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Ninemile Lake Campground
FSU.S. Forest Service — Finland · Minnesota · Superior National Forest
| Agency | FSU.S. Forest Service |
|---|---|
| Area | Superior National Forest |
| Location | Finland · Minnesota · Superior National Forest · 47.57876, -91.07402 · Map |
| Sites | 26 public sites counted from the federal listing — 26 standard nonelectric |
| Getting a site | Reservable — the federal listing marks this campground as taking reservations. Some sites or seasons may still be first-come; the listing’s own words are below. |
| Hookups | Electric at 0 of 26 sites Water hookups at 0 of 26 sites Sewer hookups at 0 of 26 sites Full hookups (all three at one site) at 0 of 26 sites Counted site by site from affirmative reports in the federal record. A site with no report is not counted either way. |
| Max RV length | Not reported in the federal data |
| Months open | Not in federal data — the federal listing does not publish a season for this campground. Check the official description below or Recreation.gov. |
| Fees | $18.00/night for one vehicle and one trailer. Additional vehicles or trailers on the site require an additional $9.00 fee to be paid. If you make a reservation online, you may pay the fee in advance with your reservation fee. Otherwise, the fee can be paid in the fee tube at the campground. All additional vehicles must be parked on the spur. |
| Check-in / out | In 2:00 PM · Out 12:00 PM (most common in the listing) |
| Pets | Allowed at 26 sites, as reported |
| Amenities, as reported | Boat rampDrinking waterLake accessVault toiletsWater spigots |
| Phone | 218-663-8063 |
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This site takes no reservations and shows no live availability. Source: Recreation.gov (RIDB export pulled November 5, 2026); this listing was last updated in the federal record on 2026-05-23.
From the official listing
Overview Ninemile Lake Campground is perfect for people wanting to do some exploring while camping. A boat ramp leads to Ninemile Lake, complete with islands and hidden bays. For birders and hikers, there is a trail through boreal hardwoods, beginning across the road from the campground entrance, with 0.5 miles of maintained hiking trail. North of the campground, on County 7, is access to Echo Lake, a portage access to Goldeneye Lake.
Recreation Ninemile Lake is close to 300 acres in size. It is a popular fishing spot for walleye, northern, bass, and pan fish. The surrounding National Forest offers a wide variety of recreational opportunities, including hiking in secluded woodlands, canoeing, and hunting.
Facilities This is a moderate size facility, with 13 first come, first served campsites and 13 reservable sites that are private and close to the water. Trash collection, solar powered water pump, and restrooms are provided.
Natural Features The area is scenic and easily accessible. Superior National Forest is known for its boreal forest ecosystem, numerous clean lakes, diversity of plants and animals, and colorful cultural history.
Nearby Attractions Numerous outdoor recreation opportunities lie within Superior National Forest's 77 lake access areas, 13 fishing piers, 10 swimming beaches, and 22 picnic areas. The forest is also home to three scenic byways.
Contact Info For facility specific information, please call (218) 663-8060. Charges & Cancellations Rules and Reservation Policies
Directions, from the listing
Ninemile Lake Campground is off County Road 7, northwest of Schroeder and northeast of Finland.
From MN 61, at Schroeder, turn on Co.1 (Cramer Rd.) Follow Co.1 (it will turn to Co.8) about 10 miles to Co.7. Turn right on Co.7, and go 4 miles. The campground entrance is on the left.
Alternatively, from MN 61 north of Silver Bay, take MN 1 to Finland.
In Finland, take Co. 7 to Ninemile Lake on left.
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Trip Card — Ninemile Lake Campground
Finland · Minnesota · Superior National Forest
| Agency | FS · U.S. Forest Service |
|---|---|
| Location | Finland · Minnesota · Superior National Forest |
| Fees | $18.00/night for one vehicle and one trailer. Additional vehicles or trailers on the site require an additional $9.00 fee to be paid. If you make a reservation online, you may pay … |
| Getting a site | Reservable |
| Hookups | None reported |
| Max RV | Not reported |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | 26 sites |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/240958 · Source: Recreation.gov, pulled November 5, 2026. Facility details come from federal recreation data and may be out of date — this site takes no reservations and shows no live availability; confirm details and book through Recreation.gov or the managing agency.