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Temperance River Campground

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

First-come, first-served

National Forest · Tofte, Minnesota

National Forest
Managed by

Temperance River 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
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
1,529 ft

47.7173, -90.8776 in Cook. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Temperance River Campground?

No. Temperance River 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 Temperance River Campground?

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

Is there drinking water at Temperance River Campground?

Yes, Temperance River Campground has potable water. It also has toilets.

Who manages Temperance River Campground?

Temperance River Campground is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Around Temperance River Campground

Waterfalls nearby

swimholesmap.com · within 30 miles

The nearest waterfall to Temperance River Campground, in a straight line: Temperance River Falls (waterfall, 11 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.

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Sources

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