About this campground
The Astrid Lake Area has 7 miles of hiking trail, 6 backcountry campsites and a canoe route with 4 interconnected lakes, including Astrid Lake, Maude Lake, Pauline Lake and Nigh Lake. The area provides an opportunity to experience wilderness-style camping without wilderness permits and regulations. Downloadabe map and information - Astrid Lake Hiking Trail Downloadable map and information - Hunting Shack River Canoe Route
Getting there
Astrid Lake Area is about 29 miles northeast of Orr, MN. From Orr, take S. Louis County 23 to Buyck (16 miles). At Buyck, County 23 turns into County 24, continue for 4 miles to the Echo Trail (County 116). Turn right on the Echo Trail for 9 miles, continue to parking (see above).
Activities
- BOATING
- FISHING
- HIKING
Nearby federal campgrounds
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