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.

Available sites

27 total sites

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Campground Amenities

Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Potable Water
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Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

27 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 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)

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

4.6
215 reviews
5
73.5%
158
4
16.7%
36
3
6.5%
14
2
2.8%
6
1
0.5%
1

norma p

Verified

August 20, 2020 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: TRAI

5

The campground is well maintained, vault toilets are excellent.
Suggestion: when campsites are NOT reserved for the night/nights, allow the host to register a camper as first come-first serve; with the host notifying you via phone. There is very, very, very [read it as NONE] phone, internet and wi-fi service in our national parks and forests for the camper to register on-line. Keep the parks and forests without phone, wifi and internet. We need a place of rest from the noise of our world. thank you

Tom M

Verified

July 26, 2020 • Stayed at: 009, Loop: TRAI

5

Bud Darling has done an excellent job since I starting coming in 1972. Trails End is managed perfectly by him and his son. Our group since 1972 has returned, now with our grandkids because of his straight forward excellent management.

Elana S

Verified

July 24, 2020 • Stayed at: 018, Loop: TEND

3

The place is spectacularly beautiful and the sites nicely separated for privacy.

Jerome Y

Verified

July 20, 2020 • Stayed at: 026, Loop: TEND

5

We found Tails End Campground to be very clean and very quiet, with great views of the water and wonderful water access. We had one of the few sites without a view of the water but we didn't mind the campsite view while we were out on the water all day. I look forward to a return visit.

Thomas B

Verified

June 23, 2020 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: TEND

4

Campground was nice. We stayed at site 16, and the other couple in our party stay at site 17. Nice views, some fish caught right from the rocks. Leeches and night-crawlers were what we were mostly catching them on. Way of the wilderness rented us a boat, which went fine, get 2 oars, we wish we did. unforeseen motor troubles (out motor). They had nothing else they advertised though, (no food, bait, pop, showers, tackle, cooked meals). nothing, which wasn't an issue for us, we were plenty prepared, but there was nothing on their website about not having anything. Of course it was all covid-19's fault. Way of the Wilderness looked really run down compared to the last time we were there. I don't know if its lack of capital or what, but it was a sad site. But as far as Trails End, we'll definitely plan another trip.

Jean R

Verified

February 14, 2020 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: TRAI

5

Fabulous spot. Have been coming here for decades. Be sure to book ahead!

Anika G

Verified

January 28, 2020 • Stayed at: 023, Loop: TEND

5

very spacious and secure. felt safe. close to canoe areas and hiking trails. will come back and stay again.

Jane P

Verified

January 26, 2020 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: TRAI

5

Trails End was absolutely amazing! We woke up to an incredible sunrise and pretty much had our own private beach. We can't wait to go back!

Amos S

Verified

January 18, 2020 • Stayed at: 027, Loop: TEND

5

Beautiful campground with some sites on the lake. Others have wonderful views. Good access to canoeing north or into Seagull Lake and beyond.
Amos Stoll

Ryan T

Verified

January 18, 2020 • Stayed at: 024, Loop: TEND

5

This is one of the most beautiful campgrounds in the entire state of Minnesota. Several sites overlook Gull & Seagull Lakes while others are nestled by the rapids that connect the two lakes. The outfitters that operate it do a nice job and are very friendly. I will definitely be staying here again!

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.

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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Last updated: October 22, 2026

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