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Lake Superior State Forest Campground
Lake Superior State Forest Campground
Nestled on Lake Superior's shoreline, this rustic campground offers 18 tent and small trailer sites. Its prime location, six miles west of Muskallonge Lake State Park and 12 miles east of Grand Marais, makes it ideal for adventure seekers. Enjoy direct access to the sandy beach or hike the adjacent 7.3-mile Blind Sucker Pathway. For fishing and paddling, the Blind Sucker No. 1 State Forest Campground is just one mile southeast, situated on the Blind Sucker Flooding.
The campground is located 34 miles northwest of Newberry via M-123 and County Road 407.
Amenities & activities
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At a glance
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Cross-country skiing
Dog sledding
Hiking
Hunting
Mountain biking
ORV trails or routes
Paddling
Rustic sites
Snowmobiling
Snowshoeing
Vault toilet
Water access
Winter camping
Cross-country skiing
Dog sledding
Hiking
The Blind Sucker Pathway, accessible from the campground, connects to the national North Country Trail.
Hunting
This campground provides access to state land open to hunting. Firearm hunting is not allowed within 450 feet of an occupied dwelling. Learn more about hunting.
Mountain biking
ORV trails or routes
The Pine Ridge Trail is accessible via county roads east or west of the campground.
Paddling
Explore Lake Superior from the campground. Kayaks and canoes can be carried in directly from most campsites.
Rustic sites
Snowmobiling
Trail 8 is accessible via County Road 416.
Snowshoeing
Vault toilet
Water access
This rustic campground is located on Lake Superior.
Winter camping
This rustic campground is open all year; however, the campground and seasonal roads are not plowed.
What to expect, finding a site
These rustic campgrounds offer stunning river and lakefront settings, perfect for fishing, boating, and paddling. Here's what you can expect:
- No reservations. Sites available on a first-come, first-served basis.
- There are vault toilets.
- Potable (drinking) water is available from a hand-pump well.
- No electrical available.
- Overnight fees ($20 for most sites) and registration procedures are posted at the information kiosk at each campground.
- Camping is limited to a 15-day maximum stay.
- One camping unit and six people are allowed per site.
Area map
Rates, dates and more
Recreation Passport required
A Recreation Passport (park pass) is required for vehicle entry into all state park and forest campgrounds.
Operating dates and amenities
View state forest campground rates. operating dates & amenities
State forest campground info
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