About Trails End Campground
Number of accommodations: 27
Seasonal information
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
Shelly L
VerifiedSeptember 24, 2023 • Stayed at: 024, Loop: TEND
Nice campground beautiful view.
Only complaint is the fire pit had two grates and was so deep we could barely see the flames. Also it is placed on where the hill starts so you are unable to sit on one side.
Corliss A
VerifiedSeptember 18, 2023 • Stayed at: 020, Loop: TEND
We live love our late summer camping trip to Trails End. We go driving to look for moose and visit Chik-Wauk museum and nature center.
At the museum they have activities for both adults and children.
Harry K
VerifiedSeptember 2, 2023 • Stayed at: 023, Loop: TEND
Good service from the helpful staff. Will recommend this campground and Way of the Wilderness Outfitters to others looking to have a great time in the BWCA.
Mark N
VerifiedAugust 29, 2023 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: TRAI
We had a spectacular view of the Boundary Waters and Canada from our campsite (8). However, our experience was tempered by noisy young kids on either side of us on the first night.
Carrie W
VerifiedAugust 22, 2023 • Stayed at: 026, Loop: TEND
Beautiful location and campground.
Rebecca R
VerifiedAugust 17, 2023 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: TEND
Excellent campground! Clean facilities. Good water and sanitation availability. Quiet. Easy access to water for boats, in two spots.
Michael S
VerifiedAugust 11, 2023 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: TRAI
Great access to the lake!
Merrilee A
VerifiedAugust 1, 2023 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: TRAI
We absolutely LOVE Trails End. So peaceful and beautiful!! Site #8 has the most amazing view and my son loves to jump of the lower cliff into the water. I love sitting and enjoying the peace and quiet in the mornings with the foggy mist over the water, it's amazing! In the past I've never had any cell service with Verizon. This year I had an AT&T phone and did have 1 bar of service and was able to send text messages. Site #* is very rocky and near impossible to put stakes in the ground for a tent but the the view definitely makes up for it! Bugs can be bad at prime mosquito season but you have to expect that in Minnesota. There is a vault toilet just up the road from site #8 and it is always clean. There was one day it ran out of toilet paper but I had brought some so that was a non issue for us. There is also a water spigot at site #8 which is fantastic to have close by. If you are looking to hang a hammock there are not too many options with trees on site #8 as it is fairly open but there is just enough shade to keep us happy.
William B
VerifiedJuly 31, 2023 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: TEND
The best camping experience I’ve ever had. Great campground with the best views. We were at site #16 and have zero complaints. We wish would have stayed longer!. Highly recommend for anyone looking to camp in the north woods.
Joseph S
VerifiedJuly 26, 2023 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: TRAI
Beautiful view
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
