Spruce Creek campground
Spruce Creek
The campground amenities include 72 spacious campsites, each equipped with electricity and water hookups, picnic tables, and fire rings. There are also clean restrooms with showers, a playground for kids, and a dump station for RVs. The campground operates on a first-come-first-serve basis, so it's best to arrive early to secure a spot.
An interesting fact about the area is that it was once a popular spot for bootleggers during Prohibition. The Kishwaukee River provided a perfect spot for them to hide their illegal activities from the authorities.
The best time of year to visit Spruce Creek Camping Area is in the fall when the weather is cool and crisp, and the leaves are changing colors. Average temperatures during this time range from the mid-50s to the mid-60s, making it perfect for outdoor activities.
What's on-site at Spruce Creek
Key facilities Snoflo tracks for this campground. Confirm with the operator before booking -- amenities can change seasonally.
Plan your trip down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max so trends jump out at a glance.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks. Hover any point for the full breakdown.
Other campgrounds in the area
Snoflo-tracked campsites within driving distance of Spruce Creek, with reservations status.
| Campground | Reservations | Toilets | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jonvick Creek | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| East Lake Agnes | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| West Lake Agnes | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Big White Pine | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Cut Log | ✗ | ✗ | → |
Nearby streamflow
USGS streamgauges within reach of Spruce Creek -- pulled live from the National Water Information System.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Kawishiwi River Near Ely | 802 cfs | → |
| Pigeon River At Middle Falls Nr Grand Portage Mn | 2,120 cfs | → |
| South Kawishiwi River Near Ely | 1,160 cfs | → |
| Basswood River Near Winton | 5,710 cfs | → |
| South Kawishiwi R Abv White Iron Lake Nr Ely | 1,710 cfs | → |
Nearby snow depths
NRCS SNOTEL stations within reach of Spruce Creek -- relevant when planning a shoulder-season or alpine trip.
| SNOTEL station | Snowpack | 24h Snowfall | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nohrsc Grand Marais 4.4 Wsw | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Nohrsc Tofte 4.9 Ne | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Grand Marais 4.4 W | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Grand Marias Water Treatment Plant | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Tofte 0.8 Wsw | 6.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Tofte 0.9 Sw | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
Plan a longer trip
The closest parks, lakes, boat launches, and paddle runs so a camping night can grow into a full weekend.
Parks
- Cascade River State Park
- Ray Berglund State Wayside
- Pat Bayle State Forest
- Devils Track Falls State Wayside
- Temperance River State Park
- Kadunce River State Park
Boat launches
- White Sky Trail Cook County
- Mistletoe Road Cook County
- Barker Lake Trail Cook County
- Cliffhouse Road 670, Cook County
- Cook County
- The Grade Cook County
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- Bwcaw Boundary To Confluence With Plouff Creek
- North Temperance Lake In T63n, R4w To Bwcaw Boundary In T62n, R4w
- Confluence With Plouff Creek To Lake Superior In T59n, R4w
- Horshoe Lake In T64n, R1w To Bwcaw Boundary
- Bwcaw Boundary To Forest Boundary In T62n, R2e
- Forest Boundary To Lake Superior In T62n, R3e
Camping essentials & Leave No Trace
- Pack it in, pack it out
- Take all trash, food scraps, and gear back with you to keep campsites clean and protect wildlife.
- Respect wildlife
- Observe animals from a distance, store food securely, and never feed wildlife to maintain natural behavior and safety.
- Know before you go
- Check weather, fire restrictions, trail conditions, and permit requirements to ensure a safe and well-planned trip.
- Minimize campfire impact
- Use established fire rings, keep fires small, fully extinguish them, or opt for a camp stove when fires are restricted.
- Leave what you find
- Preserve natural and cultural features by avoiding removal of plants, rocks, artifacts, or other elements of the environment.
Set push alerts in the Snoflo app
Save Spruce Creek as a favorite, set a custom threshold (precipitation, snowpack, freezing temperatures), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Spruce Creek
Can I make reservations at Spruce Creek?
This campground does not appear to accept reservations -- it's typically first-come, first-served. Arrive early on summer weekends.
How fresh is the weather data on this page?
The hourly forecast updates throughout the day from the NOAA / yr.no public feeds. Streamflow data is pulled live from USGS streamgauges and snowpack from the NRCS SNOTEL network.
What's the best time of year to visit?
Use the 15-day temperature & precipitation outlook on this page to plan -- pick a window with comfortable temperatures and low precipitation. For longer trips, the 5-day hourly meteogram shows snow + rain accumulation hour-by-hour.
How do I get to Spruce Creek?
Tap Directions in the hero above to open driving directions in Google Maps, or Open in map to center the Snoflo interactive map on the campground.
Can I get alerts when conditions change?
Yes -- alerts are managed through the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this campground, set a threshold (temperature, snowpack, precipitation), and you'll get a push the moment it crosses.
Other campgrounds near here
Snoflo-tracked campgrounds within driving distance of Spruce Creek.