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

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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

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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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Fred M

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July 20, 2021 Stayed at: 008, Loop: CADO

Nice beach area, good hiking close. Campgrounds were quiet and clean. Wife said cleanest bathrooms she's ever seen.

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Nichole J

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July 13, 2021 Stayed at: 015, Loop: CADO

What a beautiful campground. Lots of privacy and space in each site. We went for two days and left feeling so relaxed.
The grounds were very well kept, toilets were very clean and the host was nice. The beach was also super clean with crystal clear waters. It was lovely to have a quiet beach to relax on in early July. We'll definitely consider coming back. :)
I would caution others on two points. There is a nearby train track that comes through at about 10 p.m. and again sometime around 3 a.m. blowing it's horn. The other is I did get swimmer's itch from the lake. Although neither of these points would stop us from going back - but it's good to know upfront. :)

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John E

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July 13, 2021 Stayed at: 008, Loop: CADO

This was the best maintained campground we have been to! The vault toilets were immaculate - every day. The beach was raked smooth every morning. All the sites were neatly manicured. Nothing was overgrown. The road was smooth and firm with no potholes.

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Nichole J

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July 13, 2021 Stayed at: 015, Loop: CADO

What a beautiful campground. Lots of privacy and space in each site. We went for two days and left feeling so relaxed.
The grounds were very well kept, toilets were very clean and the host was nice. The beach was also super clean with crystal clear waters. It was lovely to have a quiet beach to relax on in early July. We'll definitely consider coming back. :)
I would caution others on two points. There is a nearby train track that comes through at about 10 p.m. and again sometime around 3 a.m. blowing it's horn. The other is I did get swimmer's itch from the lake. Although neither of these points would stop us from going back - but it's good to know upfront. :)

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John E

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July 13, 2021 Stayed at: 008, Loop: CADO

This was the best maintained campground we have been to! The vault toilets were immaculate - every day. The beach was raked smooth every morning. All the sites were neatly manicured. Nothing was overgrown. The road was smooth and firm with no potholes.

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Nancy M

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July 7, 2021 Stayed at: 009, Loop: CADO

Helpful campground host! Nice swimming beach, crystal clear water, and clean bathrooms.

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Nancy M

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July 7, 2021 Stayed at: 009, Loop: CADO

Helpful campground host! Nice swimming beach, crystal clear water, and clean bathrooms.

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Richelle C

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May 27, 2021 Stayed at: 023, Loop: LS

Camp hosts were very friendly and on the spot with keeping facilities clean. I was surprised at how small the green space was for putting up a tent. (Hard if you want to have more than one sleeping tent). Again sites well groomed and cared for. Was there for the fishing opener and camp ground wasn't noisy. A few camp sites you could hear into the night but nothing too disturbing, just people talking and laughing around the fire. Going to be honest I was disappointed in the fishing pier. I was expecting it to go out onto the lake a bit more, instead it stops right at the shore. So didn't see much advantage fishing there vs any other part of the shore line. The lake was quiet. Granted it was fishing opener and not the height of the water sport season but was again surprised considering the residential side of the lake. Overall a good place for a quiet opener.

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Richelle C

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May 27, 2021 Stayed at: 023, Loop: LS

Camp hosts were very friendly and on the spot with keeping facilities clean. I was surprised at how small the green space was for putting up a tent. (Hard if you want to have more than one sleeping tent). Again sites well groomed and cared for. Was there for the fishing opener and camp ground wasn't noisy. A few camp sites you could hear into the night but nothing too disturbing, just people talking and laughing around the fire. Going to be honest I was disappointed in the fishing pier. I was expecting it to go out onto the lake a bit more, instead it stops right at the shore. So didn't see much advantage fishing there vs any other part of the shore line. The lake was quiet. Granted it was fishing opener and not the height of the water sport season but was again surprised considering the residential side of the lake. Overall a good place for a quiet opener.

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Matt C

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May 17, 2021 Stayed at: 007, Loop: CADO

Could really use an on site dump station.

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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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