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4 nearby parks, towns and places to explore, ordered by straight-line distance.
16 miles south · straight-line distance
Wisconsin state park with waterfalls on the Black River. A Wisconsin vehicle admission sticker is required; check current property notices before travelling.
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40 miles northeast · straight-line distance
State park on Minnesota’s North Shore of Lake Superior. Construction work is taking place around historic buildings and some campground facilities; use caution near work areas.
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47 miles northeast · straight-line distance
State park on Minnesota’s North Shore of Lake Superior. Lighthouse historic-site admission and hours are separate from state-park access. Seasonal campground water and facilities may be shut off.
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59 miles northeast · straight-line distance
State park on Minnesota’s North Shore of Lake Superior. The Cascade Trail is closed beyond its first half mile, and viewing steps at High Falls and Two Step Falls have storm damage. Check current trail notices.
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40 recreation areas and campgrounds within 135 miles, from Recreation.gov. Filter by what you want to do.
1 miles west · straight-line distanceUS Army Corps of Engineers
At the western end of Lake Superior, Duluth-Superior Harbor offers a close view of commercial shipping, lighthouses, a park, and a lakewalk.
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27 miles north · straight-line distanceNational Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
The 16,697-acre Lake Superior Reserve is a combination of four distinct land areas and portions of connecting waterways in Douglas County, in the northwest corner of Wisconsin where the St. Louis River flows into Lake Superior.
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39 miles north · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 25 min by car (71 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service
Whiteface Reservoir Campground offers an ideal getaway for anglers, boaters and families.
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43 miles north · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 40 min by car (57 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service
Cadotte Lake Campground lines the western shore of Cadotte Lake in Superior National Forest. A boat ramp and fishing dock make the campground convenient for anglers, and the sandy swimming beach is popular among families.
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48 miles southeast · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 15 min by car (59 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service
This quaint campground is a family favorite. Located approximately 5.5 miles north of Drummond on Forest Road 223 (Delta Drummond Road), there are 16 campsites. Each site includes a defined parking spur, fire ring and picnic table.
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56 miles west · straight-line distanceUS Army Corps of Engineers
The Headwaters Lakes Project is located in Minnesota?s lake country. Campfires and sunsets and the peacefulness of the water make each day a special event.
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56 miles southeast · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 40 min by car (71 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service
Two Lakes Campground is nestled between Lake Owen and Bass Lake. Campsites are spacious and shaded by pine and mixed hardwoods, and most sites offer sweeping lake views.
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57 miles west · straight-line distanceFish and Wildlife Service
Rice Lake National Wildlife Refuge is located in Aitkin County in east central Minnesota, about five miles south of the community of McGregor. It was established in 1935 to preserve valuable habitat for waterfowl.
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57 miles west · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 15 min by car (75 road miles, checked October 2026)US Army Corps of Engineers
The Sandy Lake Dam and Recreation Area is situated at the outlet of Big Sandy Lake in northern Minnesota, 13 miles north of McGregor, MN.
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57 miles east · straight-line distanceFish and Wildlife Service
Whittlesey Creek National Wildlife Refuge is part of a large coastal wetland complex on the south shore of Lake Superior near Ashland, Wisconsin.
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65 miles southeast · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 35 min by car (79 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service
Namekagon campground is a family-friendly campground that runs alongside its namesake lake, at the headwaters of the Namekagon River.
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66 miles northeast · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 55 min by car (80 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service
McDougal Lake Campground provides easy access to a wide variety of recreational activities including hiking, boating, fishing, picnicking and swimming within the central part of Superior National Forest.
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68 miles southeast · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 55 min by car (86 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service
Beaver Lake Campground is a small, secluded, family-friendly campground located on the shores of its namesake lake.
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68 miles southeast · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 50 min by car (84 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service
We apologize, this campground is currently closed. Recreation The lake is home to musky, bass and pan fish and offers an ideal spot to kayak, canoe, swim or enjoy a leisurely boat ride.
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69 miles northeast · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 50 min by car (90 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service
Little Isabella River Campground is a small, secluded campground in a grove of red and white pines in the central part of Superior National Forest, just 4.5 miles west of Isabella, Minnesota.
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69 miles north · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 45 min by car (94 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service
Pfeiffer Lake Campground, located adjacent to it's namesake lake, is a small, peaceful and scenic facility in the Superior National Forest of Minnesota.
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70 miles north · straight-line distanceAbout 2 hr 30 min by car (121 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service
Birch Lake Campground is located in Superior National Forest near the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, about 13 miles from Ely, Minnesota.
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70 miles southeast · straight-line distanceUSDA Forest Service
Unplug and reconnect to the largest expanse of public lands under one ownership in northern Wisconsin.
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70 miles southeast · straight-line distanceNational Park Service
Come to the North Country. Trek the hills and valleys. Stand on the shores of lakes & streams from glaciers 10,000 years before.
