Missabe (FR 379) in MN -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Minnesota

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Missabe (FR 379) in MN

Superior NF, Tofte Ranger District
1,563 ft
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A 6.8-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Lake County, MN. The road serves Island River BWCA Entry Point.

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

All 6.8 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly gravel, with 1 miles of dirt. Level ground alongside most of its length. Water crossings 1.5, 3.7 and 5.4 miles in.

A body of water lies 0.3 mi off. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.3 miles off. The nearest town, Ely, is 26 mi off.

September normals 43–65°F, 3.6″ 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?