Recreation area

Laurentian Ranger District

Superior National Forest · Minnesota — managed by USDA Forest Service

First-come, first-served — no online reservations

About this campground

Welcome to the Laurentian Ranger District. This district is the southern portion of the Superior National Forest stretching from McCarthy State Park north of Hibbing, MN to near the north shore of Lake Superior. The district office is in Aurora. The Superior National Forest Scenic Byway bisects the District from Aurora to Silver Bay. It links communities steeped in the tradition of iron mining, logging and tourism.

Elevation
1,482 ft

Activities

  • WILDLIFE VIEWING
  • AUTO TOURING
  • BOATING
  • CAMPING
  • FISHING
  • HIKING
  • PICNICKING
  • WINTER SPORTS
  • RECREATIONAL VEHICLES
  • SWIMMING
  • VISITOR CENTER

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Laurentian Ranger District doesn't take campsite reservations — but plenty of nearby Minnesota campgrounds do, and we'll alert you the moment a sold-out site opens up.

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Details from Recreation.gov's official RIDB catalog. Conditions change — confirm with the managing office before you go. Not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.