Mark Lake (FR 161) in MN -- Camping Rules & Access

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Mark Lake (FR 161) in MN

Road corridorSuperior NF, Gunflint Ranger District

16 mi from Grand Marais

Maps 1,665 ft

Camping permission not confirmed

Miles 0–0.5 and 1–1.8 cross land the Forest Service doesn't manage; camping there needs the landowner's permission.

Superior National Forest ↗

Stay limit: 14 consecutive days · No more than 30 consecutive days
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Road Access

Difficult
  • All 7 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, mostly graded dirt with 0.5 miles of dirt.
  • Terrain estimates suggest level ground alongside most of this road; parking areas are not verified.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • Mistletoe Lake lies 0.2 mi off.

Rules

  • You may not camp for a period longer than 14 consecutive days at a single location, or longer than 30 consecutive days anywhere on National Forest lands.
  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 33–48°F, 3.7″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.