Sawbill Lake Campground
USFS · Campground · Dispersed · 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
- 47.8646, -90.8852
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this place
Sawbill Lake Campground is a 51 site campground located in a majestic stand of mature red and white pine with dispersed birch on the shore of Sawbill Lake. Each site has a picnic table, fire grate and back-in parking. There is no electricity at the campground and some sites are suitable to small (24 feet or less) RVs. This is a highly visited campground and a popular entry point for the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. Located at the campground are a variety of commercial services including canoe rental, trip outfitting, showers, and sales of some groceries and gear. There is long term and day use parking for people entering the BWCAW. Day use and overnight permits are also available.
From the USFS.
Is Sawbill Lake Campground free?
No. Sawbill Lake Campground charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through fs.usda.gov.
How do I get to Sawbill Lake Campground?
Sawbill Lake Campground is located on County Road 2 (the Sawbill Trail), 23 miles north of Tofte. From MN 61, turn north on County Road 2 (Sawbill Trail) at the north end of Tofte. Follow Co 2 about 23 miles to its end at a stop sign at the Sawbill Lake Campground. Please STOP and watch for pedestrians and people carrying canoes crossing the road. They have the right of way and limited ability to see cross traffic. At the stop sign, parking for day use is on the right, the campground entrance and the canoe access are to the left.
Nearby
- Sawbill Lake Campground - Superior National Forest0.1 mi
- Baker Lake Rustic Campground3.5 mi
- CRESCENT LAKE (MN)5.6 mi
- Crescent Lake Campground5.9 mi
- Clara Lake Rustic Campground8.9 mi
- Poplar River Rustic Campground10.1 mi
- Temperance River Campground10.2 mi
- Kawishiwi Lake Rustic Campground10.3 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.
