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Sawbill Lake Campground

usfs · MN

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  • fuel station18 mi

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About

Sawbill Lake Campground is a 51 site campground located in a majestic stand of mature red and white pine with dispersed birch on the shore of Sawbill Lake. Each site has a picnic table, fire grate and back-in parking. There is no electricity at the campground and some sites are suitable to small (24 feet or less) RVs. This is a highly visited campground and a popular entry point for the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. Located at the campground are a variety of commercial services including canoe rental, trip outfitting, showers, and sales of some groceries and gear. There is long term and day use parking for people entering the BWCAW. Day use and overnight permits are also available.

Around this stay

Nearest surrounding services and recreation within ~25 mi — not on-site amenities.

  • fuel station

    Lockport Marketplace

    18 mi
  • potable water

    Potable water

    0.1 mi
  • trailhead

    Sawbill Lake

    0.1 mi
  • attraction

    hog creek trail launch

    9.9 mi
  • recreation site

    Sawbill Lake Picnic Site

    0.1 mi

No dump station found within ~25 mi. Plan dump access before you arrive.

Forest road access near this stay: SAWBILL TRAIL SPUR Q in Superior National Forest. Motorhome access is listed as open on the nearest MVUM segment — verify current restrictions.

Contact & access

Source and verification

Last verified: 10/5/2026

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