Mabel Lake
This location is available via reservation and first-come, first-serve basis, depending on the campsite. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a first-come, first-serve site. Reservable sites may be booked up to 6 months in advance. Reservations cannot be made same day or within 4 days of the intended arrival date.
Some sites take reservations on Recreation.gov. Others are first-come, first-served.
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Site mix
| RV, no hookups | 21 |
Site guide
21 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Fits, ft | Water / sewer | People / vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | 47 | No / – | 8 / 2 |
| 02 | 59 | No / – | 8 / 2 |
| 03 | 56 | No / – | 8 / 2 |
| 04 | No / – | 8 / 2 | |
| 05 | 58 | No / – | 8 / 2 |
| 06 | 64 | No / – | 8 / 2 |
| 07 | 53 | No / – | 8 / 2 |
| 08 | 58 | No / – | 8 / 2 |
| 09 | 37 | No / – | 8 / 2 |
| 10 | 66 | No / – | 8 / 2 |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 02:00 PM, checkout 01:00 PM.
Amenities & rules
| Hookups | None |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Status | Closed for the season. Forest Service sites close for the season; check the official page for the reopening date. |
| Forest | Chippewa National Forest |
| Booking | No reservations required. |
| Fees | Use Fee/ $14 Night |
Weather by month
Getting there
| Coordinates | 47.0498° N, 94.0719° W · Directions ↗ |
Supplies & services
| Outdoor gear | Reeds Family Outdoor Outfitters ↗ | 24.3 mi |
| RV sales & service | Lake Country RV ↗ | 24.5 mi |
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Mabel Lake Park Campground
Trails nearby
- 4.3 miEagle Country Gia Snowmobile T ↗6.7 mi trail · snowmobile, snowshoe, ski
Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.
Public land it sits in
This campground sits inside Chippewa National Forest.
- inChippewa National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 1,598,139 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
Other campgrounds nearby
On the National Register nearby
- Soo Line DepotBuilding · Remer · 7.2 mi
- United States Forest Service, Remer District Ranger StationBuilding · Remer · 7.5 mi
- Battle Point (21Ca12)Historic district · Cass Lake · 13.7 mi
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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Mabel Lake?
For some sites. Some sites take reservations on Recreation.gov. Others are first-come, first-served.
Source: Recreation.gov
How much does it cost to camp at Mabel Lake?
Use Fee/ $14 Night
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Mabel Lake?
Check-in 02:00 PM, checkout 01:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is Mabel Lake open right now?
Closed for the season as of Oct 16, 2026.
Source: Forest Service status
How many sites does Mabel Lake have?
21 sites, including 21 RV sites without hookups.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I bring an RV to Mabel Lake?
Mabel Lake is listed for tents only.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are pets allowed at Mabel Lake?
Yes, pets are allowed at Mabel Lake. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
What if Mabel Lake is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Leech Lake Recreation Area (15.4 mi), Stony Point (19.1 mi), and Winnie Dam Campground - USACE (26.3 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby