Tofte sits on the edge of Lake Superior where the Sawtooth Mountains meet the North Shore. Twelve RV parks dot this stretch of Minnesota wilderness, offering a basecamp for hiking, paddling, and chasing waterfalls. Campers here wake to loon calls and fall asleep under a sky full of stars.
Tofte is the gateway to the Superior Hiking Trail and the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. Hikers tackle the Carlton Peak trail for panoramic views while paddlers launch from Sawbill Lake into a maze of pristine waterways. The town's North Shore Commercial Fishing Museum tells the story of the region's maritime heritage.
RV travelers find everything from rustic sites to full-hookup campgrounds within minutes of the action. Sawbill Lake Campground offers dump stations and pet-friendly sites starting at $10 per night. Temperance River Campground, with drinking water and group sites, sits steps from the roaring gorge that gives it its name.
Tofte is known as the gateway to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness and the Superior Hiking Trail. The town sits along Lake Superior's North Shore, offering access to pristine lakes, waterfalls, and the Sawtooth Mountains. Visitors come for world-class paddling, hiking, and fishing in a rugged wilderness setting.
Sawbill Lake Campground in Superior National Forest offers dump stations and pet-friendly sites from $10-$20 per night. Temperance River Campground provides group sites and drinking water starting at $33 per night. Toohey Lake Rustic Campground welcomes big rigs and allows pets in a more primitive setting.
Summer and early fall offer the best camping conditions in Tofte, with warm days perfect for hiking and cool nights ideal for campfires. Peak season runs from June through September when all facilities are open. Fall brings spectacular foliage along the North Shore, while spring can be wet and buggy with limited services.