About Little Isabella River Campground
Number of accommodations: 5
Nearby Activities & Attractions
Canoeing
Fishing
Hiking
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
Pet friendly
Water and Hygiene
- Potable Water
Pets and Policies
- Pet friendly
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Reviews (10)
What Guests Are Saying
Little Isabella River Campground is a lovely site with scenic surroundings. Many visitors appreciate its natural beauty and peaceful atmosphere. Overall, it offers a pleasant camping experience.
What Guests Are Saying
Little Isabella River Campground is a lovely site with scenic surroundings. Many visitors appreciate its natural beauty and peaceful atmosphere. Overall, it offers a pleasant camping experience.
Review Summary
Debra K
VerifiedNovember 29, 2025 • Stayed at: 7, Loop: Little Isabella CG - West Loop
Nice campground
Debra K
VerifiedNovember 29, 2025 • Stayed at: 7, Loop: Little Isabella CG - West Loop
Nice campground
Tammy B
VerifiedSeptember 21, 2022 • Stayed at: 10, Loop: Little Isabella CG - West Loop
The sites were good but the mosquitoes were horrible. Water and pit toilets fair nothing to brag about. The river behind the camps was more like a creek no trout onky chubs.Nothing close by to do Ely was an hour away. Won't stay here again
Tammy B
VerifiedSeptember 21, 2022 • Stayed at: 10, Loop: Little Isabella CG - West Loop
The sites were good but the mosquitoes were horrible. Water and pit toilets fair nothing to brag about. The river behind the camps was more like a creek no trout onky chubs.Nothing close by to do Ely was an hour away. Won't stay here again
Dave H
VerifiedSeptember 17, 2022 • Stayed at: 11, Loop: Little Isabella CG - West Loop
Thank you for an excellent camping experience prior to entering the BWCAW.
Dave H
VerifiedSeptember 17, 2022 • Stayed at: 11, Loop: Little Isabella CG - West Loop
Thank you for an excellent camping experience prior to entering the BWCAW.
Arian H
VerifiedAugust 31, 2022 • Stayed at: 7, Loop: Little Isabella CG - West Loop
Nice drive to this Campground...trees everywhere and gravel road=freedom !!!
Easy to find thanks to GPS . Arrived at site #7...easy to find due to signage to campsites.
Hit the pit toilet first...bear scat was my first view, alongside garbage area...which is where they are located ......but it's the northern wilderness :) Back to set up camp....sites are a good distance from each other. Very private I would say. A couple areas where I could put my single tent. The river ran right behind my site and I could also hear the river...quiet area. Not many campers..site host on site. I saw RV"s no tent campers besides myself....not many campers on my side of the campground. Nice fire pit....the camper before me left firewood. Picnic table also. The only negative were the @#$*):((( bugs as a fire did not help and there was no wind,the temperature was around 80 degrees. They do have water when you first pull into the Isabella Campgrounds. Very clean location and the pit toilet had TP. I would camp here again when it's cold..no bugs. Overall..A++
Arian H
VerifiedAugust 31, 2022 • Stayed at: 7, Loop: Little Isabella CG - West Loop
Nice drive to this Campground...trees everywhere and gravel road=freedom !!!
Easy to find thanks to GPS . Arrived at site #7...easy to find due to signage to campsites.
Hit the pit toilet first...bear scat was my first view, alongside garbage area...which is where they are located ......but it's the northern wilderness :) Back to set up camp....sites are a good distance from each other. Very private I would say. A couple areas where I could put my single tent. The river ran right behind my site and I could also hear the river...quiet area. Not many campers..site host on site. I saw RV"s no tent campers besides myself....not many campers on my side of the campground. Nice fire pit....the camper before me left firewood. Picnic table also. The only negative were the @#$*):((( bugs as a fire did not help and there was no wind,the temperature was around 80 degrees. They do have water when you first pull into the Isabella Campgrounds. Very clean location and the pit toilet had TP. I would camp here again when it's cold..no bugs. Overall..A++
Joshua A
VerifiedJune 13, 2022 • Stayed at: 11, Loop: Little Isabella CG - West Loop
Our stay here was positive overall. Campground was quiet and not busy at all. The mosquitos and black flies were terrible, but it's June in northern Minnesota so that's to be expected. An OHV trail goes through the campground but there was not much traffic while we were there, and the riders were respectful and came through at a low speed. If you are looking for a quiet, remote spot this is a good option.
Joshua A
VerifiedJune 13, 2022 • Stayed at: 11, Loop: Little Isabella CG - West Loop
Our stay here was positive overall. Campground was quiet and not busy at all. The mosquitos and black flies were terrible, but it's June in northern Minnesota so that's to be expected. An OHV trail goes through the campground but there was not much traffic while we were there, and the riders were respectful and came through at a low speed. If you are looking for a quiet, remote spot this is a good option.
Location Little Isabella River Campground
Address:
9620 Mn Hwy 1
Isabella, MN, 55607
United States
Little Isabella River Campground is located 4.5 miles west of Isabella, Minnesota. From MN-61, turn on MN-1 at Illgen City. Continue for 4.5 miles west of Isabella the campground entrance.
Little Isabella River Campground is accessible from MN-1, which intersects with MN-61 approximately 25 miles to the east.
Latitude & Longitude: 47.6483 / -91.4261
Elevation: 566 feet
Policies & Rules
Cancellation policy
- Reservation fees are non-refundable. For campsites, cabins, lookouts, yurts, group sites, and similar stays, we charge a reservation service fee of $8.
- Standard cancellations usually have a $10 cancellation fee. Customers can generally cancel before the check-in date online.
- Late cancellation rules differ by stay type.
- Individual campsites: cancelling after 12:00am local time the day before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
- Cabins, lookouts, and yurts: cancelling less than 14 days before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
- One-night reservations: a late cancellation usually forfeits the full amount paid, up to the total original reservation cost.
- Modifications are allowed before the cut-off window, but fees depend on the change. Changing to dates completely outside the original reservation dates may trigger a $10 change fee. Extending or shortening a stay that still includes original dates usually has no change fee, though refunds may depend on timing and facility rules. Switching to the same type of campsite for the same dates usually has no change fee, but price differences are charged or refunded.
- Early departures may or may not be refunded. At certain facilities, partial refunds may be possible if staff can mark the site available for other visitors. No refund is given for a night if the early departure is requested after that day's check-out time.
- Security deposits are separate. Security deposits may be refunded to the original payment method if the facility is left in acceptable condition, as determined by the property.
Local regulations
- There is no campground host present.
Site capacity
- Each site can accommodate up to nine people, with space for one vehicle and one towed vehicle. Additional vehicles incur a fee and must park on the spur only.
Fees & deposits
- Sites #1-4 can be rented long-term for $504 per season or for any period longer than two weeks by contacting the Tofte Ranger District Office.
Amenities
- Utilize the provided facilities like fire rings, tent pads, and latrines.
Safety & rules
- Please dispose of waste in the provided containers.
- Noise levels are enforced; please be respectful of fellow campers.
Utilities
- Water faucets are designated for drinking water only; do not use them for washing.
Wildlife & food storage
- Ensure food is stored securely to prevent wildlife access.
Site types & loops
- RV sites are pull-in and may not be adequate for larger RVs; most can accommodate moderately sized vehicles.
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Last updated: June 4, 2026
