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Kendra K
VerifiedAugust 23, 2026 Stayed at: 7, Loop: McDougal Lake CG - South Loop
It was a nice, quiet campground!
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About Mcdougal Lake Campground
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 mi 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.
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1, Loop: McDougal Lake CG - South Loop
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11, Loop: McDougal Lake CG - South Loop
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12, Loop: McDougal Lake CG - South Loop
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16, Loop: McDougal Lake CG - South Loop
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3, Loop: McDougal Lake CG - South Loop
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4, Loop: McDougal Lake CG - South Loop
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7, Loop: McDougal Lake CG - South Loop
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12, Loop: McDougal Lake CG - South Loop
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16, Loop: McDougal Lake CG - South Loop
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3, Loop: McDougal Lake CG - South Loop
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4, Loop: McDougal Lake CG - South Loop
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7, Loop: McDougal Lake CG - South Loop
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Mcdougal Lake Campground offers a quiet and rustic experience, appealing to those seeking tranquility. However, some guests noted issues with low toilet paper availability in the facilities. Overall, it provides a pleasant outdoor getaway.
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Hannah P
VerifiedSeptember 8, 2026 Stayed at: 3, Loop: McDougal Lake CG - South Loop
We had a wonderful stay at McDougal Lake campground; peaceful, quiet, and beautiful campsites surrounded by nature. We spent most of our days canoeing, and then went to the Knotted Pine Inn and Happy Wanderer before having a fire at our campsite. We will definitely be back!
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Location & Directions for Mcdougal Lake Campground
Mc Dougal Lake Road (Forest Road 106), Isabella, MN 55607 United States
Elevation: 553 ft
Getting There
McDougal Lake Campground is located on Forest Road 106, 10 mi west of Isabella, Minnesota. From MN-61, turn onto MN-1 at Illgen City and follow to Isabella. Proceed 10 mi west of Isabella to Forest Road 106. Turn left and continue a half-mile to t...
McDougal Lake Campground is located on Forest Road 106, 10 mi west of Isabella, Minnesota. From MN-61, turn onto MN-1 at Illgen City and follow to Isabella. Proceed 10 mi west of Isabella to Forest Road 106. Turn left and continue a half-mile to the campground entrance.
Policies & Rules
Cancellation policy
- Reservation fees are non-refundable. For campsites, cabins, lookouts, yurts, group sites, and similar stays, we charge a reservation service fee of $8.
- Standard cancellations usually have a $10 cancellation fee. Customers can generally cancel before the check-in date online.
- Late cancellation rules differ by stay type.
- Individual campsites: cancelling after 12:00am local time the day before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
- Cabins, lookouts, and yurts: cancelling less than 14 days before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
- One-night reservations: a late cancellation usually forfeits the full amount paid, up to the total original reservation cost.
- Modifications are allowed before the cut-off window, but fees depend on the change. Changing to dates completely outside the original reservation dates may trigger a $10 change fee. Extending or shortening a stay that still includes original dates usually has no change fee, though refunds may depend on timing and facility rules. Switching to the same type of campsite for the same dates usually has no change fee, but price differences are charged or refunded.
- Early departures may or may not be refunded. At certain facilities, partial refunds may be possible if staff can mark the site available for other visitors. No refund is given for a night if the early departure is requested after that day's check-out time.
- Security deposits are separate. Security deposits may be refunded to the original payment method if the facility is left in acceptable condition, as determined by the property.
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