US lakes & pondsUS lakes & pondsBackcountry campsite · National park in Grand Portage, Cook County, Minnesota. Run by United States National Park Service.
| Operator | United States National Park Service |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 18 (OpenStreetMap "capacity" tag; may count sites or people) |
| RVs welcome | No |
| Tent sites | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Wheelchair accessible | No |
| Fee | No |
| Phone | (218) 475-0123 |
| Website | www.nps.gov/grpo/planyourvisit/camping.htm |
| Address | Grand Portage National Monument, Grand Portage, MN, 55605 |
| Reservations | Not reservable on Recreation.gov (first come, first served). Recreation.gov listing |
We only list amenities a source records. A missing item doesn't mean the campground lacks it, so check with Fort Charlotte Backcountry Campgrounds before you go.
Two backcountry campsites, accessible to hikers and canoeists, are located at the Pigeon River (Canada/U.S. border) end of Grand Portage National Monument. Each campsite is limited to nine people. Camping permits are required and issued by the park. A permit system allows campers to reserve a campsite in advance. Allow a minimum of two weeks in advance for permit processing.
Description: Recreation.gov (U.S. federal government, public domain), shortened.
Lakes and ponds on LakeRipple within 10 miles, closest first (straight-line distance to the shoreline). Each page has boat launches, beaches, fishing and today's weather.
Fort Charlotte Backcountry Campgrounds is in Grand Portage, Cook County.
Sources: Recreation.gov (RIDB) · OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Pulled Oct 12, 2026. Interactive map: Leaflet with © OpenStreetMap contributors. Seasons, rates and rules change; confirm with the campground.