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About Crescent Lake (MN)
Number of accommodations: 20
Activities & Attractions
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Fishing
Hiking
Year-round
Fishing
Hiking
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Water and Hygiene
- Potable Water
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Reviews (144)
What Guests Are Saying
Crescent Lake offers a beautiful and well-maintained campground with clean facilities, friendly hosts, and a serene environment ideal for outdoor activities like fishing and boating. Many reviewers appreciated the tidy, private campsites and the helpfulness of the camp host, Jack, and his dog Reggie. While there were some concerns about certain campsite conditions and additional fees for extra vehicles, the overall experience is highly rated, with many campers eager to return.
What Guests Are Saying
Crescent Lake offers a beautiful and well-maintained campground with clean facilities, friendly hosts, and a serene environment ideal for outdoor activities like fishing and boating. Many reviewers appreciated the tidy, private campsites and the helpfulness of the camp host, Jack, and his dog Reggie. While there were some concerns about certain campsite conditions and additional fees for extra vehicles, the overall experience is highly rated, with many campers eager to return.
Review Summary
Rachel B
VerifiedJuly 9, 2021 • Stayed at: 009, Loop: CRESCENT LAKE (MN)
The host jack is a great people person and has a new sidekick (Reggie) a black lab pup, who he says is training to be the new host :) clean campsites and restrooms and a beautiful lake with plenty of fish and water fowl. Loved hearing the loons sing!
Carolyn S
VerifiedJuly 8, 2021 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: CRESCENT LAKE (MN)
This is a beautiful and quiet campground next to a beautiful lake. Our site #12, had a path down to the lake (steep but doable)
Brian M
VerifiedJuly 6, 2021 • Stayed at: 023, Loop: CRESCENT LAKE (MN)
Had site 23. No lake view but very private as no one is across from the site or close by. 6-7 empty sites each night for first come first serve even over 4th of July weekend.
Rheanna H
VerifiedJune 26, 2021 • Stayed at: 034, Loop: CRESCENT LAKE (MN)
After digging out the fire pit deep enough, I had a good time building fires to cook and keep warm. Parking was easy and the restroom was a short distance from the shore/campsite. Very greatful to have stayed at Cresent Lake.
Deborah R
VerifiedJune 11, 2021 • Stayed at: 031, Loop: CRESCENT LAKE (MN)
Beautiful spot
MARK B
VerifiedJune 2, 2021 • Stayed at: 031, Loop: CRESCENT LAKE (MN)
EASY
Robin M
VerifiedMay 31, 2021 • Stayed at: 026, Loop: CRESCENT LAKE (MN)
The campground is great!! We stumbled upon this campground a couple years ago and will make it an annual trip. The campground is quiet and peaceful, and the campsites and bathrooms are incredibly clean!! The site we stayed at (26) is right on the lake and it has an excellent view!! The campsite is on a slight slant, which made set up a little more challenging. Our picnic table and stove was at a constant slope, so make sure to bring some boards shimming. Overall, it was a great experience, and would encourage anyone to stay there!!
Lauris H
VerifiedMay 24, 2021 • Stayed at: 026, Loop: CRESCENT LAKE (MN)
Always a beautiful campground and site. Campground permanent resident (forget his title) Jack was very helpful—busted out an air inflator to pump up a low tire and saved the day.
Chad W
VerifiedMay 16, 2021 • Stayed at: 020, Loop: CRESCENT LAKE (MN)
Clean latrines and very peaceful!
Lynette R
VerifiedMarch 8, 2021 • Stayed at: 017, Loop: CRESCENT LAKE (MN)
We love it!! The weather was a little too cold for us but our campsite was right next to the lake.. It was beautiful! The host is super helpful! The toilet is kept clean! We would definitely come back!
Location Crescent Lake (MN)
Address:
Crescent Lake , 3236 The Grade (Forest Road 170)
Tofte, MN, 55615
United States
Travel Highway 61 along Lake Superior's north shore to Tofte, Minnesota. In Tofte, turn north (away from Lake Superior) on Sawbill Trail (CCHS 2). Follow the Sawbill Trail for 16 miles to The Grade (Forest Road 170). Turn right onto the The Grade and proceed east for 7 miles. The campground is on your right and is marked by a large sign.
Elevation: 542 feet
24 mi drive to downtown Tofte (about 38 min)
Policies & Rules
Arrival & departure
Check in time
12PM
Check out time
12PM
General
- Limit of two vehicles per campsite, not including trailers; $10 fee for second vehicle. Extra vehicle can be paid online in advance or in person onsite. If paid onsite, you won't be charged the $2 add-on fee; free public parking lot is also available onsite near the campground
- Dogs are allowed but must be leashed
- Fires in campfire pits only and must be completely extinguished; cutting of live vegetation is not allowed
- Be bear aware; keep all food out of site in approved containers or locked inside a hard-sided vehicle and remove all food from area after eating
- Click here for more information on 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: September 7, 2026
