Camping Permits

Serenity and quiet pervade the Pigeon River at Fort Charlotte.

NPS Photo / Jessica Barr

 

• There are two campsites at the Fort Charlotte end of the Grand Portage. Each site is limited to 10 campers or less.
• A free backcountry camping permit is required for camping at Fort Charlotte. 
• • Parties coming down the Pigeon River must have permits before arriving at Fort Charlotte.
  • Reservations for a camping permit can be made any time of year.
  • Please fill out and submit the Campsite Reservation Form to reserve the site for your party.
  • • Campsite Reservation Form
    • • You may print complete this form, print and mail it to:
        
      • • Grand Portage National Monument
        • Camping Reservation Request
        • P.O. Box 426
        • Grand Portage, MN 55605
      • You may also send your reservation by e-mail to the Grand Portage National Monument Chief Ranger. Please include all information which pertains to your group, using the Camping Reservation Form as a model, in your e-mail message.
      • A walk-in campsite is available on a first come, first served basis at the Heritage Center.
• For further information about camping, view our camping information page.

Thank you for your cooperation and efforts to help preserve the Fort Charlotte campgrounds for present and future generations of campers.