Baker Lake Rustic Campground
Baker Lake Rustic Campground is located in a stand of red pine on the shore of Baker Lake. Unlike most other rustic campgrounds, there is a solar powered faucet for drinking water. It is an excellent first or last night site for people who are using the Baker Lake Entry Point to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.
There is no garbage pickup at Baker Lake, plan to pack out all your garbage. Access to Baker Lake is for non-motorized boats. Day use permits for the Boundary Waters are available at an information kiosk at the access.
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
5
RV Camping
Sites are pull-in and not specifically designed for RVs. Two of the five sites have spurs over 21 feet long and may accommodate an RV. The road into the camping area dead ends without a turn around, you may want to assess the area before driving in with a large vehicle or trailer.
May 15 - October 1
Quiet hours are 10:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m.
Most of Baker Lake extends into the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. A permit is always required to enter the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. You do not need a permit if you do not enter the wilderness.
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.
Boating
When boating with your dog, follow all Minnesota State boating laws.
- Use care when getting your dog in and out of the boat to ensure their safety.
- Consider both you and your dog wearing a life jacket.
- Provide shade for your pet.
- Remember to bring their food and water as it may be unsafe for them to drink lake water.
Camping
- Keep dogs on a six-foot, or shorter, leash when they are not inside a 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.
- Keep your dog in your tent at night.
- Ensure that there is ample water available for your pet.
Trail Use
Dogs are allowed on hiking trails, as long as they are kept on a leash. Unleashed dogs can pose a danger to your pet, the natural resources of the area, and other forest visitors.
Wildlife
- Do not allow them to interact with wildlife
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. (Closed on federal holidays)
Office Email: SM.FS.Superior_NF@usda.gov
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 47.84447473
Longitude: -90.8170689
Directions
From Highway 61 in Tofte:
- Turn left at Co 2 (Sawbill Trail), and drive approximately 16 miles to FR 170.
- Turn right on FR 170, drive 6 miles.
- Turn left on FR 1272 to Baker Lake Rustic Campground. A turn off of 1272 slightly before the campground leads to an additional camping site away from the lake.
Travel Considerations
Roads are not plowed in winter.
Parking
There is long term parking at the lake for people entering the Boundary Waters.
Facility and Amenity Information
Accessibility
Restrooms
Restrooms are available at this site.
Water
Potable water is available at this site.
Solar powered faucet
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