Silver Island Lake Rustic Campground & Backcountry Sites
Silver Island Lake is a large lake with both an eight site rustic campground and three backcountry campsites on its shores. Access to the backcountry sites is through the boat launch at the rustic campground. Choose the camping experience that suits you best!
Silver Island Lake has a boat launch with dock and overnight parking for people using the backcountry sites. There is a 300 yard portage from Silver Island Lake to T Lake, and a portage from T Lake to County Road 7. There is an unmaintained trail from Co 7 to Windy Lake. There is also access to Windy Lake at the Windy Lake Rustic Campground.
There is no garbage pick up at Silver Island Lake. 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
8
RV Camping
Sites are pull-in and not specifically designed for RVs. However, all 8 sites are longer than 21 feet and may accommodate an RV.
Dispersed Camping
Access to the 3 backcountry sites on this lake is a boat ramp in the campground.
May 10 - October 1
Quiet hours are 10:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m.
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.
There is no fee at rustic campgrounds or backcountry campsites.
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: 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.
Office Email: SM.FS.Superior_NF@usda.gov
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 47.72719635
Longitude: -91.14916709
Directions
From Tofte on MN 61:
- At Temperance River State Park, just south of the river, take FR 343 (Temperance River Rd) inland.
- Drive 4.5 miles to a T intersection with FR 166 (The '600' Road).
- Turn left on FR 166 and drive 5 miles to Co 7.
- Turn right on Co 7, then follow Co 7 through several intersections about 9 miles to FR 369.
- Turn left on FR 369. Drive 2.5 miles to FR 921, the Silver Island Access Rd.
The campground 1.5 miles further at the end of FR 921.
You can also reach Co 7 from MN 1 at Finland, or via FR 172 (Wanless Rd) from Isabella.
Travel Considerations
The road is not plowed during the winter.
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Restrooms are not available at this site.
Outhouse (vault style) at campground, wilderness latrines at backcountry sites
Water
Potable water is not available at this site.
No potable water available – lake water must be treated.
Recreation Opportunities
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