Sawbill Lake Campground - Superior National Forest

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·Superior National Forest

Overview

Sawbill Lake Campground has immediate access to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, a beautiful, peaceful and wild natural feature of Minnesota's Superior National Forest. The campground acts as a convenient base camp for exploring the nearby wilderness.

Great Facilities and Amenities

  • Campfire Allowed

    (22 of 23 campsites have Campfire Allowed)

  • Checkin Time

    (Majority of the campsites have 0:00 am)

  • Checkout Time

    (Majority of the campsites have 0:00 am)

  • Driveway Entry

    (All campsites have Driveway Entry)

  • Firepit

    (All campsites have Firepit)

  • Max Num Of People

    (Up to 9)

  • Max Num Of Vehicles

    (Up to 2)

  • Pets Allowed

    (All campsites have Pets Allowed)

  • Picnic Table

    (22 of 23 campsites have Picnic Table)

  • Shade

    (All campsites have Shade)

  • Site Access

    (All campsites have Site Acceses)

Natural Features

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Sawbill Lake is nestled in a thick pine forest that gives campsites excellent privacy. Birds and wildlife are abundant, from moose and bear to bald eagles and loons. Wildflowers add bright colors to the landscape in warmer months.The campground sits on a hill above Sawbill Lake. The 765-acre lake is within the Boundary Waters.

Recreation

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This facility draws canoe enthusiasts who seek a quiet and convenient area from which to access the surrounding wilderness. Day and overnight use of the Boundary Waters requires a permit.The campground concessionaire, Sawbill Canoe Outfitters, provides a one-stop shop for canoeists of all levels within walking distance of the campground. Canoe rentals, permits and guided canoe trips are available.Campers who wish to spend time relaxing at the campground can fish for northern pike and bass; hike, bike, picnic and attend educational programs.Viewrecreation guides and mapsof hiking trails and canoe routes in the national forest.

Permitted Equipment

  • rv-Up to 45ft

  • tent-Up to 45ft

  • trailer-Up to 45ft

  • pop up camper-Up to 25ft

Nearby Attractions

Sawbill Canoe Outfitters maintains a store with showers, laundry, fishing licenses, bait and tackle, ice, grocery and convenience items, canoe and camping gear, rentals and a pay telephone.Over 1 million acres in size, the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness contains over 1,200 miles of canoe routes, 12 hiking trails and over 2,000 designated campsites.Boundary Waters Canoe Area WildernessAdditional sites of interest

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