Superior National Forest Iron Lake Campground

Site 4 September 2-4, 2020. This is another great drive in site. We stayed at site 3 last time. This site is very level with the same class 5 gravel. Great to keep it dry, but we use snow peak stakes, especially for the high winded storms of the north. The saplings are young as there was a fire in 2013. It is a very open site with an open view of the lake and very big for groups. There is a privacy barrier between site 3 and 4, but you can still hear your neighbors. There is a steep water access point for canoes and kayaks within the site. There is a full picnic table and fire pit. There is a bathroom and water spigot within a very short distance. Close to the Trail Center if you need anything.

A fire in 2007 hasn’t stopped this lake on the Gunflint Trail from its beauty, and it's thriving. The saplings are dense, but consider this when needing tie-outs for things.

Site 3 is reservable and on water. It is a steep climb down, but the ”lake access” launch is right next door for canoes. Carry down only. Dense saplings divide 3 and 4 as well as 3 from the launch. You cannot see through, but you can hear your neighbors.

Close and convenient drinking water, double pit toilets, and dumpster. The site has a fire pit with a grate and a picnic table. Site 3 has a long driveway for drive-up camping. Site 4 is a short driveway. Site 3 has a fair amount of room of even class 5 for RVs and trucks. It has wood bumpers before the picnic area. There is room on the class 5 for a tent pad, but there is another smaller space for an additional tent. The class 5 is excellent for staking down and draining water for rain. Bring something to hammer in stakes.

Lots of turtles laying eggs, foxes, dragonflies, fireflies, and beavers at work. It is still really full of pest bugs too.

The Trail Center is right down the road if you need anything. Groceries, fuel (double price), bar food, camp gear, and dehydrated meals.

Graet little site near the BRT. Burned out some years ago, there are signs of new growth while still showing the history of the burn. No trees for hammocks. But quiet, pretty views of the water. Moose tracks though :) Little outhouse style bath, but no shower. They do have water for drinking.