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About CLUBHOUSE LAKE
Overview Clubhouse Lake Campground is located on its peaceful namesake in the beautiful Chippewa National Forest. Visitors enjoy the area for its fishing and canoeing opportunities in a scenic natural setting. Recreation Clubhouse Lake has excellent water quality and is about 90 feet deep, providing great fishing opportunities for northern pike, bass and panfish. Swimming, canoeing and kayaking are very popular activities on the lake. The Rice River Canoe Route starts its journey to the Big Fork River from waters that flow into Clubhouse Lake. A sandy swimming beach, an accessible fishing pier and a day use area are located within the campground at the water's edge. A kid's fishing day is held at the campground in June, sponsored by the Big Fork Lion's Club and the Forest Service. Facilities Clubhouse Lake has excellent water quality and is about 90 feet deep, providing great fishing opportunities for northern pike, bass and panfish. Swimming, canoeing and kayaking are very popular activities on the lake. The Rice River Canoe Route starts its journey to the Big Fork River from waters that flow into Clubhouse Lake. A sandy swimming beach, an accessible fishing pier and a day use area are located within the campground at the water's edge. A kid's fishing day is held at the campground in June, sponsored by the Big Fork Lion's Club and the Forest Service. Natural Features The campground lies off Highway 38, which is the nation's first National Scenic Byway, known as "The Edge of the Wilderness." A beautiful stand of 200-year-old red and white pine trees cover the campground on the western shore of Clubhouse Lake. Nearby Attractions The Marcell Discovery Center is located a half-mile north of Marcell. It is a must-see for anyone camping in the area. The brand new facility offers many excellent displays, a gift shop and several weekly naturalist programs.
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What makes CLUBHOUSE LAKE special
Clubhouse Lake Campground sits on the shores of its peaceful namesake in the Chippewa National Forest of northern Minnesota, an area defined by dense boreal forest, clear lakes, and a network of canoe routes that stretch for miles. The lake is about 90 feet deep with exceptional water quality, supporting healthy populations of northern pike, largemouth bass, and panfish. A sandy swimming beach provides a natural gathering spot on warm days, and the lake is perfect for canoeing and kayaking — the Rice River Canoe Route begins from waters flowing out of Clubhouse Lake and winds its way to the Big Fork River. The campground is shaded by mature red and white pines typical of the Chippewa, and sites are well-spaced for privacy. Loons call across the lake at twilight, and bald eagles nest in the tall pines nearby. The area is rich with northern Minnesota wildlife including black bear, moose, and timber wolves. Bug spray is essential from June through August, but the reward is long northern days, uncrowded waterways, and the kind of deep-woods quiet that the Boundary Waters region is famous for.
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Phone
218-246-2123
Getting There
From the south, travel on Minnesota State Highway 38 from Grand Rapids to Marcell. Turn right on County Road 45, just north of Marcell, and continue five miles east. Then travel three miles north on Forest Road 2181 to the campground.
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Everything you need to know before your trip to CLUBHOUSE LAKE.
How do reservations work for CLUBHOUSE LAKE?
Reservation availability for CLUBHOUSE LAKE can vary by season and campsite type. Check the contact and access section before booking.
What campsite types are available at CLUBHOUSE LAKE?
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Where is CLUBHOUSE LAKE located?
CLUBHOUSE LAKE is in Minnesota near DEER RIVER. Coordinates: 47.6097, -93.5769.
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