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South Kawishiwi River Campground

in Superior National Forest

The numbers that decide it

Longest rig
107 ft
Sites
33
Electric hookups
Yes
Pull-through sites
No
Paved access
No
Accessible sites
1
Driveway grade
Not published
Bear boxes
Not published
Campfires
Yes
Shade
Yes
Group sites
1

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

South Kawishiwi River Campground

This campground offers a variety of opportunities for campers including fishing, hiking, mountain biking, canoeing, boating, and bird watching. Sites sit well above the river. The historic log pavilion was built by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) in 1933 and is available for rent (see below). Downloadable map and information.

Before you go

Season

May 5 – October 21

Reservations

Reservations accepted

Fees

Single Site: $20/night Call the Kawishiwi Ranger District or visit National Recreation Reservation Service’s South Kawishiwi River page for pricing on pavilion rental.

Restrictions

Maximum of 9 people per site. There is space for 1 vehicle and 1 towed vehicle (such as a camper). Additional vehicles at the site require additional half fee and must park at site or overflow parking next to the pavilion. No ATVs allowed.

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