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North Bally Creek Pond Campsite

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Superior National Forest's North Bally Creek Pond Campsite sits just a quarter mile from a parking area along the Superior Hiking Trail, making it one of the more accessible backcountry sites in the forest. The layout is tiered: a lower level with trees suited to hammocks and a well-placed pine for bear hangs, then a short path up to one larger and up to two smaller tent pads with a fire ring and bench. Water comes from a nearby stream. Note that pets are not permitted. Hikers passing on the trail can see into the site on busy weekends, so expect occasional foot traffic. Campers planning a route through the area can find campgrounds around Superior National Forest to pair with a multi-night itinerary, or check out South Bally Creek Pond Camp just down the trail.

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Map & DirectionsNorth Bally Creek Pond Campsite is located in Minnesota near Grand Marais

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47.769351 N
90.431793 W

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2 hrs 5 min from Duluth, MN
4 hrs 21 min from Eau Claire, WI
4 hrs 25 min from St. Cloud, MN
5 hrs 32 min from Wausau, WI

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Amy G.

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Reviewed Jul. 13, 2017

Large site with multiple tent pads

There are 2 Bally Creek sites...this is the NORTH one. Just off the Superior Hiking Trail and about 1/4 mile from a parking area.

When you get to the site, you ascend up a little hill to an area that has plenty of trees for hammocks. Not to mention, a great big pine that's perfect for hanging your food, because it's a decent bit away from the tent pad area and fire ring. Up another little path, you get to the tent pads (1 bigger and potentially 2 smaller) and more trees for hammocks. The fire ring has a nice little bench around it, and there seems to be a resident chipmunk that thoroughly enjoys sharing your meals. The privy is just down the hill and is very clean and private.

The only complaint I have (and it's not really a big deal) is that the trail is so close to the site, that if it's a busy weekend, you can see them coming down the hill behind the fire ring, and they all want to stop and see if it's available. But beyond that (and I'm just glad people love to hike and camp!), it's not really a bother so much as a minor thing.

Oh...and it's super easy to get to! About a 1/4 mile from a parking area, so just far enough off the road, but close enough if you need something. Great for a family with little ones! Water is just down the path in a little stream.

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