Section 29 Lake Rustic Campground

Open — Official season runs May 10 through October 1. Winter camping is allowed but forest roads are not plowed and outhouses may be locked or inaccessible due to snow. No garbage service; pack out all trash.

About

Section 29 Lake Rustic Campground is a small four-site campground located on the shore of Section 29 Lake in Superior National Forest. The lake spans 100 acres with a maximum depth of 20 feet and offers fishing opportunities for walleye, northern pike, rock bass, pumpkinseed, and other species. A drive-down boat ramp provides water access directly from the campground. The northeast portion of Section 29 Lake was affected by the 2011 Pagami Creek Fire, and visitors should exercise caution around standing burnt trees in the fire area. This rustic campground offers first-come, first-served camping at no charge. Each site can accommodate up to nine people and has space for one vehicle plus one towed vehicle such as a boat trailer. OHV ride-in and ride-out opportunities are available, and the campground provides access to several other small lakes nearby, most with carry-down access. There is no garbage service, so visitors must pack out all trash including fish remains.

Directions

From Isabella on MN 1: Turn right onto FR 172 (Wanless Rd). Drive 1 mile. Turn left onto FR 369 (Trappers Lake Rd.) Drive 6 miles. Stay on FR 369 by veering right at the fork with FR 373. Continue 4 miles further on FR 369. Turn left on FR 366. Drive 1.5 miles. There is a fork partway down FR 366, stay to the right on the better traveled main road. The campground is on the left up a short access road.

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