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Northern Light Lake
This is one of our Backcountry sites which is a near- wilderness single party site and is accessible only by foot or boat. These sites are first come, first served. There is one site on this lake, each have a fire grate, a latrine and may have a picnic table. A few reminders: Hang food packs, put your fire out each time you leave your campsite, treat or boil all water, wash yourself and dishes at least 150ft from any body of water, pack out all garbage and Leave No Trace.
At a Glance
| Open Season: | 15 April |
|---|---|
| Restrictions: | • Only use facilities that are provided for fires, tents, and waste. Do not make additional fire rings, tent pads, or cat holes. • You will need to pack out your garbage.• Nine people per site limit, group sites are available at some sites. |
| Closest Towns: | Grand Marais |
| Water: | None |
| Restroom: | Pit |
| Operated By: | Forest Service |
| Information Center: | Gunflint Ranger District Email | Call | Address | Webpage |
Activities
Dispersed Camping
Access to the 1 site on this lake is a boat ramp at the West end of the lake.Alerts & Warnings
- Wood Lake Fire - Updated 10/1/2024
- UPDATED: Forest Roads inaccessible
- Fire Restrictions - Cook and Lake Counties
- Campfire Use Restrictions in Boundary Waters
- Upcoming Road Closures and Delays in Tofte and Gunflint Areas
- Superior NF Issues Free Wood Permits for Select Storm Damage Sites
- Cannabis Use on National Forest System Lands
- Lutsen Access Trail
Related Information
Featured Events
- Pile Burning Workshop
Date(s): Oct 12, 2024
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