Fort Charlotte Backcountry Campgrounds
Grand Portage, Minnesota · 1,257 ft · In Grand Portage National Monument
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At a glance
3 of 8 facts known · nps.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026
- Elevation
- 1,257 ft (383 m)1,257 ft383 m
Amenities
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- Backcountry camping
- Tent sites
- Reservations (required)
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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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Cell service
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Cell service at Fort Charlotte Backcountry Campgrounds: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- TueSlight Chance Drizzle, 18% chance of rain49°36°
- WedPartly Sunny, 1% chance of rain53°31°
- ThuMostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers, 16% chance of rain52°31°
- FriMostly Sunny, 7% chance of rain47°26°
- SatMostly Sunny52°34°
Nearby camping
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Andy Creek
Campground · 4.8 mi · East Cook
Sht- Jackson Creek
Public Land · 6.8 mi · East Cook
RV park (Grand Portage Lodge & Casino)
RV Park · 7.1 mi · Grand Portage
3 more within 25 mi
Dispersed camping nearby
Free dispersed camping within 19 mi, on public land.
- 9.3 mi
Camp site
East Cook, MN · On U.S. Forest Service land · Superior National Forest
- 9.6 mi
Arlo's Stop
MN · On U.S. Forest Service land · Pigeon River Purchase Unit
- 9.7 mi
Antonia's Stop
MN · On U.S. Forest Service land · Pigeon River Purchase Unit
- 11 mi
John Lake #2
East Cook, MN · On U.S. Forest Service land · Superior National Forest
- 11 mi
North Fowl Lake #1
East Cook, MN · On U.S. Forest Service land · Superior National Forest
- 12 mi
John Lake #3
East Cook, MN · On U.S. Forest Service land · Superior National Forest
Location and contact
Data from National Park Service — campgrounds (NPS Data API), OpenStreetMap, Recreation Information Database (RIDB) / Recreation.gov
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