Windy Lake sits within Superior National Forest near Isabella, Minnesota, one of several rustic campgrounds distributed across this stretch of the Boundary Waters region. Amenities are minimal by design. Campers planning a stay should expect a primitive setup consistent with national forest rustic sites, with no hookups and likely vault toilets or no facilities at all. The Windy Lake Rustic Campground & Back Country Sites lies 0.5 miles north, and Superior National Forest Whitefish Lake Rustic Campground is 2.1 miles southeast, giving backcountry-oriented campers several access points in close proximity.
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Map & DirectionsSuperior National Forest Windy Lake Rustic Campground 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 then follow Co 7 through several intersections about 9 miles to the intersection with FR 369 (Sawbill Landing Rd). While FR 369 goes straight, you will follow Co 7 to the right. At this point, Co 7 acquires the name Windy Lake Road. Stay on Co 7 about 3 more miles to Windy Lake Rustic Campground down a short access road to the right.
Coordinates
47.73646826 N
91.08345997 W
Connectivity
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Access
Features
Drive Time
- 2 hrs 11 min from Duluth, MN
- 4 hrs 27 min from Eau Claire, WI
- 4 hrs 31 min from St. Cloud, MN
- 5 hrs 38 min from Wausau, WI
