The Superior National Forest is closing or reducing amenities at many developed* campgrounds for the season. Dispersed and backcountry camping, as well as boat ramps, trails, and certain restrooms will remain open. Sites with gates will be closed and locked until spring.

A limited number of developed campsites listed below will stay open until October 21, 2024.

Limited Services: Starting October 1, the sites listed below are available with no fees on a first-come, first-served basis. Visitors are reminded to pack out all garbage and gear and to Leave No Trace. For information on camping and cabins on the Superior NF, click here.

The following is a list of developed campgrounds remaining open through October 21 with no garbage, water, or power services and no fees. If a campground is not listed below, it closed on September 30:

• Kawishiwi Ranger District (Ely, MN):  Fenske, South Kawishiwi, and Birch Lake
• Laurentian Ranger District (Aurora, MN): Pfeiffer Lake
• LaCroix Ranger District (Cook, MN): Jeanette and Echo Lake

Full Services: The following is a list of developed campgrounds, managed by Concessionaires, that will remain open with services and fees through October 21:

• Gunflint Ranger District (Grand Marais, MN): Devils Track, East Bearskin, Flour Lake, Iron Lake, Kimball Lake, Trails End, Two Island Lakes.
• Tofte Ranger District (Tofte, MN): Crescent Lake, Sawbill Lake and Temperance River.

*Defined: Developed Campgrounds are located across the 2 million acres of the Superior NF. The Superior NF BWCAW campsites are not included in this announcement.

This article has been updated to reflect campground closures and reduced services that were initially listed incorrectly.