Pike Lake (Cascade River Road (FR 157) in MN -- Camping Rules & Access

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Pike Lake (Cascade River Road (FR 157) in MN

Road corridorSuperior NF, Gunflint Ranger District

16 mi from Grand Marais

Maps 1,692 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.

Superior National Forest ↗

Motor-vehicle season 4/1–11/30Stay limit: 14 consecutive days · No more than 30 consecutive days
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Road Access

Rough
  • 4.1 of this road’s 9.8 miles are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, mostly gravel with 1.1 miles of dirt.
  • Terrain estimates suggest level ground alongside most of this road; parking areas are not verified.
  • Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • Roast Lake lies 0.4 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 32–49°F, 3.8″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.