Wilson Lake

Wilson Lake is located approximately 11 miles northwest of Schroeder within the Superior National Forest in Lake County, Minnesota. This access point features a public boat ramp on the south end of the lake off Forest Service Road #170, providing convenient launching for kayaks, canoes, and motorboats. The concrete ramp and paved parking make it straightforward to access this scenic backcountry destination.

The lake provides access to a single backcountry campsite managed as a first-come, first-served facility. Paddlers should note that this is a near-wilderness site with minimal amenities—expect a fire grate, latrine, and possibly a picnic table. Be prepared to treat or boil water, hang food packs, and fully extinguish fires before leaving camp. A Forest Service map is recommended to locate campsites and plan your route, and additional camping is available at Ninemile Lake Campground (reservable) within 10 miles if needed.

This is one of our Backcountry sites which is a near- wilderness single party site and is accessible only by foot or boat. These sites are first come, first served. There is one site on this lake, each have a fire grate, a latrine and may have a picnic table. A few reminders: Hang food packs, put your fire out each time you leave your campsite, treat or boil all water, wash yourself and...

This is one of our Backcountry sites which is a near- wilderness single party site and is accessible only by foot or boat. These sites are first come, first served. There is one site on this lake, each have a fire grate, a latrine and may have a picnic table. A few reminders: Hang food packs, put your fire out each time you leave your campsite, treat or boil all water, wash yourself and dishes at least 150ft from any body of water, pack out all garbage and Leave No Trace. Use a Forest Map to locate campsites and accesses. (You can purchase a map on line at http://www.nationalforeststore.com/ or at any of the District offices or by mail.)

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