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

Section 29 Lake Rustic Campground

This small four site campground is on the shore of Section 29 Lake, which is of course located in section 29 of a township. While it doesn't have the most romantic of names, this lake does have a boat ramp and walleyes and northern pike. It is also only a short drive to several other small lakes, most with carry down access. The northeast portion of Section 29 Lake was involved in the 2011 Pagami Creek Fire. While open to the public, it is recommended that if you go on shore in the fire area, you exersize caution. Many standing burnt trees are potential deadfalls, and impacts from walking can harm the delicate post fire soil and regenerating plants. Section 29 Lake Launch.

First-come, first-servedFreeTents only

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3fires
active
West Twin Point Piles Rx (prescribed burn) · 36 mi away
2 more within 50 miles
Incident details ↓

Amenities & rules

EquipmentTents
FeesThere is no fee at rustic campgrounds.

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

Season & status

SeasonMay 10 to October 1
ForestSuperior National Forest
FeesThere is no fee at rustic campgrounds.
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 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 Section 29 Lake Rustic Campground0°10°20°30°40°50°60°70°January: 0.97 inches of precipitation, 15.7 inches of snowFebruary: 0.79 inches of precipitation, 14.1 inches of snowMarch: 0.84 inches of precipitation, 7.9 inches of snowApril: 1.97 inches of precipitation, 9.8 inches of snowMay: 3.01 inches of precipitation, 0.4 inches of snowJune: 3.74 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowJuly: 4.10 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowAugust: 3.48 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowSeptember: 3.74 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowOctober: 2.75 inches of precipitation, 1.9 inches of snowNovember: 1.47 inches of precipitation, 9.9 inches of snowDecember: 1.15 inches of precipitation, 17.2 inches of snowJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 4.2°F averageFebruary: 8.4°F averageMarch: 21.4°F averageApril: 35.5°F averageMay: 50.1°F averageJune: 60.8°F averageJuly: 66.0°F averageAugust: 63.8°F averageSeptember: 55.0°F averageOctober: 41.0°F averageNovember: 26.0°F averageDecember: 11.3°F average0 in5 in10 in15 in20 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Ely 25E, 19 miles from the campground at 1,444 feet, station USC00212555 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 28 inches a year. The dotted line is average snowfall, about 77 inches a year on the same inches scale. The shaded span is the published season, May 10 to October 1.

Getting there

Coordinates47.7413° N, 91.2418° W · Directions ↗

Fire nearby

  • Prescribed
    West Twin Point Piles Rx

    36 mi from the campground

  • Prescribed
    Twin Shoreline Piles Rx

    36 mi from the campground · 14 acres

  • Prescribed
    Twin South Piles Rx

    36 mi from the campground

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

Supplies & services

Outdoor gearTrading Post ↗20.8 mi
Dump stationDump station ↗39.2 mi

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Trails nearby

Forest Service trail data →
  • 0.3 mi
    Lake 29 East Spur C
    0.4 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, ATV and 2 more
  • 0.7 mi
    Comfort Creek Spur A
    0.7 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, ATV and 1 more
  • 1.1 mi
    Silver Island Lake Spur C
    1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, ATV and 1 more
  • 1.2 mi
    Silver Island Lake Spur A
    0.8 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, ATV and 1 more
  • 1.5 mi
    Silver Island Lake Spur D
    1.1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, ATV and 1 more
  • 1.6 mi
    Comfort Creek Road-Comfort Lak
    0.2 mi trail · hiking

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

Public land it sits in

On Wilderness Atlas →

This campground sits inside Superior National Forest.

Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.

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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Section 29 Lake Rustic Campground?

No. Section 29 Lake Rustic 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 Section 29 Lake Rustic Campground?

Nothing. Section 29 Lake Rustic Campground is listed as free. There is no fee at rustic campgrounds.

Source: Forest Service

Can I bring an RV to Section 29 Lake Rustic Campground?

Section 29 Lake Rustic Campground is listed for tents only.

Source: Forest Service

What if Section 29 Lake Rustic Campground is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are Silver Island Lk Rustic Campgd & Backcountry Sites (4.4 mi, first-come), Eighteen Lake Rustic Campground (8.3 mi, first-come), and Harriet Lake Rustic Campground (8.3 mi, first-come).

Source: Campgrounds nearby