Sandy Lake Spur D (FR 261) in MN -- Camping Rules & Access

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Sandy Lake Spur D (FR 261) in MN

Road corridorSuperior NF, Laurentian Ranger District

6.1 mi from Mountain Iron

Maps 1,481 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

Rough
  • All 1.8 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • 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 1.6 miles off.
  • Mulden Lake lies 0.2 mi off.
  • Open country, with nothing named rising within 30 miles.
  • Estimated night sky: Bortle 2, true dark-sky territory.

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 32–51°F, 2.7″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.