Picnicking
Nothing is quite as good as a picnic on a summer day, and there are many good picnic spots for you to choose from. Some picnic grounds are separate areas, but sometimes picnic grounds are incorporated into a "day use area" in a campground. Many day use areas in campgrounds are located near boat landings, and may include fishing piers and drinking water as well. Facilities at picnic areas are usually vault type outhouses without sinks, so you may want to pack hand sanitizer with your lunch. Packing water is a good idea as well, some picnic areas outside of campgrounds may not have drinking water available.
Follow Leave No Trace principles by respecting wildlife and not feeding squirrels, chipmunks, and other creatures. Make sure to use bear resistant garbage containers when available. On some types, it may be necessary to relock the lid after use. At other sites, there may be no garbage containers available so you will need to pack out any garbage you create. Never dispose of garbage in vault toilets.
Picnicking - Single
Most picnic grounds are designed for individual families or small groups. Picnic grounds are located at the areas and campgrounds listed below. More information, including downloadable campground maps showing locations of picnic grounds, and availability of shelter structures, water, and garbage containers may be found by clicking on the site name.
Picnicking - Group
There are a limited number of areas available for large group picnicking, such as family reunions, company picnics, etc. Click on areas listed below to see the amenities available at each site.
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Little Isabella River Campground
Little Isabella River Campground is a small, secluded campground in a grove of red and white pines in the central part of Superior National Forest, just 4.5 miles west of Isabella, Minnesota. This is…
Lookout Mountain - Laurentian Divide Fitness Trail
The Laurentian Divide Recreation Area serves as the trailhead for the Lookout Mountain Trail and Laurentian Divide Fitness Trail which includes a 15 mile hiking and skiing trail system and a ½-mile…
McDougal Lake Campground
McDougal Lake Campground provides easy access to a wide variety of recreational activities including hiking, boating, fishing, picnicking and swimming within the central part of Superior National…
Meander Lake
Meander Lake is a remote, 98-acre, 25 foot deep clear lake with 2 backcountry campsites. The picnic area and barrier-free fishing pier are located on the southern shore of the lake.
Ninemile Lake Campground
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…
Norway Point
Norway Point is located on the St. Louis River and has a picnic area and boat launch. Fish found in the river include northern pike, walleye, smallmouth bass and pan fish.Off Norway Point, the river…
Pfeiffer Lake Campground & Backcountry Sites
Pfeiffer Lake Campground, located adjacent to it's namesake lake, is a small, peaceful and scenic facility in the Superior National Forest of Minnesota. The lake's healthy population of fish make it…
Pincushion Mountain Trails
Pincushion Mountain provides a spectacular view down the mountain to the town of Grand Marias and its harbor and lighthouse. Picnic tables and hiking trails make this a great stop for lunch on the…
Salo Lake
Salo Lake is a small, 140 acre, quiet lake with a picnic area, dock, and concrete boat landing. Some of the fish found in the lake include panfish, bass, walleye and northern pike.
South Kawishiwi River Campground
South Kawishiwi River Campground is located in Superior National Forest near the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, about 10 miles from Ely, Minnesota. It offers fishing, boating and other…