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Clubhouse Lake

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CLUBHOUSE LAKE
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CLUBHOUSE LAKE
CLUBHOUSE LAKE

Featured amenities

Pet Friendly
Pet Friendly
Fire Pit
Fire Pit

About Clubhouse Lake

Clubhouse Lake Campground is located on its peaceful namesake in the beautiful Chippewa National Forest. Visitors enjoy the area for its fishing and canoeing opportunities in a scenic natural setting. Clubhouse Lake has limited cell phone service, giving it a remote feeling and offering a tranquil retreat from a connected world. The campground lies off 31 miles north of Grand Rapids, MN and just over 8 miles east of Marcell, MN off of MN State Highway 38 - the nation's first National Scenic Byway, known as "The Edge of the Wilderness." 

Number of accommodations: 28

Campground Amenities

  • Beach Access
    Beach Access
  • Pet Friendly
    Pet Friendly
  • Potable Water
    Potable Water
  • Lake Access
    Lake Access
  • Fire Pit
    Fire Pit

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

Current season
Upcoming seasons
Past seasons
Closed periods
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
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Oct
Nov
Dec
Currently closed - Opens on May 22

Sites & Availability

28 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 001, Loop: NORT
No Hookups
$16.00
/ per night
🚐 002, Loop: NORT
No Hookups
$16.00
/ per night
🚐 003, Loop: NORT
No Hookups
$16.00
/ per night
🚐 004, Loop: NORT
No Hookups
$16.00
/ per night
🚐 005, Loop: NORT
No Hookups
$16.00
/ per night
🚐 006, Loop: NORT
No Hookups
$16.00
/ per night
🚐 007, Loop: NORT
No Hookups
$16.00
/ per night
🚐 008, Loop: NORT
No Hookups
$16.00
/ per night
🚐 009, Loop: NORT
No Hookups
$16.00
/ per night
🚐 010, Loop: NORT
No Hookups
$16.00
/ per night
🚐 011, Loop: NORT
No Hookups
$16.00
/ per night
🚐 012, Loop: NORT
No Hookups
$16.00
/ per night
🚐 013, Loop: NORT
No Hookups
$16.00
/ per night
🚐 014, Loop: NORT
No Hookups
$16.00
/ per night
🚐 015, Loop: NORT
No Hookups
$16.00
/ per night
🚐 016, Loop: NORT
No Hookups
$16.00
/ per night
🚐 017, Loop: NORT
No Hookups
$16.00
/ per night
🚐 018, Loop: NORT
No Hookups
$16.00
/ per night
🚐 019, Loop: NORT
No Hookups
$16.00
/ per night
🚐 031, Loop: SOUT
No Hookups
$16.00
/ per night
🚐 032, Loop: SOUT
No Hookups
$16.00
/ per night
🚐 033, Loop: SOUT
No Hookups
$16.00
/ per night
🚐 034, Loop: SOUT
No Hookups
$16.00
/ per night
🚐 035, Loop: SOUT
No Hookups
$16.00
/ per night
🚐 036, Loop: SOUT
No Hookups
$16.00
/ per night
🚐 037, Loop: SOUT
No Hookups
$16.00
/ per night
🚐 038, Loop: SOUT
No Hookups
$16.00
/ per night
🚐 039, Loop: SOUT
No Hookups
$16.00
/ per night

Reviews (30)

What Guests Are Saying

Clubhouse Lake campground is praised for its cleanliness, well-maintained facilities, and beautiful surroundings, making it a lovely spot for camping, swimming, and fishing. Guests appreciated the accommodating camp hosts and the peaceful environment, particularly the well-kept restrooms and scenic views. However, there were concerns about noise disturbances and the behavior of a camp host, which detracted from the overall experience for some visitors.

Review Summary

4.4
30 reviews
5
56.7%
17
4
33.3%
10
3
6.7%
2
2
3.3%
1
1
0.0%
0

Gary C

Verified

December 17, 2019 Stayed at: 031, Loop: SOUT

5

Great campground
Spacious campsites
Reasonable pricing
Very clean
Campground host was exceptional

Mike C

Verified

December 19, 2019 Stayed at: 008, Loop: NORT

5

Love all of the National forest campgrounds and this one is no different.

Heidi P

Verified

January 11, 2020 Stayed at: 008, Loop: NORT

4

Sites are quite private. Outhouses could have used a little cleaning.

