Divide Lake Campground
Currently closed for the season. Opens May 8, 2026 and operates through October 1. First-come, first-served only. Quiet hours 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.
Special Weather Statement issued June 11 at 6:40PM CDT by NWS Duluth MN
At 640 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking two broken lines of thunderstorms capable of producing pea to penny size hail, wind gusts to 40 mph, and occasional lightning. The first line extended from Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness to 9 miles northwest of Isabella to 6 miles northeast of Brimson to 6 miles northwest of Knife River to near Foxboro. The second line extended from near Ely to Virginia to Floodwood to Aitkin to Brainerd. The lines of storms were moving east-northeast at 30 mph. HAZARD...Pea to penny size hail, wind gusts to 40 mph. Weak, brief tornadoes are possible from these storms as well. SOURCE...Radar indicated. Spotters reported minor wind damage near Iron Junction MN and there were several reports of pea to half-inch diameter hail in the past 2 hours with these storms. IMPACT...Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Duluth, Superior, Brainerd, Cloquet, Ely, Big Sandy Lake, Gunflint Lake, Lake Vermilion, Hermantown, Virginia, Baxter, Two Harbors, Eveleth, Proctor, Crosby, Aitkin, Hoyt Lakes, Silver Bay, Gilbert, and Aurora.
About
Divide Lake Campground is a small, secluded first-come, first-served campground with only 3 sites, providing an intimate Northwoods camping experience in the Superior National Forest. Each site includes a fire ring and tent pad, with a vault toilet and solar-powered potable water faucet available at the campground. The maximum capacity is 9 people per site. The campground sits on the Laurentian Divide along Forest Road 172, a geographic feature where waters on the Divide Lake side flow to Lake Superior while those on the Tanner Lake side flow north to Hudson Bay. A walk-down canoe launch provides access to Divide Lake, which is stocked with rainbow trout (trout stamp required in addition to Minnesota fishing license). The 2-mile Divide Lake Trail circles the lake with benches and scenic overlooks along the way. Nearby Dumbell Lake offers additional recreation opportunities including a boat ramp, picnic area, and barrier-free fishing pier. The campground is tent and small vehicle oriented; while moderately-sized vehicles can access the pull-in sites, they are not designed for large RVs.
Directions
From MN 61 at Illgen City, turn north on MN 1 and drive approximately 23 miles to Isabella. At Isabella where MN 1 takes a sharp left, instead turn right onto Forest Road 172. Follow FR 172 for 4.25 miles to Divide Lake. The campground is on the right.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| 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 | $18 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (218) 663-8060 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| USFS Divide Lake Campground |
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