McDougal Lake Campground
McDougal Lake Campground is a national forest campground in Minnesota. Hookups: electric.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- Minnesota
- Coordinates
- 47.64250, -91.53278
- Hookups
- Electric
- Activities
- Berry Picking, Birding, Boating, Camping, Canoeing, Day Use Area, Fishing, Hiking, Kayaking, Motor Boat, Mushroom Picking, Non-motorized Boating
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 218-663-8063
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About McDougal Lake Campground
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
Cell coverage
No coverage data for this location yet.
Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Superior Fuel Company · 23 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 245 designated routes (347 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McDougal Lake Campground | Private campground | 0.2 mi | — | — |
| Mcdougal Lake Campground | National forest campground | 0.3 mi | — | — |
| Beetle Lake Site 1 | National forest camping area | 3.7 mi | — | — |
| Dragon Lake Carry Down | National forest camping area | 4.0 mi | — | — |
| Little Isabella River Campground | National forest campground | 5.0 mi | — | No hookups |
| Little Isabella River Campground | Private campground | 5.1 mi | — | — |
Open McDougal Lake Campground in DryRig
Save it offline, check your rig's clearance on the drive in, and see what's nearby on the map.
Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.