Grand Portage National Monument - Camping

Fort Charlotte

Open
Open All Year

Phone
218-387-2788

Details
Camping is permitted in the monument at Fort Charlotte located by the Pigeon River. Fort Charlotte can be reached by hiking eight and one-half miles from the historic stockade along the Grand Portage or four miles from the crossing at Old Highway 61(monument map viewable in "inDepth"). Located at Fort Charlotte are two primitive campsites. Each can accomodate up to 10 campers and has a picnic table and fire ring. A pit toilet is located between the campsites. Water from the Pigeon River or Snow Creek is not potable; it should be treated with a purifier, filtered or boiled for at least five minutes. Pet owners are responsible for keeping their pets under control. Leave No Trace practices suggest that parties pack out all their own garbage and even add an extra item or so. For campfires, please use only dead and down wood not live trees. Leave Fort Charlotte better for, future visitors, than you found it ! There is no charge for backcountry camping, but a Backcountry Camping Permit is required. These can be obtained and completed at three self-registration boxes located along the Grand Portage. Park staff may also issue permits at the ranger station during normal operating hours. There are no other camping areas in the monument.