Iron Lake

Iron Lake
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Iron Lake
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Iron Lake

Sites & Rates

Average nightly rates

6 total sites

RV Sites

6 sites

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. 

Number of accommodations: 6

Activities & Attractions

Nearby

Canoeing

Canoeing

Spring Summer Fall
Fishing

Fishing

Year-round

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Currently open - May 8 to Oct 4

Campground Amenities

Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Potable Water
Water Access

Water Access

  • Lake Access
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Rates, Sites & Availability

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6 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 002, Loop: IRON RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 003, Loop: IRON RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 004, Loop: IRON RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 005, Loop: IRON RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 006, Loop: IRON RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 007, Loop: IRON RV
No Hookups
Price not available

Reviews (76)

What Guests Are Saying

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.

Review Summary

4.1
76 reviews
5
48.7%
37
4
30.3%
23
3
6.6%
5
2
10.5%
8
1
3.9%
3

Lisa J

Verified

May 31, 2026 Stayed at: 003, Loop: IRON

5

Beautiful location. The grounds and rest room were spotless, the sites private and the campground very quiet. The couple with the concession to maintain the area were very pleasant and helpful. I'd forgotten that I'd prepaid with my reservation and paid again at the entrance. They tracked me down and refunded my money!

todd c

Verified

June 5, 2026 Stayed at: 007, Loop: IRON

3

NO WATER, 35 mile round tirp to get!!!

Jim H

Verified

June 15, 2026 Stayed at: 004, Loop: IRON

4

Enjoyed the stay. This was my second visit from 3 years ago. Very quiet which is what I like. Only a couple other campers. I appreciate the cleanliness of the vault toilet and the availability of potable water. The bugs can be bad, but I have seen worse. Deet worked well. The county road from Grand Marais could use some work.

Peter F

Verified

July 17, 2026 Stayed at: 002, Loop: IRON

5

We and friends enjoyed our camping experience very much. The sites were great, lake was beautiful, hiking in the area was plentiful. We enjoyed all of nature at its best!

Mary Jo M

Verified

July 20, 2026 Stayed at: 007, Loop: IRON

5

We spent 4 fabulous nights on site #7. Loved that we were able to access our kayak from the site. We had friends that joined us and were set up on #5 & #6. All of our sites were clean and had plenty of space. The bathrooms were super clean. No cellular service but we expected that. The deer flies were a little pesty during the day but on other trips to the Boundary Waters area we experienced much worse. The mosquitoes arrived at dusk and we were happy to have had a screen tent to retreat to. We were happy to have several places within a few miles in each direction that sold ice. Hope to get back to this campground when we're up that way!!

Casey K

Verified

July 27, 2026 Stayed at: 006, Loop: IRON

1

The Extremely Hazardous smoke cloud meant we stopped at Duluth and waited for healthier air only to abandon our reservation.

Location Iron Lake

Address:
Gunflint Ranger District
Grand Marais, MN, 55604
United States

Highway access

The nearest major road is Gunflint Trail (County Road 12), which connects to Grand Marais and provides access to Iron Lake Campground.

Elevation: 573 feet

Distance to downtown

38 mi drive to downtown Grand Marais (about 49 min)

Nearby Campgrounds

Nearby destinations


Last updated: September 9, 2026

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