Silver Island 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
- 47.7272, -91.1492
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this place
Silver Island Lake is a large lake with both an eight site rustic campground and three backcountry campsites on its shores. All sites have a picnic table and fire grate and are back-in only. Some sites can accommodate a small RV (less than 24 feet). Access to the backcountry sites is through the boat launch at the rustic campground. There is no garbage pick up at Silver Island Rustic Campground. Plan to pack out all your garbage, including fish remains from cleaning fish.
From the USFS.
Is Silver Island Rustic Campground free?
Yes. Silver Island Rustic Campground is free to use. It is managed by the USFS.
How do I get to Silver Island Rustic Campground?
From Tofte on MN 61: At Temperance River State Park, just south of the river, take FR 343 (Temperance River Rd) inland. Drive 4.5 miles to a T intersection with FR 166 (The '600' Road). Turn left on FR 166 and drive 5 miles to Co 7. Turn right on Co 7, then follow Co 7 through several intersections about 9 miles to FR 369. Turn left on FR 369. Drive 2.5 miles to FR 921, the Silver Island Access Rd. The campground 1.5 miles further at the end of FR 921. You can also reach Co 7 from MN 1 at Finland, or via FR 172 (Wanless Rd) from Isabella.
Nearby
- Section 29 Lake Rustic Campground4.4 mi
- Whitefish Lake Rustic Campground4.9 mi
- Harriet Lake Rustic Campground5.1 mi
- Hogback Lake Rustic Campground5.8 mi
- Wilson Lake Rustic Campground6.1 mi
- Kawishiwi Lake Rustic Campground8.0 mi
- Fourmile Rustic Campground8.8 mi
- Toohey Lake Rustic Campground9.1 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.
