Hogback Lake Rustic Campground & Backcountry Sites

About Campground

The Hogback Lake Area has a rustic campground with 3 sites, a 5 mile trail system passing 6 lakes with several different loops, and 5 backcountry campsites along the trail. There is also a boat launch and an accessible fishing pier. For a map of the Hogback Lake Area and driving instructions, [click here](http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/stelprdb5194287.pdf).

Directions

From Tofte on MN 61:

• At Temperance River State Park, just south of the river, take FR 343 (Temperance River Rd) inland.
• Drive 4.5 miles to a T intersection with FR 166 (The '600' Road).
• Turn left on FR 166 and drive 5 miles to Co 7.  Turn right on Co 7.
• Drive approx 5 miles to FR 172 (Wanless Rd).  Turn left.

Hogback Lake is a very short distance from Co 7 on FR 172 on the left.  Access to the hiking trails and backcountry sites is also located off Co 7 before reaching FR 172 at a sign reading 'Steer Lake'.

Alternatively, get onto Co 7 at MN 1 in Finland.