Lake Jeanette Campground

Closed — Closed for the season. Opens May 9, 2026. Six drive-in sites are reservable through Recreation.gov with a seven-day advance reservation window, while four drive-in sites and two walk-in sites are first-come, first-served.

About

Lake Jeanette Campground sits on a peninsula reaching into the glacier-carved Lake Jeanette in Superior National Forest. Originally constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps in 1933, when over 200 young men lived at this site building roads, trails, and enriching the forest, the campground retains its historic character. The facility offers 10 drive-in sites and 2 walk-in sites in a wooded setting of hardwoods, pine, and spruce. Massive glacial boulders scattered throughout give the campground unique character, while the manicured understory of ferns, wildflowers, and grass creates a pleasant atmosphere. The 638-acre Lake Jeanette features a winding shoreline and islands ideal for exploring by canoe or kayak. Anglers can fish for walleye, northern pike, and perch. The campground provides access to the Astrid Lake Hiking Trail and a boat ramp for reaching six additional backcountry sites on the lake's northern and eastern shores. Six of the drive-in sites are reservable through Recreation.gov, while four drive-in sites and both walk-in sites operate on a first-come, first-served basis. The location serves as a convenient staging area for visitors heading into the nearby Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.

Directions

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

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