Crescent Lake (MN) Near Tofte, MN

About Crescent Lake (MN)

Crescent Lake is an undeveloped lake surrounded entirely by the remote Superior National Forest. This quiet campground has waterfront campsites with easy access to fishing, exploring the nearby wilderness and simply enjoying the beauty of the natural area. Superior National Forest, located in northeastern Minnesota's arrowhead region, is comprised of 3 million acres. The forest spans 150 mi along the United States-Canada border. Visitors can find recreation opportunities year-round, including travel in the famous Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.

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⛺ 001, Loop: CRESCENT LAKE (MN) Tent

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Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire

⛺ 003, Loop: CRESCENT LAKE (MN) Tent

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⛺ 005, Loop: CRESCENT LAKE (MN) Tent

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⛺ 006, Loop: CRESCENT LAKE (MN) Tent

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⛺ 008, Loop: CRESCENT LAKE (MN) Tent

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Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire

🚐 009, Loop: CRESCENT LAKE (MN) RV

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Pet Friendly · 30 × 30 ft · Gravel

🚐 010, Loop: CRESCENT LAKE (MN) RV

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Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site

🚐 012, Loop: CRESCENT LAKE (MN) RV

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🚐 013, Loop: CRESCENT LAKE (MN) RV

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🚐 016, Loop: CRESCENT LAKE (MN) RV

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🚐 017, Loop: CRESCENT LAKE (MN) RV

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🚐 020, Loop: CRESCENT LAKE (MN) RV

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🚐 021, Loop: CRESCENT LAKE (MN) RV

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🚐 023, Loop: CRESCENT LAKE (MN) RV

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🚐 025, Loop: CRESCENT LAKE (MN) RV

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🚐 026, Loop: CRESCENT LAKE (MN) RV

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🚐 027, Loop: CRESCENT LAKE (MN) RV

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Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site

🚐 030, Loop: CRESCENT LAKE (MN) RV

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Pet Friendly · 30 × 30 ft · Gravel

🚐 031, Loop: CRESCENT LAKE (MN) RV

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Pet Friendly · 30 × 30 ft · Gravel

⛺ 034, Loop: CRESCENT LAKE (MN) Tent

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Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire

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⛺ 001, Loop: CRESCENT LAKE (MN) Tent

Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire

⛺ 003, Loop: CRESCENT LAKE (MN) Tent

Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire

⛺ 005, Loop: CRESCENT LAKE (MN) Tent

Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire

⛺ 006, Loop: CRESCENT LAKE (MN) Tent

Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire

⛺ 008, Loop: CRESCENT LAKE (MN) Tent

Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire

🚐 009, Loop: CRESCENT LAKE (MN) RV

Pet Friendly · 30 × 30 ft · Gravel

🚐 010, Loop: CRESCENT LAKE (MN) RV

Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site

🚐 012, Loop: CRESCENT LAKE (MN) RV

Pet Friendly · 30 × 30 ft · Gravel

🚐 013, Loop: CRESCENT LAKE (MN) RV

Pet Friendly · 30 × 30 ft · Gravel

🚐 016, Loop: CRESCENT LAKE (MN) RV

Pet Friendly · 30 × 30 ft · Gravel

🚐 017, Loop: CRESCENT LAKE (MN) RV

Pet Friendly · 30 × 30 ft · Gravel

🚐 020, Loop: CRESCENT LAKE (MN) RV

Pet Friendly · 30 × 30 ft · Gravel

🚐 021, Loop: CRESCENT LAKE (MN) RV

Pet Friendly · 30 × 30 ft · Gravel

🚐 023, Loop: CRESCENT LAKE (MN) RV

Pet Friendly · 30 × 30 ft · Gravel

🚐 025, Loop: CRESCENT LAKE (MN) RV

Pet Friendly · 30 × 30 ft · Gravel

🚐 026, Loop: CRESCENT LAKE (MN) RV

Pet Friendly · 30 × 30 ft · Gravel

🚐 027, Loop: CRESCENT LAKE (MN) RV

Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site

🚐 030, Loop: CRESCENT LAKE (MN) RV

Pet Friendly · 30 × 30 ft · Gravel

🚐 031, Loop: CRESCENT LAKE (MN) RV

Pet Friendly · 30 × 30 ft · Gravel

⛺ 034, Loop: CRESCENT LAKE (MN) Tent

Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire

Reviews

154 reviews

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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.

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4.6

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January 11, 2020 Stayed at: 023, Loop: CRESCENT LAKE (MN)

We enjoyed our one night stay.

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Cory S

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January 10, 2020 Stayed at: 023, Loop: CRESCENT LAKE (MN)

Great campground, quite, good restrooms.

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Ray F

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January 10, 2020 Stayed at: 003, Loop: CRESCENT LAKE (MN)

This is a great spot. Definitely more remote than other National Forest campgrounds. Gravel roads from both Tofte & Grand Marais take you there. Bring the gravel bike, great riding. The lake itself is great for a 1/2 day paddle. There are also a couple BWCA entry points close. Great chance to see wildlife. We saw a wolf from a distance and multiple spots where there were moose tracks. We stayed at the walk-in sites and they were private with lake views and access to the lake.

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N Luke B

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December 18, 2019 Stayed at: 008, Loop: CRESCENT LAKE (MN)

Excellent no-frills campground on a lake. Plenty of mosquitoes, but that's MN.

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Location & Directions for Crescent Lake (MN)

Crescent Lake , 3236 The Grade (Forest Road 170), Tofte, MN 55615 United States

Elevation: 542 ft

Map of Crescent Lake (MN) location at Tofte, MN, United States

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Getting There

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 mi to The Grade (Forest Road 170). Turn right onto the The Grade and...

Nearest town

Tofte, MN - 24 mi

About 38 min to downtown

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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Sawbill Lake Campground offers easy access to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness within Minnesota's Superior National Forest, making it an ideal base for exploration. The forest encompasses 3 million acres and stretches 150 mi along the U.S...

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Tofte

18 mi away

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Schroeder

21 mi away

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Last updated: November 4, 2026

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