U.S. Forest Service · Superior National Forest · MN

Cadotte Lake

Cadotte Lake BeachPhoto · Bob McNamara
OpenSeason 05-03 – 10-01
ReservableAccess
29Sites
45 ftMax rig

The place

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. Keep reading

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.

The sites · 29

LoopSiteTypeMax rigElectricADA
CADO001standard nonelectric40 ft
CADO007standard nonelectric45 ft
CADO008standard nonelectric40 ft
CADO009standard nonelectric45 ft
CADO014standard nonelectric40 ft
CADO015standard nonelectric45 ft
CADO016standard nonelectric40 ft
CADO018standard nonelectric40 ft
LS023standard nonelectric40 ft
LS024standard nonelectric45 ft
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MANAGEMENT SITESXXXmanagement40 ft
MANAGEMENT SITESXXXLakemanagement40 ft

Booking

183 daysBooking window before arrival

Recreation.gov default: most campsites can be booked six months prior to arrival date. Most campgrounds go on sale at 7am PT / 8am MT / 10am ET, but not always; check the facility Seasons and Fees tab. Some locations also offer shorter supplemental booking windows.

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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

Who runs it

Operated by Vista Recreation, a private concessionaire, under permit from the agency.

SRC · Operator link · 2026-08-24

Your representative

This campground sits in MN-08. This member’s public-lands record →

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