State Forest · Minnesota
Lost Lake Campground
State Forest · Minnesota, United States · in George Washington State Forest
- Sites
- 15
- Cost
- $17 per night, taxes included
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Elevation
- 1,440 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Cell coverage
- T-Mobile none · AT&T none · Verizon none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Phone
- 218-571-2600
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 campground is considered "primitive," designed to furnish only the camper's basic needs. The campsites consist of a cleared area, fire ring, and table. Also, vault toilets, garbage cans, and drinking water are available.
The campground features nature trails, 15 campsites, and a boat ramp along Lost Lake. Lost Lake features Panfish.
15 primitive campsites, 1 of them accessible. 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 Scenic State Park (218-571-2600). In George Washington State Forest.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16° | -3° | -28° | 41° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 20° | -1° | -31° | 48° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 37° | 18° | -11° | 63° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 42° | 30° | 10° | 69° | 10 of 11 |
| May | 63° | 43° | 30° | 81° | 1 of 11 |
| June | 71° | 56° | 45° | 87° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 78° | 61° | 50° | 92° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 76° | 59° | 53° | 89° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 69° | 54° | 39° | 84° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 53° | 39° | 24° | 70° | 3 of 10 |
| November | 35° | 25° | 4° | 59° | 9 of 10 |
| December | 25° | 12° | -22° | 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
- Owen Lake Campground and Day-Use Area · State Forest · 1 mi · 18 sites
- Larson Lake Campground · State Forest · 6 mi · 12 sites
- Bear Lake Campground and Day-Use Area · State Forest · 7 mi · 27 sites
- Scenic State Park · Minnesota State Parks · 8 mi · 88 sites
- Clubhouse Lake · USDA Forest Service · 10 mi · 48 sites
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