Crescent Lake Campground

What sets Crescent Lake Campground apart is its serene, remote location along the pristine shores of Crescent Lake within Superior National Forest, where towering pines and birch create a tranquil canopy for campers. This campground offers a truly immersive wilderness experience, with many of its 33 sites providing stunning lakefront views and direct water access.

The campground caters to a variety of camping preferences, including drive-in RV or tent sites, walk-in tent locations, a group camping area, and even a backcountry site accessible by boat. Amenities are rustic but functional, featuring picnic tables, fire grates, vault toilets, hand-pumped drinking water, and a barrier-free fishing pier. Visitors will find Crescent Lake ideal for fishing—with walleye, northern pike, and muskie abundant—and its waters equally inviting for canoeing and kayaking. A short hiking trail through the dense conifer and birch forest adds another layer of outdoor adventure.

Situated about 24 miles northeast of Tofte, Minnesota, the campground offers easy access to the nearby Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, a globally renowned destination for paddling and backcountry exploration. This makes Crescent Lake Campground an excellent choice for both weekend getaways and extended stays for those seeking genuine solitude combined with rich recreational opportunities.