North Star
FSU.S. Forest Service — Grand Rapids · Minnesota · Chippewa National Forest
| Agency | FSU.S. Forest Service |
|---|---|
| Area | Chippewa National Forest |
| Location | Grand Rapids · Minnesota · Chippewa National Forest · 47.55693, -93.65234 · Map |
| Sites | 38 public sites counted from the federal listing — 38 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 38 sites Water hookups at 0 of 38 sites Sewer hookups at 0 of 38 sites Full hookups (all three at one site) at 0 of 38 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 | Longest reported site fits 100 ft Sites that fit at least — 25 ft: 23 sites · 30 ft: 23 sites · 35 ft: 23 sites · 40 ft: 23 sites |
| 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 | Not reported — the federal listing carries no fee description for this campground. |
| Check-in / out | In 02:00 PM · Out 01:00 PM (most common in the listing) |
| Pets | Allowed at 17 sites, as reported |
| Accessible sites | 17 marked accessible in the listing |
| Phone | N/A |
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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 2026-02-25.
From the official listing
Overview North Star Campground is located 4 miles south of Marcell and 25 miles north of Grand Rapids on MN State Highway 38. There are 38 campsites located within easy walking distance of the sandy swimming beach. The lake has many sheltered bays and inlets to provide quiet water for ideal fishing.
Recreation
Contact Info For facility specific information, please call (218) 246-2123.
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Trip Card — North Star
Grand Rapids · Minnesota · Chippewa National Forest
| Agency | FS · U.S. Forest Service |
|---|---|
| Location | Grand Rapids · Minnesota · Chippewa National Forest |
| Fees | Not reported in the federal data |
| Getting a site | Reservable |
| Hookups | None reported |
| Max RV | Up to 100 ft |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | 38 sites |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/10191085 · 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.