Flour Lake Campground

Flour Lake Campground
FLOUR LAKE
Flour Lake Campground
FLOUR LAKE CAMPGROUND
FLOUR LAKE CAMPGROUND

Featured amenities

Pet Friendly Pet Friendly

Sites & Rates

Average nightly rates

27 total sites

RV Sites

21 sites

Tent Sites

6 sites

About Flour Lake Campground

Flour Lake Campground provides a convenient home base for exploring the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW). Its scenery, amenities and access to outdoor recreation areas make it a popular campground for canoeing, kayaking, boating, and fishing. Superior National Forest, located in northeastern Minnesota's Arrowhead Region, is comprised of 3 million acres. The forest spans 150 miles along the United States-Canada border. Visitors can find recreation opportunities year-round, including travel in the famed Boundary Waters.

Number of accommodations: 27

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Currently open - May 8 to Oct 4

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.

27 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 002, Loop: FLOUR LAKE RV
No Hookups
Price not available
003, Loop: FLOUR LAKE Tent
8 guests · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 004, Loop: FLOUR LAKE RV
No Hookups
Price not available
005, Loop: FLOUR LAKE Tent
8 guests · Pet Friendly
Price not available
007, Loop: FLOUR LAKE Tent
8 guests · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 008, Loop: FLOUR LAKE RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 011, Loop: FLOUR LAKE RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 012, Loop: FLOUR LAKE RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 013, Loop: FLOUR LAKE RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 014, Loop: FLOUR LAKE RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 016, Loop: FLOUR LAKE RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 017, Loop: FLOUR LAKE RV
No Hookups
Price not available
019, Loop: LS Tent
8 guests · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 020, Loop: LS RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 023, Loop: FLOUR LAKE RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 024, Loop: FLOUR LAKE RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 025, Loop: FLOUR LAKE RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 026, Loop: LS RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 028, Loop: FLOUR LAKE RV
No Hookups
Price not available
029, Loop: FLOUR LAKE Tent
8 guests · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 030, Loop: FLOUR LAKE RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 031, Loop: FLOUR LAKE RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 032, Loop: FLOUR LAKE RV
No Hookups
Price not available
033, Loop: FLOUR LAKE Tent
8 guests · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 034, Loop: FLOUR LAKE RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 036, Loop: LS RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 037, Loop: LS RV
No Hookups
Price not available

Reviews (99)

What Guests Are Saying

Flour Lake Campground is well-regarded for its quiet, clean environment and spacious, well-maintained sites, making it a favorite among campers. The campground offers direct water access, great for kayaking, and is conveniently located near hiking trails and local shops. While some visitors voiced concerns about restroom maintenance and vehicle fees, the overall experience is highly positive, emphasizing the beautiful setting and helpful staff.

Review Summary

4.4
99 reviews
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59.6%
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4
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4

Charles R

Verified

August 1, 2024 Stayed at: 026, Loop: LS

5

Best meal on the Gunflint trail at the Poplar Haus

Ronald W

Verified

July 30, 2024 Stayed at: 020, Loop: LS

5

Quiet and clean campground. Loved listening to the loons!

Joseph O

Verified

July 28, 2024 Stayed at: 028, Loop: FLOUR LAKE

1

Very disappointed. Safety and security first. Site and area were pleasant. The underage drinking and partying by 5 or 6 idiots seemed unsafe for me and other campers. No cell service to get support/police. Ruined experience for campers.

Matthew E

Verified

September 25, 2023 Stayed at: 024, Loop: FLOUR LAKE

4

Clean campground with plenty of sights. Most sites are separated with trees fairly well. Couple lake side campsites that were very neat but were first come first serve. I read that fishing was suppose to be really good on flour lake. I didn't have that experience, but portage into Moon Lake for plentiful fishing.

