North Star

Chippewa National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking

Location: Grand Rapids, MN, MN

Price: From $14 per night

Rating: 4 out of 5 (1 reviews)

Season: May through October

North Star Campground is located 4 miles south of Marcell and 25 miles north of Grand Rapids on MN State Highway 38. There are 38 campsites located within easy walking distance of the sandy swimming beach. The lake has many sheltered bays and inlets to provide quiet water for ideal fishing.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): strong signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: AT&T. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Fishing

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

North Star offers 38 campsites within walking distance of a sandy swimming beach with excellent water recreation opportunities including fishing, boating, and canoeing across sheltered bays and inlets.

Wildlife alert: Gray Wolf, American Black Bear, Red Fox, White-tailed Deer, and various bird species including Scarlet Tanager and Black-capped Chickadee documented in the area.

Insider tips for North Star: Book early — this is a federal campground with high demand Request lakeside sites for views; several sites offer great vistas Sandy lake bottom ideal for swimming

Skip North Star if: You need RV hookups — no hookups available at most sites; only suitable for self-contained RVs. You require year-round access — seasonal operation May-October only. You want a quiet campground — some reviewers report noise from generators and other campers.

Best time to visit North Star: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.

Nearby campgrounds: Clubhouse Lake (DEER RIVER, MN), Onegume (DEER RIVER, MN), Mosomo Point (DEER RIVER, MN), Cut Foot Horse Campground (DEER RIVER, MN).