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Gunn Lake Chain

Fifth Chain Lake

Source: minnesota_department_of_natural_resources Updated 1 year ago

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City: Marcell, MN
County: Itasca County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 47.55242421, -93.54527189
32585 Co Rd 354, Marcell, MN 56657, USA
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Prairie River near Taconite, MN 8.5 mi away
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Big Fork River near Bigfork, MN 10.7 mi away
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About This Access Site
The Gunn Lake Chain boat ramp provides public access to Fifth Chain Lake near Marcell in the Chippewa National Forest. This 712-acre lake with a maximum depth of 44 feet offers a scenic paddling and boating destination in a relatively remote, forested setting with limited cell service. The ramp is located on the west side of the lake on 427th Lane and accommodates boats up to 12-18 feet, with no launch fees required.

Nearby Clubhouse Lake Campground offers a convenient lodging option for multi-day paddling trips, located just a few miles away via Forest Road 2181. The campground provides reservable sites for $16 per night and is well-positioned for exploring the interconnected chain lakes in this scenic part of northern Minnesota. Access the area from Marcell by taking County Road 45 north, then turning east on Forest Road 2181.
Federal Facility Information
218-246-2123 Free Access Reservations Available

Overview
Clubhouse Lake Campground is located on its peaceful namesake in the beautiful Chippewa National Forest. Visitors enjoy the area for its fishing and canoeing opportunities in a scenic natural setting. Clubhouse Lake has limited cell phone service, giving it a remote feeling and offering a tranquil retreat from a connected world. The campground lies off 31 miles north of Grand Rapids, MN...

Overview
Clubhouse Lake Campground is located on its peaceful namesake in the beautiful Chippewa National Forest. Visitors enjoy the area for its fishing and canoeing opportunities in a scenic natural setting. Clubhouse Lake has limited cell phone service, giving it a remote feeling and offering a tranquil retreat from a connected world. The campground lies off 31 miles north of Grand Rapids, MN and just over 8 miles east of Marcell, MN off of MN State Highway 38 - the nation's first National Scenic Byway, known as "The Edge of the Wilderness." 
Recreation
Clubhouse Lake has excellent water quality and is about 90 feet deep, providing great fishing opportunities for northern pike, bass and panfish. Swimming, canoeing and kayaking are very popular activities on the lake. The Rice River Canoe Route starts its journey to the Big Fork River from waters that flow into Clubhouse Lake.A sandy swimming beach, an accessible fishing pier, and a day use area with horshoe pits are located within the campground at the water's edge.
Facilities
The campground offers 28 reservable sites and 19 first-come, first-served, single-unit campsites. Each site is equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring. Two vault toilets and two hand pumps for drinking water are provided. The campground is patrolled regularly by Forest Service personnel and Itasca County law enforcement officers.
Natural Features
A beautiful stand of 200-year-old red and white pine trees cover the campground on the western shore of Clubhouse Lake.

Nearby Attractions
The Edge of the Wilderness Discovery Center is located a half-mile north of Marcell. It is a must-see for anyone camping in the area. The brand new facility offers many excellent displays, a gift shop, and several weekly naturalist programs.

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