Established Camping
Superior National Forest Iron Lake Campground
About
USDA Forest Service
Superior National Forest
Overview
Iron Lake Campground is located in a dense forest along the banks of Iron Lake in far northern Minnesota. The campground is unique due to its remoteness and small size. Fishing and canoeing are its biggest draws, as the lake provides access to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area…
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Stay Connected
- WiFiUnknown
- VerizonUnknown
- AT&TUnknown
- T-MobileUnknown
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Pets
On the Gunflint
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…
Site 3 on the water Lovely Lake for canoeing
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.…
Border Route Trail Bound
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.
Location
Superior National Forest Iron Lake Campground is located in Minnesota
Directions
From Grand Marais, Minnesota, take Gunflint Trail (County Road 12) 36 miles north, turn left on County Road 92 and travel 2 miles on a narrow gravel road to Iron Lake Campground.
Coordinates
48.0677778 N
90.6147222 W