Permanently closed. This campground is no longer operational.
McDougal Lake Campground
FS USDA Forest Service · Isabella, MN · Primitive
Conditions
Road Access
Gravel
Driveway Surface
Gravel
Season
Permanently Closed
Campfires
Campfires Allowed
Elevation
1,800 ft
Boondock Access
Not recorded
Features
Warning
No Drive In Access
Rig Size
Back In Only
Style
Primitive
Vault Toilet
Reservable
Campground Stats
| Total Sites | 21 |
| Overnight Sites | 21 |
| Surface | Gravel |
Location
Photos
Description
Overview
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.
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.
Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (218) 663-8060.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.
Directions
McDougal Lake Campground is 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.
Activities
BERRY PICKING
BIRDING
BOATING
CAMPING
CANOEING
DAY USE AREA
FISHING
HIKING
KAYAKING
MOTOR BOAT
MUSHROOM PICKING
NON-MOTORIZED BOATING
PADDLING
PHOTOGRAPHY
PICNICKING
STAR GAZING
SWIMMING
WATER ACCESS
WATER ACTIVITIES
Details
| Fee | $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. |
| Phone | 218-663-8063 |
| Reservable | Yes |
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