Dispersed / primitivetype
Freeto camp
Jun–Augbest months
About John Lake #3
- Managed by: Superior National Forest
- Where: 25 mi northeast of Grand Marais, MN · 48.07089, -90.0573
Amenities:
ToiletsTents allowed
Weather by month
17°-3°Jan
22°-1°Feb
34°10°Mar
47°24°Apr
61°35°May
70°45°Jun
75°51°Jul
73°49°Aug
64°42°Sep
49°31°Oct
34°18°Nov
22°5°Dec
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.
See John Lake #3 from above
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Border Route | Hiking | 0.3 mi | 45.2 mi |
| Little John-John Lake | Hiking | 0.6 mi | |
| John-Royal | Hiking | 0.7 mi | 0.2 mi |
| John-East Pike | Hiking | 0.8 mi | 0.7 mi |
| North Fowl-Royal River | Hiking | 1.9 mi | 0.1 mi |
| Mcfarland Lake-Pine Lake | Hiking | 2.2 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
Cell signal
AT&T 4G
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.Night sky: Pristine
The Milky Way casts shadows and the sky is crowded with stars.
Class 1 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Camps nearby
- McFarland Lake Campground 1.2 mi
- North Fowl Lake #1 1.4 mi
- East Pike Lake #2 1.7 mi
- Moose Lake #5 2 mi
- Pine Lake #10 2.1 mi
- North Fowl Lake 2.4 mi