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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.
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About Iron Lake
Iron Lake Campground is located in a dense forest along the banks of Iron Lake in far northern Minnesota. The campground is unique due to its remoteness and small size. Fishing and canoeing are its biggest draws, as the lake provides access to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.
The Ham Lake Fire passed through the campground in 2007. Visitors may be surprised at how the burned area has grown back up.
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002, Loop: IRON
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Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
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003, Loop: IRON
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004, Loop: IRON
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005, Loop: IRON
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006, Loop: IRON
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007, Loop: IRON
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Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
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002, Loop: IRON
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Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
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004, Loop: IRON
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007, Loop: IRON
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Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
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Reviews
80 reviews
Summary
Iron Lake campground offers a beautiful, clean, and quiet setting with well-maintained sites and amenities, making it an enjoyable destination for nature lovers. Campers appreciated the privacy of the sites and the access to recreational activities like kayaking and hiking. However, some guests experienced noise issues from generators and neighbors, which affected their overall experience. Despite these drawbacks, many expressed a desire to return, highlighting the campground's charm and natural beauty.
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Based on 80 reviews
5 stars
51.2% (41)
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28.7% (23)
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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!
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Location & Directions for Iron Lake
Gunflint Ranger District, Grand Marais, MN 55604 United States
Elevation: 573 ft
Getting There
From Grand Marais, Minnesota, take Gunflint Trail (County Road 12) 36 mi north, turn left on County Road 92 and travel 2 mi on a narrow gravel road to Iron Lake Campground.
Highway access
The nearest major road is Gunflint Trail (County Road 12), which connects to Grand Marais and provides access to Iron Lake Campground.
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