Dispersed / primitivetype
Freeto camp
Jun–Augbest months
About Skipper Lake #1
- Managed by: Superior National Forest
- Where: 23 mi northwest of Grand Marais, MN · 48.04603, -90.57461
Amenities:
ToiletsTents allowed
Weather by month
15°-5°Jan
21°-3°Feb
33°9°Mar
46°23°Apr
60°35°May
69°45°Jun
74°50°Jul
72°49°Aug
63°41°Sep
48°31°Oct
32°18°Nov
20°4°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 Skipper Lake #1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Rush-Skipper | Hiking | 0.3 mi | |
| Bedew Lake | ATV road | 0.7 mi | 3.8 mi |
| Portage-One Island | Hiking | 0.8 mi | 0.5 mi |
| Poplar-Skipper | Hiking | 0.9 mi | 1.0 mi |
| Rush-One Island | Hiking | 0.9 mi | 0.2 mi |
| Little Rush-Rush | Hiking | 0.9 mi | 0.1 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
Cell signal
AT&T 5G
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.Stargazing nearby: Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (Dark Sky Sanctuary), 60 mi.
RV essentials
Propane: 23.2 mi
Nearest of each within 25 miles, straight-line.