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
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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.
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.
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
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
Campground operates year-round with recreation opportunities in all seasons
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 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 APICommunity
#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.
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