About Trails End Campground
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2026 Season availability
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- Potable Water
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Reviews (215)
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
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.
Review Summary
Cindie T
VerifiedJune 12, 2022 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: TRAI
Private, quiet, beautiful
Ricky Joe R
VerifiedMay 26, 2022 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: TRAI
A beautiful campground. There was some tree damage that we had to clean up, but this wasn't unexpected. We did wish we had brought a small saw though. Wonderful canoe spot!
Marguerite K
VerifiedMay 23, 2022 • Stayed at: 025, Loop: TEND
One of my favorite spots. No outside light or sounds other than nature, moon light and rushing water. Beautiful, peaceful
Ryan W
VerifiedNovember 22, 2021 • Stayed at: 031, Loop: TEND
This was the maiden voyage for our family in our used pop-up. I've done several canoe trips with the guys over the years, but this was a nice way to expose the wife and kids to the BWCA. Fishing was a little tough due to competing with the mayfly hatch, but we did manage to catch a couple. The campsite was ok. Would've been great for a couple tents, but it was a little tight for the camper and the vehicle. It was difficult to tell from the pictures, but this site is basically right next to the road. There was a lot of open sites when we were there, so less noise too. Many of the 'services' mentioned on the website were not available due to a lack of staffing. We had to travel a couple miles back down the gunflint to find an outfitter that had bait and maps, or firewood. Their snack/gift shop was also closed.
Overall, it was a great experience. We saw a couple sites when we were there that we are thinking of trying out next time.
Lisa B
VerifiedOctober 17, 2021 • Stayed at: 027, Loop: TEND
There is no place on earth like the BWCAW and the Gunflint Trail. The campsites are situated perfectly and the surroundings so beautiful....
If you love the night sky, this is the place to be.
If you love your quiet times & remote hiking, this is the place to be.
Conrad B
VerifiedOctober 10, 2021 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: TRAI
Great sites. Quiet campground. Definitely recommend. We have been going to Trails End for the past 3 years.
Patrice G
VerifiedOctober 7, 2021 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: TRAI
Outstanding location. Camp site 1 and 2 are by far the best spots, with outstanding lake view while nested in pine trees. Each spot has even its private beach. I highly recommend the area.
Micah D
VerifiedOctober 6, 2021 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: TEND
Awesome site - awesome campground - i mean it is just beautiful. best sites in the state.
Marguerite K
VerifiedAugust 31, 2021 • Stayed at: 022, Loop: TEND
Beautiful site and weather but then came the forest fire risk. Gunflint Fire came to my campsite and it was voluntary evacuation but it was 8:30 at night. Had to pack in the dark but lefti was sad to lose a night at this spot. Next dat it was officially closed and mandatory evacuation. Hope fun rain and control of the forest fires.
Dave and Janet M
VerifiedAugust 30, 2021 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: TRAI
The area is so beautiful. We had a wonderful view of the lake from our campsite. Canoeing and kayaking was great.
Location & Directions for Trails End Campground
Gunflint Ranger District, Grand Marais, MN 55604 United States
Elevation: 441 ft
Getting There
From Grand Marais, Minnesota, take Gunflint Trail (County Road 12) 57 mi north. Gunflint Trail ends at Trail's End Campground.
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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Last updated: October 22, 2026
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