Sawbill Lake Campground - Superior National Forest
Sawbill Lake Campground - Superior National Forest is a national forest campground in Minnesota. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- Minnesota
- Coordinates
- 47.86306, -90.88528
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Biking, Boating, Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Hunting, Interpretive Programs, Other Recreation Concession Site, Wildlife Viewing
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 218-663-7150
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Sawbill Lake Campground - 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. 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. Recreation 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. View recreation guides and maps of hiking trails and canoe routes in the national forest. Facilities 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. The campground is eq
Cell coverage
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Como Oil and Fuel · 27 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 84 designated routes (136 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sawbill Lake Campground | National forest campground | 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Sawbill Lake Campground | Private campground | 0.2 mi | — | — |
| Sawbill Lake Campsite | National forest camping area | 0.7 mi | — | — |
| Superior National Forest | Free campsite | 1.2 mi | Free | — |
| Superior National Forest | Free campsite | 1.4 mi | Free | — |
| Superior National Forest | Free campsite | 1.7 mi | Free | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.