Cascade River Campground
Open — Open year-round on a first-come, first-served basis with no fees. Winter camping is allowed, but roads are not plowed and vault toilets may be locked or inaccessible due to snow.
Winter Storm Watch issued February 15 at 2:32PM CST until February 19 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Duluth MN
* WHAT...Blizzard conditions possible. There is an 80 to 95 percent chance for total snow accumulations in excess of 6 inches and a 50 to 90 percent chance for total snow accumulations in excess of 12 inches. Ice accumulations around a light glaze possible. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Southern Cook and Southern Lake Counties. This includes the Tribal Lands of the Grand Portage Reservation. * WHEN...From Tuesday evening through Thursday morning. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday evening, Wednesday, and Thursday morning commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Expect terrain and lake enhancement to snowfall totals and snowfall rates. The heaviest snowfall rates will be Tuesday night and Wednesday morning. Winds will be strongest Tuesday evening into Wednesday morning. The best potential for a wintry mix will be along and southwest of Silver Bay Tuesday evening into Wednesday morning.
Dense Fog Advisory issued February 15 at 1:42PM CST until February 15 at 10:00PM CST by NWS Duluth MN
* WHAT...Areas of dense fog with visibilities one quarter mile or less. * WHERE...Southern Cook County. This includes the Tribal Lands of the Grand Portage Reservation. * WHEN...Until 10 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Traffic cameras along MN-61 from Grand Portage to Schroeder show dense fog due to marine fog off of Lake Superior, with the fog expected to expand southwestward this afternoon and evening. Expect this fog to stay mainly in the lower terrain with dense fog expected to continue into this evening.
About
Cascade River Rustic Campground is a small, primitive camping area operated by the Superior National Forest, featuring just 4 first-come, first-served campsites situated along the Cascade River. This remote location is particularly popular with anglers seeking to fish the Cascade River for trout and other species. The campground provides basic amenities including vault toilets and fire rings, but lacks many typical campground facilities. Unlike developed campgrounds, there are no picnic tables at the campsites, so visitors should come prepared to set up and eat meals as they would while backpacking. No potable water is available on-site, so campers must bring their own drinking water. The campground also has no garbage service, so visitors must pack out all trash. Fishing in the Cascade River requires a valid Minnesota Department of Natural Resources fishing license, with an additional stamp required for trout fishing. The campground is located in Cook County, accessed via the Gunflint Trail and a series of county and forest roads. Winter camping is permitted, though roads are not plowed and vault toilets may be locked or inaccessible due to snow conditions. No fees are charged for camping at this rustic site, making it an affordable option for self-sufficient campers seeking a remote wilderness experience in the Superior National Forest.
Directions
From Grand Marais, drive County Road 12 (Gunflint Trail) north to County Road 8. Turn left on County Road 8 and drive approximately 4.5 miles to a fork with County Road 57. Bear left at the fork onto County Road 57 and drive approximately 5 miles to a T-intersection with Forest Road 158. Turn right on Forest Road 158 and Cascade River Rustic Campground is on the left almost immediately.
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Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $0 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (218) 387-1750 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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