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Eighteen Lake Rustic Campground
Eighteen Lake Rustic Campground provides three campsites and a picnic area under red pines on the shore of Eighteen Lake. A trail around the lake and a carry down boat access make this a wonderful spot to spend a weekend in the woods.
At a Glance
| Current Conditions: | Open year-round. First come, first served only. After October 1, services, including outhouse maintenance/ stocking, are reduced. The campground road is not plowed during the winter. |
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| Reservations: | First come, first served only. |
| Fees: | There is no fee at rustic campgrounds. |
| Open Season: | May 10 - October 1 |
| Restrictions: | 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 and must park on the spur. No vehicles may park on the grass or where they impede traffic. |
| Closest Towns: | Isabella |
| Water: | No potable water available – lake water must be treated. |
| Restroom: | Outhouse (vault style) |
| Operated By: | Forest Service |
| Information Center: | Tofte Ranger District Email | Call | Address | Webpage |
General Information
Directions:Eighteen Lake Rustic Campground is located east of Isabella on Forest Road 369 (Trappers Lake Road)
- From MN 61 at Illgen City, turn north on MN 1. Drive approximately 23 miles to Isabella.
- At Isabella, MN 1 takes a sharp left. Instead of following MN 1, turn right onto Forest Road 172 (Wanless Road). Drive 1 mile to FR 369 (Trappers Lake Rd).
- Turn left on FR 369. Drive two miles to Eighteen Lake Rd.
- Turn left on Eighteen Lake Rd.
The campground is at the end of the road, about 1/2 mile.
General Notes:
In addition to the campground, there is a loop trail around Eighteen Lake, a picnic area, and a carry down boat access. There is no garbage pick up at Eighteen Lake Rustic Campground. Plan to pack out all your garbage, including fish remains from cleaning fish.
Activities
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 | 3 |
RV Camping
Sites are pull-in and not specifically designed for RVs. However, all three sites are longer than 21 feet and may accommodate an RV.
Lake and Pond Fishing
Day Hiking
There is a loop trail around Eighteen Lake through beautiful old tall red pine.
Picnicking
Location
