Crescent Lake Campground
USFS · Campground · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- Fee charged
- Managed by
- USFS
- Type
- Campground
- Hours
- Quiet hours are 10:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m.
- Reservations
- fs.usda.gov
- Coordinates
- 47.8252, -90.7730
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this place
Crescent Lake Campground offers a variety of family camping experiences. There are 34 sites (one is occupied by the camp-host) including drive-in RV or tent sites, walk-in tent sites, group site, and a site accessible to those with mobility impairments. 20 of the campsites are available for reservation and 13 are available on a first come/ first served basis. The campground winds along the shore of Crescent Lake, so most campsites are widely separated. There are no electrical hook-ups in this campground
From the USFS.
Is Crescent Lake Campground free?
No. Crescent Lake Campground charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through fs.usda.gov.
How do I get to Crescent Lake Campground?
Crescent Lake Campground is on Crescent Lake off of FR170 about 24 miles NNE of Tofte. From Tofte, turn north on County 2 (Sawbill Trail) off of MN 61 just east of Tofte. 16 miles up the Sawbill Trail, turn right on FR170 at the stop sign. Proceed 8 miles on FR170 to the Crescent Lake Campground entrance. From Lutsen, take Co. 4 (Caribou Trail) to FR170 and turn left to the entrance.
Nearby
- CRESCENT LAKE (MN)0.8 mi
- Baker Lake Rustic Campground2.4 mi
- Clara Lake Rustic Campground3.8 mi
- Sawbill Lake Campground - Superior National Forest5.8 mi
- Sawbill Lake Campground5.9 mi
- White Pine Lake Rustic Campground6.0 mi
- Poplar River Rustic Campground6.0 mi
- Temperance River Campground8.9 mi
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.
