Frank Lake (FR 1885) in MN -- Camping Rules & Access

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Frank Lake (FR 1885) in MN

Road corridorSuperior NF, Tofte Ranger District

26 mi from Silver Bay

Maps 1,762 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

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

Superior National Forest ↗

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

Difficult
  • All 4.1 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Near Eighteen Lake Trailhead.
  • Terrain estimates suggest level ground alongside most of this road; parking areas are not verified.
  • Water crossings 1.9 and 2.8 miles along the road.

Setting

Fairly secluded
  • Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.4 miles off.
  • Open country, with nothing named rising within 30 miles.

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 31–50°F, 3.1″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.