State Forest · Minnesota
Moose Lake Campground
State Forest · Minnesota, United States · in Bowstring State Forest
- Sites
- 11
- Cost
- $17 per night, taxes included
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Elevation
- 1,355 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Cell coverage
- T-Mobile weak · AT&T good · Verizon good (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Phone
- 218-328-8982
About
The campsites are considered "primitive," designed to furnish only the basic needs of the camper. The campsites consist of a cleared area, fire ring, a table, vault toilets, garbage cans, and hand-pump for drinking water.
This campground sits just outside the Bowstring State Forest.
Moose Lake campground is close to Moose Lake and the boat launch. Which features excellent fishing for Walleye and Muskie.
11 primitive campsites. First come, first served for individual sites; pay the camping fee online on the day you arrive, or at a state park ranger station. Managed from Parks and Trails Grand Rapids area office (218-328-8982). In Bowstring State Forest.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16° | 0° | -26° | 39° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 20° | 2° | -26° | 43° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 37° | 20° | -9° | 63° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 42° | 30° | 15° | 70° | 10 of 11 |
| May | 62° | 44° | 31° | 80° | 1 of 11 |
| June | 71° | 57° | 45° | 87° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 78° | 63° | 52° | 90° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 75° | 61° | 54° | 89° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 70° | 56° | 40° | 83° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 54° | 40° | 25° | 69° | 3 of 10 |
| November | 36° | 27° | 6° | 59° | 9 of 10 |
| December | 25° | 14° | -19° | 45° | 10 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
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All public campgrounds in Minnesota · Every state and province · Facts read from the operator 2026-09-17. Confirm fees, rules and current status with the operator before you go.