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Cadotte Lake
FSU.S. Forest Service — AURORA · Minnesota · Superior National Forest
| Agency | FSU.S. Forest Service |
|---|---|
| Area | Superior National Forest |
| Location | AURORA · Minnesota · Superior National Forest · 47.38056, -91.91639 · Map |
| Sites | 10 public sites counted from the federal listing — 10 standard nonelectric |
| Getting a site | Reservable — the federal listing marks this campground as taking reservations. Some sites or seasons may still be first-come; the listing’s own words are below. |
| Hookups | Electric at 0 of 10 sites Water hookups at 0 of 10 sites Sewer hookups at 0 of 10 sites Full hookups (all three at one site) at 0 of 10 sites Counted site by site from affirmative reports in the federal record. A site with no report is not counted either way. |
| Max RV length | Longest reported site fits 45 ft Sites that fit at least — 25 ft: 12 sites · 30 ft: 12 sites · 35 ft: 12 sites · 40 ft: 12 sites |
| Months open | Not in federal data — the federal listing does not publish a season for this campground. Check the official description below or Recreation.gov. |
| Fees | CADOTTE LAKE (Peak Season May 9 to Sept. 1) Campsite (no electric), Per Camping Unit, per night, $20.00 - $22.00 Extra Vehicle, Per Vehicle, per night $8.00 Long -Term Campsite*, Per site, per season, $1040.00 Long-Term Campsite rentals subject to mutual agreement The fees for the season are as follows: Peak Season Standard nonelectric - $20.00-$22.00 Management - $20.00-$22.00 Walk In Season Standard nonelectric - $20.00-$22.00 Management - $20.00-$22.00 |
| Check-in / out | In 0:00 AM · Out 0:00 AM (most common in the listing) |
| Pets | Allowed at 12 sites, as reported |
| Accessibility | N |
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This site takes no reservations and shows no live availability. Source: Recreation.gov (RIDB export pulled November 5, 2026); this listing was last updated in the federal record on 2026-09-02.
From the official listing
Overview 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 miles along the United States-Canada border. Visitors can find recreation opportunities year-round, including exploring the famous Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. Recreation The 318-acre Cadotte Lake is a great spot to fish for walleye and northern pike. The surrounding national forest offers a wide variety of recreational opportunities, including hiking in secluded woodlands and canoeing in pristine lakes and rivers.
View recreation guides and maps of hiking trails and canoe routes in the national forest. Facilities Cadotte Campground is in a wooded area with private sites, some of which have views of the lake and access to trails that lead to the water. Some campsites can accommodate RVs up to 45 ft. in length.
The facility provides fishing areas, a boat ramp, dock and sandy beach.
Natural Features Superior National Forest is known for its boreal forest ecosystem, numerous clean lakes and diversity of animals and plants. The campground lies in a mixed evergreen, birch and aspen forest. Nearby Attractions Numerous outdoor recreation opportunities lie within Superior National Forest's 77 lake access points, 13 fishing piers, 10 swimming beaches and 22 picnic areas. The forest is also home to three scenic byways.
Directions, from the listing
From Two Harbors, Minnesota, take Highway 2 north for 25 miles, turn west on County Road 15 and travel 12 miles. Turn north onto Forest Road 425 and travel 0.6 miles, then turn on Forest Road 778 and travel southwest for a mile to the campground.
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Trip Card — Cadotte Lake
AURORA · Minnesota · Superior National Forest
| Agency | FS · U.S. Forest Service |
|---|---|
| Location | AURORA · Minnesota · Superior National Forest |
| Fees | CADOTTE LAKE (Peak Season May 9 to Sept. 1) Campsite (no electric), Per Camping Unit, per night, $20.00 - $22.00 Extra Vehicle, Per Vehicle, per night $8.00 Long -Term Campsite… |
| Getting a site | Reservable |
| Hookups | None reported |
| Max RV | Up to 45 ft |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | 10 sites |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/232189 · Source: Recreation.gov, pulled November 5, 2026. Facility details come from federal recreation data and may be out of date — this site takes no reservations and shows no live availability; confirm details and book through Recreation.gov or the managing agency.