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About Sawbill Lake Campground - Superior National Forest
Number of accommodations: 29
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
General Store
Showers
RV Utilities and Hookups
- Dump station on site
Water and Hygiene
- Potable Water
- Showers
On Site Services
- General Store
Water Access
- Lake Access
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Reviews (436)
What Guests Are Saying
Sawbill Lake Campground offers spacious, clean sites and a beautiful setting, making it a favorite among campers. The staff is consistently praised for their friendliness and helpfulness, while the nearby outfitter provides convenient access to gear and supplies. Although some sites are not directly on the lake and noise disturbances have been reported, the campground remains a peaceful and enjoyable destination for outdoor enthusiasts.
What Guests Are Saying
Sawbill Lake Campground offers spacious, clean sites and a beautiful setting, making it a favorite among campers. The staff is consistently praised for their friendliness and helpfulness, while the nearby outfitter provides convenient access to gear and supplies. Although some sites are not directly on the lake and noise disturbances have been reported, the campground remains a peaceful and enjoyable destination for outdoor enthusiasts.
Review Summary
Jeffrey M
VerifiedAugust 9, 2026 • Stayed at: 024, Loop: Sawbill Lake Campground - Superior National Forest
Sawbill campground is now in my top three! The vault toilets were nicely kept. Campground very peaceful. Definitely coming back again!!
Maureen M
VerifiedAugust 8, 2026 • Stayed at: 042, Loop: Sawbill Lake Campground - Superior National Forest
Love this campground so much!
patrick m
VerifiedAugust 7, 2026 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: Sawbill Lake Campground - Superior National Forest
lots of good large sites
ERIK A
VerifiedAugust 6, 2026 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: Sawbill Lake Campground - Superior National Forest
had great weather and a great campsite!
Mars G
VerifiedAugust 2, 2026 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: Sawbill Lake Campground - Superior National Forest
Beautiful campground to stop at on our bike tour. The outfitter was a welcome opportunity to resupply and we greatly appreciated the abundance of vegan options for camp meals. The showers made all the difference in feeling fresh and ready to take on the rest of our trip after several days in the backwoods.
Paul G
VerifiedJuly 26, 2026 • Stayed at: 028, Loop: Sawbill Lake Campground - Superior National Forest
Permit was canceled for the boundary waters because of the fire. It looks like I still had to pay for the camping at Sawbill Lake even though we didn’t show up for it. That is a poor experience.
Bryan S
VerifiedJuly 25, 2026 • Stayed at: 038, Loop: Sawbill Lake Campground - Superior National Forest
Claire and her crew run a great campground and store!
Molly B
VerifiedJuly 19, 2026 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: Sawbill Lake Campground - Superior National Forest
Campground is in excellent condition, pit toilets were clean and well-stocked, nearby outfitter’s store has everything we could possibly need (or want!). Swam, paddled, and fished to our hearts’ content.
Rebecca I
VerifiedJuly 17, 2026 • Stayed at: 047, Loop: Sawbill Lake Campground - Superior National Forest
First time at Sawbill. The area is beautiful!! Such mature trees and awesome campsites. Quiet and peaceful. Thank you NFS for providing such wonderful campgrounds.
MARK M
VerifiedJuly 16, 2026 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: Sawbill Lake Campground - Superior National Forest
Great campsite.
Location Sawbill Lake Campground - Superior National Forest
Address:
Sawbill Lake Campground Superior National Forest
Tofte, MN, 55615
United States
The campground is located north of Tofte, Minnesota. Travel to Tofte via Highway 61 along Lake Superior's north shore. In Tofte, turn north (away from Lake Superior) on Sawbill Trail (CCHS 2). Follow Sawbill Trail 24 miles until it ends at the entrance to the campground.
Sawbill Lake Campground is accessible via Highway 61, which runs along Lake Superior's north shore. From Highway 61, travelers can reach the campground by turning onto Sawbill Trail.
Elevation: 558 feet
23 mi drive to downtown Tofte (about 36 min)
Policies & Rules
Cancellation policy
- Reservation fees are non-refundable. For campsites, cabins, lookouts, yurts, group sites, and similar stays, we charge a reservation service fee of $8.
- Standard cancellations usually have a $10 cancellation fee. Customers can generally cancel before the check-in date online.
- Late cancellation rules differ by stay type.
- Individual campsites: cancelling after 12:00am local time the day before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
- Cabins, lookouts, and yurts: cancelling less than 14 days before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
- One-night reservations: a late cancellation usually forfeits the full amount paid, up to the total original reservation cost.
- Modifications are allowed before the cut-off window, but fees depend on the change. Changing to dates completely outside the original reservation dates may trigger a $10 change fee. Extending or shortening a stay that still includes original dates usually has no change fee, though refunds may depend on timing and facility rules. Switching to the same type of campsite for the same dates usually has no change fee, but price differences are charged or refunded.
- Early departures may or may not be refunded. At certain facilities, partial refunds may be possible if staff can mark the site available for other visitors. No refund is given for a night if the early departure is requested after that day's check-out time.
- Security deposits are separate. Security deposits may be refunded to the original payment method if the facility is left in acceptable condition, as determined by the property.
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Last updated: September 6, 2026
