U.S. Forest Service · Superior National Forest · MN
Whitefish Lake Rustic Campgd & Timber-Frear Area
OpenSeason 05-10 – 10-01
First-comeAccess
The place
Whitefish Lake Rustic Campground and the Timber-Frear Area includes a 3 site rustic campground and 11 backcountry campsites scattered on 5 lakes. These lakes, along with four others, are interconnected with portages to form an excellent canoe route and camping experience outside of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. There is no boat launch for trailered boats at Whitefish Lake, carry down access only. Four additional rustic campgrounds, on Toohey , Fourmile , Wilson , and Windy Lakes are nearby. For a map of Whitefish Lake Rustic Campground and the Timber-Frear Area and more information in a printable format, click here.
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No reservation needed
First come,
first servedArrive early — popular areas fill by afternoon
first servedArrive early — popular areas fill by afternoon
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Fees
There are no fees at rustic campgrounds or backcountry sites
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Your representative
This campground sits in MN-08. This member’s public-lands record →
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