About Trails End Campground
Number of accommodations: 27
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2026 Season availability
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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.
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
Alexis C
VerifiedJune 3, 2025 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: TRAI
Trip over memorial weekend was great (little to no bugs). Campsite #6 had plenty of room, great views, near a bathroom. There's a hidden hiking trail near one of the boat landings that wasn't marked. Make sure to bring toilet paper and get firewood in town.
Scott L
VerifiedOctober 2, 2024 • Stayed at: 022, Loop: TEND
Beautiful weather, very quiet campground, incredible scenery. Hiked the magnetic rock trail and had lunch at Gunflint Lodge on the way up. Great stay!
don a
VerifiedSeptember 29, 2024 • Stayed at: 026, Loop: TEND
holly w
VerifiedSeptember 27, 2024 • Stayed at: 028, Loop: TEND
Phenomenal in the shoulder season. Had site 19 and would not have traded it for the world. I love that the park is primarily self operating. September camping here was a great experience.
Faye B
VerifiedSeptember 26, 2024 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: TEND
absolutely incredible campground and incredible site, very private. slight walk from the car down a trail to the campsite, so be prepared if this will be challenging. would not recommend for children, as there is a steep cliff into the lake.
Cathy W
VerifiedSeptember 5, 2024 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: TRAI
this campground is beautiful. Every site that I could see had either a gorgeous view of the lake or a trail down to the water. We rented a pontoon one day from the gunflint Lodge. We went horseback riding there, and then we rented a canoe from an outfitter for a day trip into BWCA. It was magnificent. We saw Eagles, deer and two baby bears playing by the side of the road. By far, one of my favorite camping sites
Jonathan E
VerifiedSeptember 3, 2024 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: TRAI
Probably one of the best drive-in campsites in America! #2 is a very large private site at the end of its own short drive with a stunning view of the lake. There’s a trail downhill to the beach for your own personal canoe/boat landing and also a short trail uphill to a great tent pad. The hillside location makes it more susceptible to high winds, though, making tent camping and campfires difficult at times.
Pete B
VerifiedAugust 31, 2024 • Stayed at: 026, Loop: TEND
Wonderful setting. We were able to swim in the lake off of our campsite. Near by museum and hikes were nice. Canoe rental provided access to the bwca.
Benton J
VerifiedAugust 26, 2024 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: TRAI
I don't want to rate my experience here, I'd rather keep this campground a secret.
Ashley W
VerifiedAugust 13, 2024 • Stayed at: 025, Loop: TEND
Clean bathrooms, private sites.
Location Trails End Campground
Address:
Gunflint Ranger District
Grand Marais, MN, 55604
United States
From Grand Marais, Minnesota, take Gunflint Trail (County Road 12) 57 miles north. Gunflint Trail ends at Trail's End Campground.
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
