Mcdougal Lake Campground

About

McDougal Lake Campground provides easy access to hiking, boating, fishing, picnicking, and swimming in the heart of Superior National Forest. The 323-acre lake is surrounded by thick forest of birch, maple, and pine at an elevation of 1,800 feet. Wild rice grows within the lake, drawing birds and wildlife to its shores. A sandy swimming beach and boat ramp make this an ideal basecamp for water-based recreation, with good fishing for walleye and northern pike. The campground offers 21 sites total, with 13 first-come, first-served and 8 reservable through Recreation.gov. Sites include both drive-in options suitable for smaller RVs and trailers, as well as hike-in tent sites. Amenities include vault toilets, potable water from a solar-powered pump, trash containers, fire rings, and picnic tables. Sites are back-in only and most accommodate vehicles up to 24 feet. Note that campsites 17 and 19 remain closed due to damage from the 2021 Greenwood Fire, and the one-mile hiking trail is closed for rehabilitation.

Directions

Located on Forest Road 106, 10 miles west of Isabella, Minnesota. From MN-61, turn onto MN-1 at Illgen City and follow to Isabella. Proceed 10 miles west of Isabella to Forest Road 106. Turn left and continue a half-mile to the campground entrance.