Big Lake

USFS · Camping Area · Dispersed · Free

DispersedFree

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Cost: Free
Managed by: USFS
Type: Camping Area
Hours: Open 24 hours/day
Reservations: fs.usda.gov
Coordinates: 47.5206, -91.8482
Last verified: September 18, 2026

47.5206° N · 91.8482° W

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Last verifiedSeptember 18, 2026

About this place

Dispersed camping opportunity on Big Lake. Boat access is located at the end of a 1.5 mile long trail/ portage.
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Is Big Lake free?

Yes. Big Lake is free to use. It is managed by the USFS. It is a dispersed area, so there are no hookups, no water and no trash service unless a report below says otherwise.

How do I get to Big Lake?

Head east on Lake County Hwy 15, turn left onto Co Hwy 110, Slight left onto FR 120. Lake is accessed via 1.5 mile long trail/ portage

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Nearby

No other services within 50 mi on the record.

SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 18, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.

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