Whiteface Reservoir
Superior National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: AURORA, MN, MN
Price: From $26 per night
Price range: $26–$1810 per night
Rating: 4.6 out of 5 (97 reviews)
Season: Year-round
Whiteface Reservoir Campground offers an ideal getaway for anglers, boaters and families. The provided swim beach, playground and five picnic areas offer hours of entertainment, and the scenery provides a relaxing backdrop for the day’s activities. Superior National Forest, located in northeastern Minnesota’s arrowhead region, is comprised of 3 million acres.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): weak signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: AT&T.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Camp Host, Fishing, Boat Launch, Firewood for Sale
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Whiteface Reservoir Campground offers excellent recreation for anglers, boaters, and families with a swim beach, playground, and five picnic areas in the scenic Superior National Forest. Campers consistently praise the rustic privacy, helpful camp host TJ, and excellent boat access at waterfront sites.
Wildlife alert: Moose, Fisher, Bald Eagle, and Broad-winged Hawk present in area. Also Common Garter Snake and Painted Turtle.
Insider tips for Whiteface Reservoir: Book early — this is a popular federal campground with limited availability. Walk-in sites offer excellent privacy with trees blocking neighbor views. Waterfront sites have boat pull-up access directly at campsites. Firewood is available for purchase on-site.
Skip Whiteface Reservoir if: You need RV hookups — no hookups available and only suitable for self-contained RVs.. You prefer developed campgrounds — this is a rustic facility..
Best time to visit Whiteface Reservoir: Year-round — Campground operates year-round with recreation opportunities available throughout all seasons..
Nearby campgrounds: Cadotte Lake (AURORA, MN), Pfeiffer Lake (AURORA, MN), Birch Lake Campground (ELY, MN), Mcdougal Lake Campground (Tofte, MN).
Cell Phone Coverage at Whiteface Reservoir
Cell signal at Whiteface Reservoir (AURORA, 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.
Whiteface Reservoir Campground offers an ideal getaway for anglers, boaters and families. The provided swim beach, playground and five picnic areas offer hours of entertainment, and the scenery provides a relaxing backdrop for the day’s activities. Superior National Forest, located in northeastern Minnesota’s arrowhead region, is comprised of 3 million acres.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a popular federal campground with limited availability.
Walk-in sites offer excellent privacy with trees blocking neighbor views.
Waterfront sites have boat pull-up access directly at campsites.
Firewood is available for purchase on-site.
Campground operates year-round with recreation opportunities available throughout all seasons.
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
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Getting there →
From Eveleth, Minnesota, take Highway 53 south for 7.8 miles, turn east on County Road 16 and travel 18.5 miles. Turn south on County Road 618 and travel 2.5 miles to Whiteface Reservoir.
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- 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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