Marcell Area
Marcell area is 28 miles north of Grand Rapids, Minnesota within the Chippewa National Forest. The Edge of the Wilderness Discovery Center located in Marcell, MN is a visitor & environmental education center that is home to a variety of interpretive displays & exhibits about the Edge of the Wilderness National Scenic Byway and surrounding area. It includes area information, gift shop, environmental education room, outdoor amphitheater, interpretive trail fishing/wildlife-watching pier and offers free naturalist programs throughout the summer.
General Information
January - December
Recreation Sites
Big Fork River Boat Area
Site Open
A carry-in access provides access to the Big Fork River. The site is adjacent to State Highway 6 and County Road 14. Northern pike, walleye and musky are found in the river.
Big Too Much Lake Boat Area
Site Open
A concrete boat ramp provides access to the 284 acre Big Too Much Lake. Big Too Much Lake is just east of Minnesota Highway 6. Northern pike, bluegill, other panfish, and some walleye are found in…
Caribou Lake Boat Area
Site Open
A gravel boat ramp provides access to the 246 acre Caribou Lake. Caribou Lake is east of Minnesota State Highway 38. Lake trout and panfish are found in this lake.
Clubhouse Lake Boat Area
Site Open
A concrete boat ramp provides access to the 210 acre Clubhouse Lake. Clubhouse Lake is north of Itasca County Highway 45. Northern pike, bass and panfish are found in this lake.
Edge of the Wilderness
Site Open
The "Edge of the Wilderness Scenic Byway" helps people discover the hidden natural and cultural history of northern Minnesota. The Byway meanders 47 miles north from Grand Rapids to Effie, Minnesota.…
Joyce Estate
Site Open
As you stroll through the grounds of the Joyce Estate imagine the roaring twenties, the time of prohibition and women's suffrage. Imagine how unusual it was in its day, an isolated 4,500 acre resort…
Little Jessie Lake Boat Area
Site Open
A concrete boat ramp provides access to the 637 acre Little Jessie Lake. Little Jessie Lake is south of Itasca County Highway 35, with the landing on the northwest shore. Northern pike, walleye,…
Marcell Dispersed Camping
Site Open
Popular dispersed sites in the Marcell area include Spider Lake, the birch forest of the Suomi Hills and Trout Lake. These sites also have wilderness latrines and fire rings. Be prepared with an…
North Star Campground
Site Open
Located at 46891 State Highway 38 Marcell, MN, four miles from Marcell or 25 miles from Grand Rapids. Thirty-eight campsites are located within easy walking distance of the sandy swimming beach. The…
North Star Lake Boat Area
Site Open
A concrete boat ramp provides access to the 1,059-acre North Star Lake. North Star is west of Minnesota State Highway 38. Northern pike, bass and panfish are found in this lake.