Au Train Lake Campground
Closed — Closed for the season. Operates annually from May 15 through September 29. Reservations available through Recreation.gov, with some sites available first-come, first-served.
Temporary Area Closure for Big Pines Picnic Area
The Big Pines Picnic Area will be temporarily closed due to timber harvest. Activities in the area may include logging trucks and other equipment. For your safety, please stay alert while in the vicinity and choose another location for recreation.
Hiawatha National Forest Seeks Public input on Grand Island Visitor Use Management Project
The Hiawatha National Forest is seeking input on the development of a management plan for the Grand Island National Recreation Area.
Forest Supervisor's Orders
As a visitor to the National Forest, you are asked to follow certain rules designed to protect the Forest, natural resources and to provide for public safety of visitors. These rules are available to you on-line below or at any office of the Hiawatha National Forest.
Restricting Public Entry to Stonington Quarry
Persons with a valid permit; Federal, State, or Local members of rescue or fire fighting force in the performance of official duties; Forest Service employees conducting surveys or monitoring and as approved by the Forest Supervisor.
Haymeadow Trail and Bridge Closed
The Haymeadow Creek Hiking Trail Bridge is closed until it can be repaired or replaced. -- Located on the hiking loop near Haymeadow Creek Dispersed Campsites, the bridge failed an inspection due to significant rot. We will update this notice as repairs are implemented.
About
Au Train Lake Campground is located at the south end of Au Train Lake, the largest inland lake in the Hiawatha National Forest area at 830 acres. The campground features 37 large, wooded campsites nestled among rolling hills forested with pine and aspen trees. Each site includes a picnic table and campfire ring with grill, making it well-suited for family camping trips and outdoor enthusiasts. The lake's substantial size provides ample opportunities for water skiing, boating, swimming, and fishing. Anglers can expect healthy catches of bass and a variety of perch. A boat ramp at the campground parking area offers plenty of space for turning and parking boat trailers. The slow-moving Au Train River, which flows from the lake north to Lake Superior, is popular for canoeing. The campground provides access to the two-mile Songbird interpretive trail, which winds through diverse habitats including forest, field, bog, and lakeshore, making it excellent for birding and wildlife viewing. A wildlife viewing platform is available at nearby Buck Bay and Buck Bay Creek. The city of Au Train on Lake Superior's shore is approximately 5 miles from the campground.
Directions
From Au Train, travel south on Forest Service Road H03 for about 4 miles, then go a mile east on Forest Road 2276, and another mile north on Forest Service Road 2596 to the campground.
Nearby Campgrounds
- Bay Furnace Campground 7.0mi
- Channel Marker Campsite On Grand Island 8.6mi
- Hovey Lake Campsites 9.7mi
- Juniper Flats Campsite On Grand Island 9.8mi
- Grand Island Cabins 9.8mi
- Grand Island National Recreation Area 9.0mi
- Hardwood Campsite On Grand Island 10mi
- Hemlock Campsite On Grand Island 10mi
- Game Fence Campsite On Grand Island 10mi
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | No |
| Water Hookups | No |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $26 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 50ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 50ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | Yes |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| bayfurnace@jamadots.com | |
| Phone | +1 (906) 379-5791 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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