Trails End Campground Near Grand Marais, MN

About Trails End Campground

Trail's End Campground is located next to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW) in a remote area of Superior National Forest in northern Minnesota. It is a wonderful place to sit and enjoy life, or get out on the water to canoe and fish. Berry picking and wildlife viewing are also great fun.

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🚐 001, Loop: TRAI RV

Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In

🚐 002, Loop: TRAI RV

Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In

🚐 003, Loop: TRAI RV

Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In

🚐 004, Loop: TRAI RV

Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In

🚐 005, Loop: TRAI RV

Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In

🚐 006, Loop: TRAI RV

Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In

🚐 008, Loop: TRAI RV

Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In

🚐 009, Loop: TRAI RV

Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In

🚐 010, Loop: TRAI RV

Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In

🚐 011, Loop: TRAI RV

Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In

🚐 012, Loop: TRAI RV

Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In

🚐 013, Loop: TRAI RV

Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In

⛺ 014, Loop: TEND Tent

Pet Friendly · Yes shade

⛺ 016, Loop: TEND Tent

Pet Friendly · Full shade

⛺ 017, Loop: TEND Tent

Pet Friendly · Full shade

⛺ 018, Loop: TEND Tent

Pet Friendly · Full shade

⛺ 019, Loop: TEND Tent

Pet Friendly · Full shade

🚐 020, Loop: TEND RV

Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In

⛺ 021, Loop: TEND Tent

Pet Friendly · Yes shade

⛺ 022, Loop: TEND Tent

Pet Friendly · Full shade

⛺ 023, Loop: TEND Tent

Pet Friendly · Full shade

🚐 024, Loop: TEND RV

Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In

🚐 025, Loop: TEND RV

Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In

🚐 026, Loop: TEND RV

Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In

⛺ 027, Loop: TEND Tent

Pet Friendly · Full shade

⛺ 028, Loop: TEND Tent

Pet Friendly · Full shade

🚐 031, Loop: TEND RV

Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In

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🚐 001, Loop: TRAI RV

Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In

🚐 002, Loop: TRAI RV

Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In

🚐 003, Loop: TRAI RV

Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In

🚐 004, Loop: TRAI RV

Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In

🚐 005, Loop: TRAI RV

Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In

🚐 006, Loop: TRAI RV

Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In

🚐 008, Loop: TRAI RV

Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In

🚐 009, Loop: TRAI RV

Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In

🚐 010, Loop: TRAI RV

Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In

🚐 011, Loop: TRAI RV

Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In

🚐 012, Loop: TRAI RV

Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In

🚐 013, Loop: TRAI RV

Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In

⛺ 014, Loop: TEND Tent

Pet Friendly · Yes shade

⛺ 016, Loop: TEND Tent

Pet Friendly · Full shade

⛺ 017, Loop: TEND Tent

Pet Friendly · Full shade

⛺ 018, Loop: TEND Tent

Pet Friendly · Full shade

⛺ 019, Loop: TEND Tent

Pet Friendly · Full shade

🚐 020, Loop: TEND RV

Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In

⛺ 021, Loop: TEND Tent

Pet Friendly · Yes shade

⛺ 022, Loop: TEND Tent

Pet Friendly · Full shade

⛺ 023, Loop: TEND Tent

Pet Friendly · Full shade

🚐 024, Loop: TEND RV

Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In

🚐 025, Loop: TEND RV

Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In

🚐 026, Loop: TEND RV

Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In

⛺ 027, Loop: TEND Tent

Pet Friendly · Full shade

⛺ 028, Loop: TEND Tent

Pet Friendly · Full shade

🚐 031, Loop: TEND RV

Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In

Reviews (215)

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What Guests Are Saying

Trails End Campground is praised for its beautiful, clean, and well-maintained sites that offer a peaceful and secluded atmosphere, making it an ideal spot for relaxation and disconnecting from daily life. Campers appreciate the stunning scenery, access to wildlife, and helpful campground hosts. While some reviews mention issues with the cleanliness of the restrooms and occasional noise from generators, the overall experience remains highly positive, with many guests eager to return.

What Guests Are Saying

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4.6

215 reviews

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Norman S

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June 25, 2023 • Stayed at: 026, Loop: TEND

NIcely situated and clean site. Close facilities and easy access. Would use again.

Karen B

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June 29, 2023 • Stayed at: 017, Loop: TEND

Nice quiet campground.

Adam K

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June 30, 2023 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: TRAI

Love this place.

Paul A

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July 7, 2023 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: TRAI

It’s a joy to stay at this clean, well-run campground. Entry points to both Sea Gull and Gull Lakes and beyond.

Michael B

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July 15, 2023 • Stayed at: 017, Loop: TEND

The site was almost clean. The view is amazing. The bugs were epic. It’s just a great sight.

Jeff B

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July 17, 2023 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: TRAI

Someone is probably better than I am when it comes to the words that can describe this campground. My experience was quite memorable.

Eric B

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July 26, 2023 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: TEND

Campsites are always clean. Scenery is beautiful

Joseph S

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July 26, 2023 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: TRAI

Great view, sunset was great

Joseph S

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July 26, 2023 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: TRAI

Beautiful view

William B

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July 31, 2023 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: TEND

The best camping experience I’ve ever had. Great campground with the best views. We were at site #16 and have zero complaints. We wish would have stayed longer!. Highly recommend for anyone looking to camp in the north woods.

Location & Directions for Trails End Campground

Gunflint Ranger District, Grand Marais, MN 55604 United States

Elevation: 441 ft

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Getting There

From Grand Marais, Minnesota, take Gunflint Trail (County Road 12) 57 mi north. Gunflint Trail ends at Trail's End Campground.

Nearest town

Grand Marais, MN - 55 mi

About over 1 hr (70 min) to downtown

Highway access

Gunflint Trail (County Road 12) provides direct access to Trails End Campground, located 57 miles north of Grand Marais. No major interstates or highways are within 25 miles.

Policies & Rules

General

Additional fee for campers arriving in a second vehicle collected on-site for second vehicle
No off-road vehicles allowed
Be bear aware; keep all food out of sight in approved containers or locked inside a hard-sided vehicle
Click here to learn more about Superior National Forest
Don't move firewood: To limit the spread of invasive tree-killing pests, firewood from outside the area is not permitted. Some states have quarantines and may confiscate your firewood. Please help protect our forests from invasive species by obtaining your firewood at or near your camping destination and burning it on-site. Visit dontmovefirewood.org for more information.

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