About Iron Lake
Number of accommodations: 6
Nearby Activities & Attractions
Canoeing
Fishing
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
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- Potable Water
Water Access
- Lake Access
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Reviews (70)
What Guests Are Saying
Iron Lake campground offers a serene and secluded experience with well-maintained sites and beautiful lake views. While some campers reported noise issues from generators and nearby sites, many appreciated the respectful atmosphere and proximity to hiking and paddling opportunities. Overall, visitors found it a charming getaway, noting its cleanliness and the convenience of amenities, although maintenance improvements were suggested.
What Guests Are Saying
Iron Lake campground offers a serene and secluded experience with well-maintained sites and beautiful lake views. While some campers reported noise issues from generators and nearby sites, many appreciated the respectful atmosphere and proximity to hiking and paddling opportunities. Overall, visitors found it a charming getaway, noting its cleanliness and the convenience of amenities, although maintenance improvements were suggested.
Review Summary
Michael R
VerifiedAugust 11, 2024 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: IRON
All was very good. Campground was quiet and clean. Only negative was a couple of dogs in the campground barking very early in the morning. I would return.
Michael R
VerifiedAugust 11, 2024 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: IRON
All was very good. Campground was quiet and clean. Only negative was a couple of dogs in the campground barking very early in the morning. I would return.
Tony M
VerifiedJuly 8, 2024 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: IRON
I usually go to this campground once or twice a year. I like that there are only a few spots and its rarely full so it is always pretty quiet. The campground could use a little maintenance work as well as a few of the other national forest campgrounds in the area. I pull a 25 ft trailer and most spots are very tight to get into. Often times I need to trim limbs or small trees to get in or out. I usually try to get site 3 or 4 at Iron Lake . Both of these sites have nice views but are tight to get into. The shared driveway to get in needs to be widened out and is very tight to back a trailer in off the main lane through the campground . There is also a drainage ditch that interferes with backing in to either of these sites. Most of the site could use some side trimming or small trees removed. The bugs were really bad during this particular camping trip so glad we brought plenty of bug spray.
Tony M
VerifiedJuly 8, 2024 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: IRON
I usually go to this campground once or twice a year. I like that there are only a few spots and its rarely full so it is always pretty quiet. The campground could use a little maintenance work as well as a few of the other national forest campgrounds in the area. I pull a 25 ft trailer and most spots are very tight to get into. Often times I need to trim limbs or small trees to get in or out. I usually try to get site 3 or 4 at Iron Lake . Both of these sites have nice views but are tight to get into. The shared driveway to get in needs to be widened out and is very tight to back a trailer in off the main lane through the campground . There is also a drainage ditch that interferes with backing in to either of these sites. Most of the site could use some side trimming or small trees removed. The bugs were really bad during this particular camping trip so glad we brought plenty of bug spray.
Shane M
VerifiedJuly 5, 2024 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: IRON
This campground is a gem. Quiet, clean, secluded - perfect get-away and ideally located to provide easy access to both hiking and paddling.
Shane M
VerifiedJuly 5, 2024 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: IRON
This campground is a gem. Quiet, clean, secluded - perfect get-away and ideally located to provide easy access to both hiking and paddling.
Joette H
VerifiedOctober 2, 2023 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: IRON
Enjoyed Iron Lake campground; a clean, simple, no unnecessary frills, Campground.
The quiet was ruined by one camper who ran a generator all night, every night, and most of the day.
Joette H
VerifiedOctober 2, 2023 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: IRON
Enjoyed Iron Lake campground; a clean, simple, no unnecessary frills, Campground.
The quiet was ruined by one camper who ran a generator all night, every night, and most of the day.
Lynette R
VerifiedSeptember 18, 2023 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: IRON
Excellent site and a beautiful lake! Quiet campground with loads of wildlife! We love it here!
Lynette R
VerifiedSeptember 18, 2023 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: IRON
Excellent site and a beautiful lake! Quiet campground with loads of wildlife! We love it here!
Location Iron Lake
Address:
Gunflint Ranger District
Grand Marais, MN, 55604
United States
From Grand Marais, Minnesota, take Gunflint Trail (County Road 12) 36 miles north, turn left on County Road 92 and travel 2 miles on a narrow gravel road to Iron Lake Campground.
The nearest major road is Gunflint Trail (County Road 12), which connects to Grand Marais and provides access to Iron Lake Campground.
Latitude & Longitude: 48.0678 / -90.6147
Elevation: 573 feet
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Last updated: June 4, 2026
