24, 2017
  • Review photo of Namakan Lake Frontcountry Camping — Voyageurs National Park by Shari  G., May 24, 2017
  • Review photo of Namakan Lake Frontcountry Camping — Voyageurs National Park by Shari  G., May 24, 2017
  • Review photo of Namakan Lake Frontcountry Camping — Voyageurs National Park by Shari  G., May 24, 2017
  • Review photo of Namakan Lake Frontcountry Camping — Voyageurs National Park by Shari  G., May 24, 2017
  • Review photo of Namakan Lake Frontcountry Camping — Voyageurs National Park by Shari  G., May 24, 2017
  • Review photo of Namakan Lake Frontcountry Camping — Voyageurs National Park by Shari  G., May 24, 2017
  • Review photo of Namakan Lake Frontcountry Camping — Voyageurs National Park by Shari  G., May 24, 2017
  • Review photo of Namakan Lake Frontcountry Camping — Voyageurs National Park by Shari  G., May 24, 2017