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North Star Campground

in Chippewa National Forest

Reported closed. Checked 2026-08-05. Confirm with the agency before you drive out.

The numbers that decide it

Longest rig
Not published
Sites
39
Electric hookups
Not published
Pull-through sites
Not published
Paved access
No
Accessible sites
Not published
Driveway grade
Not published
Bear boxes
Not published
Campfires
Yes
Shade
Yes
Group sites
Not published

Site-level RV detail confirmed against Recreation.gov. Where a field says "not published," the agency has not published it — it does not mean zero.

Recreation.gov

Checked 2026-08-05

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Official Forest Service page

North Star Campground

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. | Site Map

Before you go

Season

5/22/25 – 9/1/25

Reservations

Reservations accepted

Fees

Use Fee/ $14 Night

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