U.S. Forest Service · Superior National Forest · MN

Little Isabella River Campground

A campsite at the Little Isabella River Campground. A picnic table and a couple of flat tent pads are visible. There are several large red pines in the sit with smaller trees and brush in the forest around the site. The site itself is shaded.Photo · Chad Lefevere
OpenSeason 05-09 – 09-30
ReservableAccess
11Sites

The place

Little Isabella River Campground is a small, secluded campground in a grove of red and white pines in the central part of Superior National Forest, just 4.5 miles west of Isabella, Minnesota. This is a great campground for campers seeking a quiet spot in the woods and anglers interested in fishing the Little Isabella River. The Superior National Forest, located in northeastern Minnesota's arrowhead region, is comprised of three million acres. The Forest spans 150 miles along the United States-Canada border. Keep reading

Visitors can find recreation opportunities year-round, including travel in the famous Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. 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. 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. 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. 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. Contact Info For facility specific information, please call (218) 663-8060. Charges & Cancellations Changes and cancellations are allowed up to 48 hours prior to date of arrival.

The sites · 11

LoopSiteTypeMax rigElectricADA
Little Isabella CG - East Loop1standard nonelectric
Little Isabella CG - East Loop2standard nonelectric
Little Isabella CG - East Loop3standard nonelectric
Little Isabella CG - East Loop4standard nonelectric
Little Isabella CG - West Loop10standard nonelectric
Little Isabella CG - West Loop11standard nonelectric
Little Isabella CG - West Loop5standard nonelectric
Little Isabella CG - West Loop6standard nonelectric
Little Isabella CG - West Loop7standard nonelectric
Little Isabella CG - West Loop8standard nonelectric
Little Isabella CG - West Loop9standard nonelectric

Booking

183 daysBooking window before arrival

Recreation.gov default: most campsites can be booked six months prior to arrival date. Most campgrounds go on sale at 7am PT / 8am MT / 10am ET, but not always; check the facility Seasons and Fees tab. Some locations also offer shorter supplemental booking windows.

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Fees

$18/night for one vehicle and one trailer. Additional vehicles or trailers on the site require an additional $9.00 fee to be paid. If you make a reservation online, you may pay the fee in advance with your reservation fee. Otherwise, the fee can be paid in the fee tube at the campground. All additional vehicles must be parked on the spur.

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This campground sits in MN-08. This member’s public-lands record →

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