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Whitefish Lake Rustic Campground

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Whitefish Lake Rustic Campground includes a 3 site rustic campground and also provides the starting point for the and the Timber-Frear Canoe Route which includes 11 backcountry campsites scattered on 5 lakes. These lakes, along with four others, are interconnected with portages to form an excellent canoe route and camping experience outside of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. There is no boat launch for trailered boats at Whitefish Lake, carry down access only. This campground is also located on the Timber-Frear Grant-In-Aid OHV route and provides ride-in and ride-out opportunities for OHV riders. There is no garbage pick up at Whitefish Rustic Campground or Timber-Frear backcountry sites. Plan to pack out all your garbage, including fish remains from cleaning fish.

Around this stay

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

No dump, fuel, grocery, or recreation places found within ~25 mi.

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

Forest road access near this stay: WHITEFISH LAKE BOAT LANDING in Superior National Forest. Motorhome access is listed as open on the nearest MVUM segment — verify current restrictions.

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Last verified: 10/5/2026

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