Ninemile Lake sign, lake, and part of the boat launch
Campsite at Ninemile Campground. There is a picnic table in the shade of several trees and a lake in the background.
Ninemile Lake, dock, and boat launch
Campsite at Ninemile Campground. There is a picnic table in the shade of several trees and a lake in the background.

Featured amenities

Pet Friendly Pet Friendly

Available sites

11 total sites

About Ninemile Lake Campground

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. For birders and hikers, there is a trail through boreal hardwoods, beginning across the road from the campground entrance, with 0.5 mi of maintained hiking trail. North of the campground, on County 7, is access to Echo Lake, a portage access to Goldeneye Lake.

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Pet friendly Pet friendly
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Potable Water
Water Access

Water 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.

11 Sites Available

Site
Price
⛺ 1, Loop: Ninemile Lake Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 10, Loop: Ninemile Lake Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 16, Loop: Ninemile Lake Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 18, Loop: Ninemile Lake Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 19, Loop: Ninemile Lake Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 21, Loop: Ninemile Lake Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 22, Loop: Ninemile Lake Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 24, Loop: Ninemile Lake Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 4, Loop: Ninemile Lake Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 5, Loop: Ninemile Lake Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 7, Loop: Ninemile Lake Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire

Reviews (122)

What Guests Are Saying

Ninemile Lake Campground offers a beautiful and peaceful setting with clean facilities and quiet sites, making it ideal for paddle boarding, fishing, and relaxing. Visitors appreciate the spacious campsites and scenic views, particularly those close to the water. However, some concerns were noted, including the lack of camp hosts, occasional noise from nearby logging, and issues with restroom supplies and cleanliness. Overall, it is a well-loved destination for campers seeking a serene outdoor experience.

Review Summary

4.6
122 reviews
5
75.4%
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4
18.0%
22
3
2.5%
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Mari H

Verified

October 2, 2026 • Stayed at: 1, Loop: Ninemile Lake

5

Nice & quiet. Beaituful lake. A little off the beaten path, but perfect if you are trying to get away from zooming cars and other city sounds.

Kaitlyn J

Verified

September 27, 2026 • Stayed at: 24, Loop: Ninemile Lake

5

The campground is down a beautiful road and the facilities are perfect for the size of the campground.

Adam M

September 23, 2026

4

A very nice little lake and a quiet campground. Highly recommend visiting the Cramer Train Tunnel nearby and then pairing it with a beer at the Trestle Inn up the road, built out of an old trestle bridge! The trail around Benson Lake in George Manitou State Park is entirely boardwalk and very beautiful.

Shane B

Verified

September 15, 2026 • Stayed at: 24, Loop: Ninemile Lake

5

What a nice quiet peaceful campground!! It was nice having lake
access for our kayaks. Bathrooms were nice and clean, but being it was a holiday weekend they ran out of toilet paper. Had grouse in our camp which was cool to watch. Will be back again!!

Mary P

Verified

September 2, 2026 • Stayed at: 22, Loop: Ninemile Lake

4

Campground was beautiful and quiet. Only 4 other campsites were in use when we were there. My only complaint is that the main garbage dumpster really needed to be emptied. Even though it is bear proof, it was really stinky and full.

Sarah P

Verified

August 22, 2026 • Stayed at: 1, Loop: Ninemile Lake

5

We had a great experience! Lake is nice for paddle boarding. Plan to loose cell service!

Karl R

Verified

August 21, 2026 • Stayed at: 1, Loop: Ninemile Lake

5

Site was quiet and facilities were clean. Excellent scenery and courteous folks at the other sites. Bring your own firewood. Went middle of August during a cooler spell and the weather/bugs were wonderful. Go during the middle of the week to get a first come first serve site.

Holly S

Verified

August 10, 2026 • Stayed at: 7, Loop: Ninemile Lake

4

Overall well maintained, easy to navigate, beautiful clean lake, bathrooms were better than expected

Steven C

Verified

August 6, 2026 • Stayed at: 16, Loop: Ninemile Lake

2

This is an older campground where most sites are only suitable for tents or small RV's. I thought the 15 mi of gravel road to reach the campground would translate to a more remote location but there are many vacation homes in the area. Logging operation nearby meant some noise during the day. Campground road was full of big potholes. Older pit toilets were clean but were older with no hand sanitizer. Smelly dumpster was overflowing and eventually locked shut - glad our campsite wasn't close to it. Sites 17 and higher have nice lake access and views but there is no beach as mentioned in a prior review. Hiking trail was maintained and moderately difficult for about 1/2 mi but then the larger unmaintained portioned simply disappeared into hiking through a forest where portions had recently been logged. Generally, a beautiful area but we probably won't return to this campground.

Kay P

Verified

July 31, 2026 • Stayed at: 19, Loop: Ninemile Lake

3

The bathroom ran out of toilet paper and there was no host or rangers there to add more. I was lucky to have some myself otherwise it would have been an uncomfortable experience. Bring some of your own toilet paper just in case.

Location & Directions for Ninemile Lake Campground

8915 Lake Co. 7 (Cramer Road), Finland, MN 55603 United States

Elevation: 497 ft

Getting There

<p>Ninemile Lake Campground is off County Road 7, northwest of Schroeder and northeast of Finland.</p>

<ul>
<li>From MN 61, at Schroeder, turn on Co.1 (Cramer Rd.)</li>
<li>Follow Co.1 (it will turn to Co.8) about 10 mi to Co.7.</li>
<li>Turn rig...

Nearest town

Finland, MN - 16 mi

About 25 min to downtown

Highway access

Ninemile Lake Campground is accessible via MN 61, which is approximately 10 miles away, and MN 1, both providing routes to County Road 7.

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.

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