Divide 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
- 47.6100, -91.2564
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this place
The Divide Lake Campground provides a Northwoods camping experience in a small (only 3 sites) secluded campground located near many recreational opportunities. A walk-down canoe launch provides access to Divide Lake and its stocked trout population while Divide Lake Trail provides a 2 mile hike with benches and scenic overlooks. Other nearby lakes, a boat ramp, and a fishing pier give the camper even more chances to enjoy the outdoors. Of particular interest is the fact that FR 172 in this area is on the Laurentian Divide with waters on the Divide Lake side flowing to Lake Superior and those on the Tanner Lake side flowing north to Hudson's Bay.
From the USFS.
Is Divide Lake Campground free?
No. Divide Lake Campground charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through fs.usda.gov.
How do I get to Divide Lake Campground?
Divide Lake Campground is located east of Isabella on Forest Road 172. From MN 61 at Illgen City, turn north on MN 1. Drive approximately 23 miles to Isabella. At Isabella, MN 1 takes a sharp left. Instead of following MN 1, turn right onto Forest Road 172. Follow FR 172 for 4 1/4 miles to Divide Lake. The campground is on the right.
Nearby
- Eighteen Lake Rustic Campground4.7 mi
- Hogback Lake Rustic Campground6.1 mi
- Harriet Lake Rustic Campground7.4 mi
- Little Isabella River Campground8.4 mi
- Ninemile Lake Campground8.8 mi
- Section 29 Lake Rustic Campground9.1 mi
- Silver Island Rustic Campground9.5 mi
- Wilson Lake Rustic Campground9.7 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.
