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 (396)
What Guests Are Saying
Sawbill Lake Campground offers a stunning natural setting with clean, well-maintained facilities, making it a favorite for families and outdoor enthusiasts. Visitors appreciate the friendly staff, convenient outfitter store, and easy access to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area (BWCA) for various activities like paddling, fishing, and hiking. While some campers noted occasional noise from less considerate visitors, the overall experience remains positive, with many expressing a desire to return.
What Guests Are Saying
Sawbill Lake Campground offers a stunning natural setting with clean, well-maintained facilities, making it a favorite for families and outdoor enthusiasts. Visitors appreciate the friendly staff, convenient outfitter store, and easy access to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area (BWCA) for various activities like paddling, fishing, and hiking. While some campers noted occasional noise from less considerate visitors, the overall experience remains positive, with many expressing a desire to return.
Review Summary
Carolyn C
VerifiedAugust 12, 2021 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: Sawbill Lake Campground - Superior National Forest
The campsites are fantastic--large. clean, flat...
Teh young people working in the building are very good at answering questions and well, just nice to work with.
Carolyn C
VerifiedAugust 12, 2021 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: Sawbill Lake Campground - Superior National Forest
The campsites are fantastic--large. clean, flat...
Teh young people working in the building are very good at answering questions and well, just nice to work with.
Barbara T
VerifiedAugust 7, 2021 • Stayed at: 031, Loop: Sawbill Lake Campground - Superior National Forest
Wonderful service from Sawbill outfitters. Great camping sites and walks around the campground. Of course also excellent site to rent canoes and other gear for Boundary Waters trips!
Barbara T
VerifiedAugust 7, 2021 • Stayed at: 031, Loop: Sawbill Lake Campground - Superior National Forest
Wonderful service from Sawbill outfitters. Great camping sites and walks around the campground. Of course also excellent site to rent canoes and other gear for Boundary Waters trips!
Bob B
VerifiedJuly 28, 2021 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: Sawbill Lake Campground - Superior National Forest
We enjoyed our family stay at SawBill. Weather was warm, campsites all great, fish were biting, staff took care of a site schuffel . Thanks for keeping everything clean and orderly.
Bob B
VerifiedJuly 28, 2021 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: Sawbill Lake Campground - Superior National Forest
We enjoyed our family stay at SawBill. Weather was warm, campsites all great, fish were biting, staff took care of a site schuffel . Thanks for keeping everything clean and orderly.
Jay and Mary-B N
VerifiedJuly 26, 2021 • Stayed at: 035, Loop: Sawbill Lake Campground - Superior National Forest
As always, Sawbill is a great place for camping with a bunch of kids. Everyone had a great time whether they were fishing, paddling or swimming. We appreciate the friendliness of the campground host family and the convenience of the Outfitters and store.
Jim W
VerifiedJuly 26, 2021 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: Sawbill Lake Campground - Superior National Forest
Overall it is still f my favorite campground. It has become much more popular as there have been a number of first timers this year as well as last. With this there has been an increase in the number of larger campers/motor homes. The unfortunate result of this popularity is the increase use of generators as well as people who miss the meaning of having the priviledge of camping in such a great place. We are thankful the campground hosts take a proactive path in reminding the campers of the rules. Yep if I was a bear I'd have a great feast going through the sites where the Citifolk left their coolers/food out. But then the DNR would have to do a way with me due to the stupidity of humans. It's the same stupid ones who drive the worng way through the campground along with those that travel way too fast. If you are in a big arse hurry to get someone, aren't considerate of others, do believe rules apply to you and/or are too lazy to pick up after yourselfve please don't come here. The fair majority of use campers who come here do so for the peace and quiet as well as having the ability to get away from the stress associated with working. Over the years of camping at Sawbill, (that'd be 47 for me), we've met wonderful people. I wish the USFS would come up with a way off being able to fund the needed improvements. I would suggest a per night fee above that of the nightly camping charge, that would be dedicated strictly to site improvements/maintenance.
Jay and Mary-B N
VerifiedJuly 26, 2021 • Stayed at: 035, Loop: Sawbill Lake Campground - Superior National Forest
As always, Sawbill is a great place for camping with a bunch of kids. Everyone had a great time whether they were fishing, paddling or swimming. We appreciate the friendliness of the campground host family and the convenience of the Outfitters and store.
Jim W
VerifiedJuly 26, 2021 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: Sawbill Lake Campground - Superior National Forest
Overall it is still f my favorite campground. It has become much more popular as there have been a number of first timers this year as well as last. With this there has been an increase in the number of larger campers/motor homes. The unfortunate result of this popularity is the increase use of generators as well as people who miss the meaning of having the priviledge of camping in such a great place. We are thankful the campground hosts take a proactive path in reminding the campers of the rules. Yep if I was a bear I'd have a great feast going through the sites where the Citifolk left their coolers/food out. But then the DNR would have to do a way with me due to the stupidity of humans. It's the same stupid ones who drive the worng way through the campground along with those that travel way too fast. If you are in a big arse hurry to get someone, aren't considerate of others, do believe rules apply to you and/or are too lazy to pick up after yourselfve please don't come here. The fair majority of use campers who come here do so for the peace and quiet as well as having the ability to get away from the stress associated with working. Over the years of camping at Sawbill, (that'd be 47 for me), we've met wonderful people. I wish the USFS would come up with a way off being able to fund the needed improvements. I would suggest a per night fee above that of the nightly camping charge, that would be dedicated strictly to site improvements/maintenance.
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.
Latitude & Longitude: 47.8631 / -90.8853
Elevation: 558 feet
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: June 13, 2026
