Ninemile Lake Campground

Superior National Forest — lakeside, fishing

Location: Tofte, MN, MN

Price: From $18 per night

Rating: 4.7 out of 5 (52 reviews)

Season: May through October

Ninemile Lake Campground is perfect for people wanting to do some exploring while camping. A boat ramp leads to Ninemile Lake, complete with islands and hidden bays. For birders and hikers, there is a trail through boreal hardwoods, beginning across the road from the campground entrance, with 0.5 miles of maintained hiking trail.

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

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Restrooms, Fishing, Boat Launch

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

Ninemile Lake Campground offers lakeside tent sites with direct access to a 300-acre lake ideal for paddling, fishing, and boating, plus a maintained hiking trail through boreal hardwoods. Campers praise the large, private lakeside sites and excellent facilities for canoes and kayaks.

Wildlife alert: Canada Lynx, Gray Wolf, Bobcat, Great Gray Owl, Common Loon, Trumpeter Swan, and Northwestern Moose documented in the area.

Insider tips for Ninemile Lake Campground: Book early — this is a federal campground with high demand. Bring heavy-duty mosquito repellent; one camper noted needing tons. Expect no cell service; plan accordingly for disconnecting from the world.

Skip Ninemile Lake Campground if: You need RV hookups — no hookups available at most sites.. You visit outside May-October — seasonal operations only.. You require cell phone signal — coverage is not available..

Best time to visit Ninemile Lake Campground: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only..

Nearby campgrounds: Little Isabella River Campground (Isabella , MN), Sawbill Lake Campground - Superior National Forest (Tofte, MN), Mcdougal Lake Campground (Tofte, MN), Crescent Lake (Mn) (Tofte, MN).

Cell Phone Coverage at Ninemile Lake Campground

Cell signal at Ninemile Lake Campground (Tofte, 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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Tofte, MN, MN★ 4.7 (52 reviews)From $18/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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Ninemile Lake Campground is perfect for people wanting to do some exploring while camping. A boat ramp leads to Ninemile Lake, complete with islands and hidden bays. For birders and hikers, there is a trail through boreal hardwoods, beginning across the road from the campground entrance, with 0.5 miles of maintained hiking trail.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonMay through October
Stay limit14 days
HookupsNo hookups.
ToiletsVault toilets
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsFishing
Recreation
Picnic TablesBoat Launch
Family & Pets
Restrooms

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 available at most sites.✕ You visit outside May-October — seasonal operations only.✕ You require cell phone signal — coverage is not available.

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early

this is a federal campground with high demand.

Bring heavy-duty mosquito repellent; one camper noted needing tons.

Expect no cell service; plan accordingly for disconnecting from the world.

Best: May-October

Campground operates seasonally May through October only.

Things to do nearby

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Conditions today

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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: Canada Lynx, Gray Wolf, Bobcat, Great Gray Owl, Common Loon, Trumpeter Swan, and Northwestern Moose documented in the area.

Location

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Getting there →

Ninemile Lake Campground is off County Road 7, northwest of Schroeder and northeast of Finland. From MN 61, at Schroeder, turn on Co.1 (Cramer Rd.) Follow Co.1 (it will turn to Co.8) about 10 miles to Co.7. Turn right on Co.7, and go 4 miles. The campground entrance is on the left. Alternatively, from MN 61 north of Silver Bay, take MN 1 to Finland. In Finland, take Co. 7 to Ninemile Lake on left.

Campground entrance

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Community

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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.

Frequently asked questions

RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
How much does Ninemile Lake Campground cost per night?+
Ninemile Lake Campground costs $18 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Ninemile Lake Campground open?+
Ninemile Lake Campground is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Ninemile Lake Campground have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Ninemile Lake Campground?+
Ninemile Lake Campground is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Ninemile Lake Campground?+
Ninemile 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 Ninemile Lake Campground?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Ninemile Lake Campground is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Ninemile Lake Campground open, and what are check-in times?+
Ninemile Lake Campground is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

Official resources

Ninemile Lake Campground Forest Service pageNinemile Lake Campground Map
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●Data sources on this page
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National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
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Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
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iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
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Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
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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
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Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
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RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
ridb.recreation.gov · /facilities /campsites /activities /links /recareas

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$18 /night★ 4.7 (52)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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