Jeanette Lake
Superior National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: COOK,, MN, MN
Price: From $18 per night
Rating: 4 out of 5 (39 reviews)
Season: Year-round
Jeanette Lake Campground is a small, single-loop campground on a peninsula reaching out onto the glacier-carved Lake Jeanette in Superior National Forest. Originally built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s, this sweet, picturesque campground is well worth the drive. The facility provides sites that are usually accessible to RVs and tent trailers along with tent-only and hike-in sites.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): weak signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: AT&T.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Fishing
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Small, picturesque single-loop campground on Lake Jeanette with excellent hiking and water activities. Google reviewers praise it as peaceful and ideal for outdoor enthusiasts, with great kayaking and fishing opportunities.
Wildlife alert: Gray Wolf, North American River Otter, Bald Eagle, Spruce Grouse, and Ruffed Grouse present in area. Painted Turtle and Common Garter Snake also verified within 8km.
Insider tips for Jeanette Lake: Book early — this is a federal campground with only 12 sites and high demand Boat landing is about a quarter mile away, but canoes and kayaks can be launched directly at campsites Bring self-contained RV setup as there are no hookups available
Skip Jeanette Lake if: You need RV hookups — facility has none and is suitable only for self-contained RVs. You visit in winter — campground operates in seasonal winter mode with no water or garbage service. You require full-service amenities — this is a small, primitive campground with minimal facilities.
Best time to visit Jeanette Lake: October — Google reviewer reported excellent fall visit with abundant grouse sightings. Summer — Optimal for boating, fishing, and hiking with water and services available.
Nearby campgrounds: Echo Lake (Minn) (COOK, MN), Fenske Lake Campground (ELY, MN), Pfeiffer Lake (AURORA, MN), Fall Lake (ELY, MN).
Cell Phone Coverage at Jeanette Lake
Cell signal at Jeanette Lake (COOK,, MN): weak overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: AT&T.
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
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.
Jeanette Lake Campground is a small, single-loop campground on a peninsula reaching out onto the glacier-carved Lake Jeanette in Superior National Forest. Originally built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s, this sweet, picturesque campground is well worth the drive. The facility provides sites that are usually accessible to RVs and tent trailers along with tent-only and hike-in sites.
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 federal campground with only 12 sites and high demand
Boat landing is about a quarter mile away, but canoes and kayaks can be launched directly at campsites
Bring self-contained RV setup as there are no hookups available
Google reviewer reported excellent fall visit with abundant grouse sightings
Optimal for boating, fishing, and hiking with water and services available
Things to do nearby
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LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: AT&T.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
From Orr, Minnesota, take St. Louis County Road 23 for 16 miles to Buyck. At Buyck, County Road 23 turns into County Road 24. Continue on County Road 24 for 8 miles to the Echo Trail. Turn right onto the Echo Trail and continue 12 miles to Jeannette Lake 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 — Superior National Forest fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Superior National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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