Superior National Forest, Minnesota
- Fee per nightnot confirmed
- Seasonnot listed
- RV length (some sites)not listed
- Drinking waternot listed
- Electricno
At a glance: No electric hookups or flush toilets. Not listed: drinking water, showers and maximum RV length.
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Amenities
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- Electric hookups No
- Drinking water Not listed
- Flush toilets No
- Showers Not listed
- Dump station Not listed
- Water hookups at sites No
- Sewer hookups Not listed
- Tent sites Yes
- RV / trailer sites Not listed
- Reservable online Yes
Sites, fees and season
- Campsites
- 21
- Elevation
- 1,803 ft
- Phone
- (218) 663-8063 (campground or managing office)
Official fee information
$18.00/night for one vehicle and one trailer. Additional vehicles or trailers on the site require an additional $9.00 fee to be paid. If you make a reservation online, you may pay the fee in advance with your reservation fee. Otherwise, the fee can be paid in the fee tube at the campground. All additional vehicles must be parked on the spur.
Location and nearby campgrounds
Location on the map · Driving directions · 47.64250, -91.53278 (the official listing point; check the access road for large rigs)
- Birch Lake Campground 14.1 mi straight-line
- South Kawishiwi River 15.1 mi straight-line
- Ninemile Lake Campground 21.8 mi straight-line
- Fall Lake 23.1 mi straight-line
- Cadotte Lake 25.5 mi straight-line
From the official listing description, directions and rules
McDougal Lake Campground provides easy access to a wide variety of recreational activities including hiking, boating, fishing, picnicking and swimming within the central part of Superior National Forest.
Superior National Forest, located in northeastern Minnesota's arrowhead region, is comprised of three million acres. The forest spans 150 miles along the United States-Canada border. Visitors can find recreation opportunities year-round, including travel in the famous Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.
The one-mile hiking trail and campsites 17 and 19 were closed in 2021 due to impacts from the Greenwood Fire and will be closed until further notice.
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.
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.
Weather forecast - next 7 days
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Climate by month
Average daily high and low and monthly precipitation, 1991-2020 normals from the NOAA station Isabella 14W - 6.5 mi away, station at 1,740 ft - 63 ft lower than the campground (1,803 ft). Long-term averages, not a forecast; the open season is listed separately above.
| Month | High °F | Low °F | Precip. in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 16 | -5 | 0.94 |
| Feb | 22 | -3 | 0.87 |
| Mar | 34 | 11 | 1.54 |
| Apr | 48 | 25 | 2.08 |
| May | 63 | 38 | 3.17 |
| Jun | 71 | 48 | 4.26 |
| Jul | 76 | 53 | 4.06 |
| Aug | 75 | 51 | 3.27 |
| Sep | 65 | 43 | 3.54 |
| Oct | 50 | 32 | 3.10 |
| Nov | 34 | 19 | 1.91 |
| Dec | 22 | 4 | 1.21 |
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Sources and data dates where every fact comes from
| Fact | Source | Fetched from the source |
|---|---|---|
| Campsites | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 27, 2026 source updated Apr 28, 2026 |
| Reservable online | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 27, 2026 source updated Apr 28, 2026 |
| Tent sites | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 27, 2026 source updated Apr 28, 2026 |
| Electric hookups | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 27, 2026 source updated Apr 28, 2026 |
| Water hookups at sites | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 27, 2026 source updated Apr 28, 2026 |
| Flush toilets | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 27, 2026 source updated Apr 28, 2026 |
| Elevation | USGS elevation (EPQS) | Oct 27, 2026 |
| Official page | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 27, 2026 source updated Apr 28, 2026 |
| Official reservations | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 27, 2026 source updated Apr 28, 2026 |
| Phone | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 27, 2026 source updated Apr 28, 2026 |
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