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Poplar River Rustic Campground

Its sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping is free. Poplar River Rustic Campground is a National Forest campground near Lutsen, Minnesota.

First-come, first-served

National Forest · Lutsen, Minnesota

National Forest
Managed by

Poplar River Rustic Campground sits inside Superior National Forest. Its dispersed-camping rule, ranger offices, and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com.

Getting a site

Managed by
National Forest
Reservations
None, first-come
Fee
Free

Source: apps.fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-30

What's there

  • ✓ Toilets
  • ✕ Potable water

On site: Toilets. No potable water.

Access and cell service

Elevation
1,558 ft

47.7382, -90.7773 in Cook. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Poplar River Rustic Campground?

No. Poplar River Rustic Campground is first-come, first-served: there is no reservation system, so arrive early to claim an open site.

How much does it cost to camp at Poplar River Rustic Campground?

Camping at Poplar River Rustic Campground is free.

Is there drinking water at Poplar River Rustic Campground?

No. Poplar River Rustic Campground has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.

Who manages Poplar River Rustic Campground?

Poplar River Rustic Campground is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Around Poplar River Rustic Campground

Waterfalls nearby

swimholesmap.com · within 30 miles

The nearest waterfall to Poplar River Rustic Campground, in a straight line: Temperance River Falls (waterfall, 14 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.

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Sites
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Season
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Fee
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Sites
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Season
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Fee
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Sites
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Season
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Fee
Single Site with electric hook-up: $20 per night
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Season
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Fee
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More campgrounds: camping near Lutsen and campgrounds in Cook.

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