Nels Lake
St. Louis County · MN
Source: US Forest Service · imported Aug 14, 2026
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The essentials
Key campground facts
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Price
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Type
Dispersed area
Camping status
Dispersed allowed
Land manager
Superior National Forest
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Where it is
Location
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State
MN
County
St. Louis County
Elevation
1,408 ft
Coordinates
48.01968, -91.90528
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Camping
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Setting & surroundings
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Weather
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Staying reachable
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Agency fire orders
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Nearby services
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Solar
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Is this place right for you?
Experience & practicality
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Experience
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Why
- Forest setting
Practicality
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—/ 10
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Why
- Camping is published as allowed
- Cell service
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Overview
Why this place?
- Dispersed area managed by Superior National Forest.
- Camping status: Dispersed allowed.
- Located in St. Louis County, MN at 1,408 ft.
- No source publishes pricing for this location, so cost is unknown.
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Data & trust
Source confidence
Medium
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Source
US Forest Service
Last source update
Aug 14, 2026
Source record
#37061
- Unverified · usfs · Aug 14, 2026
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