Recreation area

Steer Lake

Superior National Forest · Minnesota — managed by USDA Forest Service

Open recreation area — no reservation needed

About this campground

Steer Lake is in the Hogback Lake Area.  It has one backcountry site accessible from the Hogback Hiking Trail.  The hiking trail can be accessed from the Hogback Rustic Campground or from an access point signed "Steer Lake" on Co 7 just south of FR 172. For full information, visit the Hogback Lake Campground and Backcountry Sites page.

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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.