Savanna Portage Campground
The campground is open and accepting reservations. Electric hookup sites are available during peak season while 43 non-electric sites operate year-round. Reservations can be made up to 120 days in advance via reservemn.usedirect.com.
Air Quality Alert issued July 15 at 3:46PM CDT by NWS Duluth MN
* WHAT...The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has issued an Air Quality Alert for fine particles pollution. The Air Quality Index (AQI) is expected to reach the Maroon or Hazardous category. * WHERE...Northeast Minnesota. * WHEN...Until 11 AM CDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Everyone will be affected by wildfire smoke in these concentrations. Minor trace amounts of ashfall are likely and have been observed with the dense smoke. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Dense smoke continues across northern Minnesota. AQI values have already been observed in the Maroon/Hazardous concentration and will continue through the alert period. The smoke will persist until at least Friday, but this alert may need to be extended.
Air Quality Alert issued July 14 at 12:07PM CDT by NWS Duluth MN
* WHAT...The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has issued an Air Quality Alert for fine particles pollution. The Air Quality Index (AQI) is expected to reach the Maroon or Hazardous category. * WHERE...Northeast Minnesota. * WHEN...Until 11 AM CDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Everyone is more likely to be affected. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Very heavy smoke is expected across the Arrowhead today, as large wildfires continue to spread. Hot temperatures, when combined with the air pollution, will exacerbate health impacts. A frontal boundary will then spread heavy smoke further south this evening into Wednesday morning, as it moves across northern and central Minnesota. The onset of smoke will be rapid. This boundary eventually passes through the Twin Cities and into southeastern Minnesota on Wednesday or Wednesday evening, bringing heavy smoke even further south. Additional rounds of heavy smoke are possible from Thursday through Friday morning across the alert area.
About
Located in Minnesota's third largest state park, Savanna Portage Campground sits on Lake Shumway amid 15,000 acres of boreal forest, lakes, and bogs. The 61 semi-modern campsites accommodate tents and RVs up to 55 feet, with 18 sites offering electric hookups. Facilities include vault and flush toilets, seasonal showers, a dump station, and potable water from hand pumps. Each site features a fire ring with grill and picnic table. The park preserves the historic Savanna Portage, a six-mile trail once used by Native Americans and fur traders to connect the West Savanna River to the East Savanna River, linking the Mississippi River and Lake Superior watersheds. Today visitors can hike portions of this route along with over 20 miles of other trails. Lake Shumway offers swimming, fishing, and boat access, with canoe, kayak, and motor rentals available May through October. Beyond the main campground, the park offers six backpack sites, one canoe-in site, a group camp on Savanna Lake, an accessible camper cabin, and the Garni Guest House. The remote northern Minnesota location provides excellent wildlife viewing and dark skies for stargazing.
Directions
From McGregor, travel 10 miles northeast on Highway 65, then 7 miles north on County Road 14 to the park entrance.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | Yes |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | Yes |
| Water Hookups | No |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $22 - $80 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 58ft |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | Yes |
| Pull Through Sites | Yes |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (218) 426-3271 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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