Fishing and water access draw hikers along the Superior Hiking Trail to this Forest Service site in campgrounds around Grand Marais, though the pond itself sits out of view from camp. The tent pads are few and slope noticeably, the fire pit area gets direct sun with little relief, and the pond edges run warm and stagnant in summer. Campers heading southbound on the trail may find Sundling Creek Campsite a more practical stop, with moving water nearby. Toilets are on-site, and pets are permitted.
Description
Free camping often comes with a beautiful hike or paddle, and when you get there it can be hit or miss if they are full since they are all first come first serve. Be prepared to have to continue on to the next area or return to your last point so you are not caught off guard or end up recking a wonderful experience for someone else. And remember to be mindful that much of the Superior Hiking Trail is on private land and they owner can remove it from the system if you are not respectful of this gift.
South Bally Creek Pond Campsites are located on the Superior Hiking Trail and can be reached by traveling approximately 3 miles from the SHT overnight parking lot just north of Cty Rd 6, where it cuts back to the east, where 115F (dirt road) heads north. It can also be reached by parking at the SHT Bally Creek Road trail system lot on Cty Rd 48/158 and hiking .2 Miles East. Remoteness and closeness of trail to gorges make advance planning important.
Water from Beaver Pond if filtered.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsSouth Bally Creek Pond Camp is located in Minnesota near Grand Marais
Coordinates
47.767996 N
90.433205 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage
VerizonLTESome Coverage- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Access
Features
For Campers
- Toilets
- Pets
- Fires
Drive Time
- 2 hrs 2 min from Duluth, MN
- 4 hrs 18 min from Eau Claire, WI
- 4 hrs 22 min from St. Cloud, MN
- 5 hrs 29 min from Wausau, WI
