Mabel Lake
Federal campground in Chippewa National Forest
Location: Remer, MN, MN
Price: From $14 per night
Rating: 4 out of 5 (4 reviews)
Season: May through October
This location is available via reservation and first-come, first-serve basis, depending on the campsite. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a first-come, first-serve site. Reservable sites may be booked up to 6 months in advance.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): moderate signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: Verizon. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 0%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/mabel-lake to be notified when sites open up.
Mabel Lake offers spacious, well-maintained campsites with lakeside views and a swimming beach. Reviewers praise its cleanliness, dog-friendly policy, and recreational opportunities including kayaking and trails.
Wildlife alert: Eastern Chipmunk, American Red Squirrel, American Beaver, Northern Cardinal, Black-and-white Warbler, Northern Parula, American Bittern, and Common Garter Snake present in the area. Poison ivy has been reported at campsites.
Insider tips for Mabel Lake: Book reservable sites up to 6 months in advance, as this is a popular federal campground Arrive early to claim first-come, first-serve sites if you cannot book in advance Bring self-contained RV or tent - no hookups available Several lakeside sites offer the best views and privacy with surrounding vegetation
Skip Mabel Lake if: You need RV hookups - none are available. You plan to arrive within 4 days of your intended visit date and need a reservation. You prefer year-round camping - seasonal operations May through October only. You are sensitive to insects - reviewers mentioned bugs as a drawback.
Best time to visit Mabel Lake: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only. June-August — Peak season for swimming and water activities, though reviewers noted bugs during summer.
Nearby campgrounds: Leech Lake Rec Area (FEDERAL DAM, MN), Stony Point (Walker, MN), Winnie Dam Campground - Usace (GRAND RAPIDS, MN), Cross Lake Day Use (CROSSLAKE, MN).
Cell Phone Coverage at Mabel Lake
Cell signal at Mabel Lake (Remer, MN): moderate overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: Verizon.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- 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.
This location is available via reservation and first-come, first-serve basis, depending on the campsite. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a first-come, first-serve site. Reservable sites may be booked up to 6 months in advance.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook reservable sites up to 6 months in advance, as this is a popular federal campground
Arrive early to claim first-come, first-serve sites if you cannot book in advance
Bring self-contained RV or tent - no hookups available
Several lakeside sites offer the best views and privacy with surrounding vegetation
Campground operates seasonally May through October only
Peak season for swimming and water activities, though reviewers noted bugs during summer
Things to do nearby
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LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: Verizon.
Wildlife nearby
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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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