Toohey Lake Rustic Campground
Toohey Lake Rustic Campground is a seven site campground with a boat launch and trailer parking. It is right off of a well traveled forest road, making for easy access.
Toohey Lake Rustic Campground has a boat launch, dock, and parking for trailers. It is an easily accessed lake on a well maintained gravel road which follows the grade of an old railroad.
There is no garbage pick up at Toohey Lake Rustic Campground. 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
7
RV Camping
Sites are pull-in and not specifically designed for RVs. Three of the seven sites are longer than 21 feet and may accommodate an RV.
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.
- 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: 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: 47.71227234
Longitude: -90.95551594
Directions
From MN 61 in Tofte:
- Take Co 2 (Sawbill Trail) 15 miles north to FR 170 (The Grade).
- Turn left on FR 170 and drive 5 miles to Toohey Lake.
Toohey Lake Rustic Campground is directly off FR 170 on the right.
Travel Considerations
The road is not plowed during the winter.
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Restrooms are available at this site.
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
The Timber-Frear Canoe Route (named for Timber and Frear Lakes) links seven lakes with seven portages for a memorable canoe route and camping experience.