Lake Nineteen Campsites

in Hiawatha National Forest

The numbers that decide it

Recreation.gov publishes no site-level detail for this campground, so we cannot say what length of rig it takes. Call the managing office before committing to it in a large vehicle.

Site-level detail from Recreation.gov, checked 2026-08-05. Where a field says “not published”, the agency has not published it — it does not mean zero.

Lake Nineteen Campsites

The campsite on the eastern shore of Lake Nineteen can only be accessed by boat, or by foot or horseback from the Pine Marten Run Trail. Like its neighbor Ironjaw Lake to the west, is also located in the heart of the Ironjaw Semi-Primitive Area, which is managed for both motorized and non-motorized uses. Our management efforts seek to provide for quiet, peaceful recreation opportunities in a semi-primitive setting. The campsite is small and suitable for one family with tents. Parking is available on the west side of the lake. There is no toilet or drinking water available at this site. The swimming area is poor. The boat access to Lake Nineteen is steep, but the road is firm. There is no turn-around at the base of the hill; trailers must be backed down to the lake. Parking is restricted to a small area located at the top of the hill. Lake Nineteen has been stocked with rainbow trout.

Before you go

Season

May 15 – Columbus Day

Reservations

Reservations accepted

Fees

Camping fee is $8 per night per site. Federal Recreation Passes (Golden/America the Beautiful) are accepted.

Hours

Beginning May, 2022 • Check-in Time: 2 pm • Check-out Time: 11 am

Make it a night on a better road

Byway plans the drive in — real stops, real weather, nothing invented.