00 reviewPrice
Free
Booking
First-Come
Sites
4 campsites
Season
Year-round
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
Price
Free
Booking
First-Come
Sites
4 campsites
Season
Year-round
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
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1393 Highway 169 Ely, MN 55731
Anglers targeting rainbow trout or splake will find this purpose-built for them: the lake is actively managed for both, a trout stamp gets you legal, and a boat ramp makes access easy. Solitude is nearly guaranteed with only four sites and no reservation system.
No potable water on-site means hauling or treating everything you drink, and supplies are 14.5 miles back in Ely. No bear lockers either, so food storage is your problem to solve before you arrive.
Reference information about Tofte Lake sourced from official USFS records and forestcamping.com. View official recreation.gov page →
<p>Tofte Lake is 155 acres in size and reaches a depth of 70 feet. There are 4 back country campsites and a boat ramp on the lake. It is a designated trout lake and is managed for rainbow trout and splake.</p><p class="Style1">Lakes nearby include <a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/superior/recarea/?recid=37051">Glacier Pond 1</a>, <a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/superior/recarea/?recid=77788">Glacier Pond 2</a> and <a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/superior/recarea/?recid=37065">Ojibway and Triangle Lakes</a>.</p><p class="Style1">Downloadable information and map. <o:p></o:p></p>
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Summer offers the best access and fishing conditions. Expect daytime highs in the mid-60s to upper-70s°F with nights dropping into the 40s–50s°F. Long daylight hours and ice-free water make it easier to reach the sites by boat and spend full days fishing. Crowds stay low because there are only four sites and they're backcountry in character. Mosquitoes and blackflies are active. Winter brings freezing temperatures and snow that blanket the forest. Spring and fall can swing between frost and mild weather, sometimes in the same day.
Best access and fishing conditions; long daylight and ice-free water in summer.
Tofte Lake offers essential amenities typical of a dispersed camping experience. The site features 4 backcountry campsites equipped with fire rings, tent pads, and latrines. However, potable water is not available, and campers are expected to pack out their garbage. Restroom facilities are provided, but their specific type and condition are not detailed.
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