Superior National Forest Developed Recreation Season – Closure Information
Oct 05, 2020 12:12PM ● By EditorFrom the Superior National Forest - October 5, 2020
After a busy summer on the Superior National Forest, the summer recreation season is coming to a close. The Superior National Forest is closing developed recreation sites for the season on a variety of dates detailed below. In addition, we will stop maintaining most restrooms at trailhead and boat landing on October 19th. This year sites with gates will be closed and locked until we reopen in the spring. Dispersed and backcountry camping as well as access to boat ramps, trails, and certain restrooms will remain open.
In some situations noted below, certain campgrounds will remain open beyond the reservation end date for the benefit of the public. However, no services (garbage, water, power) are provided during that time. We ask all visitors to pack out all their garbage to Leave No Trace and help keep the Superior National Forest clean.
Our online campground map tool will be update to reflect these changes. The following is list of closing dates for our open sites.
Rustic Campgrounds | ||
All rustic campgrounds not listed below are currently closed and remain closed for the season | ||
Closed - Beginning on | ||
Baker Lake | October 19, 2020 | |
Fourmile Lake | October 19, 2020 | |
Harriet Lake | October 19, 2020 | |
Kawishiwi Lake | October 19, 2020 | |
Silver Island Lake | October 19, 2020 | |
Toohey Lake | October 19, 2020 | |
Concessionaire Campgrounds | ||
Weather may close some sites earlier than dates listed | ||
All concessionaire campgrounds not listed below are currently closed and remain closed for the season | ||
Cadotte Lake | Closed - Beginning on | |
Campground (concessionaire managed) | September 14, 2020 | |
Picnic Sites (concessionaire managed) | September 14, 2020 | |
Beach | September 14, 2020 | |
Boat Ramp | Open | |
Boat Ramp Restrooms (concessionaire managed) | September 14, 2020 | |
Fall Lake | Closed - Beginning on | |
Campground (concessionaire managed) | October 4, 2020 | |
Picnic Sites (concessionaire managed) | October 4, 2020 | |
Boat Ramp | Open | |
Beach | October 4, 2020 | |
Boat Ramp Restrooms (concessionaire managed) | October 4, 2020 | |
Whiteface Reservoir | Closed - Beginning on | |
Campground (concessionaire managed) | October 6, 2020 | |
Picnic Sites (concessionaire managed) | October 6, 2020 | |
Boat Ramp | Open | |
Beach | October 6, 2020 | |
Group Rental Pavilion | October 6, 2020 | |
Boat Ramp Restrooms (concessionaire managed) | October 6, 2020 | |
South Kawishiwi River | Closed - Beginning on | |
*Reservations and services end October 1, 2020, free camping Oct 1-12* | ||
Campground (concessionaire managed) | October 12, 2020 | |
Picnic Sites (concessionaire managed) | October 12, 2020 | |
Boat Ramp | Open | |
Beach | October 12, 2020 | |
Boat Ramp Restrooms (concessionaire managed) | October 12, 2020 | |
Birch Lake | Closed - Beginning on | |
*Reservations and services end October 1, 2020, free camping Oct 1-12* | ||
Campground (concessionaire managed) | October 12, 2020 | |
Boat Ramp | Open | |
Boat Ramp Restrooms (concessionaire managed) | October 12, 2020 | |
Fenske Lake | Closed - Beginning on | |
*Reservations and services end October 1, 2020, free camping Oct 1-12* | ||
Campground (concessionaire managed) | October 12, 2020 | |
Picnic Sites (concessionaire managed) | October 12, 2020 | |
Boat Ramp | Open | |
Beach | October 12, 2020 | |
Boat Ramp Restrooms (concessionaire managed) | October 12, 2020 | |
Crescent Lake | Closed - Beginning on | |
*Reservations end October 6, 2020, fees still apply* | ||
Campground (concessionaire managed) | October 20, 2020 | |
Boat Ramp | Open | |
Boat Ramp Restrooms | October 20, 2020 | |
Devil Track Lake | Closed - Beginning on | |
Campground (concessionaire managed) | October 20, 2020 | |
All Restrooms (concessionaire managed) | October 20, 2020 | |
Flour Lake | Closed - Beginning on | |
Campground (concessionaire managed) | October 20, 2020 | |
Boat Ramp | Open | |
Boat Ramp Restrooms | October 20, 2020 | |
Iron Lake | Closed - Beginning on | |
Campground (concessionaire managed) | October 20, 2020 | |
Kimball Lake | Closed - Beginning on | |
Campground (concessionaire managed) | October 20, 2020 | |
Boat Ramp | Open | |
All Restrooms (concessionaire managed) | October 20, 2020 | |
Sawbill Lake | Closed - Beginning on | |
*Reservations end October 6, 2020, fees still apply* | ||
Campground (concessionaire managed) | October 20, 2020 | |
Picnic Sites | October 20, 2020 | |
Boat Ramp | Open | |
Boat Ramp Restrooms | October 20, 2020 | |
Temperance River | Closed - Beginning on | |
*Reservations end October 6, 2020, fees still apply* | ||
Campground (concessionaire managed) | October 20, 2020 | |
Trails End | Closed - Beginning on | |
*Reservations end October 12, 2020, fees still apply* | ||
Campground (concessionaire managed) | October 20, 2020 | |
Boat Ramp | Open | |
Boat Ramp Restrooms | October 20, 2020 | |
Two Island Lake | Closed - Beginning on | |
Campground (concessionaire managed) | October 20, 2020 | |
Boat Ramp | Open | |
Boat Ramp Restrooms | October 20, 2020 | |
East Bearskin Lake | Closed - Beginning on | |
Campground (concessionaire managed) | October 31, 2020 | |
Picnic Sites | October 31, 2020 | |
Boat Ramp | Open | |
Boat Ramp Restrooms | October 31, 2020 | |
Boat Sites | ||
Closed - Beginning on | ||
Boat Sites (Access, Carry down Launches) | Remaining Open | |
Restrooms | October 19, 2020 | |
Trailheads | ||
Closed - Beginning on | ||
Trail Access | Open | |
Restrooms | October 19, 2020 | |
Restrooms: Maintained and Open During the Winter | ||
Briton Peak | Open | |
Eagle MT | Open | |
Pincushion | Open | |
Oberg | Open | |
Backcountry Campsites/Areas (Outside BWCAW) | ||
Dispersed or Backcountry Sites | Open | |
Restrooms/Latrines | Open - No Services | |
Picnic Areas | ||
Lake Leander Picnic Area | Closed - Beginning on | |
Picnic Shelter | Open | |
Changing Rooms | Closed For Season | |
Garbage | Closed For Season | |
Restrooms | October 19, 2020 | |
Playground | Open | |
Beach | Open | |
Vermillion Falls Recreation Area | Closed - Beginning on | |
Trails | Open | |
Picnic Tables | Open | |
Restrooms | October 19, 2020 | |
Water | Closed For Season | |
Lookout Mountain- Laurentian Divide | Closed - Beginning on | |
Picnic Tables | Open | |
Trails | Open | |
Restrooms | Open with Porta potties until October 31, 2020 | |
Skibo Vista | Closed for season November 3 or snow | |
Other Picnic Areas | Closed - Beginning on | |
Restrooms | October 19, 2020 | |
Water Access | Open | |
General Forest Areas | Open |
The Superior National Forest is currently offering virtual services. Please visit us at https://www.fs.usda.gov/main/superior/home for updates. You can also follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/SuperiorNF or like us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/SuperiorNF/
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