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About
The Temperance River Campground is a small (9 sites) campground easily reached from the Sawbill Trail (Cook County 2). It provides pine-shaded campsites nestled in a bend of the Temperance River and offers access to trout fishing in the Temperance and mountain biking a large network of Forest Service roads. These sites are all available as first come/ first served. Most sites can accommodate a small RV (less than 24 feet). There are no electrical hookups in this campground.
Around this stay
Nearest surrounding services and recreation within ~25 mi — not on-site amenities.
- 4.7 mi
trailhead
Moose Fence
- 5.8 mi
attraction
Viewpoint
- 3.5 mi
recreation site
Boat launch
No dump station found within ~25 mi. Plan dump access before you arrive.
Forest road access near this stay: TEMPERANCE RIVER CAMPGROUND in Superior National Forest. Motorhome access is listed as open on the nearest MVUM segment — verify current restrictions.
Contact & access
- MN
- fs.usda.gov
- OPEN
Source and verification
Last verified: 10/5/2026
See the Sources tab for provenance detail.

