Ball Club Lake
This location has a dispersed campsite accessible by foot from the boat launch area or boat along with a boat-in only campsite located on the north side of the lake (east of the boat launch). This lake offers a remote and secluded experience on a 205-acre lake. The lake is 25 feet at its deepest point and is a quiet place to fish for brook trout, northern pike, walleye, yellow perch, white sucker or golden shiner.
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General Information
Dispersed Camping
Access to 1 site is by foot from the boat launch area or by boat and access to the campsite on the north side of the lake is by boat only.
April 15-November 15, based on ice conditions.
When visiting, please remember
- Only use facilities that are provided for fires, tents, and waste.
- Do not make additional fire rings, tent pads, or cat holes.
- You will need to pack out your garbage.
- Nine people per site limit, group sites are available at some sites.
Boating
When boating with your dog, follow all Minnesota State boating laws.
- Use care when getting your dog in and out of the boat to ensure their safety.
- Consider both you and your dog wearing a life jacket.
- Provide shade for your pet.
- Remember to bring their food and water as it may be unsafe for them to drink lake water.
Camping
- Keep dogs on a six-foot, or shorter, leash when they are not inside a tent.
- Store dog food in bear-resistant containers and do not leave pet food unattended where it could be accessed by wildlife.
- Pick up and bag your dog’s waste. Place it in a provided trash receptacle or pack it out.
- Do not leave your dog unattended at any time.
- Keep your dog in your tent at night.
- Ensure that there is ample water available for your pet.
Address: 2020 W. Highway 61 Grand Marais, MN 55604
Phone: (218) 387-1750
Hours: April 28 – September 30, Monday - Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, closed weekends. No BWCAW permit issuance and no Eastern National Forest Interpretative Association retail sales products. (Closed on federal holidays)
Office Email: SM.FS.Superior_NF@usda.gov
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 47.91383742
Longitude: -90.49299415
Directions
From Grand Marais,
- Head northeast on MN-61 N
- Turn left on the Gunflint Trail.
- Go 4.0 miles and turn left onto Devil Track Rd for 5.7 mi.
- Slight right onto Ball Club Rd for 8.6 mi.
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Restrooms are not available at this site.
Water
Potable water is not available at this site.
Recreation Opportunities
Fishing - Lake & Pond Info
Area: 205.99 acres, Maximum depth: 25 feet
Fish species: brook trout, northern pike, walleye, yellow perch, white sucker, golden shiner
Recreation Groups
Many lakes in the Gunflint Ranger District have boat ramps and docks suitable for launching a trailered boat. These lakes are open for use by motoriz