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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

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Currently open - May 4 to Oct 11

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
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 002, Loop: TRAI
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 003, Loop: TRAI
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 004, Loop: TRAI
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 005, Loop: TRAI
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 006, Loop: TRAI
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 008, Loop: TRAI
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 009, Loop: TRAI
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 010, Loop: TRAI
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 011, Loop: TRAI
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 012, Loop: TRAI
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 013, Loop: TRAI
No Hookups
Price not available
014, Loop: TEND
8 guests · Pet Friendly
Price not available
016, Loop: TEND
8 guests · Pet Friendly
Price not available
017, Loop: TEND
8 guests · Pet Friendly
Price not available
018, Loop: TEND
8 guests · Pet Friendly
Price not available
019, Loop: TEND
8 guests · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 020, Loop: TEND
No Hookups
Price not available
021, Loop: TEND
8 guests · Pet Friendly
Price not available
022, Loop: TEND
8 guests · Pet Friendly
Price not available
023, Loop: TEND
8 guests · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 024, Loop: TEND
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 025, Loop: TEND
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 026, Loop: TEND
No Hookups
Price not available
027, Loop: TEND
8 guests · Pet Friendly
Price not available
028, Loop: TEND
8 guests · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 031, Loop: TEND
No Hookups
Price not available

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
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Elliot S

Verified

July 14, 2025 Stayed at: 016, Loop: TEND

5

Amazing campground and campsite. Super quiet and we were able to hear the water from site 16. Campsites feel super private even though not super far from one another and we were able to get to the other site (15) that the other half of our party stayed at super easily. Definitely rustic, but pit toilets were relatively clean and restocked with toilet paper regularly. Potable water was nice and cold. Amazing views from the campsite, which was nice when it was raining and we didn’t want to hike and so hung out at the campsite for an afternoon.

Darlene P

Verified

July 14, 2025 Stayed at: 012, Loop: TRAI

5

Very quiet and very clean bathrooms. Nice weekend.

Paul A

Verified

July 5, 2025 Stayed at: 001, Loop: TRAI

5

Beautiful, well run north woods campground right on the edge of the BWCA. Easy access for canoeing. Some sites in the first loop are right on the water but are a little too close to one another for my comfort. Occasional bears in the campground so you have to be very careful about food storage.

Michael H

Verified

June 30, 2025 Stayed at: 017, Loop: TEND

5

Site #17: Secluded. 300+ yards from parking so a small hike in to carry gear. Access to water is nearly vertical, so if you plan to keep your canoe close, be ready to climb up and down. Right at the mouth of the rapids, great place to catch fish. Excellent view. Clean site a safe distance from Cliff drop offs. Easy access to trails. Tree covered site. Great view of stars from the bluff. Saw fox, grouse, pheasant, turkey, coyote, bald eagle, blue jays, lions and a moose.

Andrew K

Verified

June 30, 2025 Stayed at: 022, Loop: TEND

5

Very nice campsite. Thoughtful planning and all around great.

Richard R

Verified

June 29, 2025 Stayed at: 004, Loop: TRAI

4

We have been going to Trails End for 50 years. While we have been to Hawaii, Costa Rica, Switzerland, and many other beautiful locations we find this to be our favorite place on earth. The campground was well maintained although the current concessionaire was not as good as some previous in maintaining the outhouse near us. We stayed in site #4 this year but have used a number of others over the years.

Denise M

Verified

June 25, 2025 Stayed at: 008, Loop: TRAI

4

Great campground but gravel roads are terrible if you have a trailer/truck lots of huge potholes and deep rivets from the rain made it difficult to back into campsite 8 and walking around you could easily break an ankle. In previous years has been much better maintained ( grass cut, overhanging large branched trimmed, roads graded etc).

Andrew N

Verified

June 17, 2025 Stayed at: 002, Loop: TRAI

5

Beautiful, quiet, well maintained, secluded

Dorothy B

Verified

June 12, 2025 Stayed at: 027, Loop: TEND

2

Beautifully sites but poorly managed campground.

James K

Verified

June 12, 2025 Stayed at: 019, Loop: TEND

4

Spectacular scenery everywhere you look, sounds and sightings of wildlife, sounds and rhythm of cascading waterfalls all enliven the senses creating a relaxing and healing stay. Grounds were in great shape and Voyagers did a great job hosting the campground. Totally enjoyed it!!!!

Location Trails End Campground

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

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.

Latitude & Longitude: 48.1603 / -90.8936

Elevation: 441 feet

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: June 4, 2026

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