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Trails End Campground is located next to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW) in a remote area of Superior National Forest in northern Minnesota. It is a wonderful place to sit and enjoy life, or get out on the water to canoe and fish. Berry picking and wildlife viewing are also great fun. Natural Features: Trails End sits along the Seagull River and provides access to Seagull, Gull and Saganaga Lakes. Numerous species of wildlife live in and around the campground, and blueberries grow abundantly on the forest floor. White and red pine, aspen and birch trees grow in the forested parts of the facility, providing shade. The fire burned a mosaic pattern, reducing some areas to ash while leaving others untouched. Many trees survived and burned areas have begun to grow again. This is a great opportunity to see a young forest rejuvenate after a fire. Post-fire soils and young trees are delicate, so caution should be taken while walking in the forest. Recreation: Trails End includes four entry points (54, 55, J and K) into the BWCAW, offering plenty of boating, canoeing and fishing opportunities. Overnight, day use and boat motor permits are required for entry, and horsepower limits are in effect. Day use and overnight permits are available at the campground. Wildlife viewing is exceptional for bald eagles, osprey, loons and moose, and fishing is good for walleye, northern pike, smallmouth bass and lake trout. View recreation guides and maps of hiking trails and canoe routes in the national forest. Facilities: Many campsites are walk-to sites designated for tent camping only. Some have a view of or access to water, while other have steep drop-offs. Other campsites can accommodate equipment ranging in size from tents to 45-foot RVs. The campground is routinely patrolled by the County Sheriff and campground host. Commercial services include canoe rentals, outfitting, showers, groceries and gear. Long and short term parking for the BWCAW is also available. Nearby Attractions: The nearby Chik-Wauk Museum and Nature Center is a great way to spend an afternoon with the family. Many nature trails crisscross the centers 50-acre grounds. The BWCAW is by far the most popular nearby attraction. Over 1 million acres in size, the Boundary Waters extend nearly 150 miles along the United States-Canada border and contain over 1,200 miles of canoe routes, 12 hiking trails and over 2,000 designated campsites. Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness Additional sites of interest ACTIVITIES Boating: Canoeing Fishing Hiking
From Grand Marais, Minnesota, take Gunflint Trail (County Road 12) 57 miles north. Gunflint Trail ends at Trails End Campground.
I absolutely recommend this campground! The sites aren’t too close together but they do have sites specifically for two parties to camp next to each other. We stayed at #12 site and across from us was a trail leading to a perfect swim area. They also have 2 boat landings which are perfect for canoes, and kayaks. There was two beautiful waterfalls with a pathway leading from the road to it. There’s a small museum just down the road which was very interesting and had lots of information about the area. This museum also has trails to hike on. Overall I highly recommend Trails End because of its secluded area. We will be back again! :)
Awesome Campground. The toilets were super clean. We reserved site 6, but it was SUPER SUPER close to site 5. Our 2nd night we ended up moving down to site 7 as it was empty at sunset, and a FF site. Definitely will stay again. Quite a few access points to go down and sit at the lake. No bears, just some poo and a lot of grouse, like a LOT!!
The best camping experience I’ve ever had. Great campground with the best views. We were at site #16 and have zero complaints. We wish would have stayed longer! . The photos DO NOT DO IT JUSTICE…. Highly recommend for anyone looking to camp in the north woods.
The views of the lake were fantastic. It got super dark which was great. No generators allowed so it was sooooo quite when we slept. There was a near by spillway so the kids enjoyed playing in there. We were at site 006.
