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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
Jan S
VerifiedJuly 31, 2025 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: CRESCENT LAKE (MN)
Secluded and lovely! Stay away if you want an active noisy place. Very attentive and helpful camp host.
Thad E
VerifiedAugust 5, 2025 • Stayed at: 023, Loop: CRESCENT LAKE (MN)
Nice well maintained private campsites. Convenient potable water and vault toilets that were clean. Very quiet the days we were there (Saturday - Wednesday) . We caught some fish from the fishing deck too.
Nicholas L
VerifiedAugust 18, 2025 • Stayed at: 027, Loop: CRESCENT LAKE (MN)
Great quiet spot & host.
Christopher C
VerifiedAugust 24, 2025 • Stayed at: 023, Loop: CRESCENT LAKE (MN)
Clean sites, clean restrooms. Well taken care of. I appreciate the location with quick access to a number of BWCAW entry points for day tripping.
Karl P
VerifiedAugust 28, 2025 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: CRESCENT LAKE (MN)
Great experience. Only comment is that I wish we knew how many tent spaces there was in each site. Site 3 was a little tight for 4 two man tents. Otherwise great spot and a very nice camp host.
Adam T
VerifiedSeptember 7, 2025 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: CRESCENT LAKE (MN)
Great campground on an undeveloped lake! The campground host, Jack, was a pleasure to chat with. We will be back!
Howard A
VerifiedSeptember 17, 2025 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: CRESCENT LAKE (MN)
We've camped at Crescent Lake several times. Our experience has always been good. The campground is quiet with a number of above average sites. We are tent campers and we can always find a reasonable pitch. The host is friendly and affable. Toilet facilities are clean, there are disposal areas for trash and potable water is available. We look forward to our next stay.
Ron K
VerifiedSeptember 21, 2025 • Stayed at: 009, Loop: CRESCENT LAKE (MN)
Nice campground. Pretty scenery. Jake and Reggie (hosts) were friendly and helpful. Several tent only sites, but some can accommodate camper trailers. Water and vault toilets. I'd be happy to return. Some rain and coolish weather for September.
Ethan M
VerifiedSeptember 28, 2025 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: CRESCENT LAKE (MN)
The campsite was amazing, very nice, and private away from your neighbors. Place is well set up with trash bins, and bathrooms near by, as well as a boat launch. One thing I would like to note, when we first arrive and were starting to set up the camp host came by when I was setting up the tent. I had noticed he was there but I don't think he knew I had noticed yet. I watched him reach into the backend of my car. That's when I started to yell to get his attention. At that time I did not know he was the camp host. He said he was just coming to check on us to make sure we had the right campsite. Not sure if this is how he usually acts but someone should look into that and or talk with him about that. Leaving list part here so all campers are aware.
Madison O
VerifiedOctober 2, 2025 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: CRESCENT LAKE (MN)
Great spot. Friendly neighbors. The drive to the camp spot is about a 40 minute drive without service. Outhouse was bug free! Bring your own fire wood. This specific spot was maybe a quarter mile walk from the vehicle, so keep in mind for packing. Very nice lake access! Large spot!
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
