Minnesota / Saint Louis County

Jeanette Lake

Closed — Closed for the season. Opens May 9 and operates through September 2. Some sites are reservable through Recreation.gov, while half of the 12 main campground sites are first-come, first-served.

About

Jeanette Lake Campground is a small, single-loop campground on a peninsula reaching out onto the glacier-carved Lake Jeanette in Superior National Forest. Originally built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s, this sweet, picturesque campground is well worth the drive. The facility provides 10 drive-in sites and 2 walk-in sites that can usually accommodate RVs and tent trailers, though sites are pull-in and not specifically designed for large RVs. In addition to the main campground, there are 6 backcountry campsites nestled on the northern and eastern end of Lake Jeanette with access by boat from the campground. Lake Jeanette is not the largest or most isolated lake in the national forest, but it feels like it is both. Created long ago by a massive glacier, this 638-acre lake is considered by many to be a special location. The campground is wooded with a pleasant mix of hardwoods, pine and spruce providing shade for most sites. The understory of fern, wildflowers and grass is kept under control by mowing, giving the campground a manicured appearance. Glacial erratics (massive boulders) left behind by the receding glacier give the campground character and a place for moss to grow. The winding shoreline and islands make Lake Jeanette a great place to explore in a canoe or kayak. Fishing opportunities include walleye, northern pike and perch. The campground provides access to the Astrid Lake Hiking Trail for those who want to stretch their legs. The surrounding Superior National Forest offers additional recreation opportunities within reach, including day trips to Voyageurs National Park, Crane Lake and Vermillion Falls.

Directions

Lake Jeanette Campground is on the Echo Trail, 32 miles northeast of Orr, Minnesota. From Orr, take St. Louis County Road 23 for 16 miles to Buyck. At Buyck, County Road 23 turns into County Road 24. Continue on County Road 24 for 4 miles to the Echo Trail (County Road 116). Turn right and continue 12 miles to the campground entrance road on the left.

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