Cascade River Rustic Campground
Cascade River Rustic Campground is a small camping area particularly suited to people who are planning to fish in the Cascade River or are looking for a remote place to camp. There are not tables at the campsites, so be prepared to prepare and eat meals like you were backpacking. Fishing requires a valid license from the Minnesota Dept of Natural Resources, and trout fishing requires an additional stamp.
There is no garbage pick up at Cascade River. Plan to pack out all your garbage, including fish remains from cleaning fish.
General Information
Campground Camping
- Please use facilities provided such as fire rings, tent pads, and latrines.
- Pack out all waste, do not burn paper or other garbage.
- Water from lakes must be treated, boiled, or filtered before use.
- Noise limits enforced, respect your fellow campers.
No. of Sites
4
RV Camping
Sites are pull-in and not specifically designed for RVs. Only one of the four sites is longer than 21 feet and may accommodate an RV.
Quiet hours are 10:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m.
When visiting, please remember
- Maximum of nine people per site.
- There is space for one vehicle and one towed vehicle (such as a boat trailer).
- Additional vehicles on the site must park on the spur.
- No vehicles may park on the grass or where they impede traffic.
No fees are required for this site
There is no fee at rustic campgrounds.
Dogs are allowed at campsites and developed recreation areas; however, they should not be allowed to run loose in recreation areas where they will disturb other forest visitors. Be mindful of the impact a barking dog can have on other forest visitors.
- Keep dogs on a six-foot, or shorter, leash when they are not inside an enclosed vehicle or tent.
- Store dog food in bear-resistant containers and feed your pet away from the campsite.
- 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.
- Do not leave your dog in the vehicle on a hot day.
- Keep your dog in your tent or vehicle 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: 47.8320653
Longitude: -90.52973846
Directions
From MN 61 at Lutsen:
- Turn left on Co 4 (Caribou Trail) and drive approx. 15 miles to FR 170.
- Turn right on FR 170 and drive 3.5 miles to FR 158.
- Turn right on FR 158 and drive 2 miles.
- Cascade River Rustic Campground is on the right.
From Grand Marais:
- Drive Co 12 (Gunflint Trail) north to Co 8.
- Turn left on Co 8 and drive approx 4.5 miles to a fork with Co 57.
- Bear left at the fork onto Co 57 and drive approx. 5 miles to a T with FR 158.
- Turn right on FR 158 and Cascade River Rustic Campground is on the left almost immediately.
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Restrooms are available at this site.
Water
Potable water is not available at this site.
Recreation Opportunities
Fishing - River/Stream Info
Trout and salmon fishing requires a trout stamp in addition to a valid Minnesota fishing license.
Recreation Groups
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