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Sawbill Lake Campground - Superior National Forest

<h2>Overview</h2>
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.
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Superior National Forest, located in northeastern Minnesota's Arrowhead Region, is comprised of 3 million acres. The forest spans 150 miles along the United States-Canada border. Visitors can find recreation opportunities year-round, including travel in the famed Boundary Waters.<h2>Recreation</h2>
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.
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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.
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Campers who wish to spend time relaxing at the campground can fish for northern pike and bass; hike, bike, picnic and attend educational programs.
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View <a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/superior/maps-pubs/?cid=stelprdb5202373" target="_blank">recreation guides and maps</a> of hiking trails and canoe routes in the national forest.<h2>Facilities</h2>
Sawbill Lake is comprised of two loops with a total of 51 campsites, 27 of which can be reserved (others are first-come, first-served). Campsites can easily accommodate large motorhomes and RVs. Some of the sites offer a partial lake view through the forest.
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The campground is equipped with picnic tables and campfire rings with grills, as well as vault toilets, a dump station, drinking water and trash and recycling bins.<h2>Natural Features</h2>
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.
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The campground sits on a hill above Sawbill Lake. The 765-acre lake is within the Boundary Waters.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
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.
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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.
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<a href="http://www.recreation.gov/wildernessAreaDetails.do?page=details&amp;contractCode=NRSO&amp;parkId=72600" target="_blank">Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness</a>
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<a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/detailfull/superior/home/?cid=fsm91_049663&amp;width=full" target="_blank">Additional sites of interest</a>

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.

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