Clubhouse Lake

Closed — Closed for the season. Opens May 23, 2025 through October 13, 2025. Reservations available through Recreation.gov.

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Cold Weather Advisory issued January 19 at 1:11AM CST until January 20 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Duluth MN

1:11 AM — 4:00 PM

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero. * WHERE...Crow Wing, Aitkin, Pine, Koochiching, Cass, Itasca, Carlton, St. Louis Counties. This includes the Tribal Lands of the Fond du Lac Band, the Mille Lacs Band, East Lake, Big Sandy Lake, Hinckley and, Lena Lake areas and the Bois Forte Band, Lake Vermilion, Nett Lake and, Deer Creek areas. Other locations including Voyageurs National Park. This also includes the Boundary Waters western area. * WHEN...Until noon CST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

About

Clubhouse Lake Campground is situated on the peaceful western shore of Clubhouse Lake within the Chippewa National Forest. The campground features 47 campsites shaded by a magnificent stand of 200-year-old red and white pine trees, providing a scenic and tranquil camping experience. Clubhouse Lake is approximately 90 feet deep with excellent water quality, making it ideal for fishing northern pike, bass, and panfish. The campground includes a sandy swimming beach, an accessible fishing pier, and a day use area at the water's edge. Boating, canoeing, and kayaking are popular activities, and those with smaller boats or canoes can access several nearby lakes. The Rice River Canoe Route starts its journey to the Big Fork River from waters that flow into Clubhouse Lake. The campground is located along Highway 38, designated as the nation's first National Scenic Byway and known as "The Edge of the Wilderness." The nearby Marcell Discovery Center, located half a mile north of Marcell, offers excellent displays, a gift shop, and weekly naturalist programs. Reservations are made through Recreation.gov, and the Forest Service, along with the Big Fork Lion's Club, sponsors a kids fishing day at the campground each June.

Directions

From Grand Rapids, travel north on Minnesota State Highway 38 to Marcell. Turn right on County Road 45 just north of Marcell and continue five miles east. Then travel three miles north on Forest Road 2181 to the campground.