3.006 reviewsPrice
Free
Booking
First-Come
Sites
1 campsites
Season
Year-round
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
Price
Free
Booking
First-Come
Sites
1 campsites
Season
Year-round
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
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2020 W. Highway 61 Grand Marais, MN 55604
Paddlers running the Twin Lakes Canoe Route get the most out of this spot. Lake trout, smallmouth bass, and bluegill are in the water, mosquitoes thin out by late July, and the fact that you have to earn access means the site is almost always open when front-country places are pa
No potable water on-site means hauling in everything you'll drink, the lake bottom near shore is weedy enough to ruin casual swimming, and with only one first-come site, a long drive from Grand Marais could end in a turned-away night.
Reference information about Pine Lake sourced from official USFS records and forestcamping.com. View official recreation.gov page →
<p>This is one of our Backcountry sites which is a near- wilderness single party site and is accessible only by foot or boat. These sites are first come, first served. There are 3 sites on this lake, each have a fire grate, a latrine and may have a picnic table. A few reminders: Hang food packs, put your fire out each time you leave your campsite, treat or boil all water, wash yourself and dishes at least 150ft from any body of water, pack out all garbage and Leave No Trace. Use a Forest Map to locate campsites and accesses.</p>
Access to 2 of the sites is a carry down on the North East side of the lake and 1 site is accessed by a hiking trail.
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Summer brings the most reliable access and warmest conditions, with daytime highs around 60–75°F and nights in the mid-40s to mid-50s. By late July and August, mosquito activity drops. The single site stays quieter than front-country campgrounds even in peak season because you have to paddle or hike in. Winter temperatures drop well below freezing.
Summer has most reliable access, warmest temps and reduced mosquitoes by late July/August.
Pine Lake offers dispersed camping with minimal amenities. As highlighted in user reviews, on-site hosts maintain a visible presence and ensure the cleanliness of vault toilets and common areas. However, no shower facilities, potable water, or restrooms are available. Campers are required to pack out their trash and follow Leave No Trace principles. Facilities include a fire grate, a latrine, and possibly a picnic table at each site.
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