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Crescent Lake (mn)

Crescent Lake (mn)Photo: Recreation.gov (RIDB) / public domain
34
sites
May–Sep
best months

Is Crescent Lake (mn) open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Superior National Forest. It doesn't name Crescent Lake (mn), so check the source for the area it covers.

As of · Source: USFS · Superior National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

  • 34 sites for group and tent and RV campingReservable on Recreation.gov
  • At 1,776 ft
  • Near TofteTofte Ranger District · Superior National Forest

Crescent Lake is an undeveloped lake surrounded entirely by the remote Superior National Forest. This quiet campground has waterfront campsites with easy access to fishing, exploring the nearby wilderness and simply enjoying the beauty of the natural area. Superior National Forest, located in northeastern Minnesota's arrowhead region, is comprised of 3 million acres. The forest spans 150 miles along the United States-Canada border. Visitors can find recreation opportunities year-round, including travel in the famous Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.

Local outfitters

Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.

  • Best time to go · May–Sep

    Best time to visit Crescent Lake (mn)

    Best months: May–September. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      17° / -3°

    2. Feb

      21° / -1°

    3. Mar

      33° / 11°

    4. Apr

      44° / 24°

    5. May

      58° / 38°

    6. Jun

      66° / 48°

    7. Jul

      73° / 54°

    8. Aug

      71° / 52°

    9. Sep

      62° / 44°

    10. Oct

      49° / 33°

    11. Nov

      34° / 20°

    12. Dec

      22° / 7°

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Lutsen 3nne, MN, 10.8 mi away at 1,300 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

    Closures we've recorded since August 2026

    • Forest-wide Fire Restrictions

      Superior National Forest · Order dated July 12, 2026; seen Aug 23, 2026 → lifted Aug 25, 2026 · Forest Service

Crescent Lake (mn)

34 sites for group and tent and RV camping

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