Frank Lake (FR 1885) in MN -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Minnesota

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Frank Lake (FR 1885) in MN

Superior NF, Tofte Ranger District
1,762 ft
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Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 4.1-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Lake County, MN. The road serves Eighteen Lake Trailhead.

Superior National Forest, Tofte Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit.

All 4.1 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (4.1 miles). Level ground alongside most of its length. Water crossings 1.9 and 2.8 miles in.

A body of water lies 0.3 mi off. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.4 miles off. Open country -- nothing named rises within 30 miles of here. The nearest town, Silver Bay, is 26 mi off.

September normals 43–65°F, 3.7″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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Fire restrictions

Set by Superior National Forest, Tofte Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.

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Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?