Weekend availability at Ninemile Lake Campground
Live from Recreation.gov · checked Sep 19, 7:03 AM PTSold out 1 of the next 1 weekends — exactly when cancellation alerts earn their keep.
- Fri, Sep 25Sold out
Friday + Saturday nights, sites bookable both nights. Counts come from a rotating sweep and can lag a cancellation by up to a day — alerts watch your exact dates within minutes.
How booked is Ninemile Lake Campground?
as of September 20Weekends book out well ahead here — 1 of the 1 Saturdays we sampled, as far out as Sep, are already sold out. When a site frees up it's gone again within minutes, so people watch Ninemile Lake Campground and hear the instant one opens for their dates. Even midweek is filling — 1 of the 2 weekdays we checked are gone.
Weekends (Saturday night)
Weekdays (Wednesday night)
Availability checked directly against the reservation system, out to 3 months ahead.
Campsites & amenities
Site-level details from Recreation.gov's official catalog.
- Campsites
- 28
- Electric sites
- 26
About this campground
Overview Ninemile Lake Campground is perfect for people wanting to do some exploring while camping. A boat ramp leads to Ninemile Lake, complete with islands and hidden bays. For birders and hikers, there is a trail through boreal hardwoods, beginning across the road from the campground entrance, with 0.5 miles of maintained hiking trail. North of the campground, on County 7, is access to Echo Lake, a portage access to Goldeneye Lake. Recreation Ninemile Lake is close to 300 acres in size. It is a popular fishing spot for walleye, northern, bass, and pan fish. The surrounding National Forest offers a wide variety of recreational opportunities, including hiking in secluded woodlands, canoeing, and hunting. Facilities This is a moderate size facility, with 13 first come, first served campsites and 13 reservable sites that are private and close to the water. Trash collection, solar powered water pump, and restrooms are provided. Natural Features The area is scenic and easily accessible. Superior National Forest is known for its boreal forest ecosystem, numerous clean lakes, diversity of plants and animals, and colorful cultural history. Nearby Attractions Numerous outdoor recreation opportunities lie within Superior National Forest's 77 lake access areas, 13 fishing piers, 10 swimming beaches, and 22 picnic areas. The forest is also home to three scenic byways. Contact Info For facility specific information, please call (218) 663-8060.Charges & Cancellations Rules and Reservation Policies
Getting there
Ninemile Lake Campground is off County Road 7, northwest of Schroeder and northeast of Finland. From MN 61, at Schroeder, turn on Co.1 (Cramer Rd.) Follow Co.1 (it will turn to Co.8) about 10 miles to Co.7. Turn right on Co.7, and go 4 miles. The campground entrance is on the left. Alternatively, from MN 61 north of Silver Bay, take MN 1 to Finland. In Finland, take Co. 7 to Ninemile Lake on left.
Activities
- PHOTOGRAPHY
- STAR GAZING
- SWIMMING
- WATER ACCESS
- WATER ACTIVITIES
- NON-MOTORIZED BOATING
- PADDLING
- ACCESSIBLE SWIMMING
- CAMPING
- BIRDING
- AUTO TOURING
- BIKING
- BOATING
- CANOEING
- FISHING
- MOTOR BOAT
- KAYAKING
- MOUNTAIN BIKING
- MUSHROOM PICKING
- PICNICKING
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