U.S. Forest Service · Superior National Forest · Minnesota

Kimball Lake Campground

Kimball Lake Campground is a small campground that is excellent for people who want to camp and fish. Kimball Lake is a small state-managed trout lake stocked with rainbow trout. Because of this special designation, anglers are required to have a fishing license with a trout stamp. A non-maintained trail circles the lake for shore casting. Adjacent Mink Lake has a sand swimming beach and barrier free fishing pier.

First-come, first-served10 sitesFrom $22 per nightTents only

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Kimball Lake Campground
Photo from the area. Tony Webster from Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States (CC BY 2.0), via Wikimedia Commons
1fire
active
Sunfish Rx (prescribed burn) · 9 mi away · 775 acres
Interagency incident data as of 2026-10-26
Incident details ↓

Amenities & rules

EquipmentTents
FeesSingle Site: $22/night. Premium single site: Fee for single site with premium feature(s) such as water access, view, etc
AccessibilityThere are accessible campsites at Kimball Lake and a barrier free fishing pier located at nearby Mink Lake

Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.

Season & status

SeasonMay 10 to October 21
ForestSuperior National Forest
FeesSingle Site: $22/night. Premium single site: Fee for single site with premium feature(s) such as water access, view, etc
RulesMaximum of nine people per site. There is space for one vehicle and one towed vehicle (such as a boat trailer). Additional vehicles on the site require additional half fee and must park on the spur. No vehicles may park on the grass or where they impede traffic.

Superior National Forest recreation page ↗

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Kimball Lake Campground10°20°30°40°50°60°70°January: 0.99 inches of precipitation, 15.6 inches of snowFebruary: 0.72 inches of precipitation, 8.7 inches of snowMarch: 0.95 inches of precipitation, 6.0 inches of snowApril: 1.84 inches of precipitation, 3.3 inches of snowMay: 2.61 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowJune: 3.55 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowJuly: 3.39 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowAugust: 2.56 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowSeptember: 2.83 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowOctober: 3.04 inches of precipitation, 0.1 inches of snowNovember: 1.81 inches of precipitation, 3.8 inches of snowDecember: 1.46 inches of precipitation, 13.4 inches of snowJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 13.5°F averageFebruary: 16.2°F averageMarch: 25.6°F averageApril: 36.1°F averageMay: 45.4°F averageJune: 52.6°F averageJuly: 60.4°F averageAugust: 61.8°F averageSeptember: 54.6°F averageOctober: 43.0°F averageNovember: 30.5°F averageDecember: 19.5°F average0 in5 in10 in15 in20 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Grand Marais, 9 miles from the campground at 612 feet, station USC00213282 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 26 inches a year. The dotted line is average snowfall, about 51 inches a year on the same inches scale. The shaded span is the published season, May 10 to October 21.

Getting there

Coordinates47.8633° N, 90.2268° W · Directions ↗

Fire nearby

  • Prescribed
    Sunfish Rx

    9 mi from the campground · 775 acres

Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.

Supplies & services

Outdoor gearNorthern Goods ↗9.2 mi

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Explore

Video

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Trails nearby

Forest Service trail data →
  • 0.1 mi
    Kimball Lake
    2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 0.1 mi
    Kimball Lake Campground Spur B
    1.1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, ATV and 1 more
  • 0.2 mi
    Mink Lake
    0.1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 0.5 mi
    Mink Lake Parking-Boys Lake
    0.1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 0.5 mi
    Kimball Dog Sled
    2.2 mi trail · hiking, bike, snowmobile, snowshoe and 1 more
  • 0.6 mi
    Mink Lake Spur CA
    1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, ATV and 1 more

Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.

On the National Register nearby

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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Kimball Lake Campground?

No. Kimball Lake Campground is first-come, first-served. Sites are taken on arrival and paid at the fee station.

Source: Forest Service

How much does it cost to camp at Kimball Lake Campground?

Single Site: $22/night. Premium single site: Fee for single site with premium feature(s) such as water access, view, etc

Source: Forest Service

How many sites does Kimball Lake Campground have?

10 sites.

Source: Forest Service

Can I bring an RV to Kimball Lake Campground?

Kimball Lake Campground is listed for tents only.

Source: Forest Service

Are there accessible sites at Kimball Lake Campground?

There are accessible campsites at Kimball Lake and a barrier free fishing pier located at nearby Mink Lake.

Source: Forest Service

What if Kimball Lake Campground is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are Two Island Lake Campground (10.2 mi, first-come), Devil Track Lake Campground (11.4 mi, first-come), and East Bearskin Lake Campground (14.3 mi, partly first-come).

Source: Campgrounds nearby