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71 miles east · straight-line distanceNational Park Service
Apostle Islands National Lakeshore, located at the northern tip of Wisconsin's Bayfield Peninsula, features 21 stunning islands, a scenic 12-mile shoreline along Lake Superior, and is located within the ancestral homeland of the Ojibwe…
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71 miles southeast · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 55 min by car (94 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service
Day Lake Campground is situated in northwestern Wisconsin, not far from the shores of Lake Superior. The spacious and peaceful Day Lake offers a family-friendly campground with swimming beaches, a boat launch and picnic area.
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71 miles southeast · straight-line distanceAbout 2 hr by car (99 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service
We apologize, this campground is currently closed. Recreation Boating, swimming and fishing are popular activities among visitors. A boat ramp to the lake is provided off of Forest Service Road 187, about a mile from the campground.
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73 miles southeast · straight-line distanceAbout 2 hr by car (97 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service
Located on a sparkling 110-acre lake, the East Twin Campground is a known family favorite. The area provides access to a beautiful portion of the Chequamegon National Forest in northwestern Wisconsin.
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74 miles north · straight-line distanceAbout 2 hr 15 min by car (91 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service
South Kawishiwi River Campground is located in Superior National Forest near the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, about 10 miles from Ely, Minnesota.
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75 miles northeast · straight-line distanceAbout 2 hr 20 min by car (90 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service
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.
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75 miles south · straight-line distanceNational Park Service
Grab your paddle and your longing for adventure and head to the St. Croix and Namekagon rivers! Together they form the St.
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76 miles north · straight-line distanceBureau of Land Management
Introduction Welcome to your public lands! Lake Vermilion is one of the largest lakes in Minnesota, with over 40,000 surface acres, 1200 miles of shoreline, and 365 islands.
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76 miles northwest · straight-line distanceUS Army Corps of Engineers
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82 miles northeast · straight-line distanceUSDA Forest Service
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94 miles west · straight-line distanceUS Army Corps of Engineers
You will find something unique about a vacation in Minnesota's lake country. The six unique lakes, Gull Lake, the Whitefish Chain (Cross Lake), Big Sandy Lake, Pokegama Lake, Leech Lake, and Lake Winnibigoshish, are roughly bounded by a…
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101 miles northwest · straight-line distanceUS Army Corps of Engineers
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104 miles west · straight-line distanceUS Army Corps of Engineers
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108 miles west · straight-line distanceUS Army Corps of Engineers
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113 miles northwest · straight-line distanceUSDA Forest Service
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116 miles southwest · straight-line distanceFish and Wildlife Service
Crane Meadows National Wildlife Refuge was established in 1992 to protect one of the largest, most intact wetland complexes remaining in central Minnesota.
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116 miles southwest · straight-line distanceFish and Wildlife Service
Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge is located in Sherburne County, in east central Minnesota, about 50 miles northwest of the Minneapolis and St. Paul metropolitan area.
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117 miles south · straight-line distanceFish and Wildlife Service
St. Croix Wetland Management District was established in 1992 for the purpose of providing wetland and grassland habitat for breeding waterfowl.
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123 miles north · straight-line distanceNational Park Service
Voyageurs National Park spans 218,000 acres of lakes, forests, and streams in northern Minnesota. Established in 1975, the park is named after the French-Canadian Voyageurs who once navigated these abundant waters.
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133 miles south · straight-line distanceUS Army Corps of Engineers
The Main Day Use Areas is located in a scenic area with steep hills, valleys, bluffs, streams and lakes. Highland Ridge Campground is located in a heavily wooded area approximately 4 miles south of I-94.
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135 miles south · straight-line distanceNational Park Service
In the middle of a bustling urban setting, this 72 mile river park offers quiet stretches for fishing, boating and canoeing, birdwatching, bicycling, and hiking.
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Recreation areas and campgrounds from Recreation.gov's directory, checked October 28, 2026. Listings are not live availability: check Recreation.gov or the managing agency for open dates, fees, reservations and conditions. Directions go to the listed coordinates, which may not be the entrance. Campground driving times: Powered by Geoapify · © OpenStreetMap contributors.
This guide includes Pattison State Park, Gooseberry Falls State Park, Split Rock Lighthouse State Park, Tettegouche State Park. Places are ordered by straight-line distance. Confirm visitor access, opening hours and current travel conditions before choosing a trip.
Approximately 16 miles south in a straight line. This is not current traffic or a route to a confirmed visitor entrance. Check your route before leaving.
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Approximately 47 miles northeast in a straight line. This is not current traffic or a route to a confirmed visitor entrance. Check your route before leaving.
Recreation.gov lists 17 campgrounds within 75 miles, including Whiteface Reservoir (39 miles north), Cadotte Lake (43 miles north), Perch Lake Recreation Area (48 miles southeast). Check Recreation.gov for current availability, seasons and reservations.