Fort Charlotte Backcountry Campgrounds

Overview

Two backcountry campsites, accessible to hikers and canoeists, are located at the Pigeon River (Canada/U.S. border) end of Grand Portage National Monument. Each campsite is limited to nine people. Camping permits are required and issued by the park. A permit system allows campers to reserve a campsite in advance.

Operator

National Park

Camping types

Tent, Free camping

Sites

2 campsites

Fee

Free

Reservations

Reservable online

Phone

218-475-0123

Amenities

Location

Nearby adventures

Outdoor things to do around Fort Charlotte Backcountry Campgrounds, shown on the map above. Distances are straight-line from the campground, so driving or walking will be longer; trail details are approximate. Confirm access and conditions with the land manager.

Hikes and trailheads

• Grand Portage TrailHike · 8.4 mi long · 0.0 mi from camp

  Hike the Mount Rose Trail for stunning views of Grand Portage Bay and the Depot. National Park Service

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• Superior Hiking TrailHike · 297.1 mi long · Long-distance trail · 4.7 mi from camp

  A long-distance route maintained by Superior Hiking Trail Association.

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• North Country National Scenic Trail (MN)Hike · 848.9 mi long · Long-distance trail · 4.8 mi from camp

  The North Country Trail is a long-distance hiking trail in the Midwestern and Northeastern United States. Wikipedia

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• Border Route TrailHike · 65.9 mi long · Long-distance trail · 4.9 mi from camp

  A long-distance route starting near Magnetic Rock Trailhead.

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• Grand Portage Midway TrailheadTrailhead · 4.4 mi from campShow on map
• Visit Grand Portage State ParkHike · 1-4 Hours · 10.7 mi from camp

  Grand Portage State Park is the location of the highest waterfall in Minnesota. National Park Service

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Rivers and rafting

• Paddle Washington CreekPaddling and rafting · 1-3 Hours · 31.8 mi from camp

  Paddle Washington Creek, located on the west end of Isle Royale National Park. National Park Service

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Scenic sights

• Pigeon River OverlookViewpoint · 3.3 mi from camp

  Cliff providing 180 degree overlook of Pigeon River valley, over 40 meters above valley floor. OpenStreetMap

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• Partridge FallsWaterfall · 1.0 mi from campShow on map
• 270-Degree OverlookViewpoint · 4.9 mi from campShow on map
• Mount RosePeak · 965 ft · 7.1 mi from camp

  A peak along Mount Rose Trail.

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• Mount JosephinePeak · 1,342 ft · 7.9 mi from camp

  Mount Josephine is a peak in the Sawtooth Mountains of northeastern Minnesota, in the United States. Wikipedia

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Climbing and snow sports

• Snowshoeing at Grand PortageSkiing and snowshoeing · 7.2 mi from camp

  Ask at the front desk to check out a pair of historic snowshoes for the day. National Park Service

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Trail and sight data: National Park Service and OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Text marked Wikipedia is from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0, lightly shortened.

Reviews

Data sources

• National Park Service API — Public domain (U.S. Government work)
• OpenStreetMap — ODbL 1.0 — © OpenStreetMap contributors

Listing details come from the sources above and may be out of date. Confirm fees, dates and closures with the operator before you travel.