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Makinen Point Campground

Makinen Point (R53) is a small boat-in campsite on Rainy Lake in Voyageurs National Park, featuring 2 tent pads located 2. 2 miles from the Rainy Lake Visitor Center.

The site includes a floater dock (8x20), picnic table, fire ring, 2 food lockers, and an outdoor privy, though note that the dock sustained damage during 2024 ice-out and has an uneven, slanted surface requiring extra caution in wet conditions.

Reservations are required and can be made through Recreation. gov.


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