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
Donna B
VerifiedAugust 18, 2020 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: Sawbill Lake Campground - Superior National Forest
Our biggest concern during this camping trip was how the Covid pandemic would impact our visit. It was very reassuring to know that the staff at Sawbill had committed to isolating before they arrived and immediately after they got to Sawbill, as well as agreeing to stay at Sawbill for the entire summer. Bathrooms were cleaned daily, and the store was very accessible despite being "closed" to inside shoppers. The staff was very helpful and did their best to accommodate everyone. The staff also ALL wore masks, as did most of the campers in the area of the store. Our trip was great regardless of the restrictions, and we certainly felt very safe.
Donna B
VerifiedAugust 18, 2020 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: Sawbill Lake Campground - Superior National Forest
Our biggest concern during this camping trip was how the Covid pandemic would impact our visit. It was very reassuring to know that the staff at Sawbill had committed to isolating before they arrived and immediately after they got to Sawbill, as well as agreeing to stay at Sawbill for the entire summer. Bathrooms were cleaned daily, and the store was very accessible despite being "closed" to inside shoppers. The staff was very helpful and did their best to accommodate everyone. The staff also ALL wore masks, as did most of the campers in the area of the store. Our trip was great regardless of the restrictions, and we certainly felt very safe.
Bill L
VerifiedAugust 12, 2020 • Stayed at: 033, Loop: Sawbill Lake Campground - Superior National Forest
The folks at Sawbill Outfitters follow excellent COVID-19 safety practices, and do a good job with customer service nonetheless.
Bill L
VerifiedAugust 12, 2020 • Stayed at: 033, Loop: Sawbill Lake Campground - Superior National Forest
The folks at Sawbill Outfitters follow excellent COVID-19 safety practices, and do a good job with customer service nonetheless.
Paul B
VerifiedAugust 11, 2020 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: Sawbill Lake Campground - Superior National Forest
the place is excellent. Due to Covid it was more private than normal.
I will be back next year. lets hope for a good vaccine.
Paul B
VerifiedAugust 11, 2020 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: Sawbill Lake Campground - Superior National Forest
the place is excellent. Due to Covid it was more private than normal.
I will be back next year. lets hope for a good vaccine.
Eric A
VerifiedAugust 9, 2020 • Stayed at: 033, Loop: Sawbill Lake Campground - Superior National Forest
Unbeatable location at the edge of the BWCA. Canoes or kayaks for rent. Knowledgeable staff who are friendly and ready to help, stunning scenery, spacious and well separated campsites. Fantastic! I’ve been here several times before and I’ll be back many times again. Best overall camping spot ever,
I wish I’d known the showers were closed, but it’s not a deal breaker.
See you next year! Maybe sooner!
Eric A
VerifiedAugust 9, 2020 • Stayed at: 033, Loop: Sawbill Lake Campground - Superior National Forest
Unbeatable location at the edge of the BWCA. Canoes or kayaks for rent. Knowledgeable staff who are friendly and ready to help, stunning scenery, spacious and well separated campsites. Fantastic! I’ve been here several times before and I’ll be back many times again. Best overall camping spot ever,
I wish I’d known the showers were closed, but it’s not a deal breaker.
See you next year! Maybe sooner!
Michael E
VerifiedAugust 5, 2020 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: Sawbill Lake Campground - Superior National Forest
Sawbill Lake Campground is perhaps one of the best national forest campgrounds that I have stayed at. Very clean and well maintained. Dirt roads, but that is fine. Great access to the lake. We had site number 5, which we felt was the best site in the campground. A large site that has views of the lake.
Michael E
VerifiedAugust 5, 2020 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: Sawbill Lake Campground - Superior National Forest
Sawbill Lake Campground is perhaps one of the best national forest campgrounds that I have stayed at. Very clean and well maintained. Dirt roads, but that is fine. Great access to the lake. We had site number 5, which we felt was the best site in the campground. A large site that has views of the lake.
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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