Trails End Campground
Superior National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: Grand Marais, MN, MN
Price: From $22 per night
Price range: $22–$24 per night
Rating: 4.6 out of 5 (178 reviews)
Season: May through October
Trail’s End Campground is located next to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW) in a remote area of Superior National Forest in northern Minnesota. It is a wonderful place to sit and enjoy life, or get out on the water to canoe and fish. Berry picking and wildlife viewing are also great fun.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): weak signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: AT&T.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Showers, Camp Host, Fishing
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/trails-end-campground to be notified when sites open up.
Trail's End Campground offers direct access to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness with four entry points and scenic waterfront sites. Google reviews consistently praise it as one of the best campgrounds on the Gunflint Trail, with quiet, remote locations and amazing views.
Wildlife alert: Moose, Canada Lynx, North American River Otter, Red Fox, Gray Wolf, Bald Eagle, and Ruffed Grouse have been documented in the area.
Insider tips for Trails End Campground: Book early — this is a federal campground with high demand All 33 sites are located on the water with views according to camper reviews Bring a canoe to access BWCAW entry points 54, 55, J, and K for boating and fishing
Skip Trails End Campground if: You need RV hookups — no hookups available at most sites; only suitable for self-contained RVs. You prefer campground operations year-round — seasonal May through October only. You want a developed campground — this is described as rustic.
Best time to visit Trails End Campground: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
Nearby campgrounds: Iron Lake (Grand Marais, MN), Sawbill Lake Campground - Superior National Forest (Tofte, MN), Crescent Lake (Mn) (Tofte, MN), Flour Lake Campground (GRAND MARAIS, MN).
Cell Phone Coverage at Trails End Campground
Cell signal at Trails End Campground (Grand Marais, 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.
Trail’s End Campground is located next to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW) in a remote area of Superior National Forest in northern Minnesota. It is a wonderful place to sit and enjoy life, or get out on the water to canoe and fish. Berry picking and wildlife viewing are also great fun.
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 high demand
All 33 sites are located on the water with views according to camper reviews
Bring a canoe to access BWCAW entry points 54, 55, J, and K for boating and fishing
Campground operates seasonally May through October only
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
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 Grand Marais, Minnesota, take Gunflint Trail (County Road 12) 57 miles north. Gunflint Trail ends at Trail's End 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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