About Baker Lake Rustic Campground
Baker Lake Rustic Campground is located in a stand of red pine on the shore of Baker Lake. Unlike most other rustic campgrounds, there is a solar powered faucet for drinking water. It is an excellent first or last night site for people who are using the Baker Lake Entry Point to the [Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness](https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/superior/recarea/?recid=84168).
- Fees: There is no fee at rustic campgrounds.
- Season: May 15 – October 1
- Managed by: USFS - Superior National Forest
- Where: 13 mi northwest of Lutsen, MN · 47.84522, -90.81688
Things to do:
Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Jun–Aug (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Oct–Apr.
Fly over it in 3D, check today's weather and fire news, plan the drive and print a trip plan.
Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baker Lake-Peterson Lake | Hiking | 0.3 mi | 0.1 mi |
| The Grade Spur N | ATV road | 0.5 mi | 0.8 mi |
| Kelly Lake-Peterson Lake | Hiking | 1.1 mi | |
| Burnt Lake-Kelly Lake | Hiking | 1.5 mi | 0.7 mi |
| Anderson Lake Road Spur C | ATV road | 2.1 mi | 1.9 mi |
| Anderson Lake Road Spur A | ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | 2.2 mi | 1.3 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
AT&T 5G
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way casts shadows and the sky is crowded with stars.
Class 1 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Propane: 23.4 mi
Nearest of each within 25 miles, straight-line.