National Park Service · Grand Portage National Monument

Fort Charlotte Backcountry Campgrounds

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.

First-come, first-servedAccessibility info

Limited data

The federal database holds very little for this campground, so this page is short. For current conditions and details, the official links in the sidebar are the better source.

Getting there

Fort Charlotte is reached by canoeing down the Pigeon River from South Fowl Lake or hiking up the Grand Portage footpath from the historic depot/heritage center area on Grand Portage Bay of Lake Superior.

Campgrounds nearby

Reservable

Superior National Forest

East Bearskin Lake Campground

MN · 32 sites

26.2 miles away

Reservable

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Flour Lake Campground

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First-come

Isle Royale National Park

Grace Island Campground

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First-come

Superior National Forest

Two Island Lake Campground

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First-come

Isle Royale National Park

Huginnin Cove Campground

30.5 miles away

First-come

Isle Royale National Park

Beaver Island Campground

31 miles away

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.