Campsites & amenities
Site-level details from Recreation.gov's official catalog.
- Campsites
- 39
About this campground
Overview North Star Campground is located 4 miles south of Marcell and 25 miles north of Grand Rapids on MN State Highway 38. There are 38 campsites located within easy walking distance of the sandy swimming beach. The lake has many sheltered bays and inlets to provide quiet water for ideal fishing. Recreation Contact Info For facility specific information, please call (218) 246-2123.
Activities
- CAMPING
- FISHING
- SWIMMING
- BIKING
- BOATING
- CANOEING
- KAYAKING
- MUSHROOM PICKING
- STAR GAZING
- WATER ACCESS
- WILDLIFE VIEWING
- WATER SPORTS
- WATER ACTIVITIES
- SWIMMING SITE
- SCENIC DRIVE
- PADDLING
- BERRY PICKING
- BIRDING
- HIKING
- HUNTING
- NON-MOTORIZED BOATING
- PADDLE BOATING
- PHOTOGRAPHY
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