Temperance River 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
- 47.7173, -90.8776
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this place
The Temperance River Campground is a small (9 sites) campground easily reached from the Sawbill Trail (Cook County 2). It provides pine-shaded campsites nestled in a bend of the Temperance River and offers access to trout fishing in the Temperance and mountain biking a large network of Forest Service roads. These sites are all available as first come/ first served. Most sites can accommodate a small RV (less than 24 feet). There are no electrical hookups in this campground.
From the USFS.
Is Temperance River Campground free?
No. Temperance River Campground charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through fs.usda.gov.
How do I get to Temperance River Campground?
Temperance River Campground is located on Lake County 2 (Sawbill Trail), 12 miles north of Tofte. From MN 61 at Tofte, turn north on County 2, (Sawbill Trail). Follow Co 2 about 12 miles to the Temperance River Campground . The campground entrance is on the left.
Nearby
- Toohey Lake Rustic Campground3.7 mi
- Fourmile Rustic Campground4.2 mi
- Poplar River Rustic Campground4.9 mi
- White Pine Lake Rustic Campground6.0 mi
- Clara Lake Rustic Campground6.9 mi
- Whitefish Lake Rustic Campground7.8 mi
- Crescent Lake Campground8.9 mi
- Baker Lake Rustic Campground9.2 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.
