Flour Lake Campground

Superior National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking

Location: GRAND MARAIS, MN, MN

Price: From $24 per night

Rating: 4.4 out of 5 (83 reviews)

Season: Year-round

Flour Lake Campground provides a convenient home base for exploring the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW). Its scenery, amenities and access to outdoor recreation areas make it a popular campground for canoeing, kayaking, boating and fishing. Superior National Forest, located in northeastern Minnesota’s Arrowhead Region, is comprised of 3 million acres.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Showers, Dump Station, Camp Host, Fishing, Boat Launch, Firewood for Sale

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/flour-lake-campground to be notified when sites open up.

Flour Lake Campground is a popular base for exploring the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness with excellent amenities including showers, dump station, and a camp host. Google reviewers praise its well-spaced rustic sites, well-maintained facilities, and the peaceful soundscape of Common Loons.

Wildlife alert: Moose, Red Fox, Common Loon, Ruffed Grouse, and Common Garter Snake present in the area

Insider tips for Flour Lake Campground: Book early — federal campground fills quickly Uphill slope sites drain better during rain Purchase firewood on-site from Golden Eagle Lodge No hookups available — suitable only for self-contained RVs

Skip Flour Lake Campground if: You need RV hookups — no hookups at most sites. You prefer full facilities over vault toilets. You want to arrive without advance reservations.

Best time to visit Flour Lake Campground: Year-round — Campground operates year-round with recreation opportunities in all seasons.

Nearby campgrounds: East Bearskin Lake Campground (Grand Marais, MN), Iron Lake (Grand Marais, MN), Crescent Lake (Mn) (Tofte, MN), Trails End Campground (Grand Marais, MN).

Cell Phone Coverage at Flour Lake Campground

Cell signal at Flour Lake Campground (GRAND MARAIS, 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.

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GRAND MARAIS, MN, MN★ 4.4 (83 reviews)From $24/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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Flour Lake Campground provides a convenient home base for exploring the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW). Its scenery, amenities and access to outdoor recreation areas make it a popular campground for canoeing, kayaking, boating and fishing. Superior National Forest, located in northeastern Minnesota’s Arrowhead Region, is comprised of 3 million acres.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonYear-round
Stay limit14 days
Max RV85 ft
HookupsNo hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
ADA sites5 sites
PetsAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsDrinking WaterCamp HostFirewood for Sale
Recreation
Picnic TablesShowersFishing
Family & Pets
Vault ToiletsDump StationBoat Launch

Straight talk

CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
Skip it if:✕ You need RV hookups — no hookups at most sites✕ You prefer full facilities over vault toilets✕ You want to arrive without advance reservations

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early

federal campground fills quickly

Uphill slope sites drain better during rain

Purchase firewood on-site from Golden Eagle Lodge

No hookups available

suitable only for self-contained RVs

Best: Year-round

Campground operates year-round with recreation opportunities in all seasons

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

Live
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Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
4G · 0%
Verizon
4G · 0%
AT&T
4G · 0%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: Moose, Red Fox, Common Loon, Ruffed Grouse, and Common Garter Snake present in the area

Location

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(218)388-2203· Superior National Forest
Getting there →

From Grand Marais, Minnesota, take Gunflint Trail (County Road 12) 27 miles north, turn right on County Road 22 (previously CR 66) and travel 3 miles to the campground road. Turn right and follow the campground road 1/2 mile to the campground.

Campground entrance

Google Maps API

Community

#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)

Pro tips

  • Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Superior National Forest fills fast in peak season.
  • Check current road conditions at Superior National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
  • Bear country — store all food in bear boxes or locked vehicle at all times.

Frequently asked questions

RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
How much does Flour Lake Campground cost per night?+
Flour Lake Campground costs $24 per night. Hookup options: No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What season is Flour Lake Campground open?+
Flour Lake Campground is open Year-round. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Flour Lake Campground have hookups?+
No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What is the maximum RV length at Flour Lake Campground?+
Flour Lake Campground can accommodate RVs up to 85 feet.
How do I make reservations at Flour Lake Campground?+
Flour Lake Campground is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
What is the cell service like at Flour Lake Campground?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Flour Lake Campground is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Flour Lake Campground open, and what are check-in times?+
Flour Lake Campground is open Year-round. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

Official resources

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●Data sources on this page
Recreation.gov — Live site availability — updated every 30 min
recreation.gov · RIDB API
National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
api.weather.gov · open-meteo.com
Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
airquality.googleapis.com
iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
api.inaturalist.org
Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
pollen.googleapis.com
FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
broadbandmap.fcc.gov · quarterly
Sunrise-Sunset.org — Sunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
api.sunrise-sunset.org
Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
maps.googleapis.com
RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
ridb.recreation.gov · /facilities /campsites /activities /links /recareas

CamperWatch never fabricates data. Where data is unavailable, it is not shown.

$24 /night★ 4.4 (83)
SeasonYear-round
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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