Sawbill Lake Campground, MN - Latest Reviews, Photos & Campground Map

Sawbill Lake Campground is located in the Tofte Ranger District, Superior National Forest (2 hrs 12 min northeast of Duluth, MN) with an elevation of 1,828 feet. There are a total of 23 campsites. The campground is normally open from mid May to mid October. 16 sites can accommodate RVs up to 45 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Prices start at $18.00 per night. Some amenities include shower, dump station, general store, laundry facility. Activities include biking, boating, fishing, hiking trails, floating sports.

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@KathrynPDE9EA9 · Camped on Aug 30, 2025 at Campsite #41
We enjoyed a very nice private camp site with great tent pads and a picnic table. Great how close it is to Sawbill Outfitters and camp store!
@DianneWC6F2D16 · Camped on Aug 25, 2025
Nice, quiet campground with big sites. Nice to have the outfitter store nearby. Took our 4 year old granddaughter canoeing for the first time. Rented a kid-size paddle for her. Well be back!
@NatalieW150630 · Camped on Aug 22, 2025 at Campsite #28
Campground was clean, rental process was very easy and the store was very well stocked. Seemed to be nearby lots of inexperienced/inconsiderate campers with RVs - very loud!
@WendyNEED92869 · Camped on Aug 18, 2025
Gorgeous campsites, well-maintained facilities! My family love coming here every year. The outfitters are helpful. Wonderful place for camping!
@ScottR9542386 · Camped on Aug 17, 2025 at Campsite #18
We usually travel through the BWCA. First time in the campsite. Did a couple of day trips through Sawbill and adjacent lakes. Excellent!
@PaulaP3646161 · Camped on Aug 16, 2025 at Campsite #30
One of the best campgrounds in the country! We keep coming back here.
@AlanS4569109 · Camped on Aug 7, 2025 at Campsite #31
Great location, clean, and private site.
@johnc3063297 · Camped on Aug 3, 2025 at Campsite #30
Nice facility, incredible location, canoes were in great shape, great campsite. Enjoyed it so much!
@DavidM1864120 · Camped on Jul 27, 2025 at Campsite #38
A clean, nice campground. Perfect for the night prior to entering the BWCA.
@RandyD3622500 · Camped on Jul 27, 2025 at Campsite #40
I had a Great time in the BWCA. It was fun to check out some area's that I hadn't been to in a long time. My overnight stay was wet but that's all part of the experience. Looking forward to going back again next time.
@jefft6301969 · Camped on Jul 19, 2025 at Campsite #13
It was clean and well maintained.
@KevinD6271011 · Camped on Jul 19, 2025 at Campsite #30
Great campground and facilities, with a wonderful staff to support your boundary water outfitter needs.
@JayJ1868849 · Camped on Jul 17, 2025 at Campsite #18
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@JamieK1326BFFA · Camped on Jul 16, 2025 at Campsite #35
Sawbill campground is an excellent place to start a BWCA trip.
@JohnK6536193 · Camped on Jul 4, 2025 at Campsite #33
Beautiful campground at the edge of the BWCA.
@AndreaG2267730 · Camped on Jul 1, 2025 at Campsite #18
Always love our time at Sawbill campground. Beautiful.
@CailinO4B30F5A · Camped on Jun 28, 2025 at Campsite #35
Sawbill outfitters has an amazing collaboration with the USFS to make this a special place.
@GaryG8138589 · Camped on Jun 25, 2025 at Campsite #38
As always, they have everything we expected and everything we forgot!
@KenS7241932 · Camped on Jun 20, 2025 at Campsite #2
This campground is adjacent to the Sawbill Lake BWCA entry point. The campground and facilities were clean and the checkin process was simple.
@JamisonS101857 · Camped on Jun 18, 2025 at Campsite #41
Nice campground with secluded sites.
@CharlieL815997 · Camped on Jun 15, 2025 at Campsite #18
A great place to begin your BWCA adventure
@DustinH7713849 · Camped on Jun 14, 2025 at Campsite #41
Very chill campground. Lots of space. We spent the night here before heading into the BWCAW for a 4 day trip. It was the perfect launching point for us.
@JoshB6153063 · Camped on Jun 13, 2025 at Campsite #30
All the staff was very nice and helpful.
@DeanaM0FAFEFA2 · Camped on Jun 13, 2025 at Campsite #31
Everything was great, even the mosquitoes were well behaved, but the gnats were vicious!!!! We were doing our initial setup at arrival before the campfire was made, and by the time we noticed how bad they were our kids were already dripping blood from their hair lines and ears!!! Quite terrifying before we realized what it was from. Get the campfire set up right away since the smoke repels them, and make sure to bring all the bug repellant you have available!!! Greatful for the general store on site.
@AtoniaE46BAFB1 · Camped on Jun 6, 2025 at Campsite #18
The campsites were gorgeous and private. Facilities were great. Only thing I would complain about is the restrooms could possibly use a larger window. Got super dark in there. Otherwise it was perfect.

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