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McDougal Lake Campground

usfs · MN

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  • fuel station20 mi

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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. This campground has 21 sites with 5 of them available for long term rental. The adjacent boat access and picnic pavilion offer recreational opportunities within the campground area. There are no electrical hook-ups in the campground and all sites are back-in only with most providing enough room for small RVs (24 feet or less). The McDougal Lake Trail at the campground is currently closed due to the Greenwood Fire and is being rehabilitated. Opening date is unknown.

Around this stay

Nearest surrounding services and recreation within ~25 mi — not on-site amenities.

  • fuel station

    Short Stop

    20 mi
  • propane

    Superior Fuel Company

    23 mi
  • grocery

    Zup's

    20 mi
  • potable water

    Potable water

    23 mi
  • trailhead

    Jensen Trailhead

    2.0 mi
  • recreation site

    Mcdougal Lake Picnic Aus Sdri Picnic Sit

    < 0.1 mi

No dump station found within ~25 mi. Plan dump access before you arrive.

Forest road access near this stay: MCDOUGAL LAKE CG PARKING LOT in Superior National Forest. Motorhome access is listed as open on the nearest MVUM segment — verify current restrictions.

Contact & access

Source and verification

Last verified: 10/5/2026

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