West North Star Lake Road (FR 3541) in MN -- Camping Rules & Access

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West North Star Lake Road (FR 3541) in MN

Road corridorChippewa NF, Deer River Ranger District

21 mi from Cohasset

Maps 1,367 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

Local restrictions may apply; check the land manager’s camping rules.

Chippewa National Forest ↗

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Road Access

Moderate
  • All 0.6 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, mostly gravel with 0.1 miles of graded dirt.
  • Terrain estimates suggest level ground alongside most of this road; parking areas are not verified.

Setting

Fairly secluded
  • Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.2 miles off.
  • North Star Lake lies 0.2 mi off.
  • Open country, with nothing named rising within 30 miles.

Rules

  • In addition, most of the Chippewa National Forest is open for backcountry or primitive camping. Primitive camping is open year-round!
  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 34–52°F, 2.7″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.