Eighteen Lake Rustic Campground
USFS · Campground · Free
Fast facts
- 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
- 47.6436, -91.3442
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this place
Eighteen Lake Rustic Campground provides three campsites and a picnic area under red pines on the shore of Eighteen Lake. A trail around the lake and a carry down boat access make this a wonderful spot to spend a weekend in the woods. There is no garbage pick up at Eighteen Lake Rustic Campground. Plan to pack out all your garbage, including fish remains from cleaning fish.
From the USFS.
Is Eighteen Lake Rustic Campground free?
Yes. Eighteen Lake Rustic Campground is free to use. It is managed by the USFS.
How do I get to Eighteen Lake Rustic Campground?
Eighteen Lake Rustic Campground is located east of Isabella on Forest Road 369 (Trappers Lake Road). 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 (Wanless Road). Drive 1 mile to FR 369 (Trappers Lake Rd). Turn left on FR 369. Drive two miles to Eighteen Lake Rd. Turn left on Eighteen Lake Rd. The campground is at the end of the road, about 1/2 mile.
Nearby
- Little Isabella River Campground3.8 mi
- Divide Lake Campground4.7 mi
- Section 29 Lake Rustic Campground8.3 mi
- McDougal Lake Campground8.8 mi
- Hogback Lake Rustic Campground9.7 mi
- Harriet Lake Rustic Campground10.8 mi
- Silver Island Rustic Campground10.8 mi
- Wilson Lake Rustic Campground13.2 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.
