4.1637 reviewsPrice
$22/night
Booking
First-Come
Sites
10 campsites
Season
May 8 - October 19
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
Price
$22/night
Booking
First-Come
Sites
10 campsites
Season
May 8 - October 19
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
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12 miles north of Grand Marais, MN
Anglers and paddlers get the most out of Kimball Lake: rainbow trout in the lake, a boat ramp for non-motorized craft, a barrier-free fishing pier at Mink Lake, and a sandy swim beach a short walk away. Weekdays in July are your best shot at a site without the Saturday scramble.
Rocky ground throughout the loop makes staking a tent genuinely frustrating, so bring heavy-duty stakes or expect to improvise. Full-hookup RV campers won't find what they need here, and a fire ban is currently in effect, so call ahead before you count on a campfire.
Reference information about Kimball Lake Campground sourced from official USFS records and forestcamping.com. View official recreation.gov page →
<p>Kimball Lake Campground is a small campground that is excellent for people who want to camp and fish. Kimball Lake is a small state-managed trout lake stocked with rainbow trout. Because of this special designation, anglers are required to have a fishing license with a trout stamp.</p><p>A non-maintained trail circles the lake for shore casting.</p><p>Adjacent Mink Lake has a sand swimming beach and barrier free fishing pier.</p><p><a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/stelprdb5302387.pdf">Downloadable information and map.</a></p>
The elevation is 1,520 ft. This small campground between Mink and Kimball Lakes has sites on a loop and some on a spur leading to Kimball Lake boat ramp. An "anglers' trail" encircles Kimball Lake and provides not only a pleasant hike but access to some good fishing spots. A sandy swimming beach and wheelchair-friendly fishing pier are also available at campground.
Services provided weekend before Memorial Day through September 30. Superior National Forest 402
Kimball Lake is 80 acres. Hiking: Trail encircles lake primarily for fishing. Fishing: Trout
Kimball Lake is 80 acres.
Parking aprons are gravel.
From Grand Marais, MN, take State Rt. 12 north 11 miles to campground sign (Forest Rt. 140). Turn right onto Rt. 140 and proceed east to campground.
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Summer delivers the best conditions: daytime highs in the mid-60s to upper-70s°F, cool nights in the 40s–50s°F. Water activities peak from June through August, with July seeing the most weekend visitors. Weekdays stay quieter. The campground operates May through October. Expect bugs, especially in early summer. Winter access is limited to cross-country skiers and snowshoers willing to navigate the frozen landscape.
Best season for water activities; highs in mid‑60s to upper‑70s and peak visits June–Aug.
Kimball Lake Campground offers 10 campsites with tent pads, fire rings, and picnic tables. Potable water is available through a solar-powered faucet. Vault toilets are on-site, but no flush toilets or showers are provided. RV sites are not specifically designed for RVs and lack hookups. Accessibility features include some accessible campsites and a barrier-free fishing pier at nearby Mink Lake. The campground is described by users as clean and quiet, providing a remote camping experience.
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