Kingston Lake State Forest Campground

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Situated on the shore of Kingston Lake, this rustic campground offers great opportunities for paddle sports and fishing. Located in Alger County, 18.8 miles southeast of Grand Marais.

This campground is managed by Indian Lake State Park.

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This rustic campground is situated on a peninsula in Kingston Lake on the northern edge of the Kingston Plains, a sea of stumps that recalls the logging boom of the late 1800s. The campground, almost entirely surrounded by water, is popular with paddlers.

The Fox River Pathway takes visitors four miles to Lake Superior or 27.5 miles to Seney. A boat launch and a picnic area are located on the northeast side of the campground. Kingston Lake is the closest state forest campground to Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. Visitors can travel east or west on H-58 directly from the campground to explore the park.

There are 16 sites for tent and small trailer use. Camping is limited to a 15-day maximum stay. Amenities include vault toilets and potable water from a hand-pump well. The campground is located 18.8 miles southwest of Grand Marais via H-58.Sites available on a first-come, first-serve basis. No reservations.

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Trails

Fox River Pathway
Trail Length: 27.50 (Miles)

Activities (Display as List)

Fishing Item is accessible.
Fishing: Muskie, bluegill, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass and walleye are caught in Kingston Lake. Nearby fishing opportunities include Gemini Lake (11 miles southwest) and Beaver Lake (12 miles west).
Hiking Item is accessible.
Hiking
Hunting Item is accessible.
Hunting: This campground provides access to state land open to hunting. Firearm hunting is not allowed within 450 feet of an occupied dwelling. Learn more about hunting.
Off-Road Vehicle Trails/Routes Item is accessible.
Off-Road Vehicle Trails/Routes: Trail 8 is accessible from the campground.
Paddling Item is accessible.
Paddling: Explore Kingston Lake from the campground. Carry-in access is located approximately 10 yards from the parking area or directly from some campsites.
Snowmobiling Item is accessible.
Snowmobiling
Snowshoeing Item is accessible.
Snowshoeing
Winter Camping Item is accessible.
Winter Camping: This rustic campground is open all year; however, the campground and seasonal roads are not plowed.

Facilities (Display as List)

Boat Launch Item is accessible.
Boat Launch: A boat launch is located on Kingston Lake. No-wake rules are in place.
Picnic Area Item is accessible.
Picnic Area: A picnic area is on the south side of the campground. There are two picnic tables.
Rustic Site Item is accessible.
Rustic Site
Vault Toilet Item is accessible.
Vault Toilet
Water Access Item is accessible.
Water Access: This rustic campground is located on Kingston Lake.