Little Isabella River Campground
Closed — Closed for the season. Opens May 9, 2026 through September 30, 2026. Four sites are available for long-term seasonal reservations by contacting the Tofte District Office.
Cold Weather Advisory issued January 19 at 1:11AM CST until January 20 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Duluth MN
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 40 below zero. * WHERE...Northern Cook and Lake County. This also includes the Boundary Waters eastern and central area. * WHEN...Until noon CST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
About
Little Isabella River Campground is a small, secluded 11-site campground in a grove of red and white pines in the central part of Superior National Forest, located just 4.5 miles west of Isabella, Minnesota. The campground lies among towering red pines at an elevation of 1,900 feet in a scenic and secluded setting. The Little Isabella River, a small stream with occasional riffles, is a popular fishing spot for brook trout. This is an excellent campground for campers seeking a quiet spot in the woods without modern amenities. All sites are back-in only and most are suitable for small RVs of 24 feet or less. Four sites offer ride-in and ride-out OHV opportunities, connected to the Forest OHV system by a short quarter-mile trail. Four sites are also available for long-term seasonal reservations. The surrounding national forest offers opportunities for hiking, canoeing, hunting, berry and mushroom picking, wildlife viewing, and stargazing.
Directions
Little Isabella River Campground is located 4.5 miles west of Isabella, Minnesota. From MN-61, turn on MN-1 at Illgen City. Continue for 4.5 miles west of Isabella to the campground entrance.
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Location
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | No |
| Water Hookups | No |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $18 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 24ft |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| SM.FS.Superior_NF@usda.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (218) 663-0012 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| Little Isabella River Campground | |
| View on Recreation.gov |
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