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

Robyn R

Verified

October 9, 2025 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: TRAI

4

Didn’t appreciate the A Class RV across from us in space 12, running their generator for multiple hours in the early evening. In a small campground like this one, generators should not be run during the supper hours.

Rick C

Verified

October 7, 2025 • Stayed at: 027, Loop: TEND

5

wonderful campground with spectacular views

Will S

Verified

October 2, 2025 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: TRAI

5

Trail's End Campground is a stunning location for anyone wanting to easily explore the BWCA. Most of the sites had amazing water access and views, and the small rapids running along the sites make it a very special campground. I'll definitely be back.

Isaias D

Verified

September 24, 2025 • Stayed at: 017, Loop: TEND

4

Beautiful campsite. We love going to trails end because it feels about as remote as you can get without actually traveling into the actual wilderness.

Justine A

Verified

September 19, 2025 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: TRAI

4

Beautiful campground

Angela S

Verified

September 9, 2025 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: TRAI

4

We ABSOLUTELY love this location, it's literally one of our favorite campgrounds. With that said, the pit toilets there are just minimally cleaned. They are the least pleasant of all of the USFS campgrounds we've been to in MN. No hand sanitizer, no waste basket, an abundance of flys and cobwebs. For this reason, and this reason only, I've given Trails End Campground a 4 instead of 5 stars. We'll still camp here but it would really be nice if more attention was given to the latrines.

James H

Verified

September 5, 2025 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: TRAI

4

Space #2 was rented for a week,but they did not show up. A shame that that beautiful campsite from8-23 to 8-31:was not used by anyone. A C Johnson rented it but did not show up. We used space #7,very nice.

Ella H

Verified

September 2, 2025 • Stayed at: 019, Loop: TEND

5

Trails End Campground set my standards for any campground I encounter in the future. This was a wonderful first experience with camping. The rapids were extremely peaceful, and the area felt secluded even with a site next to us. We will be back!!

Patrick B

Verified

August 16, 2025 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: TRAI

5

Beautiful campground and surrounding area.

BRIAN S

Verified

August 3, 2025 • Stayed at: 018, Loop: TEND

5

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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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