Minnesota · published-coordinate region
McDougal Lake Campground
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USDA Forest Service21Supported overnight records
2Published site categories
21Sites with a reported party limit
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A closer look at the 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
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.
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How much is documented?
Reported fields across the 21 supported campsite records here. A reported value can still need interpretation; missing values remain unknown in the planner.
Party limit
21
Vehicle limit
20
Vehicle length
0
Driveway entry
21
Shade
8
Bars show counts, not a quality, accessibility or suitability score.
The campsite mix
Standard Nonelectric
17
Walk To
4
Operator 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.
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THE ACTUAL SITES
21 published campsite records
Raw published values are shown below, including zeros and ambiguous text. They are not validated capacities. The planner keeps missing, zero and questionable dimensions unknown.
View all 21 published site records
| SITE / LOOP | TYPE | EQUIPMENT LIMITS | PEOPLE / VEHICLES | DRIVEWAY | ELECTRIC / SHADE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Site 1 McDougal Lake CG - South Loop Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Not reportedNumeric screening only | 9 people 1 vehicles | Back-in 45 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 10 McDougal Lake CG - South Loop Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Walk To | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 9 people 1 vehicles | Back-in 20 (raw length) | N/A Shade: Yes |
| Site 11 McDougal Lake CG - South Loop Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Not reportedNumeric screening only | 9 people 1 vehicles | Back-in 30 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 12 McDougal Lake CG - South Loop Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Large Tent Over 9x12`: limit unknown Small Tent: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Vehicle: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 9 people 1 vehicles | Back-in 20 (raw length) | N/A Shade: Yes |
| Site 13 McDougal Lake CG - South Loop Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Not reportedNumeric screening only | 9 people 1 vehicles | Back-in 30 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 14 McDougal Lake CG - South Loop Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Walk To | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 9 people 1 vehicles | Back-in 30 (raw length) | N/A Shade: Yes |
| Site 15 McDougal Lake CG - South Loop Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Walk To | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 9 people 1 vehicles | Back-in 30 (raw length) | N/A Shade: Yes |
| Site 16 McDougal Lake CG - South Loop Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Not reportedNumeric screening only | 9 people 1 vehicles | Back-in 20 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 17 McDougal Lake CG - North Loop Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Not reportedNumeric screening only | 9 people 1 vehicles | Back-in 15 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 18 McDougal Lake CG - North Loop Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Not reportedNumeric screening only | 9 people 1 vehicles | Back-in 30 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 19 McDougal Lake CG - North Loop Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Not reportedNumeric screening only | 9 people 1 vehicles | Back-in 25 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 2 McDougal Lake CG - South Loop Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Not reportedNumeric screening only | 9 people 1 vehicles | Back-in 25 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 20 McDougal Lake CG - North Loop Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Not reportedNumeric screening only | 9 people 1 vehicles | Back-in 30 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 21 McDougal Lake CG - North Loop Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Not reportedNumeric screening only | 9 people 1 vehicles | Back-in 25 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 3 McDougal Lake CG - South Loop Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Not reportedNumeric screening only | 9 people 1 vehicles | Back-in 35 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 4 McDougal Lake CG - South Loop Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Large Tent Over 9x12`: limit unknown Small Tent: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Vehicle: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 9 people 1 vehicles | Back-in 25 (raw length) | N/A Shade: Yes |
| Site 5 McDougal Lake CG - South Loop Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Large Tent Over 9x12`: limit unknown Small Tent: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Vehicle: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 9 people 1 vehicles | Back-in 35 (raw length) | N/A Shade: Yes |
| Site 6 McDougal Lake CG - South Loop Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Not reportedNumeric screening only | 9 people Not reported vehicles | Back-in 25 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 7 McDougal Lake CG - South Loop Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Large Tent Over 9x12`: limit unknown Small Tent: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Vehicle: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 9 people 1 vehicles | Back-in 30 (raw length) | N/A Shade: Yes |
| Site 8 McDougal Lake CG - South Loop Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Not reportedNumeric screening only | 9 people 1 vehicles | Back-in 20 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 9 McDougal Lake CG - South Loop Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Walk To | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 9 people 1 vehicles | Back-in 20 (raw length) | N/A Shade: Yes |
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