Connie J

Verified

January 18, 2020 Stayed at: 036, Loop: SOUT

5

A nice peaceful camping area. Great swimming area.

Misty C

Verified

June 22, 2021 Stayed at: 014, Loop: NORT

4

Beautiful campground. I'm glad I brought a rake though and a shovel though. The site was covered in about 3 inches of pine needles and the fire pit was overflowing with old ashes. Otherwise it was a great experience :)

Rodney H

Verified

June 28, 2021 Stayed at: 038, Loop: SOUT

5

Good as always.

Jeffrey S

Verified

July 2, 2021 Stayed at: 038, Loop: SOUT

4

Awesome trip!

Douglas L

Verified

July 3, 2021 Stayed at: 035, Loop: SOUT

5

40 years camping here. Still the best

Lynn W

Verified

July 20, 2021 Stayed at: 005, Loop: NORT

4

Only few comments: Kids were swimming off the handi-cap pier, no recycle pickup do to lack of personnel and no more wood sales. Not all the sites can be reserved is another deficit. Aside from the minor issues the stay was excellent. We will return again!

James E

Verified

July 23, 2021 Stayed at: 006, Loop: NORT

4

I have used Clubhouse Lake Campground many, many times beginning back in the 60's or 70's. Being retired I now go there weekdays to avoid any crowd, and it's always serene and peaceful. It is a beautiful setting populated with mature red pines and has a wonderful and clear lake that's great for swimming and fishing. A fishing pier is in place. With new asphalt pavement the drive in has five fewer miles of gravel road. At this time of the year (July) the mosquitos are plentiful so bring your repellent. If you want to drive out for a bite there's a breakfast/lunch place in the nearest town (Marcell), and a mile or two north of there a restaurant/bar/motel. The food is good and the prices decent at both places. Also at the town is an information center that can answer your questions and supply information about the area and its attractions. The locals are nice folks; friendly and helpful. I will be back for sure, and recommend it to you.

Location Clubhouse Lake

Address:
1235 Division St.
Deer River, MN, 56636
United States

Latitude & Longitude: 47.6097 / -93.5769

Elevation: 434 feet

Policies & Rules

Category About
General

Fee includes one camping unit (camper, RV, pop-up, tent) per site. Double occupancy is not permitted on single unit sites; on large sites double occupancy is permitted. The second occupant must pay the full nightly amount for each night of stay by using a fee envelope at the entrance kiosk. Please read the fee board upon entering the campground to see what qualifies for single and double occupancy.

General

Northern Minnesota is home to black bears. Several bear disturbances were reported in 2024. Campers must keep coolers and other bear attractants locked inside hard-sided campers or in vehicles when not attended, including overnight. Black bears are present and active within the campground area. Feeding any wildlife, including hanging bird feeders, is strictly prohibited.
NEW FOR 2025: Chippewa National Forest Campground Food Storage Order

General

Some important campground rules:
- Quiet hours are from 10pm – 6am. Generators cannot be run during this time. If you have a medical condition that requires powered equipment, please plan accordingly with battery backup.
- Pets are welcome but must remain on a leash 6' or shorter in length at all times. Pets are not allowed in beach areas.
- Campfires cannot be left unattended. They must be extinguished before the campsite is vacated.
- Fireworks, including sparklers, are not allowed.
- Cutting/damaging live vegetation is not allowed. You may gather dead and downed wood for campfires if it fits within the fire ring.
- The use of power saws, including electric chainsaws, is strictly prohibited.
All regulations are found under 36 CFR 261 and are punishable by fines.

General

Off-highway vehicle use is permitted only to enter and exit the campground and must adhere to the speed limit of 5 mph. Operators must adhere to state OHV laws.

General

Bundled firewood is no longer available in Chippewa National Forest campgrounds. Firewood may be available for sale at local vendors, or may be brought from home if within 50 miles of the campground. You may also cut dead and downed wood in the forest without a permit as long as it will be used in the campground. Chainsaw use (gas and electric) is not permitted in the campground.

General

Reservations must be made at least 4 days in advance. After this window, sites are considered first-come first-serve.
Customers with reservations may change to an open non-reservable site after arrival - please see the campground host as well as a sign at the entrance kiosk for more information. If you would like more site-specific information, call the Deer River Ranger District at 218-246-2123 before making a reservation. 
First-come, first-serve sites may be available after the reservation season.

General

Click here for more information on the Chippewa National Forest.

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