McFarland Lake Campground

State: Minnesota

Address 1: Arrowhead Trail

Address 2: Grand Portage State Forest

City: Hovland

Phone: 218-387-3039

Open all Year: Yes

Number of Sites: 5

Camp URL: http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_forests/facilities/cmp00057/index.html

Full Hook: Yes

About: The campsites are considered “primitive,” designed to furnish only the basic needs of the camper. The campsites consist of a cleared area, fire ring, table, vault toilets, garbage cans, and drinking water.

All sites are on a first-come, first-served basis.

Highlights:There is swimming, water access (including a boat ramp) and access to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area and Border Route Hiking Trail.

If campsites are occupied, you can find camping at Judge C.R. Magney State Park.

Directions: From Hovland take Arrowhead Trail 17 mi to McFarland Lake. Access to BWCA and Border Route hiking trail.