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Camping · Minnesota

Cascade River Campground

USFS · Campground · Free

Free

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Cost
Free
Managed by
USFS
Type
Campground
Hours
Quiet hours are 10:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m.
Reservations
fs.usda.gov
Coordinates
47.8321, -90.5297
Last verified
September 18, 2026
47.8321° N · 90.5297° W
Last verifiedSeptember 18, 2026

About this place

Cascade River Rustic Campground is a small camping area particularly suited to people who are planning to fish in the Cascade River or are looking for a remote place to camp. This campground has four campsites and a vault toilet. No potable water is available on-site. Fishing requires a valid license from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, and trout fishing requires an additional stamp.

From the USFS.

Is Cascade River Campground free?

Yes. Cascade River Campground is free to use. It is managed by the USFS.

How do I get to Cascade River Campground?

From Grand Marais, drive Co 12 (Gunflint Trail) north to Co 8, turn left on Co 8 and drive approx. 4.5 miles to a fork with Co 57, bear left at the fork onto Co 57 and drive approx. 5 miles to a T with FR 158, turn right on FR 158 and Cascade River Rustic Campground is on the left almost immediately.

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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