Cadotte Lake Beach
Deck Sign
Beach View
Boat Landing
Picnic Area

Featured amenities

Pet Friendly Pet Friendly
Picnic Table Picnic Table
Restrooms Restrooms

About Cadotte Lake

Cadotte Lake Campground lines the western shore of Cadotte Lake in Superior National Forest. A boat ramp and fishing dock make the campground convenient for anglers, and the sandy swimming beach is popular among families. Superior National Forest, located in northeastern Minnesota's arrowhead region, is comprised of 3 million acres. The forest spans 150 mi along the United States-Canada border. Visitors can find recreation opportunities year-round, including exploring the famous Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.

Available sites

8 total sites

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Pet friendly Pet friendly
Picnic Table Picnic Table
Restrooms Restrooms
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Restrooms
Cooking and Fire

Cooking and Fire

  • Picnic Table
Water Access

Water Access

  • Beach Access
  • Lake Access
  • Boat Ramp / Launch
Pets and Policies

Pets and Policies

  • Pet friendly
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Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

8 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 001, Loop: CADO RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
$28
/ per night
🚐 007, Loop: CADO RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
$28
/ per night
🚐 008, Loop: CADO RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
$28
/ per night
🚐 009, Loop: CADO RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
$28
/ per night
🚐 015, Loop: CADO RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
$28
/ per night
🚐 018, Loop: CADO RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
$28
/ per night
🚐 023, Loop: LS RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
$28
/ per night
🚐 024, Loop: LS RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
$28
/ per night

Reviews

69 reviews

Summary

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Cadotte Lake campground offers a beautiful beach area and well-maintained facilities, with clean restrooms and great fishing. Campers appreciate the privacy between sites and the peaceful environment, making it a favorite spot for families. However, some noise from trains and jets can be disruptive at times.

Based on guest feedback

4.1

Overall rating

Based on 69 reviews

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5 stars 52.2% (36)
4 stars 21.7% (15)
3 stars 15.9% (11)
2 stars 7.2% (5)
1 star 2.9% (2)

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Desten J

Verified

August 31, 2021 Stayed at: 015, Loop: CADO

Planned a trip with my wife and disabled children based on the description stating their was a playground. No playground was at the campground. I asked the host and they said there is no playground. I brought up the website and it is listed in the description. I had two very unhappy children because what was promised wasn't there. The service we came for was not there and has never been there. We left early because we were all pretty upset. After multiple emails to recreation.gov about it, I have not heard back from them with anything substantial. They have emailed me back asking for more information I've already provided multiple times. Dissatisfied with the lack of service provided and the lack of any follow-up. I recommend avoiding reservations through recreation.gov after this experience. Thanks, Desten

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Desten J

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August 31, 2021 Stayed at: 015, Loop: CADO

Planned a trip with my wife and disabled children based on the description stating their was a playground. No playground was at the campground. I asked the host and they said there is no playground. I brought up the website and it is listed in the description. I had two very unhappy children because what was promised wasn't there. The service we came for was not there and has never been there. We left early because we were all pretty upset. After multiple emails to recreation.gov about it, I have not heard back from them with anything substantial. They have emailed me back asking for more information I've already provided multiple times. Dissatisfied with the lack of service provided and the lack of any follow-up. I recommend avoiding reservations through recreation.gov after this experience. Thanks, Desten

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Gina P

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May 22, 2022 Stayed at: 007, Loop: CADO

Vault toilets, very clean and supplied with hand sanitizer. Camp host was excellent, delivered firewood to campsite. Fire pit had a couple inches of water from rain but worked around it. Verizon cell service pretty much nonexistent.

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Gina P

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May 22, 2022 Stayed at: 007, Loop: CADO

Vault toilets, very clean and supplied with hand sanitizer. Camp host was excellent, delivered firewood to campsite. Fire pit had a couple inches of water from rain but worked around it. Verizon cell service pretty much nonexistent.

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George S

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June 4, 2022 Stayed at: 008, Loop: CADO

The campground is next to a beautiful lake deep in the woods. However, there had been so much rain, we had a bit of misery tent camping. Our main problem was our campsite, #8, was not as elevated as the others so it was full of huge puddles and mud. Also, the wetness made the site full of bugs. Most of our problems were not the fault of the campground. I would just stay away from site #8 if it’s been rainy. I would definitely go back.

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George S

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June 4, 2022 Stayed at: 008, Loop: CADO

The campground is next to a beautiful lake deep in the woods. However, there had been so much rain, we had a bit of misery tent camping. Our main problem was our campsite, #8, was not as elevated as the others so it was full of huge puddles and mud. Also, the wetness made the site full of bugs. Most of our problems were not the fault of the campground. I would just stay away from site #8 if it’s been rainy. I would definitely go back.

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antonio s

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June 22, 2022 Stayed at: 023, Loop: LS

Never met the host, site wasn’t mowed before we got there. Bathrooms were clean
We were there for 9 days

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antonio s

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June 22, 2022 Stayed at: 023, Loop: LS

Never met the host, site wasn’t mowed before we got there. Bathrooms were clean
We were there for 9 days

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Frank O

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July 4, 2022 Stayed at: 023, Loop: LS

We had a nice stay at Cadotte lake. The boat launch, beach, bathrooms, and campsites were well maintained. Staff was friendly and helpful.

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Frank O

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July 4, 2022 Stayed at: 023, Loop: LS

We had a nice stay at Cadotte lake. The boat launch, beach, bathrooms, and campsites were well maintained. Staff was friendly and helpful.

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Location & Directions for Cadotte Lake

Laurentian Ranger District, Aurora, MN 55705 United States

Elevation: 499 ft

Getting There

From Two Harbors, Minnesota, take Highway 2 north for 25 mi, turn west on County Road 15 and travel 12 mi. Turn north onto Forest Road 425 and travel 0.6 mi, then turn on Forest Road 778 and travel southwest for a mile to the campground.

Nearest town

Aurora, MN - 27 mi

About 34 min to downtown

Policies & Rules

Arrival & departure

Check out time

12PM

General

  • Some campsites are available for long-term occupancy; contact the project office for information
  • Two pets per site
  • No switching sites upon arrival
  • Please Note: One RV with tow vehicle per single site or one vehicle per tent site. Most sites can accommodate 1 extra vehicle that is not included with the reservation fee. Extra vehicle will be charged a per night fee and collected at the campground. 
  • Reserved Sites will be held until the day following your arrival date. Sites must be occupied by the checkout time of the second day to hold a reservation or the site will be forfeited and released to other guests.
  • Once your reservation start date has begun, neither the Recreation.gov Contact Center nor the campground manager will be able to modify your reservation.
  • Refunds: Refund requests made through www.recreation.gov will be charged a $10 processing fee. This fee is retained by the reservation service contractor along with the non-refundable reservation fee. All requests for the return of the non-refundable reservation fee and the cancellation fee will be declined by the campground concessionaire as they did not receive these fees (these are the fees retained by the reservation contractor, a different entity).
  • Don't move firewood: To limit the spread of invasive tree-killing pests, firewood from outside the area is not permitted. Some states have quarantines and may confiscate your firewood. Please help protect our forests from invasive species by obtaining your firewood at or near your camping destination and burning it on-site. Visit dontmovefirewood.org for more information.
  • Click here for more information about the Superior National Forest

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Last updated: October 23, 2026

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