Savanna Portage Campground

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.