A walking trail circles Hogback Lake, giving campers a straightforward way to explore the shoreline on foot. Set within Superior National Forest outside Isabella, Minnesota, this drive-in campground is managed by the US Forest Service and includes toilets and trash service. Sites vary in privacy; at least one reviewer noted good separation from neighbors. Pets are permitted, and campfires are allowed. Campers wanting a rustic alternative nearby can consider Hogback Lake Rustic Campground & Backcountry Sites, about a mile to the south.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsHogback Lake Area is located in Minnesota near Schroeder
Directions
From Tofte on MN 61: At Temperance River State Park, just south of the river, take FR 343 (Temperance River Rd) inland. Drive 4.5 miles to a T intersection with FR 166 (The '600' Road). Turn left on FR 166 and drive 5 miles to Co 7. Turn right on Co 7. Drive approx 5 miles to FR 172 (Wanless Rd). Turn left. Hogback Lake is a very short distance from Co 7 on FR 172 on the left. Access to the hiking trails and backcountry sites is also located off Co 7 before reaching FR 172 at a sign reading 'Steer Lake'. Alternatively, get onto Co 7 at MN 1 in Finland.
Coordinates
47.64458209 N
91.13507797 W
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Dispersed
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Toilets
- Pets
- Fires
Drive Time
- 1 hr 53 min from Duluth, MN
- 4 hrs 10 min from Eau Claire, WI
- 4 hrs 13 min from St. Cloud, MN
- 5 hrs 21 min from Wausau, WI







