About Picket Lake
Picket Lake is a remote, quiet lake with 3 backcountry campsites. [Downloadable map](http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/stelprdb5355614.pdf).
- Managed by: USFS - Superior National Forest
- Where: 20 mi north of Tower, MN · 48.0968, -92.37381
Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Jun–Sep (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hilda Creek Spur E | ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | 0.9 mi | 0.3 mi |
| Maude Lake | ATV road | 1.0 mi | 2.4 mi |
| Maude Lake Spur F | ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | 1.0 mi | 0.3 mi |
| Hilda Creek Spur E | ATV road | 1.1 mi | 0.7 mi |
| Hilda Creek Spur Ea | ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | 1.2 mi | 0.2 mi |
| Maude Creek Spur A | ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | 1.3 mi | 1.5 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
AT&T 4G
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.Stargazing nearby: Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (Dark Sky Sanctuary), 27 mi.
Dump station: 19.5 mi
Water fill-up: 19.2 mi
Propane: 21.6 mi