Portsmouth Campground

Closed — Closed for the winter season. The campground typically operates from late April through October. Showers are available mid-May through early October. All campsites require reservations.

About

Portsmouth Campground is located within Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area on the northwest shore of Portsmouth Mine Lake, which is Minnesota's deepest inland lake at 450 feet deep. This former iron mining area has been transformed into a popular recreation destination with clear lakes and regenerated forests. The campground offers 35 sites with a variety of configurations including 18 electric sites, 17 non-electric sites, and walk-in sites. Sites include both shaded locations and open grassy areas. The campground provides direct ride-in, ride-out access to over 30 miles of singletrack mountain bike trails that Cuyuna is famous for. Visitors can enjoy swimming at the campground beach, fishing for trout, northern pike, bass, crappie, and sunfish in the dedicated trout lakes, and exploring 25 miles of natural shoreline by boat or canoe. The campground features modern amenities including restrooms and showers. All campsites require advance reservations through the Minnesota DNR reservation system. The nearby towns of Crosby and Ironton offer restaurants, shops, grocery stores, and other services within a short distance of the campground. The recreation area is open daily from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Directions

Portsmouth Campground is located in the Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area, northwest of Crosby, Minnesota. The campground sits on the northwest shore of Portsmouth Mine Lake, which is known as Minnesota’s deepest inland lake. Use GPS coordinates 46.49169110, -93.97332140 to locate the entrance, and follow area signage and recreational area roads to the main campground entrance.

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