Ninemile Lake Campground

FS USDA Forest Service · Finland, MN · Primitive

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Conditions

Road Access Gravel
Driveway Surface Gravel
Season Not recorded
Campfires Campfires Allowed
Boondock Access Not recorded

The managing agency hasn't published season for this campground. The description and directions below often mention it — and it's worth calling the agency before a long drive.

Features

Rig Size Back In Only
Style Primitive Reservable

Campground Stats

Total Sites28
Overnight Sites28
SurfaceGravel

Location

47.578762, -91.074015 · 8915 Lake Co. 7 (Cramer Road) , Finland , MN 55603

Photos

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Description

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.

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (218) 663-8060.

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.

Charges & Cancellations

Rules and Reservation Policies 

Directions

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.

Activities

ACCESSIBLE SWIMMING AUTO TOURING BIKING BIRDING BOATING CAMPING CANOEING FISHING KAYAKING MOTOR BOAT MOUNTAIN BIKING MUSHROOM PICKING NON-MOTORIZED BOATING PADDLING PHOTOGRAPHY PICNICKING STAR GAZING SWIMMING WATER ACCESS WATER ACTIVITIES

Details

Fee$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.
Phone218-663-8063
ReservableYes

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