USDA Forest Service · Minnesota
North Star
USDA Forest Service · Minnesota, United States
- Sites
- 39
- Hookups
- 17 with water, 38 no hookups
- Season
- May 22 to November 24
- Max RV length
- 82 ft
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 1,414 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Cell coverage
- T-Mobile weak · Verizon weak · AT&T good (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Access road
- NORTH STAR CAMPGROUND (NFSR 2458) · crushed aggregate or gravel · moderate degree of user comfort
- Lake
- Chippewa National Forest
- Nearest town
- Grand Rapids
- Address
- 46891 State Hwy 38, Grand Rapids, MN, 55744
- Phone
- N/A
- Activities
- Berry Picking, Biking, Birding, Boating, Camping, Canoeing, Fishing, Hiking, Hunting, Kayaking, Mushroom Picking, Non-Motorized Boating
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Site map
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About
Overview
North Star Campground is located 4 miles south of Marcell and 25 miles north of Grand Rapids on MN State Highway 38. There are 38 campsites 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.
Recreation
Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (218) 246-2123.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15° | -2° | -27° | 40° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 19° | 0° | -27° | 45° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 36° | 20° | -10° | 63° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 42° | 30° | 15° | 70° | 10 of 11 |
| May | 62° | 44° | 30° | 82° | 1 of 11 |
| June | 71° | 57° | 45° | 87° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 78° | 62° | 52° | 92° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 75° | 61° | 55° | 90° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 69° | 56° | 41° | 83° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 53° | 40° | 24° | 69° | 3 of 10 |
| November | 36° | 26° | 5° | 59° | 9 of 10 |
| December | 25° | 13° | -21° | 45° | 10 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
Trails nearby
All 227 trails in Chippewa National Forest
Trailheads the Park Service and the Forest Service map; each trail's page has its length, climbing and the Service's description.
Nearby campgrounds
- Clubhouse Lake · USDA Forest Service · 5 mi · 48 sites
- Cottonwood Lake Campground · State Forest · 9 mi · 10 sites
- Scenic State Park · Minnesota State Parks · 11 mi · 88 sites
- Moose Lake Campground · State Forest · 11 mi · 11 sites
- Lost Lake Campground · State Forest · 14 mi · 15 sites
All public campgrounds in Minnesota · Every state and province · Facts read from the operator 2026-02-25. Confirm fees, rules and current status with the operator before you go.