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Sawbill Lake Campground

Its sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping costs Single Site with electric hook-up: $20 per night. Sawbill Lake Campground is a National Forest campground near Tofte, Minnesota.

First-come, first-served

National Forest · Tofte, Minnesota

National Forest
Managed by

Sawbill Lake Campground sits inside Superior National Forest. Its dispersed-camping rule, ranger offices, and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com. It sits 0.3 miles outside the boundary of Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness; its permit and camping rules and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com.

Getting a site

Managed by
National Forest
Reservations
None, first-come
Fee
Single Site with electric hook-up: $20 per night

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

What's there

  • ✓ Toilets
  • ✓ Potable water

On site: Toilets and potable water.

Access and cell service

Elevation
1,825 ft

47.8646, -90.8852 in Cook. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Sawbill Lake Campground?

No. Sawbill Lake 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 Sawbill Lake Campground?

Camping at Sawbill Lake Campground costs Single Site with electric hook-up: $20 per night.

Is there drinking water at Sawbill Lake Campground?

Yes, Sawbill Lake Campground has potable water. It also has toilets.

Who manages Sawbill Lake Campground?

Sawbill Lake Campground is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Around Sawbill Lake Campground

Waterfalls nearby

swimholesmap.com · within 30 miles

The nearest waterfall to Sawbill Lake Campground, in a straight line: Temperance River Falls (waterfall, 22 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.

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More campgrounds: camping near Tofte and campgrounds in Cook.

Sources

First-come, first-served Single Site with electric hook-up: $20 per night
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