Lake Jeanette Campground, near Cook, Minnesota, is a serene spot tucked away in the [Superior National Forest](https://thedyrt.com/camping/minnesota/near/superior-national-forest), perfect for those who appreciate nature in its raw form. With a handful of sites nestled among mature trees, this campground offers a peaceful escape where you can truly unwind.

The campground features sites that provide a good amount of privacy, allowing you to enjoy your surroundings without feeling cramped. Many campers have raved about the stunning views of Jeanette Lake right from their tents, with some sites even offering elevated perspectives that make for a picturesque morning wake-up. One visitor noted, “We had views of the lake from bed. So beautiful!”

While the amenities are basic—think vault toilets and solar-powered water—visitors appreciate the simplicity and charm of the area. Campfires are allowed, and there’s nothing quite like gathering around the fire ring under a starry sky after a day of exploring. The campground is also pet-friendly, so you can bring your furry friends along for the adventure.

For those looking to get out on the water, several sites have easy access to the lake, making it a great spot for kayaking or canoeing. The peaceful ambiance is often punctuated by the sounds of loons and ducks, adding to the natural experience. If you’re seeking a quiet retreat with beautiful scenery, Lake Jeanette Campground is definitely worth considering.

## Overview

 Jeanette Lake Campground is a small, single-loop campground on a peninsula reaching out onto the glacier-carved Lake Jeanette in Superior National Forest. Originally built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s, this sweet, picturesque campground is well worth the drive. The facility provides sites that are usually accessible to RVs and tent trailers along with tent-only and hike-in sites. Superior National Forest, located in northeastern Minnesota's arrowhead region, is comprised of three million acres. The forest spans 150 miles along the United States-Canada border. Visitors can find recreation opportunities year-round, including travel in the famous Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.
## Recreation

 The winding shoreline and islands make the 638-acre Lake Jeanette a great place to explore in a canoe or kayak. Fishing opportunities include walleye, northern pike and perch. The campground provides access to the Astrid Lake Hiking Trail for those who want to stretch their legs. The surrounding national forest offers a wide variety of recreational opportunities, including hiking in secluded woodlands and canoeing in pristine lakes and rivers. View [recreation guides and maps][1] of hiking trails and canoe routes in the national forest.
## Facilities

 There are 12 sites total with six reservable standard sites, 4 First Come First Serve standard sites, and two First Come First Serve tent-only sites.Most sites have a view of the lake and some are located on the lakeshore. The campsites are close together providing fair privacy, except for walk-in sites which enjoy excellent privacy. The walk-in tent sites have an additional backcountry latrine nearby (campers may want to bring toilet paper). Lake Jeanette also has six dispersed backcountry sites that are first-come, first-served and accessible only by boat. 
## Natural Features

 Lake Jeanette is not the largest or most isolated lake in the national forest, but it feels like it is both. Created long ago by a massive glacier, this lake is considered by many to be a special location. The campground is wooded with a pleasant mix of hardwoods, pine and spruce providing shade for most sites. The understory of fern, wildflowers and grass is kept under control by mowing, giving the campground a manicured appearance. Glacial \"erratics\" (massive boulders) left behind by the receding glacier give the campground character and a place for moss to grow. 
## Nearby Attractions

 Possible day trips from the campground include Voyageurs National Park, Crane Lake and Vermillion Falls. Numerous outdoor recreation opportunities lie within Superior National Forest's 77 lake accesses, 13 fishing piers, 10 swimming beaches and 22 picnic areas. The forest is also home to three scenic byways and the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. [Additional sites of interest][2]

[1]: http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/superior/maps-pubs/?cid=stelprdb5202373
[2]: http://www.fs.usda.gov/detailfull/superior/home/?cid=fsm91_049663&width=full

Lake Jeanette Campground & Backcountry Sites

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Camped here in early July and had no issues getting a secluded tent site. Beautiful area with sort walks throughout the campground and down to the lake. 

Secluded and Wonderful!

It's pretty amazing to wake up right next to the lake.

There are about a dozen sites here. Some are reservable, but most are first-come first-serve. Camp sites have a table and fire ring with grate. Vault toilets are within walking distance.

wooded sites right on the shore

This is one of the prettiest places I've ever been. The campground is small and quiet. Each site has a beautiful lake view. Site 5 has the best view, but it's not reservable.
We reserved site 6 and it was gorgeous, spacious and had just a few steps down to gorgeous Jeanette Lake. I can't say enough about how much we enjoyed our stay here. 
Vault toilets were kept clean.

Beautiful and Quiet

Super simple campground with only a few sites and two walk in sites. The walk in sites are perfect! The flights were a bit bad but nothing huge. Several sites are reservable and others are first come first serve. Watching the storms come in across the lake was well worth it! 

One of my favorites 

This is a small campground but so beautiful. We stayed at site 7. It consisted of "two areas" which was super cool. The "lower level" was where we parked with a decent driveway. It also had the picnic table and fire pit with a gravel area for a tent pad. The "upper area" was up a small hill and there was the amazing view overlooking Jeanette lake. There was a huge rock outcropping overlooking the lake and an area for our 8 woman tent. We had views of the lake from bed. So beautiful! The mosquitoes weren't too bad except right at dusk. The vault toilets were not the best and the sites were rather close but with the right site you wouldn't even know it. Sites 6 and 7 both have the "two areas" with more secluded areas you could tent. Site 5, 6, 8, 9, and 10 all have some level of water access. The people at sites 8 and 9 had kayaks/canoes pulled right into their site. Site 7 has the best overview of the lake but no direct water access. The best part...the loons and ducks at dusk and dawn. One of my favorite things. 

Beautiful lake view right from our tent.

This campground is a forest campground so while there is a vault toilet and solar powered water, it is just that. Not fancy, not frilly.  If you are used to camping this way it's perfectly fine. But if you are not, this might not be the right spot for your family.

  

That said - we are used to it and it's exactly what we expected and wanted. 

  

Sites have plenty of privacy between them - this campground was established a long time ago and actually, many many years ago this are was used as a CCC camp! Little bits of evidence are around if you look for them.  That said - lots of space, lots of mature trees and bushes (even this time of year post autumn)

  

We were in site 5 which had a parking space and then a short walk (lightly downhill) about 20 feet to our picnic table and fire ring in a large area under a giant pine tree with a gorgeous view of the lake! Nice little path to the next site over where our buddy was staying with his dogs.  

  

We had our teardrop to sleep in, but there was no problem getting it backed in (larger RVs might have issues since space is more limited than at giant RV campgrounds). It's $20 to stay with an honor system pay box and that helps keep the sites maintained - I think it's totally worth it.  

  

We had a fire ring with plenty of space for chairs, lots of space for dogs, a lake if we needed to filter water (easy to get to if it's not frozen) and was very quiet.  There were definitely spaces that were better for "wind blocks" than others so check em out when you arrive.  For this time of year ours was good. There was a HUGE boulder the size of a small house in our buddy's site that blocked the wind so it was great.

Last weekend open for the season - very quiet and perfect for our needs

Quiet Campground with plenty of wooded area between campsites for privacy. Mix of RV/Travel Trailers and Tent campers. Vault toilets and drinking water available. Our site did not have direct clear access to the water, but we walked past other sites that did. Boat launch available right at the entrance to the campground. Our site fit our 30’ travel trailer with left slide just fine and plenty of room for the truck. Overflow parking available near the campground entrance for a small fee. Clean and well kept! Would definitely recommend

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