State Forest · Minnesota
Esther Lake Campground
State Forest · Minnesota, United States · in Grand Portage State Forest
- Sites
- 3
- Cost
- $17 per night, taxes included
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Elevation
- 1,972 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Cell coverage
- AT&T weak · T-Mobile none · Verizon none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Phone
- 218-387-6300
Season dates aren't confirmed for this campground yet - opening and closing dates haven't been verified. Check the operator's page or call ahead before you plan a trip.
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About
The campsites are considered "primitive," designed to furnish only the camper's basic needs. The campsites consist of a cleared area, fire ring, table, a vault toilet. Garbage facilities are not provided. Please pack out all trash.
swimming, water access (including a boat ramp), fishing and hiking trails.
3 primitive campsites. First come, first served for individual sites; pay the camping fee online on the day you arrive, or at a state park ranger station. Managed from Judge C.R. Magney State Park (218-387-6300). In Grand Portage State Forest.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16° | 1° | -27° | 38° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 17° | 0° | -24° | 43° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 31° | 16° | -8° | 55° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 39° | 26° | 2° | 63° | 11 of 11 |
| May | 55° | 37° | 28° | 76° | 5 of 11 |
| June | 64° | 48° | 38° | 80° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 74° | 57° | 49° | 97° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 70° | 57° | 51° | 84° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 64° | 52° | 42° | 78° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 48° | 38° | 25° | 65° | 4 of 10 |
| November | 33° | 26° | 3° | 53° | 9 of 10 |
| December | 22° | 9° | -13° | 46° | 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.
Nearby campgrounds
- Devilfish Lake Campground · State Forest · 1 mi · 5 sites
- McFarland Lake Campground · State Forest · 6 mi · 6 sites
- Kimball Lake Campground · USDA Forest Service · 10 mi
- Judge C. R. Magney State Park · Minnesota State Parks · 12 mi · 27 sites
- Fort Charlotte Backcountry Campgrounds · National Park Service · 13 mi · 2 sites
All public campgrounds in Minnesota · Every state and province · Facts read from the operator 2026-09-17. Confirm fees, rules and current status with the operator before you go.