Schoolcraft State Park Group Campground
Open — Closed for the season. Camping is available from mid-May through early September. The park is open year-round for day-use recreation from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
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 35 below zero. * WHERE...Crow Wing, Aitkin, Pine, Koochiching, Cass, Itasca, Carlton, St. Louis Counties. This includes the Tribal Lands of the Fond du Lac Band, the Mille Lacs Band, East Lake, Big Sandy Lake, Hinckley and, Lena Lake areas and the Bois Forte Band, Lake Vermilion, Nett Lake and, Deer Creek areas. Other locations including Voyageurs National Park. This also includes the Boundary Waters western area. * WHEN...Until noon CST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
About
Schoolcraft State Park Group Campground is located in a secluded area of Minnesota's North Woods along the Mississippi River, approximately 15 miles west of Grand Rapids. Named after explorer Henry Schoolcraft, this small 225-acre park offers a quiet retreat from busy campgrounds. The group camping area can accommodate up to 50 people and provides a rustic camping experience without electric hookups. The park features virgin pine forest with interpretive trails, including white pines more than 300 years old. Visitors enjoy hiking, fishing the Mississippi River, and canoeing in the gentle waters. The campground is rustic with vault toilets and water access. The park's location on the Great River Road Scenic Byway makes it a convenient base for exploring nearby attractions. Schoolcraft State Park offers a true north woods experience for groups seeking solitude and natural beauty. The campground operates seasonally from mid-May through early September, providing summer camping opportunities along one of America's great rivers.
Directions
Take State Highway 6 to County Road 28 west (which turns into County Road 65 W), then north on County Road 74. The park is located at 9042 Schoolcraft Lane NE, Deer River.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| 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 | $50 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (218) 743-3362 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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