Hoist Lake (FR 358) in MN -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Minnesota

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Hoist Lake (FR 358) in MN

Superior NF, Tofte Ranger District
1,770 ft
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A 7.1-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Lake County, MN. The road serves Hogback Lupus Trail Loop.

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

2.1 of the 7.1 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly gravel, with 2.1 miles of dirt. Level ground alongside most of its length. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

The Crooked Lake shoreline is 0.2 mi off. Open country -- nothing named rises within 30 miles of here. The nearest town, Silver Bay, is 24 mi off.

September normals 44–65°F, 3.5″ 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?