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Judy R
VerifiedSeptember 25, 2021 Stayed at: 021, Loop: CRESCENT LAKE (MN)
Beautiful lake and great campsites! Host Jack was great too.
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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)
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001, Loop: CRESCENT LAKE (MN)
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Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
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003, Loop: CRESCENT LAKE (MN)
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005, Loop: CRESCENT LAKE (MN)
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006, Loop: CRESCENT LAKE (MN)
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008, Loop: CRESCENT LAKE (MN)
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009, Loop: CRESCENT LAKE (MN)
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010, Loop: CRESCENT LAKE (MN)
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Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
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012, Loop: CRESCENT LAKE (MN)
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Pet Friendly · 30 × 30 ft · Gravel
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013, Loop: CRESCENT LAKE (MN)
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Pet Friendly · 30 × 30 ft · Gravel
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016, Loop: CRESCENT LAKE (MN)
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Pet Friendly · 30 × 30 ft · Gravel
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017, Loop: CRESCENT LAKE (MN)
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Pet Friendly · 30 × 30 ft · Gravel
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020, Loop: CRESCENT LAKE (MN)
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Pet Friendly · 30 × 30 ft · Gravel
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021, Loop: CRESCENT LAKE (MN)
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Pet Friendly · 30 × 30 ft · Gravel
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023, Loop: CRESCENT LAKE (MN)
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Pet Friendly · 30 × 30 ft · Gravel
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025, Loop: CRESCENT LAKE (MN)
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Pet Friendly · 30 × 30 ft · Gravel
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026, Loop: CRESCENT LAKE (MN)
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Pet Friendly · 30 × 30 ft · Gravel
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027, Loop: CRESCENT LAKE (MN)
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Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
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030, Loop: CRESCENT LAKE (MN)
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Pet Friendly · 30 × 30 ft · Gravel
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031, Loop: CRESCENT LAKE (MN)
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Pet Friendly · 30 × 30 ft · Gravel
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034, Loop: CRESCENT LAKE (MN)
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Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
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Reviews
154 reviews
Summary
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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Based on 154 reviews
5 stars
72.1% (111)
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Sarah B
VerifiedOctober 4, 2021 Stayed at: 001, Loop: CRESCENT LAKE (MN)
Lovely, secluded, and quiet
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Carrie P
VerifiedOctober 8, 2021 Stayed at: 006, Loop: CRESCENT LAKE (MN)
I went up here for my birthday and it was perfect. The silence is so deep my ears hum. The stars, the shooting stars, the morning coffee by a still lake as the sun rises…forever this is wedged into my soul.
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Holly R
VerifiedJanuary 17, 2022 Stayed at: 031, Loop: CRESCENT LAKE (MN)
Host is great and site is perfect
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Gary A
VerifiedMay 23, 2022 Stayed at: 009, Loop: CRESCENT LAKE (MN)
It was after the opening of fishing season and the dock was not in the water at the boat landing yet. Several trees had blown down in our campsite and several others over the course of the winter. The camp host had not started yet so the bathrooms were out of paper. We still had a good time in that we brought a saw and toilet paper but the outfitter who takes care of the camp when the host isn't around, dropped the ball.
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Donald J
VerifiedMay 29, 2022 Stayed at: 009, Loop: CRESCENT LAKE (MN)
Toilets & campsites very clean. Campground host courteous. A great experience! Please do not electrify campsites. That would ruin the entire character of it. It would soon be overrun by people who just want to bring their home with them & lock up sites for weeks at a time.
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Dawn J
VerifiedJune 10, 2022 Stayed at: 006, Loop: CRESCENT LAKE (MN)
Jack the camp host was friendly and welcoming. He made sure the bathrooms were clean and even told us where to see some beautiful water falls. I would for sure come here again. The only negative was the cold at night in a tent. I guess mother nature didn't get the memo that is was June :)
Dawn Jensen
Was in site 6
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Nicholas L
VerifiedJune 15, 2022 Stayed at: 005, Loop: CRESCENT LAKE (MN)
Beautiful lake, we enjoyed the area
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Taylor M
VerifiedJune 21, 2022 Stayed at: 021, Loop: CRESCENT LAKE (MN)
If you go, be fully prepared for bears. There was a bear ripping open tents the day we got there. Other than that, it was a good campsite. I wish that the layout of the campground was a little more clear in the booking process. We didn’t really know what to expect and then got there and the site was pretty small and basically in a mosquito bog. It was very buggy but that’s just to be expected in Minnesota. The fire pit was in ground not above and the grill was not super functional. I wouldn’t describe it as a family friendly campsite.
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Debra A
VerifiedJune 24, 2022 Stayed at: 031, Loop: CRESCENT LAKE (MN)
Peaceful and beautiful. Nice campsites. Great lake to canoe on. Interesting hikes within the area.
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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
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...
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 proceed east for 7 mi. The campground is on your right and is marked by a large sign.
Policies & Rules
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12PM
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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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Nearby city: Duluth, MN
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