North Star Campground
For the 2026 season, the North Star campground will be converting from all first-come first-served to having sites 22-38 reservable from July 3 – September 6, 2026. The other sites will remain first-come first-served. For reservations go to recreation.gov.
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 lake has many sheltered bays and inlets to provide quiet water for ideal fishing.
Campground Map
General Information
Campground CampingThirty-eight campsites are located within easy walking distance of the sandy swimming beach. The lake has many sheltered bays and inlets to provide quiet water for ideal fishing.
No. of Sites
38
No. of Accessible sites
38
Sleeping Shelter
No
RV CampingThirty-eight campsites are located within easy walking distance of the sandy swimming beach. The lake has many sheltered bays and inlets to provide quiet water for ideal fishing.
No. of Sites
38
Size Restrictions
No
Corrals
No
No. of Accessible sites
38
5/23/26 - 10/31/26
Overnight Use:
Single Site: $14 per night
Address: 1235 Division Street Deer River, MN 56636
Phone: 218-246- 2123
Hours: Monday - Friday | 10:00 - 3:00 (Closed on federal holidays)
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 47.556934
Longitude: -93.652341
Directions
North Star Campground is located four miles from Marcell or 25 miles from Grand Rapids.
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Vault toilets are available at the Campground.Water
Potable water is not available at this site.