U.S. Forest Service · Superior National Forest · MN
Poplar River Rustic Campground
OpenSeason 05-10 – 10-01
First-comeAccess
The place
Poplar River Rustic Campground is unusual in that it is located on the edge of a river rather than a lake. Several of the sites have access directly to the river, so stream fishing for trout can be done right from your campsite! Trout and salmon fishing does require a trout/salmon stamp in addition to a valid Minnesota fishing license. This campground is also right on one of the roads included in our Fall Color Tours, so it is good spot to stay during the fall color season. The Poplar River is either named after the quaking aspen tree, locally referred to as popple or poplar, or the balsam poplar. Keep reading
Balsam poplar has a distinctive and wonderful smell most noticible during leaf out in the spring.
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No reservation needed
First come,
first servedArrive early — popular areas fill by afternoon
first servedArrive early — popular areas fill by afternoon
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Fees
There is no fee at rustic campgrounds.
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Your representative
This campground sits in MN-08. This member’s public-lands record →
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