About Crescent Lake (Mn)
Crescent Lake is an undeveloped lake surrounded entirely by the remote Superior National Forest. This quiet campground has waterfront campsites with easy access to fishing, exploring the nearby wilderness and simply enjoying the beauty of the natural area. 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 famous Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. The fishing is good for walleye, northern pike and muskie. Crescent Lake allows motorized boat use without limit on horsepower, but is most appropriate for small fishing or similar type boats. The surrounding national forest offers a wide variety of recreational opportunities, including hiking in secluded woodlands and canoeing in…
- Managed by: Superior National Forest, FS
- Where: 12 mi north of Lutsen, MN · 47.83676, -90.77314
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petes Point | Hiking | 0.3 mi | 0.5 mi |
| Anderson Lake Road Spur C | ATV road | 1.6 mi | 1.9 mi |
| Crescent Lake-Fleck Lake | Hiking | 1.8 mi | 0.1 mi |
| Fleck Lake-Slip Lake Spur A | Hiking | 2.1 mi | 0.1 mi |
| Fleck Lake-Slip Lake Spur C | Hiking | 2.2 mi | 0.1 mi |
| Baker Lake-Peterson Lake | Hiking | 2.4 mi | 0.1 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: 21.3 mi
Nearest of each within 25 miles, straight-line.