Clubhouse Lake
Chippewa National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: DEER RIVER, MN, MN
Price: From $16 per night
Rating: 4.4 out of 5 (30 reviews)
Season: May through October
Clubhouse Lake Campground is located on its peaceful namesake in the beautiful Chippewa National Forest. Visitors enjoy the area for its fishing and canoeing opportunities in a scenic natural setting. Clubhouse Lake has limited cell phone service, giving it a remote feeling and offering a tranquil retreat from a connected world.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Fishing
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An idyllic rustic national forest campground on Clubhouse Lake with excellent fishing, canoeing, and a swimming beach in a remote setting with limited cell service. Campers consistently praise its tranquil views and beautiful sites (4.8/5 rating from 47 reviews).
Wildlife alert: White-tailed Deer, North American Porcupine, Common Loon, Black-capped Chickadee, Eastern Kingbird, and Veery present in the area. Mosquitoes are abundant.
Insider tips for Clubhouse Lake: Book early—this is a popular federal campground with only 29 sites Bring mosquito protection; locals note they are prolific No cell service available; embrace the disconnect and use offline maps
Skip Clubhouse Lake if: You need RV hookups—none available at most sites; only self-contained RVs suitable. You require maintained facilities—beach and picnic areas show minimal maintenance effort. You visit outside May-October—seasonal operations only.
Best time to visit Clubhouse Lake: June-August — Peak season within May-October operating window with warmest weather for fishing, swimming, and water activities. May and September-October — Shoulder seasons offer fewer mosquitoes and less crowding, though weather is cooler.
Nearby campgrounds: North Star (Grand Rapids, MN), Onegume (DEER RIVER, MN), Mosomo Point (DEER RIVER, MN), Cut Foot Horse Campground (DEER RIVER, MN).
Cell Phone Coverage at Clubhouse Lake
Cell signal at Clubhouse Lake (DEER RIVER, MN): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
Clubhouse Lake Campground is located on its peaceful namesake in the beautiful Chippewa National Forest. Visitors enjoy the area for its fishing and canoeing opportunities in a scenic natural setting. Clubhouse Lake has limited cell phone service, giving it a remote feeling and offering a tranquil retreat from a connected world.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verifiedStraight talk
CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a popular federal campground with only 29 sites
Bring mosquito protection; locals note they are prolific
No cell service available; embrace the disconnect and use offline maps
Peak season within May-October operating window with warmest weather for fishing, swimming, and water activities
Shoulder seasons offer fewer mosquitoes and less crowding, though weather is cooler
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
From the south, travel on Minnesota State Highway 38 from Grand Rapids to Marcell. Turn right on County Road 45, just north of Marcell, and continue five miles east. Then travel three miles north on Forest Road 2181 to the campground.
Campground entrance
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#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)Pro tips
- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Chippewa National Forest fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Chippewa National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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