North Star Campground
North Star Campground
North Star Campground offers 38 non-electric campsites on North Star Lake in the Chippewa National Forest, with about 6 lakeside sites providing direct water access via wooden staircases and a sandy swimming beach.
The campground is ideal for fishing, canoeing, and kayaking, with a public boat launch nearby and sheltered bays offering calm water conditions.
Sites cost $14/night (some reservable July-September starting 2026), operate seasonally May-September, and feature vault toilets and fire rings, though potable water must be brought by visitors.
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