Camping

Most trail sections have one or more designated campsites. Refer to the Guide to the Superior Hiking Trail for campsite locations. Designated campsites will have a latrine, fire ring and tent pad(s).

The guidelines for camping on the Trail.

Making Camp:

Because the trail crosses so much private land and state park land, you must camp in the designated campsites only. Camping is allowed on a first-come, first-use basis. Campsites are required to be shared if there are tent pads available.

Do not trench around the tent. Avoid landscaping or otherwise improving the campsite other than removing sharp twigs and rocks from under the tent.

Try to leave your campsite in better condition than you found it, by cleaning up any garbage.

Never cut trees or other vegetation or pound nails into trees.

Cooking and Clean-up

Try to use a stove rather than a fire. Stoves are easier, cleaner and more reliable.

It is necessary to boil, filter or chemically treat all water for cooking and drinking.

If fires are allowed, use only dead and down wood. Do not peel the bark from birch trees. Keep the fire small. Use existing fire circles. Drown the fire completely before you leave. Scatter or bury the ashes before you leave. Consider using a candle lantern instead of a campfire at night.

Use even biodegradable soap as little as possible, or use no soap at all. Try cleaning the dishes with only hot water and a scrubby. If you do use soap, pour the soap water out on the ground at least 100 feet from any water source.

Do not wash or bathe in any stream or lake. Use biodegradable soap only, washing and rinsing 100 feet from the water source.

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