On the west shore of Clubhouse Lake, offers 47 sites, a sandy swimming beach, accessible fishing pier and day use area. Clubhouse Lake is 90 feet deep, perfect fishing for northern pike, bass and panfish. For those with a smaller boat or canoe, water access to several lakes is possible. The Rice River canoe route starts its journey to the Bigfork River from waters that flow into Clubhouse Lake. |  Site Map

<p>On the west shore of Clubhouse Lake, offers 47 sites, a sandy swimming beach, accessible fishing pier and day use area. Clubhouse Lake is 90 feet deep, perfect fishing for northern pike, bass and panfish.&nbsp;For those with a smaller boat or canoe, water access to several lakes is possible. The Rice River canoe route starts its journey to the Bigfork River from waters that flow into Clubhouse Lake. |&nbsp; <a href="https://usfs-public.box.com/s/mnz8rqkhsbyygy3oubwi23e7e0t0jzd3">Site Map</a></p>

Bird's eye view of the campground

Clubhouse Campground

## 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. Clubhouse Lake has limited cell
phone service, giving it a remote feeling and offering a tranquil retreat from
a connected world. The campground lies off 31 miles north of Grand Rapids, MN
and just over 8 miles east of Marcell, MN off of MN State Highway 38 - the
nation's first National Scenic Byway, known as "The Edge of the Wilderness."

## 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 with
horshoe pits are located within the campground at the water's edge.

## Facilities

The campground offers 28 reservable sites and 19 first-come, first-served,
single-unit campsites. Each site is equipped with a picnic table and campfire
ring. Two vault toilets and two hand pumps for drinking water are provided.  
  
The campground is patrolled regularly by Forest Service personnel and Itasca
County law enforcement officers.

## Natural Features

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 Edge of the Wilderness 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.

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>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. Clubhouse Lake has limited cell phone service, giving it a remote feeling and offering a tranquil retreat from a connected world. The campground lies off 31 miles north of Grand Rapids, MN and just over 8 miles east of Marcell, MN off of MN State Highway 38 - the nation's first National Scenic Byway, known as "The Edge of the Wilderness." </p>
<h2>Recreation</h2>
<p>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.<br><br>A sandy swimming beach, an accessible fishing pier, and a day use area with horshoe pits are located within the campground at the water's edge.</p>
<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>The campground offers 28 reservable sites and 19 first-come, first-served, single-unit campsites. Each site is equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring. Two vault toilets and two hand pumps for drinking water are provided. <br><br>The campground is patrolled regularly by Forest Service personnel and Itasca County law enforcement officers.</p>
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
<p>A beautiful stand of 200-year-old red and white pine trees cover the campground on the western shore of Clubhouse Lake.</p>

<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
<p>The Edge of the Wilderness 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.</p>

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CLUBHOUSE LAKE

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Clubhouse Lake

## Overview

North Star Campground is located 4 miles south of Marcell and 25 miles north
of Grand Rapids on MN State Highway 38. There are 38 campsites located within
easy walking distance of the sandy swimming beach. The lake has many sheltered
bays and inlets to provide quiet water for ideal fishing.

## Recreation

## Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (218) 246-2123.

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>North Star Campground is located 4 miles south of Marcell and 25 miles north of Grand Rapids on MN State Highway 38. There are 38 campsites located within easy walking distance of the sandy swimming beach. The lake has many sheltered bays and inlets to provide quiet water for ideal fishing. </p>
<h2>Recreation</h2>

<h2>Contact Info</h2>
For facility specific information, please call (218) 246-2123.

North Star

**!! New for 2026 !!** Campers will now be able to reserve sites #22-38 from
July 3rd, 2026 to September 6th, 2026. Reservations will become available on
Recreation.gov on a rolling basis on January 3, 2026.

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