About Iron Lake
Number of accommodations: 6
Nearby Activities & Attractions
Canoeing
Fishing
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Water and Hygiene
- 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
Todd V
VerifiedAugust 24, 2023 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: IRON
Campground was clean, quiet and very nice but wow, the potholes in the road!
Todd V
VerifiedAugust 24, 2023 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: IRON
Campground was clean, quiet and very nice but wow, the potholes in the road!
Ryan R
VerifiedAugust 15, 2023 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: IRON
Very secluded. Trees have grown significantly from the image. If you like privacy this is a good site.
Ryan R
VerifiedAugust 15, 2023 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: IRON
Very secluded. Trees have grown significantly from the image. If you like privacy this is a good site.
Jim H
VerifiedJuly 17, 2023 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: IRON
This is the perfect place if you want solitude and quiet. Nothing fancy, just the awesome setting and view. Quite rustic. Pit toilets were ok, but out of toilet paper for the first two days. Water was available but only at a small spicket out by the road from which the flow was quite slow. No hookups, of course, but a nice firepit and picnic table. I was lot 5, and it was quite large. It backed up against the lake. There was a narrow path that took you down to the shore. There are only 6 or 7 sites in this campground. I saw only one other campsite being used during my 5 day stay. The bugs were quite bad at night. I used a lot of insect repellant. During the day was not too bad for bugs. You are an hour from Grand Marais, and there are no gas stations or stores (unless the resorts you pass have supplies). You just need to come fully supplied and full of gasoline. I enjoyed the experience, but rustic was what I wanted. I marked down to 4 stores because of toilet paper issue and the water supply issues.
Jim H
VerifiedJuly 17, 2023 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: IRON
This is the perfect place if you want solitude and quiet. Nothing fancy, just the awesome setting and view. Quite rustic. Pit toilets were ok, but out of toilet paper for the first two days. Water was available but only at a small spicket out by the road from which the flow was quite slow. No hookups, of course, but a nice firepit and picnic table. I was lot 5, and it was quite large. It backed up against the lake. There was a narrow path that took you down to the shore. There are only 6 or 7 sites in this campground. I saw only one other campsite being used during my 5 day stay. The bugs were quite bad at night. I used a lot of insect repellant. During the day was not too bad for bugs. You are an hour from Grand Marais, and there are no gas stations or stores (unless the resorts you pass have supplies). You just need to come fully supplied and full of gasoline. I enjoyed the experience, but rustic was what I wanted. I marked down to 4 stores because of toilet paper issue and the water supply issues.
Chris N
VerifiedOctober 6, 2022 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: IRON
This is an excellent campground for getting in touch with nature. There are seven well spaced campsites. We usually stay in September and on weekdays we are the only campers in the campground. It is not unusual to see beavers, moose, bears, wolves, and Lynx in the area. Sometimes right in the campground. The lake itself is unpopulated to the west and offers great canoeing and fishing. There is no camp host which can be both good and bad (Bring toilet paper).
Chris N
VerifiedOctober 6, 2022 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: IRON
This is an excellent campground for getting in touch with nature. There are seven well spaced campsites. We usually stay in September and on weekdays we are the only campers in the campground. It is not unusual to see beavers, moose, bears, wolves, and Lynx in the area. Sometimes right in the campground. The lake itself is unpopulated to the west and offers great canoeing and fishing. There is no camp host which can be both good and bad (Bring toilet paper).
Jean M
VerifiedSeptember 14, 2022 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: IRON
Iron Lake campground is a beautiful campground and the resources available are excellent.
Jean M
VerifiedSeptember 14, 2022 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: IRON
Iron Lake campground is a beautiful campground and the resources available are excellent.
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
