Iron Lake

I stayed at Site #2 on Iron Lake; it’s next to the trail access to Iron Lake, so there were vehicles coming in and out throughout the day. It wasn’t an issue as the noise was minimal. The site is quite secluded with newer quaking aspen providing a lot of privacy. The site is about 20 yards back from the road. Wind was an issue though, so using the guy lines on a tent are a must. I was there at the end of the open season, but everyone was conscientious of each other and respectful. BWCAW entry point 49 is right next to the site, as mentioned earlier, a reference point for starting. It’s a good campground to be within an hour’s driving of Gunflint Lodge and trails, Magnetic Rock trail, the Kekekabic trail and Chik-Wauk museum, all worth seeing. The pit toilet in an actual building, a bear resistant dumpster, and water point with drinkable water that you don’t need to pump by hand were quite welcome. Those got shut down on the 6th of October, the end of the season, though the campground is open after that without the amenities, or fees. Overall, it wasn’t an excellent campground, site and experience and if I had the chance again for a Boundary Waters trip, I’d stay here again.

I stayed at Site #2 on Iron Lake; it’s next to the trail access to Iron Lake, so there were vehicles coming in and out throughout the day. It wasn’t an issue as the noise was minimal. The site is quite secluded with newer quaking aspen providing a lot of privacy. The site is about 20 yards back from the road. Wind was an issue though, so using the guy lines on a tent are a must. I was there at the end of the open season, but everyone was conscientious of each other and respectful. BWCAW entry point 49 is right next to the site, as mentioned earlier, a reference point for starting. It’s a good campground to be within an hour’s driving of Gunflint Lodge and trails, Magnetic Rock trail, the Kekekabic trail and Chik-Wauk museum, all worth seeing. The pit toilet in an actual building, a bear resistant dumpster, and water point with drinkable water that you don’t need to pump by hand were quite welcome. Those got shut down on the 6th of October, the end of the season, though the campground is open after that without the amenities, or fees. Overall, it wasn’t an excellent campground, site and experience and if I had the chance again for a Boundary Waters trip, I’d stay here again.

Sites and amenities are well cared for…views by the lake are fantastic!

Sites and amenities are well cared for…views by the lake are fantastic!

We were in campsite #4. The group next to us in campsite #5 ran a generator most of the day and all night long. We told them about the time frames to run a generator as posted on the information board at the camp entrance. They didn't care. One of there members has COPD and needed to use a CPAP machine. If they need to run this then they need to camp somewhere with AC electric hook up. We left several days early because we were fed up with all the noise.

I think there needs to be a Ranger stopping by to check the campsite--especially at times when generators should be shut off.

We love this campground. This was the fourth time we camped there. It was also the worst experience we had here.

Nice little campground by the lake. Only 7 spots and a few are a bit tricky to get a camper into. Recommend small to medium campers. Enough trees to separate you, but site 3 was close enough to 4 to hear a conversation. Site 1 is a first come, but also the furthest from the lake.

We were in campsite #4. The group next to us in campsite #5 ran a generator most of the day and all night long. We told them about the time frames to run a generator as posted on the information board at the camp entrance. They didn't care. One of there members has COPD and needed to use a CPAP machine. If they need to run this then they need to camp somewhere with AC electric hook up. We left several days early because we were fed up with all the noise.

I think there needs to be a Ranger stopping by to check the campsite--especially at times when generators should be shut off.

We love this campground. This was the fourth time we camped there. It was also the worst experience we had here.

Nice little campground by the lake. Only 7 spots and a few are a bit tricky to get a camper into. Recommend small to medium campers. Enough trees to separate you, but site 3 was close enough to 4 to hear a conversation. Site 1 is a first come, but also the furthest from the lake.

Clean, Quiet, Beautiful Camp. Looking forward to our next trip to Iron Lake!!!

Clean, Quiet, Beautiful Camp. Looking forward to our next trip to Iron Lake!!!