Kimball Lake Campground
Open seasonally from May 8 through October 19, 2026. Sites are $22 per night. First-come, first-served; cash or check payment required.
Frost Advisory issued May 20 at 2:12PM CDT until May 21 at 8:00AM CDT by NWS Duluth MN
* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 32 will result in frost formation. * WHERE...In Minnesota, Carlton, South and Central St. Louis, Cook and Lake Counties. In Wisconsin, Price, Ashland, Bayfield, Douglas, Iron, and Sawyer Counties. This includes the Tribal Lands of the Bois Forte Band, Lake Vermilion area, the Lac Courte Oreilles Reservation, the Fond du Lac Band, the Grand Portage Reservation, the Bad River Reservation, the Red Cliff Band and the northwestern area of the Lac du Flambeau Band. Other locations including Madeline Island and the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore. This also includes the Boundary Waters eastern and central area. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 8 AM CDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.
About
Kimball Lake Campground is a small, intimate campground located about 12 miles north of Grand Marais in the Superior National Forest along the Gunflint Trail corridor. The campground sits on Kimball Lake, a state-managed trout lake regularly stocked with rainbow trout. Anglers must have a Minnesota fishing license with a trout stamp to fish here. A non-maintained trail encircles the lake, providing access points for shore casting. The campground has 10 pull-in sites suitable for tents and moderately sized vehicles, though not specifically designed for large RVs. Sites include fire rings and access to vault toilets and potable water via a solar-powered faucet. Trash containers are provided. Adjacent Mink Lake offers a sand swimming beach and a barrier-free fishing pier, expanding recreation options beyond the immediate campground. The area provides a genuine northwoods camping experience with opportunities for fishing, swimming, and wildlife observation. Quiet hours are enforced from 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.
Directions
From Grand Marais, take MN 61 and turn north on County Road 12 (Gunflint Trail). Follow County Road 12 for 10.7 miles to Forest Road 140 (Trout Lake Road). Turn right on FR 140 and continue 2 miles to the campground entrance on the right.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $22 |
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 |
Useful Links
| Superior NF Kimball Lake Campground |
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