Deanna D

Verified

September 23, 2023 Stayed at: 016, Loop: FLOUR LAKE

5

Excellent campground on the Gunflint Trail! I was there is September so it was very peaceful. I didn't see a bad campsite - they all have a nice amount of tree coverage between spots. Very close walk to lake to hike, sit or put a khaki/canoe in.
Be aware, no cell service (peaceful), no wood - the resort is close by for supplies & The Trail Center is about 15minutes up the Gunflint Trail. There was water,garbage & put toilets. You can shower at the resort but they charge $10 😳! Great place to get away from the "rat race" definitely will return next year!!

Mirwais Q

Verified

September 12, 2023 Stayed at: 024, Loop: FLOUR LAKE

5

This was our 2nd time staying at Flour Lake. We had been there in 2020. Overall, it was a great experience. We had to find a campsite for the Labor Day weekend, nothing was available on the MN Northshore for a period of 3-4 nights except in the Superior National Forest. We first tried Bearskin Lake Campground since it was closer to Grand Marais - (1) sites were not available, (2) we didn't like it as much. We found 4-5 First-Come-First-Serve (FF) campsites at Flour, 3 of them were large (RV-allowed), which we preferred. We picked #27 - it was closer to drinking water, close to a bathroom, and just a short hike to the lake (maybe 100 feet or so). We had stayed at 35 before and liked it, this site was better. 34 was available, but tight. #6 and $10 were also available and large, but were further away from water and bathrooms. The lake was clean, it was a bit cold, but you didn't feel it after getting in the water, outside temps. were 78-85, depending on days. Swam up to one of the islands - was cool for older kids. No electricity, quiet times were from 10 PM to 8 AM. Showers, wood, ice, all available at the Golden Eagle Lodge (~3 miles away). Golden Eagle also managed the campsite. They were nice enough to change my 1-night reservation (which was all that was available other than FFs) to our new site. Also, they refunded (in cash) our final night, since the kids wanted to go home earlier to do homework and get ready for school.

We also traveled to the Trails End Campground (~25 miles north) to see it too since we had considered it. Family was not into it due to the long drive, but it was nice too. Didn't know that just up the main road on Gun Flint, about 5-6 miles north from the Flour Lake road (Clearwater Rd.), there were stores, canoe rentals, some restaurants, etc. a little town - this made Flour Lake even more appealing.

Carolyn S

Verified

August 25, 2023 Stayed at: 020, Loop: LS

5

Loved the space

Alexander H

Verified

August 19, 2023 Stayed at: 004, Loop: FLOUR LAKE

5

Wonderful experience at Flour Lake. Highly recommend driving or riding down to the Poplar Haus Restaurant as well.

Matthew A

Verified

August 14, 2023 Stayed at: 002, Loop: FLOUR LAKE

4

Had a great time fishing in Flour Lake and nearby Aspen Lake.

DAVID D

Verified

July 19, 2023 Stayed at: 036, Loop: LS

4

Very quiet well maintained campground . Only 5 other people there during the week.

Location Flour Lake Campground

Address:
Golden Eagle Lodge
Grand Marais, MN, 55604
United States

Highway access

Flour Lake Campground is accessed via Gunflint Trail (County Road 12), which connects to Minnesota State Highway 61 approximately 27 miles south in Grand Marais.

Elevation: 543 feet

Distance to downtown

30 mi drive to downtown Grand Marais (about 41 min)

Policies & Rules

General

  • Flour Lake has portages into the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness; when portaging or paddling from this lake into another, check if you'll be entering the BWCAW; permits are required to enter; permit information.
  • One vehicle is included in the regular fee; second vehicle must pay an extra vehicle fee of $12/night upon arrival.
  • Ten first-come, first-served campsites are available.
  • Click here for more information about the Superior National Forest.
  • Don't move firewood: To limit the spread of invasive tree-killing pests, firewood from outside the area is not permitted. Some states have quarantines and may confiscate your firewood. Please help protect our forests from invasive species by obtaining your firewood at or near your camping destination and burning it on-site. Visit dontmovefirewood.org for more information.

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Last updated: September 9, 2026

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