Facilities
This is a small facility with six first come first served campsites, and five reservable campsites. All sites are private and close to the water. Trash collection and restrooms are provided.
Recreation.govMN
Little Isabella River Campground
Superior National Forest
Upcoming Availability
Campground guide
What to know before booking
The Superior National Forest, located in northeastern Minnesota's arrowhead region, is comprised of three million acres. This is a small facility with six first come first served campsites, and five reservable campsites. The campground lies among towering red pine trees at an elevation of 1,900 ft.
max Concurrent Stay
1 campsite(s) held
Official campground details, summarized
Concise planning notes based on the public Recreation.gov campground information.
Natural Features
The campground lies among towering red pine trees at an elevation of 1,900 ft. The area is scenic and secluded. The Superior National Forest is known for its boreal forest ecosystem, numerous clean lakes, diversity of plants and animals, and colorful cultural history.
Recreation
The Little Isabella River, a small stream with occasional riffles, is a popular fishing spot for brook trout. The surrounding national forest offers a wide variety of recreational opportunities, including hiking in secluded woodlands, canoeing and hunting.
Nearby Attractions
Numerous outdoor recreation opportunities lie within the Superior National Forest's 77 lake access areas, 13 fishing piers, 10 swimming beaches, and 22 picnic areas. The forest is also home to three scenic byways.
Important notices
No campground host on site.
Maximum of nine people per site. There is space for one vehicle and one towed vehicle (such as a boat trailer). Additional vehicles on the site require additional half fee and must park on the spur. No vehicles may park on the grass or where they impede traffic.
Sites # 1-4 are available for long term seasonal camping from May 1 to October 30. Site rate is $504 per season or any period greater than two weeks. Contact the Tofte Ranger District Office at 218-663-8060 to reserve long term sites.
Please use facilities provided such as fire rings, tent pads, and latrines.
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Common questions
How do I book Little Isabella River Campground?
Reservations are handled by Recreation.gov, not by Kestrel. Use the official reservation link on this page to book. Kestrel only watches availability and tells you when a site frees up.
How quickly will I hear about a cancellation?
Kestrel rescans every two minutes, and every 30 seconds during the provider's daily release window. Alerts go out by email as soon as a matching site appears.