Whiteface Reservoir

LAURENTIAN RANGER DISTRICT, WHITEFACE RESERVOIR CAMPGROUND, 318 FORESTRY ROAD
AURORA, MN 55705

Overview

Whiteface Reservoir Campground offers an ideal getaway for anglers, boaters and families. The provided swim beach, playground and five picnic areas offer hours of entertainment, and the scenery provides a relaxing backdrop for the day's activities.

Superior National Forest, located in northeastern Minnesota's arrowhead region, is comprised of 3 million acres. The forest spans 150 miles along the United States-Canada border. Visitors can find recreation opportunities year-round, including travel in the famous Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.

Recreation

A boat launch located at the campground provides access to the great walleye, panfish and northern fishery in the reservoir. The fish cleaning house next to the boat launch gives anglers the chance to clean their fish in time for lunch at the picnic area.

Children will have a great time playing on the playground and on the small, sandy beach. There are also 2.5 miles of hiking trails within the facility.

Facilities

Whiteface Reservoir Campground provides sites for RV and tent camping, along with a few hike-in sites. The opposite shoreline is dotted with private residences.

A few sites overlook the reservoir, and all sites offer shade and privacy. The campground also has some long-term sites that have a yearly fee associated with them.

Campground hosts are available on-site to assist visitors.

Natural Features

Campsites are in a mixed forest including aspen, birch and maple. The reservoir provides 4,980 acres of calm, clean waters. Numerous species of birds and wildlife inhabit the area.

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (218) 453-8650.

Nearby Attractions

There is a store available on-site that provides firewood, bait, bug spray, snacks and other small items.

Numerous outdoor recreation opportunities lie within Superior National Forest's 77 lake accesses, 13 fishing piers, 10 swimming beaches and 22 picnic areas. The forest is also home to three scenic byways.

Additional sites of interest.

Camp site features

Across 46 camp sites:

Electric hookups: 21 of 46 sites
Fire pit: 1 of 46 sites
Picnic table: 1 of 46 sites
Pets allowed: 34 of 46 sites
ADA accessible: 7 of 46 sites
Group sites: 1 of 46 sites
Longest RV: 50 ft
Largest party: 40 people
Power up to 50 amps
Equipment: RV, Tent, Trailer

Fees

WHITEFACE RESERVOIR CG. Campsite (no electric), Per camping unit, per night $22.00 or $24.00 Campsite (with Electric), Per camping unit, Per night $22.00 or $26.00 +$6 electric attribute fee Extra Vehicle (space permitting), Per Vehicle per night, $8.00 Long- Term Campsite*, Per Site, Per Month no electric $395.00 or $545.00 with electric Long- Term Campsite*, Per Site, Per Season no electric $1040.00 or $1675.00 with electric Group Site (Electric), Per Night, $135.00, (Occupancy not to Exceed 45 persons) *Long- Term Campsite rentals subject to mutual agreement

Directions

From Eveleth, Minnesota, take Highway 53 south for 7.8 miles, turn east on County Road 16 and travel 18.5 miles. Turn south on County Road 618 and travel 2.5 miles to Whiteface Reservoir.

Stay Limit

Check in from 2 PM, check out by 11 AM.

Reviews

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Dave C

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Reviewed 2 months ago

Great campground hosts at Whiteface Reservoir! TJ and the crew do a great job taking care of the campground. Very helpful to the campers. Always friendly, and easy to work with.

Daniel R

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Reviewed 2 months ago

Campsite 1 was not level but was OK for a couple days.

Amy W

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Reviewed 2 months ago

We had an awesome Labor Day weekend! Even though our campsite (#4) was listed as a waterfront and very clearly was not. We went to the front desk and the staff was friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. luckily, there was an empty fcfs *ACTUAL waterfront campsite right across the way (#6) . We purchased both sites as they were smaller sites and we wanted to be sure to have enough space for tents. The water front was lovely, that bathrooms were impressively clean! As a professional cleaner this was a big PLUS for me 🙂 all around great place. Would for sure come and camp again.

Crystal H

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Reviewed 2 months ago

We love going to whiteface, Teri is like family, the kids love going to say hi and get some ice cream. Teri and the crew take such great care of the place and the bathrooms are amazingly clean! Whiteface is like our second home!

Daniel R

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Reviewed 2 months ago

Very good experience camping here in our camper van. Some kids, so a little noise but that is OK.

Julie H

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Reviewed 2 months ago

I like that the sites are not crowded, they offer ice and firewood, nice sandy beaches on the lakeside campsites. Beautiful lake to boat or paddle on. Nice beach for swimming. The office was closed though during my time there. What I don't understand though is the number of sites that people have reserved for over a month (or more) at a time. My trip there was quiet which was great but the lake side sites were not available when I went to book my reservation. During my time there, the lake side sites across from me were set-up but no one ever occupied them. Should people be allowed to reserve a space for the 14 days allowed (or more) and then not be there? How is this fare to other campers who would like to have these sites? I think this should be re-evaluated so that other campers have a opportunity to reserve these sites.

Availability

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