Scarp Lake
Scarp Lake is a small, shallow lake at 39 acres and a maximum depth of 15 feet. It can be accessed by portaging from Hogback Lake. There are two campsites, one on the northwestern side of the lake and the other on the northern shoreline.
General Information
When visiting, please remember
- Maximum of nine people per site at both campground and backcountry sites.
- At the campground, 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.
- 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.
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 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.
- Keep your dog in your tent at night.
- Ensure that there is ample water available for your pet.
Trail Use
Dogs are allowed on hiking trails, as long as they are kept on a leash. Unleashed dogs can pose a danger to your pet, the natural resources of the area, and other forest visitors.
Wildlife
- Do not allow them to interact with wildlife
Address: 7355 West Hwy 61 Tofte, MN 55615
Phone: (218) 663-8060
Hours: April 28 – September 30, Wednesday - Sunday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, providing full services, open federal holidays when they land on a Wednesday through Sunday. Closed for all other federal holidays. (Closed on federal holidays)
Office Email: SM.FS.Superior_NF@usda.gov
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 47.64037
Longitude: -91.131785
Facility and Amenity Information
Accessibility
Restrooms
Restrooms are not available at this site.
Water
Potable water is not available at this site.
Recreation Opportunities
Boating - Non-Motorized Info
The lakes in the Hogback area are perfect for lazy paddling and exploring. On a day when winds might make a big lake a challenge, these small jewels make an excellent choice. There are not maintained portages between lakes, but the connections between Hogback, Canal, and Scarp are either navigable or portageable most of the time.
Fishing - Lake & Pond Info
Three of the lakes accessed by the Hogback Trail System are designated trout lakes stocked with rainbow trout. People fishing must have a trout stamp in addition to their fishing license.
Fish species: rainbow trout, yellow perch, white sucker, blacknose shiner, brook stickleback, central mudminnow, fathead minnow, finescale dace, Iowa darter, northern redbelly dace
Backpacking Info
A six mile trail system provides several loops and access to five lakes. The trail runs along a narrow hogback ridge which offers scenic views over the lakes. One portion of the trail connects to a separate trailhead if you want to avoid retracing your steps.
Day Hikes Info
A six mile trail system provides several loops and access to five lakes. The trail runs along a narrow hogback ridge which offers scenic views over the lakes. One portion of the trail connects to a separate trailhead if you want to avoid retracing your steps.
Recreation Groups
Many lakes in the Tofte Ranger District have boat ramps and docks suitable for launching a trailered boat. These lakes are open for use by motorized
Hogback ridges along trail offer beautiful vistas. • 5 miles of trail. • 4 ‘backcountry’ campsites. • 3 site rustic campground. • Day use picnic area. • Boat launch.