U.S. Forest Service · Chippewa National Forest

North Star

North Star Campground is located 4 miles south of Marcell and 25 miles north of Grand Rapids on MN State Highway 38. There are 38 campsites located within easy walking distance of the sandy swimming beach. The lake has many sheltered bays and inlets to provide quiet water for ideal fishing. For facility specific information, please call (218) 246-2123.

Reservable39 sites

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Campsites

Standard, no hookups	38
Host/management	1
Total	39

Amenities & rules

✓ Pets allowed✓ Campfires allowedMax vehicle length 82 ftRVs & trailersTents

Compiled from site-level records; individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.

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Data source: Recreation.gov RIDB, retrieved August 30, 2026. The Campsite Atlas is an independent publication and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Recreation.gov or any federal agency. Always confirm critical details on the official Recreation.gov page before you travel.