Closed
— Closed for winter. Operates May 9 through September 30. Reservations available through Recreation.gov, with additional first-come, first-served sites.
About
McDougal Lake Campground sits on the shores of a 323-acre lake surrounded by thick forests of birch, maple, and pine at 1,800 feet elevation in the central part of Superior National Forest. The campground offers 21 campsites split between 13 first-come, first-served sites and 8 reservable sites, with most accommodating RVs up to 24 feet in length. All sites are back-in only and provide picnic tables and fire rings.
The facility features a sandy swimming beach perfect for families, a boat ramp for motorized and non-motorized watercraft, and excellent fishing opportunities for walleye and northern pike. The lake's unique wild rice beds attract diverse birds and wildlife to its shores. Five sites are available for long-term seasonal rental through the Tofte Ranger District Office.
Due to damage from the 2021 Greenwood Fire, the McDougal Lake Trail and campsites 17 and 19 remain closed, and hiking in surrounding woods is not recommended due to unstable trees. The campground provides vault toilets, solar-powered drinking water faucets, and a picnic pavilion. Popular activities include swimming, boating, fishing, wildlife viewing, berry picking, and stargazing in this peaceful, rustic setting.
Directions
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.
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