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First comebooking
Jun–Sepbest months
About Upper Campground
- Managed by: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
- Where: 12 mi southwest of Lutsen, MN · 47.55533, -90.8712
Weather by month
20°1°Jan
24°3°Feb
35°14°Mar
47°26°Apr
60°37°May
69°46°Jun
75°52°Jul
73°52°Aug
65°45°Sep
51°34°Oct
36°22°Nov
25°9°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 Upper Campground 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Superior Hiking | Hiking | 0.2 mi | 56.6 mi |
| Carlton Pit | ATV road | 0.6 mi | 0.4 mi |
| Eighth Pool | Hiking | 0.7 mi | 0.1 mi |
| Fh 10 Spur 1201 | ATV road | 0.7 mi | 1.6 mi |
| Schroeder Tote Road | ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | 1.9 mi | 6.6 mi |
| Sugarbush Loop A | Hiking | 3.0 mi | 0.1 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
Cell signal
Verizon 4G · 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), 52 mi.
Camps nearby
- Lower Campground 0.3 mi
- Schroeder Watercraft Campsite 1.2 mi
- Lamb's Resort 1.5 mi
- Ledge 2.1 mi
- South Cross River 2.1 mi
- Falls 2.7 mi