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Sawbill Lake Campsite

53
sites: May–Sep
best months

Is Sawbill Lake Campsite open right now?

Closure in the area

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

Post Wildfire Closures, Effective October 1, 2026
Agency closure covering Superior National Forest · Order 09-09-00-26-11 · USFS · Superior National Forest
Forest Road Improvement Projects
Agency alert covering Superior National Forest · USFS · Superior National Forest

As of Nov 9, 11:20 PM CST · Source: USFS · Superior National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

53 sites for RV campingReservable on Recreation.gov
At 1,798 ft
Boundary Waters Canoe Area WildernessTofte Ranger District · Superior National Forest

SAWBILL LAKE CAMPSITE (Camping Area)

Local outfitters

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

Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
Also worth it near here
Best time to visit Sawbill Lake Campsite
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, 15.9 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

Rules & access

Fee: No fee

Source: USDA Forest Service recreation sites (EDW)

Sawbill Lake Campsite

53 sites for RV camping