About this place

Lake Jeanette Campground is a campground with 10 drive-in sites and 2 walk-in sites. Open from May 1-September 30, six of the drive-in sites are available for reservation and 4 drive-in along with the 2 walk-in sites are available on a first come/ first served basis. Located on a granite rock outcropping in a mix of pine and spruce trees. It offers scenic views of the island-studded lake. Each campsite has a picnic table and fire grate. RV's and campers up to 35 feet in length can fit in most sites. In 1933 a Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) camp was established at this site. Over 200 young men in the CCC lived here, built roads and trails, planted trees, and forever enriched the Superior National Forest. Lake Jeanette is also a convenient location for visitors of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness to camp overnight before or after their canoe trips. Lake Jeanette Campground is on the Echo Trail, 32 miles northeast of Orr, MN. From Orr, take St. Louis County 23 to Buyck (16 miles). At Buyck, County 23 turns into County 24. Continue on County 24 for 4 miles to the Echo Trail (County Road 116). Turn right, 12 miles to campground entrance road. Turn left onto entrance road.