About Crescent Lake (MN)
Number of accommodations: 20
Nearby Activities & Attractions
Fishing
Hiking
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Water and Hygiene
- Potable Water
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Reviews (120)
What Guests Are Saying
Crescent Lake is a well-maintained campground with beautiful, private sites and clean facilities, making it a favorite for families and tent campers. Camp hosts are friendly and helpful, contributing to a pleasant atmosphere, although attention to some issues, such as dog control and road maintenance, could enhance the experience. Overall, visitors appreciate the serene environment, beautiful lake access, and well-equipped amenities, promising a relaxing camping trip.
What Guests Are Saying
Crescent Lake is a well-maintained campground with beautiful, private sites and clean facilities, making it a favorite for families and tent campers. Camp hosts are friendly and helpful, contributing to a pleasant atmosphere, although attention to some issues, such as dog control and road maintenance, could enhance the experience. Overall, visitors appreciate the serene environment, beautiful lake access, and well-equipped amenities, promising a relaxing camping trip.
Review Summary
Marcus H
VerifiedJune 30, 2023 • Stayed at: 031, Loop: CRESCENT LAKE (MN)
We were able to get our favorite camping spot! The campground host was very friendly. The toilets were always clean and stocked! Bring mosquito nets. I used Irish spring soap by our door of the RV to help
Keep mosquitos bearable. We also have a gazebo that is very easy to put up, so sat in there to read later in the day.
Fill your RV tank at Gooseberry Falls before going up to the lake. Otherwise it will take forever to fill from the pump. Can empty tanks in Silver bay at the municipal site.
Bring extra bottles for drinking water from the pump.
PS. Can get some Verizon service at campsite #7 by the water
Mark G
VerifiedJune 23, 2023 • Stayed at: 009, Loop: CRESCENT LAKE (MN)
Linda R
VerifiedOctober 23, 2022 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: CRESCENT LAKE (MN)
Excellent
Jeanne B
VerifiedOctober 20, 2022 • Stayed at: 031, Loop: CRESCENT LAKE (MN)
wonderful campground and campground host!
Colette R
VerifiedOctober 7, 2022 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: CRESCENT LAKE (MN)
What beauty! The site was just as I remembered, but with a fall colors veil. We were delighted by the presence of three otters volleying a caught fish, and of course the loons were singing. We will be back!
Thomas D
VerifiedSeptember 27, 2022 • Stayed at: 023, Loop: CRESCENT LAKE (MN)
Campground host was very helpful. Sites well maintained. Bathrooms always clean and well supplied. Drinking water was clean with no bad taste or color.
Only concern was that the map of the campground showed a hiking trail that appeared to be overgrown and not maintained. This is the only reason I didn't give it 5 stars.
Definitely coming back!
Stuart S
VerifiedSeptember 26, 2022 • Stayed at: 009, Loop: CRESCENT LAKE (MN)
Gorgeous views from our campsite. A little weird, as the picnic table was on one side of the camper and the fire ring was on the other. Pleasant camp host (Jack). Would go again in a minute.
Marilyn I
VerifiedSeptember 24, 2022 • Stayed at: 025, Loop: CRESCENT LAKE (MN)
The campground was quiet and peaceful. There was ample space between campsites to have a sense of privacy. Campground’s host, Jack, has a wonderful friendly dog named, Reggie. It was great to see them around the campground!!!! Jack was very helpful. More long trails to walk on would have been nice.
scott P
VerifiedSeptember 19, 2022 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: CRESCENT LAKE (MN)
A great camping experience and a nice, quiet atmosphere
JUSTIN L
VerifiedSeptember 16, 2022 • Stayed at: 025, Loop: CRESCENT LAKE (MN)
Beautiful camp ground! Will be back forsure!
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.
Latitude & Longitude: 47.8368 / -90.7731
Elevation: 542 feet
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: June 4, 2026
