Minnesota · Camping

First River Campsite

May, Jul–Sep
best months

Is First River Campsite open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Chippewa National Forest. It doesn't name First River Campsite, so check the source for the area it covers.

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

  • At 1,303 ft
  • Deer River Ranger DistrictChippewa National Forest

First River Campsite is a campground in Minnesota with 10 sites. It is managed by the Forest Service.

  • Best time to go · May, Jul–Sep

    Best time to visit First River Campsite

    Best months: May and July–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

      18° / -2°

      6 wet

    2. Feb

      24° / 1°

      5 wet

    3. Mar

      37° / 15°

      6 wet

    4. Apr

      52° / 29°

      7 wet

    5. May

      66° / 43°

      11 wet

    6. Jun

      75° / 53°

      13 wet

    7. Jul

      80° / 58°

      12 wet

    8. Aug

      78° / 56°

      10 wet

    9. Sep

      69° / 47°

      10 wet

    10. Oct

      54° / 35°

      9 wet

    11. Nov

      36° / 21°

      7 wet

    12. Dec

      23° / 7°

      6 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Leech Lake, MN, 19.6 mi away at 1,302 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Facts about this campground

Rules & access

Fee
No fee

Source: USDA Forest Service recreation sites (EDW)