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Mcdougal Lake Campground

Superior National Forest

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Upcoming Availability

7 of 14 days currently show available sites.

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Sun, Jul 26

None

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Mon, Jul 27

None

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Tue, Jul 28

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Wed, Jul 29

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Thu, Jul 30

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Fri, Jul 31

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Sat, Aug 1

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Sun, Aug 2

7

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Mon, Aug 3

7

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Tue, Aug 4

7

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Wed, Aug 5

7

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Thu, Aug 6

8

sites

Fri, Aug 7

8

sites

Sat, Aug 8

8

sites

Campground guide

What to know before booking

Superior National Forest, located in northeastern Minnesota's arrowhead region, is comprised of three million acres. This comfortable facility provides 13 first come, first served and 8 reservable campsites that are either drive-in sites suitable for RVs and trailers or hike-in sites for tent campers. The 323-acre McDougal Lake is surrounded by a thick forest of birch, maple and pine and sits at an elevation of 1,800 ft.

max Concurrent Stay

1 campsite(s) held

Official campground details, summarized

Concise planning notes based on the public Recreation.gov campground information.

Facilities

This comfortable facility provides 13 first come, first served and 8 reservable campsites that are either drive-in sites suitable for RVs and trailers or hike-in sites for tent campers. Campsites are private and separated by woods. The facilities include water from a solar powered pump station and vault toilets. Five of the first come, first served sites are available for long term rental by contacting the Tofte Ranger District Office at 218-663-8060. The one-mile hiking trail was closed in 2021 due to impacts from the Greenwood Fire and will be closed until further notice.

Natural Features

The 323-acre McDougal Lake is surrounded by a thick forest of birch, maple and pine and sits at an elevation of 1,800 ft. The area is peaceful, rustic and begs for relaxation. One unique feature of the lake is the wild rice growing within it. Birds and wildlife frequent its shores.

Recreation

Kids will love the sandy swimming beach within the facility. A boat ramp and shoreline access provide anglers the opportunity for a leisurely afternoon of fishing for walleye and northern pike.

Nearby Attractions

Numerous outdoor recreation opportunities lie within Superior National Forest's 77 lake access areas, 13 fishing piers, 10 swimming beaches and 22 picnic areas. The forest is also home to three scenic byways.

Campsite map

Site markers come from Recreation.gov campsite coordinates.

21 mapped sites

Campsites

A sample of official campsite metadata for scanning equipment fit before booking.

Site 15

McDougal Lake CG - South Loop

WALK TO

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vehicle

9

people

Yes

shade

Site 1

McDougal Lake CG - South Loop

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

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vehicle

9

people

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shade

Site 16

McDougal Lake CG - South Loop

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

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vehicle

9

people

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Site 21

McDougal Lake CG - North Loop

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

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vehicle

9

people

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shade

Site 5

McDougal Lake CG - South Loop

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

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vehicle

9

people

Yes

shade

Site 11

McDougal Lake CG - South Loop

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

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vehicle

9

people

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shade

Site 7

McDougal Lake CG - South Loop

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

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vehicle

9

people

Yes

shade

Site 3

McDougal Lake CG - South Loop

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

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vehicle

9

people

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shade

Site 17

McDougal Lake CG - North Loop

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

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vehicle

9

people

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shade

Site 13

McDougal Lake CG - South Loop

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

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vehicle

9

people

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shade

Site 12

McDougal Lake CG - South Loop

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

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vehicle

9

people

Yes

shade

Site 18

McDougal Lake CG - North Loop

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

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vehicle

9

people

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shade

Site 8

McDougal Lake CG - South Loop

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

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vehicle

9

people

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shade

Site 4

McDougal Lake CG - South Loop

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

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vehicle

9

people

Yes

shade

Site 14

McDougal Lake CG - South Loop

WALK TO

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vehicle

9

people

Yes

shade

Site 6

McDougal Lake CG - South Loop

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

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vehicle

9

people

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shade

Site 20

McDougal Lake CG - North Loop

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

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vehicle

9

people

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shade

Site 2

McDougal Lake CG - South Loop

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

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vehicle

9

people

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shade

Site 9

McDougal Lake CG - South Loop

WALK TO

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vehicle

9

people

Yes

shade

Site 19

McDougal Lake CG - North Loop

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

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vehicle

9

people

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shade

Site 10

McDougal Lake CG - South Loop

WALK TO

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vehicle

9

people

Yes

shade

Important notices

No campground host on site.
Maximum of nine people per site. There is space for one vehicle and one towed vehicle (such as a boat trailer). Additional vehicles on the site require additional half fee and must park on the spur. No vehicles may park on the grass or where they impede traffic.
Sites #17-21 are available for long term seasonal camping from May 1 to October 30. Site rate is $504 per season or any period greater than two weeks. Contact the Tofte Ranger District Office at 218-663-8060 to reserve long term sites.
Please use facilities provided such as fire rings, tent pads, and latrines.

More at Superior National Forest

Other tracked campgrounds from the same park or area.

Surrounding campgrounds

Other tracked campgrounds within driving distance, nearest first.

Little Isabella River Campground

Superior National Forest

5 mi

Ninemile Lake Campground

Superior National Forest

21.8 mi

Apostle Islands National Lakeshore Camping Permits

Apostle Islands National Lakeshore

66.3 mi

North Star

Chippewa National Forest

98.9 mi

Common questions

Is Mcdougal Lake Campground available right now?

Kestrel's most recent scan found openings on 7 of the next 14 days, starting Sun, Aug 2. Availability changes constantly — check the calendar above, then confirm on Recreation.gov.

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