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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 mi north of Grand Rapids, MN and just over 8 mi east of Marcell, MN off of MN State Highway 38 - the nation's first National Scenic Byway, known as "The Edge of the Wilderness." 

Available sites

28 total sites

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

Current season
Upcoming seasons
Past seasons
Closed periods
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Currently open - Sep 8 to Oct 31

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Pet friendly Pet friendly
Fire Pit Fire Pit
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Potable Water
Cooking and Fire

Cooking and Fire

  • Fire Pit
Water Access

Water Access

  • Beach Access
  • Lake Access
Pets and Policies

Pets and Policies

  • Pet friendly
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Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

28 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 001, Loop: NORT RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 002, Loop: NORT RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 003, Loop: NORT RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 004, Loop: NORT RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 005, Loop: NORT RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 006, Loop: NORT RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 007, Loop: NORT RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 008, Loop: NORT RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 009, Loop: NORT RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 010, Loop: NORT RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 011, Loop: NORT RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 012, Loop: NORT RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 013, Loop: NORT RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 014, Loop: NORT RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 015, Loop: NORT RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 016, Loop: NORT RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 017, Loop: NORT RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 018, Loop: NORT RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 019, Loop: NORT RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 031, Loop: SOUT RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 032, Loop: SOUT RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 033, Loop: SOUT RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 034, Loop: SOUT RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 035, Loop: SOUT RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 036, Loop: SOUT RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 037, Loop: SOUT RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 038, Loop: SOUT RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 039, Loop: SOUT RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site

Reviews (106)

What Guests Are Saying

Clubhouse Lake Campgrounds are highly praised for their cleanliness, well-maintained facilities, and beautiful natural surroundings, including towering pines and a pristine lake ideal for fishing and swimming. Camp hosts, particularly Ron and Doreen, receive commendations for their friendliness and helpfulness. While some campers noted disturbances from nearby generators and noise, the overall experience remains positive, with many expressing a desire to return.

Review Summary

4.5
106 reviews
5
61.3%
65
4
30.2%
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3
5.7%
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2.8%
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Karen H

Verified

July 27, 2026 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: NORT

5

So peaceful!

Jeff H

Verified

July 4, 2026 • Stayed at: 037, Loop: SOUT

4

Quiet. Many nice sites. Restrooms were clean. Attendants were friendly.

Kaitlyn J

Verified

June 27, 2026 • Stayed at: 036, Loop: SOUT

5

The campground itself is quiet and beautiful! We spent a lot of time fishing on the dock and caught a little northern, bass and lots of sunnies! The outhouses are clean and are in good locations around the campground. The forest road to get to the campground is a 20ish minute drive off of scenic highway, so it felt like we were really in the middle of nowhere. Scenic state park is nearby, and you can rent kayaks and canoes for really cheap! Would highly recommend!

David W

Verified

June 19, 2026 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: NORT

5

Campsites are all non electric and situated in the tall pines of the Chippewa National Forest. I went early in the season when there were very few campers, I loved the peace and quiet! Winds were high during this trip but I’ve had good luck fishing from my kayak on previous visits. Camp host were phenomenal, friendly and incredibly helpful; they know the park very well and we shared stories of the beautiful fox mama that we saw strolling through the forest. I really love this park I just wish it had a couple of sites open in the winter. Great experience!

TIMOTHY P

Verified

June 12, 2026 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: NORT

5

Campground was very well maintained. Nice campsites. We were there mid week in June and had the entire campground to ourselves.

Jessica O

Verified

June 9, 2026 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: NORT

5

Campground was quiet. The hosts were super friendly and helpful. Fishing off the pier yielded a lot of bass, Northerns, and sunnies. We loved the location. We will definitely be back. The store in Marcell is only 10 minutes away for firewood, bait, and ice.

Clay A

Verified

August 25, 2025 • Stayed at: 037, Loop: SOUT

4

The campground was very clean and they even raked the campsite before our arrival.

Clay A

Verified

August 25, 2025 • Stayed at: 037, Loop: SOUT

4

The campground was very clean and they even raked the campsite before our arrival.

Clay A

Verified

August 25, 2025 • Stayed at: 037, Loop: SOUT

4

The campground was very clean and they even raked the campsite before our arrival.

Rodger N

Verified

August 24, 2025 • Stayed at: 017, Loop: NORT

5

Very nice clean place to stay for camping. Camp hosts do a wonderful job with keeping up with camp sites by raking after each guest stay. Camp host accommodation for moving camp sites was very appreciative by a guest that picked wrong from map selection. Clubhouse Lake is incredibly clean for swimming and nice beach area for small children.

Location & Directions for Clubhouse Lake

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

Elevation: 434 ft

Getting There

From the south, travel on Minnesota State Highway 38 from Grand Rapids to Marcell. Turn right on County Road 45, just north of Marcell, and continue five miles east. Then travel three miles north on Forest Road 2181 to the campground.

Nearest town

Deer River, MN - 33 mi

About 41 min to downtown

Policies & Rules

Arrival & departure

  • Reservations are required at least 4 days in advance; after this, sites are first-come first-serve.
  • For additional information, refer to the Chippewa National Forest resources.

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.

Fees & deposits

  • Fees include one camping unit per site; double occupancy is allowed only on large sites, with additional fees.

Wildlife & food storage

  • Keep coolers and bear attractants locked; feeding wildlife is prohibited.

Safety & rules

  • Generators cannot be operated; plan for battery backup if needed.

Vehicles & parking

  • Off-highway vehicles are allowed only for entry/exit, with a speed limit of 5 mph.

Fires & fuel

  • Firewood must be sourced from local vendors or brought from home within 50 miles; cutting dead wood is allowed without a permit.

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Last updated: October 23, 2026

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