Iron Lake
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About Iron Lake
Iron Lake is a national park campground at Superior National Forest in Cook County, Minnesota. Reservations are managed through Recreation.gov. When a booked site here is cancelled it can vanish within minutes, so Campsite Tonight monitors it 24/7 and auto-adds the opening to your Recreation.gov cart before anyone else.
Iron Lake is in very high demand — sites here routinely sell out well in advance. Cancellations are often the best way in, which is exactly what Campsite Tonight watches for.
The campground accommodates RVs and trailers up to 40 ft. Campers rate it 4.6/5 across 39 reviews.
Other campgrounds at Superior National Forest include Flour Lake Campground, East Bearskin Lake Campground, Trails End Campground, Crescent Lake (mn) and Sawbill Lake Campground - Superior National Forest.
Total reservations in May — 2023: 16 · 2024: 24 · 2025: 31
Location
Address
Grand Marais, Minnesota
Coordinates
48.0678, -90.6147
Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open.
- •August sees 58 reservations - book early or set cancellation alerts.
Nearby Campgrounds
Flour Lake Campground
Superior National Forest
East Bearskin Lake Campground
Superior National Forest
Trails End Campground
Superior National Forest
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Crescent Lake (mn)
Superior National Forest
Sawbill Lake Campground - Superior National Forest
Superior National Forest
Group Camp
Cascade River State Park
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Iron Lake FAQ
How far in advance should I book Iron Lake?
Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open. Mark your calendar for when the booking window opens (typically 5-6 months ahead). Also set alerts - cancellations do happen.
What is the busiest time at Iron Lake?
August typically sees the highest reservation activity at Iron Lake. During peak times, 100% of reservations are made 2+ weeks in advance.
Are there campsites available at Iron Lake right now?
Iron Lake is currently fully booked for the next 14 days. However, cancellations happen frequently - download the Campsite Tonight app to get instant alerts when sites become available.
Where is Iron Lake located?
Iron Lake is located in Superior National Forest, near Grand Marais, Minnesota.
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