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Wilson Lake Rustic Campground

usfs · MN

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Wilson Lake Rustic Campground is on the shore of the lake and has a drive down boat ramp with a dock. Nearby Little Wilson Lake also has a boat ramp, and there is a portage trail from Wilson to Sister Lake. Wilson Lake Rustic Campground offers 4 sites accessible by car. On the shore of the lake is an additional backcountry campsite accessible by boat, and there is another backcountry site on Little Wilson. There is no garbage pick up at Wilson Lake Rustic Campground. 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.

  • fuel station

    Circle K

    12 mi
  • grocery

    Finland Cooperative General Store

    19 mi
  • potable water

    Potable water

    9.4 mi
  • trailhead

    Hogback Lupus Trail Loop

    2.3 mi
  • attraction

    Britton Peak

    10 mi
  • recreation site

    Wilson Lake Public Water Access Site

    0.1 mi

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

Forest road access near this stay: WILSON LAKE GRAVEL PIT 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

See the Sources tab for provenance detail.