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Trails End Campground

Trails End Campground
TRAILS END CAMPGROUND
TRAILS END CAMPGROUND
TRAILS END CAMPGROUND
TRAILS END CAMPGROUND

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.

Number of accommodations: 27

Campground Amenities

  • Potable Water
    Potable Water

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Currently closed - Opens on May 4

Sites & Availability

27 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 001, Loop: TRAI
No Hookups
$24.00
/ per night
🚐 002, Loop: TRAI
No Hookups
$24.00
/ per night
🚐 003, Loop: TRAI
No Hookups
$24.00
/ per night
🚐 004, Loop: TRAI
No Hookups
$24.00
/ per night
🚐 005, Loop: TRAI
No Hookups
$24.00
/ per night
🚐 006, Loop: TRAI
No Hookups
$24.00
/ per night
🚐 008, Loop: TRAI
No Hookups
$24.00
/ per night
🚐 009, Loop: TRAI
No Hookups
$24.00
/ per night
🚐 010, Loop: TRAI
No Hookups
$24.00
/ per night
🚐 011, Loop: TRAI
No Hookups
$24.00
/ per night
🚐 012, Loop: TRAI
No Hookups
$24.00
/ per night
🚐 013, Loop: TRAI
No Hookups
$24.00
/ per night
014, Loop: TEND
8 guests · Pet Friendly
$22.00
/ per night
016, Loop: TEND
8 guests · Pet Friendly
$22.00
/ per night
017, Loop: TEND
8 guests · Pet Friendly
$22.00
/ per night
018, Loop: TEND
8 guests · Pet Friendly
$22.00
/ per night
019, Loop: TEND
8 guests · Pet Friendly
$22.00
/ per night
🚐 020, Loop: TEND
No Hookups
$24.00
/ per night
021, Loop: TEND
8 guests · Pet Friendly
$22.00
/ per night
022, Loop: TEND
8 guests · Pet Friendly
$22.00
/ per night
023, Loop: TEND
8 guests · Pet Friendly
$22.00
/ per night
🚐 024, Loop: TEND
No Hookups
$24.00
/ per night
🚐 025, Loop: TEND
No Hookups
$24.00
/ per night
🚐 026, Loop: TEND
No Hookups
$24.00
/ per night
027, Loop: TEND
8 guests · Pet Friendly
$22.00
/ per night
028, Loop: TEND
8 guests · Pet Friendly
$22.00
/ per night
🚐 031, Loop: TEND
No Hookups
$24.00
/ per night

Reviews (178)

What Guests Are Saying

Trails End Campground offers a stunning and serene location with beautiful views of the river and easy access to canoeing and hiking in the BWCA. Many campers appreciate the well-maintained sites, peaceful ambiance, and wildlife sightings, making it a favorite for relaxation and exploration. However, some concerns were noted regarding the cleanliness of the outhouses and the lack of on-site assistance for purchasing necessities, along with issues related to noise from nearby campers.

Review Summary

4.6
178 reviews
5
70.2%
125
4
19.7%
35
3
6.7%
12
2
3.4%
6
1
0.0%
0

julie s

Verified

October 19, 2020 Stayed at: 028, Loop: TEND

4

an innovatively designed campground with unusual extremely scenic sites

Amy K

Verified

October 17, 2020 Stayed at: 028, Loop: TEND

5

Beautiful site, beautiful campground. Quiet, clean, and the site was bigger than expected, too! You really can’t go wrong with any of the campgrounds along Gunflint Trail.

Mike K

Verified

October 1, 2020 Stayed at: 013, Loop: TRAI

5

Nicely spaced campsites, and beautiful views. Great jumping off spot for paddling, hiking, or biking on snowmobile trails.

Timi K

Verified

October 1, 2020 Stayed at: 025, Loop: TEND

5

Great, understated campground. clean facilities. Definitely encourage you to rent a canoe in one of the numerous nearby lakes, or Vogayger Canoe Outfitters up the road. Definitely no cell service available as other reviews mentioned.

Theresa W

Verified

September 29, 2020 Stayed at: 022, Loop: TEND

5

Campsite 003 was huge. Almost a group campsite feel. Plenty of space for children to run. It had a short path down to Gull Lake..... Kayak or canoe access. I personally loved sitting at the waters edge drinking my coffee in the morning soaking in the fall beauty. I did hear a few loons still....September 20th. The campsite was clean and maintained. The fire ring had a balanced grate which is nice cooking on.

Michael F

Verified

September 27, 2020 Stayed at: 027, Loop: TEND

5

It was nice. I was on campsite 27, it's right next to campsite 28 really close actually. It was great, really busy up there, but super quiet at night. I will do it again soon! A very nice get away!

Denise W

Verified

September 21, 2020 Stayed at: 012, Loop: TRAI

5

Beautiful campground. Well maintained and cleaned. Loved having the water spigots right at the campsite. The BWCA and Superior Forest are so incredibly beautiful. The campsites along the lake shore are closer together, but the sites farther back are more spacious and private. We loved our spot. And we literally had zero mosquitoes bother us the entire weekend. It truly was a wonderful camping experience.

Just be sure to fill your gas tank before you leave Grand Marias.

Floyd H

Verified

September 17, 2020 Stayed at: 013, Loop: TRAI

5

Always enjoy a few days camping at Trails End. It is quiet, and the other campers are nice.

Eric R

Verified

September 5, 2020 Stayed at: 020, Loop: TEND

5

Beautiful site and well worth the drive up the Gunflint trail. Sea Gull lake is gorgeous and many sites have nice views and/or are very close access to the water. We will be back.

Ranran X

Verified

September 3, 2020 Stayed at: 025, Loop: TEND

5

Beautiful location and well maintained campsite!

Location Trails End Campground

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

Latitude & Longitude: 48.1603 / -90.8936

Elevation: 441 feet

Policies & Rules

Category About
General

Additional fee for campers arriving in a second vehicle collected on-site for second vehicle

General

No off-road vehicles allowed

General

Be bear aware; keep all food out of sight in approved containers or locked inside a hard-sided vehicle

General

Click here to learn more about Superior National Forest

General

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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