contact-details

  • Phone Number: 218.475.0123 Voice

  • Email Address: GRPO_Back_Country@nps.gov

  • Description: To make a reservation, or for additional information about back country camping at Grand Portage National Monument.

Fees

Cost: 0.00
Description: There are no fees to use these backcountry campgrounds. Camping permits available from the Grand Portage National Monument Heritage Center are required. You also may reserve a campsite by phone at: 218.475.0123. Title: Canoe-in, Walk-in, tent-only sites

Reservation

Number Of Sites Reservable: 2

Number Of Sites FirstComeFirstServe: 0

About

Two backcountry campsites, accessible to hikers and canoeists, are located at the Pigeon River (Canada/U.S. border) end of Grand Portage National Monument. Each campsite is limited to nine people. Camping permits are required and issued by the park. A permit system allows campers to reserve a campsite in advance. Allow a minimum of two weeks in advance for permit processing.

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Reservation Details

Reservation Info: Camping at Grand Portage National Monument is limited to minimal impact (Leave No Trace) backcountry camping. There are two campsites acessible to hikers and canoeists. Each campsite is limited to 9 people. Camping permits are required. The permit system allows campers to reserve a campsite in advance. Careful planning is essential for a successful and enjoyable adventure on the Grand Portage Trail. Camping rules and regulations will be enforced.

Regulations Overview: Quiet hours - In order to insure a quality camping experience, quiet hours are enforced from 10 P.M. to 6 A.M. Ground Disturbance - Do not dig or disrupt the topsoil. Tent floors - There are two wooden tent platforms in each campsite. Please use them when available. Garbage and Waste - Visitors must be prepared to carry their refuse out of the park. Do not dispose of garbage in toilets, bury it or throw it in the river. Pets - Pets are best left at home. Dogs must be on lease, no longer than 6 feet in length. Pet excrement must be removed if it is within 200 feet of the trail, campsite or water.

Reservation Link

Reservation URL: https://www.nps.gov/grpo/planyourvisit/fort-charlotte-camping-permit-application.htm

Regulations URL: N/A

Accessibility

  • wheelchairAccess= These backcountry campsites are not wheelchair accessible.

  • internetInfo=

  • cellPhoneInfo= no cell service

  • fireStovePolicy= Campfires must be built in fire rings/grills where provided. Burn only dead, fallen wood. Cutting of standing (living or dead) trees is prohibited. Open fires will be prohibited during times of high fire danger. Any remnants of a fire must be extinguished, cold to the touch, free of litter with no evidience of food remains that could attract animals. The use of portable camp stoves is permitted in designated campsites.

  • rvAllowed= 0

  • rvInfo= These backcountry campsites are not RV & Trailer accessible.

  • rvMaxLength= 0

  • additionalInfo= Quiet hours - In order to insure a quality camping experience, quiet hours are enforced from 10 P.M. to 6 A.M. Ground Disturbance - Do not dig or disrupt the topsoil. Tent floors - There are two wooden tent platforms in each campsite. Please use them when available. Garbage and Waste - Visitors must be prepared to carry their refuse out of the park. Do not dispose of garbage in toilets, bury it or throw it in the river. Pets - Pets are best left at home. Dogs must be on leash, no longer than 6 feet in length. Pet excrement must be removed if it is within 200 feet of the trail, campsite or water.

  • trailerMaxLength= 0

  • adaInfo= These backcountry campsites are not ADA accessible.

  • trailerAllowed= 0

  • accessRoads= No Roads

    SubValue: "No Roads"

  • classifications= Primitive Camping Areas

    SubValue: "Primitive Camping Areas"

Amenities

  • trashRecyclingCollection= No

  • toilets= Vault Toilets - year round

    SubValue: "Vault Toilets - year round"

  • internetConnectivity= No

  • showers= None

    SubValue: "None"

  • cellPhoneReception= No

  • laundry= No

  • amphitheater= No

  • dumpStation= No

  • campStore= No

  • staffOrVolunteerHostOnsite= No

  • potableWater= Water, but not potable

    SubValue: "Water"

    SubValue: " but not potable"

  • iceAvailableForSale= No

  • firewoodForSale= No

  • foodStorageLockers= No

campsites

  • totalSites=2

  • group=9

  • horse=0

  • tentOnly=2

  • electricalHookups=0

  • rvOnly=0

  • walkBoatTo=2

  • other=0