About Trails End Campground
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2026 Season availability
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- Potable Water
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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.
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
Lisa B
VerifiedOctober 17, 2021 • Stayed at: 027, Loop: TEND
There is no place on earth like the BWCAW and the Gunflint Trail. The campsites are situated perfectly and the surroundings so beautiful....
If you love the night sky, this is the place to be.
If you love your quiet times & remote hiking, this is the place to be.
Ryan W
VerifiedNovember 22, 2021 • Stayed at: 031, Loop: TEND
This was the maiden voyage for our family in our used pop-up. I've done several canoe trips with the guys over the years, but this was a nice way to expose the wife and kids to the BWCA. Fishing was a little tough due to competing with the mayfly hatch, but we did manage to catch a couple. The campsite was ok. Would've been great for a couple tents, but it was a little tight for the camper and the vehicle. It was difficult to tell from the pictures, but this site is basically right next to the road. There was a lot of open sites when we were there, so less noise too. Many of the 'services' mentioned on the website were not available due to a lack of staffing. We had to travel a couple miles back down the gunflint to find an outfitter that had bait and maps, or firewood. Their snack/gift shop was also closed.
Overall, it was a great experience. We saw a couple sites when we were there that we are thinking of trying out next time.
Marguerite K
VerifiedMay 23, 2022 • Stayed at: 025, Loop: TEND
One of my favorite spots. No outside light or sounds other than nature, moon light and rushing water. Beautiful, peaceful
Ricky Joe R
VerifiedMay 26, 2022 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: TRAI
A beautiful campground. There was some tree damage that we had to clean up, but this wasn't unexpected. We did wish we had brought a small saw though. Wonderful canoe spot!
Cindie T
VerifiedJune 12, 2022 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: TRAI
Private, quiet, beautiful
Patrick Z
VerifiedJune 13, 2022 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: TRAI
Very clean restrooms.
Joy M
VerifiedJune 19, 2022 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: TRAI
Site 4- really great campground
Chris W
VerifiedJune 24, 2022 • Stayed at: 023, Loop: TEND
I love coming to Trails End. Clean campsites and quiet. My first sight someone had left a large blew stand alone tent that was placed over the picnic table that I wished wasn't there. I prefer the experience to be my own without someone leaving behind their "helpful" tent. The note left behind stated that the tent could be used or thrown away.
Parnell M
VerifiedJuly 6, 2022 • Stayed at: 019, Loop: TEND
Beautiful location, great swimming and fishing! Staff was friendly and helpful when I inquired about the area, things to do, and renting a canoe. Unfortunately the trash dumpster was not far down the road from our site and occasionally the smell wafted our way. Also, walking by it on the way to the bathroom was unpleasant to say the least.
Bryan E
VerifiedJuly 23, 2022 • Stayed at: 028, Loop: TEND
Great campsites, well taken care of park. Highly recommended!
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.
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