Dispersed / primitivetype
Freeto camp
Jun–Sepbest months
About Myrtle Lake
Myrtle Lake is a small lake with 3 backcountry campsites. The 2 sites on the northwest shoreline are located on nice sandy beaches.
- Managed by: USFS - Superior National Forest
- Where: 8 mi east of Orr, MN · 48.07791, -92.65298
Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
16°-4°Jan
23°-1°Feb
37°12°Mar
51°26°Apr
65°39°May
74°49°Jun
78°54°Jul
76°52°Aug
67°44°Sep
51°33°Oct
34°19°Nov
21°4°Dec
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Jun–Sep (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Nov–Apr.
See Myrtle Lake 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kjostad Spur Cd | ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | 0.7 mi | 2.1 mi |
| Kjostad Spur C | ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | 1.3 mi | 0.9 mi |
| Kjostad Spur Cda | ATV road | 1.4 mi | 0.5 mi |
| Kjostad Spur Cd | ATV road | 1.4 mi | 0.1 mi |
| Kjostad Spur Cb | ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | 2.1 mi | 0.2 mi |
| Kjostad Spur Ca | ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | 2.6 mi | 0.3 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
Cell signal
AT&T 5G · T-Mobile 5G
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.Night sky: Truly dark
The Milky Way shows rich detail, horizon to horizon.
Class 2 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Stargazing nearby: Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (Dark Sky Sanctuary), 39 mi.
RV essentials
Propane: 8.8 mi
Nearest of each within 25 miles, straight-line.