Caribou Lake

Caribou Lake, a 246-acre lake located east of Minnesota State Highway 38 near Lutsen in Cook County, offers a well-developed public boat ramp for easy water access. The facility features a concrete boat ramp with an accompanying dock, making it convenient for launching and loading kayaks, canoes, and motorboats. Ample parking is available for vehicles and trailers, and there are no fees required to use the access site.

This lake is one of the more developed recreational areas in Cook County and experiences regular use throughout the open-water season. Anglers appreciate Caribou Lake for its lake trout and panfish populations, though it also serves paddlers exploring the region. The site's good infrastructure and proximity to the town of Lutsen make it a straightforward launching point for day trips or excursions into the broader Cook County waterway system.

This is one of our Backcountry sites which is a near- wilderness single party site and is accessible only by foot or boat. These sites are first come, first served. There are 2 sites on this lake, each have a fire grate, a latrine and may have a picnic table. A few reminders: Hang food packs, put your fire out each time you leave your campsite, treat or boil all water, wash yourself and dishes...

This is one of our Backcountry sites which is a near- wilderness single party site and is accessible only by foot or boat. These sites are first come, first served. There are 2 sites on this lake, each have a fire grate, a latrine and may have a picnic table. A few reminders: Hang food packs, put your fire out each time you leave your campsite, treat or boil all water, wash yourself and dishes at least 150ft from any body of water, pack out all garbage and Leave No Trace. Use a Forest Map to locate campsites and accesses. (You can purchase a map on line at http://www.nationalforeststore.com/ or at any of the District offices or by mail.)

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